Day 7: Philadelphia Soul Have Shortened Practice
March 2, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (March 2, 2012) - Today's practice got off to a later start than usual so far in camp. The Soul hit the field at 10 a.m. to prepare for a scrimmage in practice on Saturday morning. However, the shortened practice time didn't mean that any less of an effort was exerted by the players or demanded by the coaches.
The Soul made the most of their time on the field and know that every day and every drill is an opportunity to improve and show what they can accomplish in 2012, starting with the season opener on March 18 in New Orleans. The schedule returns to normal tomorrow as practice begins at 8:30 a.m. On Sunday the Soul have on off day and there is no practice. Training camp resumes Monday, March 5 at 8:30 a.m.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: OL/DL DARRELL CAMPBELL (6'4, 300, Notre Dame): Started all 18 games for the Soul in 2011 . Recorded 16 tackles (12 solo), ten tackles for loss, nine sacks, forced two fumbles, and blocked one kick . Played for the Orlando Predators in 2008 recording 19 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and one fumble recovery in eight games.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Definitely looking forward to the scrimmage. It's been getting a little repetitive," said Soul defensive back Micheaux Robinson. "When you go against you own guys every day you don't always get a chance to hit. I'm very excited that we can get out there and simulate live action. We're going to try and get the best out of it that we can and hopefully that can get us prepared for our first week."
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN: The Philadelphia Soul's roster sees many local products return home to play professionally in 2012. Nyere Aumaitre and Melik Brown both come from Camden, NJ. Alfonso Hoggard and Emery Sammons both hail from the city of brotherly love.
Jesse Cooper joins the Soul from Williamstown, NJ and Drew Gardner grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ. Matt Hoffman is of Burlington, NJ and attended Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. Byran Robinson comes from Camden, DE and attended Wesley College in Dover, DE. Adam DiMichelle played for the Temple Owls.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: A chapter in Philadelphia sports history was written as Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points, a NBA single-game record, for the Philadelphia Warriors. The Soul's single-game record is 78 points as a team in 2007 on May 21 against New Orleans at home.
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