Linebacker Goosby Returns to Soul in 2014
November 21, 2013 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (November 21, 2013) - The two-time defending American Conference Champion Philadelphia Soul and the Arena Football League announce the return of jack linebacker Joe Goosby (6'1, 235, Tulane) to the team for the 2014 season. The team also announces the signing of wide receiver Bryan Pray (5'8, 175, Pittsburg State).
Goosby, who is entering his fourth AFL season, was third on the Soul defense in total tackles (68.5), while recording four interceptions, three fumble recoveries and two total sacks.
"Joe is a physical player with great instincts," said Soul head coach Clint Dolezel. "He plays his position as well as anybody in the League and we are excited to have him back in Philadelphia next season."
Goosby amassed 164.5 total tackles, eight interceptions, 3.5 sacks and five fumble recoveries in his two seasons with the Soul (2012-13). He joined the Dallas Vigilantes in the 2011 season as a rookie free agent. He amassed 43.0 total tackles, three blocked kicks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one interception that season. Prior to joining the Vigilantes, Goosby was a member of the IFL's San Angelo Stampede Express (2010), and the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings (2009). Goosby played collegiately at Tulane University (2004-06) and was an All-Conference USA selection. In three seasons at Tulane he totaled 100.0 tackles (60 solo) in 33 career games.
Pray began his collegiate career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M before transferring to Pittsburg State, where he averaged more than 23 yards per catch with the Gorillas. This will be Pray's first season in the AFL after spending time with the Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) the past two seasons.
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