Philadelphia Places Four on First Team
June 25, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - The Philadelphia Soul led all AFL teams with four players on the 2008 All-Arena First Team, the League announced today.
Philadelphia QB MATT D'ORAZIO, OL PHIL BOGLE, OL MARTIN BIBLA and WR CHRIS JACKSON were named All-Arena First Team.
D'Orazio led the AFL in passer rating (131.3) to earn his first All-Arena selection after leading the Soul to the top seed in the National Conference and best record in the AFL (13-3).
Cleveland FB MARLION JACKSON, who led the AFL in rushing attempts (108), yards (356) and tied for the League lead in rushing touchdowns (23), earned his second All-Arena selection in his fifth season.
Dallas DL COLSTON WEATHERINGTON earned his third consecutive All-Arena selection after leading the AFL in sacks (10.5) and ranking second in tackles for loss (11.0).
Following is the complete list of the 2008 All-Arena First and Second Teams:
2008 ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
POSITION PLAYER TEAM
Quarterback Matt D'Orazio Philadelphia
Fullback Marlion Jackson Cleveland
Center Will Rabatin Columbus
Offensive Lineman Phil Bogle Philadelphia
Offensive Lineman Martin Bibla Philadelphia
Wide Receiver Chris Jackson Philadelphia
Wide Receiver Huey Whittaker Utah
Wide Receiver T.T. Toliver Orlando
Defensive Lineman Aaron McConnell Colorado
Defensive Lineman Colston Weatherington Dallas
Defensive Lineman Henry Taylor New York
Mack Linebacker Steve Watson San Jose
Jack Linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo Chicago
Defensive Back Dennison Robinson Chicago
Defensive Back Marquis Floyd San Jose
Defensive Back Billy Parker New York
Kicker A.J. Haglund San Jose
2008 ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
POSITION PLAYER TEAM
Quarterback Joe Germaine Utah
Fullback Brian Johnson San Jose
Center Kyle Moore-Brown Colorado
Offensive Lineman Howard Duncan Columbus
Offensive Lineman Shane Grice Georgia
Wide Receiver Otis Amey Cleveland
Wide Receiver Kenny Higgins Grand Rapids
Wide Receiver Damian Harrell Chicago
Defensive Lineman Bryan Save Philadelphia
Defensive Lineman Gabe Nyenhuis Philadelphia
Defensive Lineman Tim McGill Tampa Bay
Mack Linebacker Duke Pettijohn Dallas
Jack Linebacker Norman LeJeune New Orleans
Defensive Back Clevan Thomas San Jose
Defensive Back Eddie Moten Philadelphia
Defensive Back Kenny McEntyre Orlando
Kicker Remy Hamilton Dallas
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