With Two Days Left, Soul Trade for DL from Chicago
Published on March 14, 2013 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (March 13,2013) - The 2012 American Conference Champion Philadelphia Soul, presented byParx Casino, added another player to their defensive line this week byacquiring DL Ko Quaye (6'1, 305, South Dakota) from the Chicago Rush.In return for Quaye, the Soul sent the No. 4pick in the claim order to Chicago.
Quaye played the 2012season with the Tampa Bay Storm.Beforehis AFL experience, he spent time with the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, BuffaloBills, and Cleveland Browns.Quaye willjoin DL Dustin Barno (6'3, 275, East Stroudsburg), DL Bryan Robinson (6'3, 290,Wesley), DL Lawon Scott (6'1, 305, Mississippi), and OL/DL Jason Townson (6'4,325, Tennessee St.).
Tomorrow is the last dayof practice for the 2013 training camp.The Soul will conclude their camp on Saturday, March 16, with a jointpractice with the Pittsburgh Power at the NovaCare Complex from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:QBDAN RAUDABAUGH (6'3, 230, MIAMI (OH)): QB Dan Raudabaugh returned to Philadelphia aftera record-breaking 2012 season.Raudabaugh set the single season records of: yards in a season (4,790),passing touchdowns (115), and pass completions (362).Raudabaugh also set a Soul record for passingtouchdowns in a game (11).
QUOTE OF THE DAY:"I tryto take care of my body," said Soul veteran LB Joe Goosby about his offseasonconditioning."I watch films, see whereI can make more tackles.I continuouslyhit the gym to stay in shape, and I do different feet-work drills that willtranslate over to the field so I can play at a higher level than the seasonbefore.Before each season, I always sethigh expectations for myself.Thisseason, I want to get 100 tackles and 10 interceptions."In regards to which Philly Big Five schoolshas the best chance of winning the March Madness, Goosby replied, "Not to takeanything away from Villanova or Temple, but I have to go with LaSalle.They're one of my sleepers in thistournament."
NICE TO SEE YOU, AGAIN:Soulhead coach and AFL Hall of Fame QB, Clint Dolezel, retired from the AFL in 2008when he was playing for the Dallas Desperados.One of his targets while finishing up his career during the 2007 and2008 seasons was new acquisition WR Andrae Thurman (6'0, 185, Arizona).
During Thurman's rookieseason, Dolezel made the Al Lucas Hero Team Award and the All-Arena SecondTeam.During those two seasons, Dolezelthrew for 7,520 yards, 173 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. Thurman finished his rookie and sophomore seasonswith 91 catches, 1,137 yards, and 27 touchdowns.
With the two pairing upagain this season, it will be interesting to see if thequarterback-turned-coach Dolezel still has the chemistry with Thurman.
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