Soul Look to Stay Unbeaten
April 21, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
WHAT: The undefeated Philadelphia Soul (7-0) look to extend their best start in franchise history on Monday, April 28 when they travel to face the defending National Conference champion Columbus Destroyers (2-5). The game kicks off at 8 p.m. (et) and can seen nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD, while also being heard locally on 950 ESPN Philadelphia and streaming on-line at www.950ESPN.com.
Starting QB Tony Graziani's return will determined at game time. "Graz" was forced to sit out for the past four games after suffering a sprained MCL in his left knee during the 3rd quarter of Week 3 versus the New York Dragons. Graziani was knocked out of the game after throwing a touchdown to Larry Brackins when he fell to a late hit by Dragons defensive nose guard John Nix. Last season, the Soul lost four consecutive games when Graziani was injured with a separated shoulder. However, QB Matt D'Orazio continued the Soul's winning streak this season.
WR Chris "Money" Jackson seeks yet another career milestone in the game as he is just five TD receptions away from becoming the third player in AFL history to have 300 TD catches. Jackson, who already surpassed the 900-reception and 12,000-yard mark for his career earlier this season, has 65 catches for 851 yards with 26 touchdowns this season. He needs just four more touchdowns to surpass the Soul's single-season franchise record of 29 TD receptions and six more TDs to become the Soul's single-season overall TD leader.
The Soul are 4-4 all-time against Columbus, going 2-2 at Nationwide Arena. However, the Soul have lost two straight in Columbus.
WHO: Philadelphia Soul vs. Columbus Destroyers
WHERE: Nationwide Arena
WHEN: Monday, April 21 at 8:00 p.m. (et)
TV: Roll for highlights on ESPN2 or ESPN2HD
RADIO: Highlight clips can be attained from 950 ESPN (WPEN).
PHOTOS: Photos for all Soul games can be found through Getty Images after the game is over.
INTERNET
FOOTAGE: Can be attained through Phoenix Communications at no cost.
FTP SITE - ftp://phoenix@66.9.143.221
user: phoenix password: phoenix1. (don't forget the period)
FOLDER-Arena Football 2008 Season
Click---Weekly Highlights Folder
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CONTACT: Greg Wiley, Director of Communications, 215-636-0421 x. 176
gwiley@philadelphiasoul.com
The Philadelphia Soul are celebrating their fifth anniversary this season. The team has drawn an AFL-best 514,226 fans combined during the past four years. Following last season, the Soul were recognized with the Commissioner's Award as the Organization of the Year and were an honorable mention for the PRISM Award in the category of fan appreciation. Season tickets for the Soul's 2008 season are on sale now. Tickets start as low as $90 for a nine-game plan including a postseason home game. For more information call (888) PHIL-AFL or log on to www.philadelphiasoul.com.
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