Celebrating the history of the Arena Football League

Brian Mance     

WR/DB
Born: October 22, 1981
5' 11", 185
College: Clemson

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Player News
Brown, Soul aim for a championship
Charleston Post Courier
In the spring of 2002, Charleston Southern senior defensive back Mike Brown remembers packing his belongings for the trip home to Maryland, his college career complete, no professional prospects looming, and uncertainty clouding his future.

Philadelphia Soul seeking championship today
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Soul claimed a 58-57 victory after SaberCats kicker A.J. Haglund missed a 48-yard field goal as time ran out. The Soul, who trailed by 33-14 at intermission, went up for good on a two-point conversion run by Clifton Smith with 10 seconds to play.

Soul is serious about enjoying playoff run
Philadelphia Daily News
"From Day 1, we knew on paper that we were a championship-caliber team," Soul wideout Chris Jackson said. "And as the season started to unfold, we realize that we had the talent not just on paper, but that we were the best team in Arena Football."

Cleveland hands weary Soul first loss of season
Philadelphia Daily News
Coming off a crucial Eastern Division win over Dallas 4 nights earlier, the Soul was ripe for the picking last night and the Cleveland Gladiators picked. Cleveland scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns and took advantage of a late fumble to hand Philadelphia its first loss, 67-55, in an Arena Football League matchup front of 13,721 fans at Quicken Loans Arena.

Soul's depth a key to staying perfect
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Soul tore apart the Dallas Desperados in every phase of the game Monday, scoring 57 points against the Arena Football League's top-ranked defense and intercepting Dallas quarterback Clint Dolezel four times.

Soul crushes Desperados in AFL battle of unbeatens
Philadelphia Daily News
It doesn't matter the time of year, if a professional football team comes to this town sporting a big, blue star on its helmets, you're gonna have some excitement.

Soul season ready to kick off
Cherry Hill Courier Post
The Soul begins its fifth Arena Football League season Saturday night amid high hopes that the team is equipped to make a strong run for an Arena Bowl championship.