Soul Re-Sign Four
Published on August 5, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (Tuesday, August 5) - Defensive backs Mike Brown and Rob Keefe as well as defensive lineman Gabe Nyenhuis and wide receiver Kenny Henderson have all been re-signed by the ArenaBowl champion Philadelphia Soul.
Brown who completed his fifth AFL season was among the Soul's most key contributors ending with 41.5 total tackles, five interceptions and three kickoff returns for touchdowns. Along with his impressive defensive statistics, Brown was honored this season as the Al Lucas Hero Award winner which is given annually to an AFL player for his tireless work in the community.
In his second season with the Soul after being with four NFL teams, Nyenhuis finished the 2008 season with a team-leading 9.5 sacks, 19 solo tackles and 18 assists. Nyenhuis also led the led the league with 12.5 tackles for loss and was named Second Team All-Arena.
Defensive back Rob Keefe was a key contributor to the special teams for most of the season and the defensive backfield while Brown was injured for five weeks throughout the season. As a rookie, Keefe recorded 41 total tackles and 17 kickoff returns with an average of nearly 20 yards per return.
Henderson who suffered a broken collarbone in the first game of the season was only able to play in two games during the 2008 campaign. In his two games, Henderson tallied 10 receptions for 122 yards and three touchdowns. Prior to 2008, Henderson played for the New Orleans VooDoo for one season.
The Soul celebrated their fifth anniversary this season with a 59-56 win over the San Jose SaberCats in Virgin Mobile ArenaBowl XXII. The Soul drew a total of 131,817 fans this season, their largest number since their inaugural season of 2004. The Soul sold out four games in the 2008 season and averaged 16,477 fans per game. Season tickets for the 2009 campaing are currently on sale starting at just $59. Call 888-PHIL-AFL to order your tickets and get more information on the defending ArenaBowl Champion Philadelphia Soul.
Since their inception, the Soul have drawn a total of 646,043 fans, the most in the AFL over that time frame. Following the 2007 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.
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