Soul to face Dragons
March 14, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
The Philadelphia Soul will face the New York Dragons in the third game of the regular season at the Wachovia Center on Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. The game can be heard live on radio locally on Sports Radio 950 and www.sr950.com. Tape delayed TV broadcast starts at 7:00 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.
The Soul aspire for another victory after winning their season opener 77-56 over the Orlando Predators on Saturday, March 1 and their road opener 60-49 against the Chicago Rush on March 9. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
The theme of the game is Irish Day and there will be a new sock drive for the Covenant House Pennsylvania.
Come join the Soul's Tony Graziani, Chris Jackson and Mike Brown, along with all Soul teammates and coaching staff, as they continue their goal to bring a championship to the City of Brotherly Love.
QUICK HITS:Can secure second consecutive 3-0 start with win...Offense leads League in points (68.5)...QB TONY GRAZIANI leads League in passer rating (138.0). Tied for AFL lead in TDs (14). Needs four passing yards for 23,000 career...WR CHRIS JACKSON tied for League lead in receiving TDs (7). Tied for second in scoring (42 pts). Needs one reception to extend streak of consecutive games with a reception to 110. Can also extend streak of games with a TD reception to 45...WR LARRY BRACKINS tied for fifth in scoring (30)...FB/LB CLIFTON SMITH leads all rookies in rushing attempts (8), yards (12) and TDs (2)...Defense tied for second in net turnover differential (+4)...DL GABE NYENHUIS tied for third in sacks (2.0). Tied for fifth in TFL (2.0)...DB MIKE BROWN tied for second in INTs (2)...DB EDDIE MOTEN tied for second in passes defensed (5).
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