Todd France named to AFL All-Rookie team
May 16, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA - The Arena Football League announced today that Philadelphia Soul kicker Todd France was named to the All-Arena Rookie Team. This marks the first time a Soul player has received All-Arena honors in its three year history.
France (6'3", 210, Toledo) finished the season ranked fourth in the League in points scored among kickers (137) and was sixth in touchbacks (31). He was also first among rookie kickers in both categories.
He connected on 95-of-103 extra points and was 14-of-33 on field goals. His longest field goal was from 51 yards out during the second game of the season against the Los Angeles Avengers.
The Soul will face the Austin Wranglers this Sunday, May 21 in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on NBC. The game can also be heard on the New SportsTalk 950 AM and via the web at www.philadelphiasoul.com.
2006 ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
POSITION, PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback, Sonny Cumbie, Los Angeles
Fullback/Linebacker, Anthony Dunn, Colorado
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Khreem Smith, Chicago
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Greg White, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Delbert Cowsette, New York
Wide Receiver/Linebacker, Aaron Boone, Kansas City
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, Javarus Dudley, Orlando
Offensive Specialist, Ben Nelson, San Jose
Defensive Specialist, Dahnel Singfield, New York
Defensive Specialist, Chris Brown, Georgia
Kicker, Todd France, Philadelphia
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