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Beat the Guru: AFL Week 11
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

I’m so tired of ESPN, it’s not even funny. One week the dump button picks up nothing that it should. The next anything that even remotely sounds like profanity gets bleeped. One week they’re the Arizona Wranglers. The next they’re the Phoenix Rattlers. Can someone explain to the “Worldwide leader in sports” how the Arena Football League works?

Soul's Graziani still out a while
Cherry Hill Courier Post

Matt D'Orazio will resume his role as starting quarterback when the Soul visit the Georgia Force Monday night for an Arena Football League game.

Jackson, McEntyre and Samuels Receive ArenaFan.com Week Ten Honors
ArenaFan.com Press Release

For their performances during the tenth week of the Arena Football League’s 2008 season, Cleveland Gladiators fullback Marlion Jackson, Orlando Predators defensive back Kenny McEntyre and Tampa Bay receiver/linebacker Lawrence Samuels have been named Offensive Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week and Two-Way Player of the Week, respectively, by the writers and staff of ArenaFan.com.

Soul place Graziani on IR
Philadelphia Soul Press Release

The Philadelphia Soul have placed quarterback Tony Graziani on injured reserve due to a nagging sprained left knee.



AFL 'Live Wired' monday night on ESPN2
AFL Press Release

ESPN2 will present a special “Live Wired” telecast of Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football that will bring viewers out of their living room and into the arena through additional microphones, locker-room access, and wall-to-wall action and sound of the AFL matchup between the Philadelphia Soul (9-1) and Georgia Force (4-5) on Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET.

Breaking it Down - 2008 Week Ten
Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.com

It took ten weeks, but now every team in the league has at least one win and one loss thanks to Cleveland knocking off previously unbeaten Philadelphia and previously winless Utah topping Kansas City. Six of the eight home teams won and six of eight games were decided by at least two scores. This and much more are just a click away in this week’s Breaking it Down.

Arena ball serves many purposes for old Cougs
Cougfan.com

For superstar Chris Jackson, it’s a lucrative living that finds him rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jon Bon Jovi. And for Jason Gesser, it’s a classroom experience helping prep him for a life in coaching.

Playoff implications and Mother's Day celebrations headline week 11
AFL Press Release

The Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans kicks into high gear as conference matchups with playoff implications headline Week 11 in the Arena Football League.



Chicago, Philadelphia can clinch playoff spots this week
AFL Press Release

The Chicago Rush (8-2) and Philadelphia Soul (9-1) can become the first two teams to claim 2008 playoff berths as the Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans kicks into high gear for Week 11.

Soul can clinch playoff spot this week
Philadelphia Soul Press Release

The Philadelphia Soul clinch a 2008 playoff berth this weekend, as the Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans kicks into high gear for Week 11.

AFL and Spalding honor Mother's Day with commemorative game ball
AFL Press Release

The Arena Football League and Spalding will honor all mothers this weekend with a ceremonial pink game ball that will be used during all AFL games.

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.



Gladiators beat odds, take Soul
Akron Beacon Journal

The Philadelphia Soul might have come into Quicken Loans Arena expecting to sing their same old song Friday night, but that tune came up a bit flat against the Cleveland Gladiators.

Soul must leap mental barrier in order to stay undefeated
Cherry Hill Courier Post

Tonight, they will face a tough mental challenge. That's because -- with only four days to prepare -- the Soul (9-0) must play the Cleveland Gladiators (4-4) in Cleveland.

Gladiators hand Soul first loss, 67-55
Philadelphia Soul Press Release

Marlion Jackson ran for four touchdowns to lead the Cleveland Gladiators over the Philadelphia Soul, 67-55, at Quicken Loans Arena. Raymond Philyaw ended 25-of-30 for 295 yards with five touchdowns and one interception for Cleveland, which improved to 5-4 on the season.

Gladiators hand Soul first loss of the season, 67-55
Cleveland Gladiators Press Release

The Cleveland Gladiators did what no other team has been able to do in 2008, defeating the Philadelphia Soul 67-55 in front of 13,721 fans at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday night. The Gladiators improve to 5-4 while the Soul slips to 9-1. No teams remain unbeaten.

Beat the Guru: AFL Week 10
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

Before I begin, I want to say what a great thing it is for the Arena Football League to get involved in one of the greatest foundations this world has to offer. For those that don’t know, The V Foundation for Cancer Research was formed in honor of Jim Valvano to raise awareness and bring in donations for cancer research.

Actor to speak at Rocky graduation
Billings Gazette

An honorary doctorate of public service will be presented to outstanding alumnus Chris Horn. He played for the Philadelphia Soul in the Arena Football League before being traded to the New Orleans Voodoos.

Breaking it Down - 2008 Week Nine
Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.com

And then there was one. With the Philadelphia Soul beating the Dallas Desperados Monday night, there is only one undefeated team in the league. Find out what this means historically along with many other tantalizing news and notes in this week’s addition of Breaking it Down.

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.

At a Glance
Record Ovr Home Away
  9-1 5-0 4-1
Last Game Fri May 2
  Loss @CLE 55-67
Next Game Mon May 12 8:00pm
  @ GEO  
Head Coach
Bret Munsey

With Soul: 28-18-0
Overall: 28-18-0

Complete Coaching Record
Schedule
Date Opp Time (ET)
Apr 28   Dallas W 57-28
May 2 @ Cleveland L 55-67
May 12 @ Georgia 8:00pm
May 17   Columbus 7:00pm
May 22   Kansas City 7:30pm
Complete Schedule
Standings
Eastern Division W L PF PA
Philadelphia9 1 640 495
Dallas8 1 429 401
New York5 4 452 430
Cleveland5 4 516 539
Columbus2 7 431 486
Complete Standings
Transactions
PHILADELPHIA SOUL placed QB Tony Graziani on injured reserve.
Complete Transactions
Team Links
Official Site
Philadelphia Soul Official Site
Media Sites
Philadelphia Inquirer - Soul Page
Fan Sites
Philet of Soul
Dose of Soul fan club




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