Larry Brackins Joins Soul at Camp
February 28, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (February 28, 2011) - The Philadelphia Soul began their second week of training camp at the NovaCare Complex with the addition of ArenaBowl XXII Champion wide receiver Larry Brackins (6-4, 221, Pearl River C.C.). Tomorrow's practice marks the first live scrimmage for the 2011 Soul as players look to make lasting impressions before cuts this Friday, March 4.
BRACK IS BACK! Brackins is rejoining the Soul after being an impact player for the team in 2007-08. The veteran wide out spent last season with the Dallas Vigilantes and will now be rejoining former teammates defensive back Mike Brown (5-10, 185, Charleston Southern) and line coach, former offensive lineman, Phil Bogle. In three AFL seasons Brackins has recorded 224 receptions for 2,932 yards and 70 touchdowns.
DID YOU KNOW 14 Soul players have experience in the NFL with 12 different franchises. DeJuan Alfonzo (Baltimore Ravens), Larry Brackins (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Darrell Campbell (Ravens, Chicago Bears, Buccaneers), Dan Davis (Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants), Willie Evans (Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Giants), David Harrison (St. Louis Rams), Jacob Hobbs (Giants, Philadelphia Eagles), Cornelius Lewis (Colts), Antonio Malone (Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers), Donovan Morgan (Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets), Derek Pegues (Bears), Kent Richardson (Packers), James Sadler (Ravens), and Dominique Thompson (Panthers, Rams).
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I'm definitely happy to see Larry [Brackins] and Mike [Brown] back in a Soul uniform and wish it was me, myself. It's great to see these guys out here running around, Mike making plays and Larry doing the same. They are going to help our team out tremendously and I'm sure our fans will be happy to see them for the season opener." - Phil Bogle, line coach, on Larry and Mike returning to Philadelphia.
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