*crickets* :paranoid
Scouts Inc Philadelphia Soul season preview (http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/afl/news/story?id=2778239)
21 things to know about the 21st season of AFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/afl/news/story?id=2779526)
QuoteFeeling At Home In Philly: Four years ago, the Soul was worth $450,000. Now the franchise may be worth close to $32 million, according to part-owner Jon Bon Jovi. Jaworski found out how the fans felt about the Soul during its second season. After a bad first half against Dallas, boos rained down on the home team as it left the field. "That told me these fans here cared," Jaworski said. "That told me we're being taken seriously, that we aren't a novelty act anymore. That said we arrived."
The Soul will appear on ESPN seven times this season, more than any other team.
01 - BYE
02 - FRI 03/09 at Nashville -- 8PM
03 - THU 03/15 at Grand Rapids -- 7PM
04 - THU 03/22 vs Colorado -- 7PM ESPN2
05 - SUN 04/01 at New York -- 1PM
06 - MON 04/09 vs Georgia -- 7:30PM ESPN2
07 - MON 04/16 at Dallas -- 8PM ESPN2
08 - MON 04/23 at Columbus -- 7:30PM ESPN2
09 - MON 04/30 at Chicago -- 8PM ESPN2
10 - SAT 05/05 vs Kansas City -- 7PM
11 - MON 05/14 vs New York -- 7:30PM ESPN2
12 - MON 05/21 vs New Orleans -- 7:30PM ESPN2
13 - SUN 05/27 at Austin -- 4PM
14 - FRI 06/01 vs Dallas -- 7:30PM
15 - SAT 06/09 at Tampa Bay -- 7:30PM
16 - SAT 06/16 vs Columbus -- 7PM
17 - THU 06/21 vs Orlando -- 7PM
What kind of league schedules a week 1 bye?
The NFL did it from 1999-2001 when they had an odd number of teams. It sucks though...
Mike(s) Golic and Greenberg will be calling a bunch of AFL games this year. That should be entertaining.
No games in Orlando this year. That sucks. I wore my Eagles jersey to the game last year and got shtein thrown at me by the hillbillies in attendance all game long.
arena football might actually be a worse sport than lacrosse...if thats even possible
Daniel Snyder holds the rights to any future expansion team in DC. Would that make things more interesting for you?
How many AFL games have you attended, IGY?
two...a cat i have eagle season tickets with had soul seasons the first year...they were like 19.99 for the whole year
Daniel Snyder holds the rights to any future expansion team in DC. Would that make things more interesting for you?
lil danni holds the rights to the future of the world
I've never had a bad time at an AFL game even though I never cheer for the home team. I'm there to get shteinfaced, look at broads in the stands, and watch pseudo-football. It's better than working.
Quote from: rjs246 on February 28, 2007, 11:52:33 AM
What kind of league schedules a week 1 bye?
the kind where Jon Bon Jovi is an owner and is able to actually trade an autographed guitar for a player.
I've never had a bad time at an AFL game even though I never cheer for the home team. I'm there to get shteinfaced, look at broads in the stands, and watch pseudo-football. It's better than working.
point taken
i find it funny too that jaws is the in studio anaylst for espn and the gm of one of the teams
Ditka was an NBC analyst and he's a co-owner of the Chicago team that won last year's title
conflict of interest concerns do not apply when the interest is non existent
I went to one AFL game and did have a good time. Much better than watching on TV. In fact, I even caught a $5 off ACME coupon from the indoor blimp thing that flies around and drops shtein. Boy was that a letdown.
My buddy has tickets in a section where we always catch shirts, mini-footballs and other stuff when they fire them from air cannons as they circle the field in monster trucks.
His seats also happen to be in the same section as the local radio station who airs the games, so there's always hot broads sitting there doing shots and removing articles of clothing.
One thing I don't like is the fact that the major sponsor is the U.S. Army. Sitting through their non-stop barrage of "be all you can be" pitches is nauseating.
conflict of interest concerns do not apply when the interest is non existent
exactly
the whole thing is a farce
apparently unless you wanna dance to zombie nation and catch free t-shirts
No.
Quote from: MURP on February 28, 2007, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on February 28, 2007, 11:52:33 AM
What kind of league schedules a week 1 bye?
the kind where Jon Bon Jovi is an owner and is able to actually trade an autographed guitar for a player.
That made me laugh.
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on February 28, 2007, 01:28:40 PM
One thing I don't like is the fact that the major sponsor is the U.S. Army. Sitting through their non-stop barrage of "be all you can be" pitches is nauseating.
They dropped that slogan a few years ago. Now they want you to be "An Army of One." :puke
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 28, 2007, 01:44:41 PMthe whole thing is a farce
A farce that has been around for 21 years, unlike the XFL and their 1 season...
It's a slightly less of a farce than the XFL?
unless youre white trash and live in des moines or another city without the nfl and dont really have ties to real football i just dont get how you could like arena football
Honestly its a fun family day. You really dont follow the players unless you have a Harrell or Graziani. I went with my family last year, it was great. Went over to Chickies and Petes afterwards got boozed up. The afl cant hold a grain of salt to the NFL, but its cheap, and entertaining.
I thought IGY loved all Philly Sports.
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 01, 2007, 01:40:59 PM
The afl cant hold a grain of salt to the NFL, but its cheap, and entertaining.
Post of the day. It might be a
bastichized version of football but it's still football and it's enjoyable especially if you're all banged up.
Edit: LOL @ the filter.
i understand all that...going to an event to have an entertaining time...thats no different than going to the circus
what i dont get is the people who actually follow it...like watch it on tv...check the scores to see who won...care if the soul loses...ect...
I thought IGY loved all Philly Sports.
you do realize philly has a lacrosse and indoor soccer team
IGY doesnt love the Wings and Kixx ?
i like "band on the run" and "dont close your eyes"
B+
should be an A+ for dropping a baltimore based metal band power ballad
Raise your hand if you sat in the press box for a Kixx game and saw the big black guys wang.
Thank you.
Joselio Hanson gets around.
Quote from: ice grillin you on March 01, 2007, 02:01:44 PMshould be an A+ for dropping a baltimore based metal band power ballad
i thought baltimore sucks?
Quote from: ice grillin you on March 01, 2007, 02:01:44 PM
should be an A+ for dropping a baltimore based metal band power ballad
I'll give you an A for it. However, you lost a lot of street cred for knowing anything about metal bands and power ballads.
truth be told my street cred was on life support before that...dio has exposed me so many times i feel like a holland tunnel smack whore
The Las Vegas Gladiators have Shaun King as their starting QB, and they were supposed to have Peter Warrick as their top WR but he left...
Not televised, but the Soul have a 5 touchdown lead at Nashville halfway through the 4th quarter...
Quote from: BigEd76 on March 01, 2007, 04:58:52 PM
The Las Vegas Gladiators have Shaun King as their starting QB, and they were supposed to have Peter Warrick as their top WR but he left...
Even without Warrick, King threw
10 td's in their first game.
Soul are 1-0. Hop on that bandwagon now, suckers. These boys are bringing the whatever trophy back to the spectrum for a parking lot parade!!
(http://www.chicagorush.com/album/categories/News/AFL%20News/ArenaBowl-Trophy.jpg)
2-0 with a 69-40 win tonight at Grand Rapids
Shut up.
Are the Soul for real this year or are they playing bad teams?
why? trying to jump on the bandwagon? well sir...NO ROOM!
Quote from: SunMo on March 16, 2007, 08:59:40 AM
why? trying to jump on the bandwagon? well sir...NO ROOM!
I'm driving it, bitches. Jaws and Bon Jovi hired me years ago. It's official.
71-47 win over Elway's Crush
3-0 :yay
I watched the first half while working on my basement. It was 27-27. Thats a big win :yay
Aren't the Crush pretty good? I'd like to say I know whats going on when I watch the Soul but I just cheer when someone gets smoked. I am neanderthal.
That Moten guy was crushing people all night
I'm surprised this guy (http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/team/roster/players/index.html?player_id=37) isn't in the NFL. He was awesome at Wisconsin.
QuoteMatt Bernstein was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Quote from: FastFreddie on March 23, 2007, 09:04:54 AM
I'm surprised this guy (http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/team/roster/players/index.html?player_id=37) isn't in the NFL. He was awesome at Wisconsin.
That guy was badass. On the Jewish holiday where you fast all day, he played football with no food and had the game of his life. It was crazy.
What is Yom Kippur.
Who's your Soulmate? (http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/soulmates/2007soulmates/)
Quote from: MDS on March 23, 2007, 09:11:17 AM
What is Yom Kippur.
He's the funny looking guy at 6th and Market
(http://augustasports.com/images/headlines/020899/jewish_jordan.jpg)
Quote from: PhillyGirl on March 23, 2007, 09:09:05 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on March 23, 2007, 09:04:54 AM
I'm surprised this guy (http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/team/roster/players/index.html?player_id=37) isn't in the NFL. He was awesome at Wisconsin.
That guy was badass. On the Jewish holiday where you fast all day, he played football with no food and had the game of his life. It was crazy.
Against Penn State, naturally.
Quote from: ice grillin you on March 23, 2007, 09:27:35 AM
(http://augustasports.com/images/headlines/020899/jewish_jordan.jpg)
haha look at the funny hat on that gingers head
a real jew would know thats tamir goodman
the "jewish jordan"
perhaps ive been lying, and im really a good little christian boy
I doubt you're good at anything.
im good at not being good at anything.
eat it, sassy.
The Soul built up a lead then ran out the clock to win 65-60 at New York (whose QB is former Patriot Rohan Davey).
4-0 and one of only 2 unbeaten teams left (Dallas 5-0)
Home vs Georgia next week
who's excited to watch the best team in Philadelphia tonight!?!
Quote from: SunMo on April 09, 2007, 06:57:30 PM
who's excited to watch the best team in Philadelphia tonight!?!
Ha!
Sometimes I really hate being a Philadelphia sports fan.
They lost or something. Graziani sucks bla bla bla
Link (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20070410_Bon_Jovi_flips_as_squelched_rally_leads_to_Souls_first_loss.html)
QuoteQUOTE
Bon Jovi flips as squelched rally leads to Soul's first loss
By Marc Narducci
Inquirer Staff Writer
In a game that was not short of highlight-film plays, an unforgettable reaction by Soul co-owner Jon Bon Jovi left the biggest impression last night.
Bon Jovi showed his displeasure on ESPN2 by making an obscene gesture at the referees. It was all part of a wild 57-49 loss to the Georgia Force before 14,583 fans at the Wachovia Center.
The Soul are 4-1 heading into Monday night's game at 6-0 Dallas. Georgia improved to 5-1.
After Georgia scored a controversial touchdown that took the starch out of a Soul comeback, Bon Jovi gave the ESPN2 crew much more than it bargained for when looking for a reaction shot in the owners' box.
Unaware of the camera, Bon Jovi raised both middle fingers toward the officials. They had ruled that Georgia's Troy Bergeron had caught a 34-yard pass, fumbled on the 4-yard line, and then recovered his own fumble in the end zone with defensive back Eddie Moten in pursuit.
That gave Georgia a 54-42 lead with 9 minutes, 32 seconds left.
Bon Jovi was apologetic afterward.
"I didn't understand the ruling," he said. Bergeron "did have possession on the play. He fumbled in the end zone. He recovered the ball. I reacted to something I didn't know the rule on."
Bon Jovi said he obviously didn't realize that the camera was pointed at him.
"I apologize for the middle-finger thing," he said. "I didn't understand the rule. It's simple as that. We will be back next week."
At least next week, the Soul won't have to face Bergeron, who finished with eight receptions for 182 yards and four touchdowns.
Bergeron never played football while attending Middle Tennessee State. He was on the Buffalo Bills' practice squad for a few weeks in December.
He thought the officials got the call right.
"I think I definitely caught it," Bergeron said. "I looked at the replay. I took a couple of steps, and it just skipped out and I started running. I know it's live in the end zone, and my first instinct was to go get it."
The Soul were hurt by three turnovers, including a fumble by Wes Ours on first and goal from the Georgia 2-yard line and an end-zone interception of Soul quarterback Tony Graziani by Harrin Milligan.
Georgia quarterback Chris Greisen completed 22 of 29 passes for 344 yards and seven touchdowns, with one interception. Graziani was 22 of 36 for 266 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception.
Idris Price rushed for three touchdowns on three carries for the Soul.
After Price's third touchdown cut the deficit to 54-49, Georgia got breathing room with a 15-yard field goal by Xavier Beitia with 12 seconds left.
The game ended with Graziani's incomplete pass, intended for Sean Scott, as time expired.
Contact staff writer Marc Narducci at 856-779-3225 or mnarducci@phillynews.com
Graziani was knocked out with a separated shoulder and the Soul lost 51-41 at Dallas
Ha! Could 4-0 have ended any more typically for a Philadelphia team? :-D
Ha! Could 4-0 have ended any more typically for a Philadelphia team?
if it was a real sport and there were people who actually cared then no it couldnt have
No, it doesn't matter.
The same way the Kixx will lose. I don't give a shtein about them either, but they'll find a way to farg it up as well.
this is no different than if mickey fell and seperated his shoulder during an 11 day disney on ice stand at the wachovia center
Actually the circus is in town.
I'm taking the kids to the Soul vs. Rush game out here in chicago. We do not have any Soul gear, but if they are going to watch a game I'll be damned if it ain't with a team from Philly. What is the verdict on wearing Eagles Gear? should we just wear non-philly gear, or represent? just don't want ot look like more of a dork then I already am.
definitely philly gear....and not just eagles
Well, it is a football game, what would you suggest?
allen iverson jersey
allen iverson jersey
for starters yes
represent all philly all the time
D!ck
you know he doesn't play here anymore...right?
Wait a second, he doesn't? where is he playing now?
THanks for the serious responses though, much love.
Mic, you should hurry up and buy a Philadelphia Kixx championship t-shirt and rock that at the game.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 23, 2007, 10:36:44 PM
Mic, you should hurry up and buy a Philadelphia Kixx championship t-shirt and rock that at the game.
:-D Alright that one at least was funny.
Quote from: phillymic2000 on April 23, 2007, 10:34:11 PM
THanks for the serious responses though, much love.
you're asking for clothing advice on a football message board, you get what you deserve
i wasnt even kidding
ill wear any philly gear to any sporting event
i just dont give a farg
wear what the hell you want...like sun said why are you asking a bunch of idiots on a message board how to dress
Hey, I've never been to a game with a philly team that I did not own that teams gear. Excuse me for caring, carry on.
I always represent Philly in other parts of the country. Especially when I travel. I know when I roll out in July I'll be wearing a Phillies jersey on the plane.
khakis. Definitely khakis.
Oh yeah...the Soul lost their 3rd straight tonight and will lose again next week, but the good news is that they'll be done 6 road games already...
They were on the deuce. I watched some of the game. Clint Stoerner sucks.
Everyone else can ask advice on TV's and other things, but nooooooooooooooooo I get it for asking this question.
Buying a TV - a major purchase and a manly decision.
Deciding what to wear to an arena football game - for teh gheys.
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 26, 2007, 10:37:14 AM
Buying a TV - a major purchase and a manly decision.
Deciding what to wear to an arena football game - for teh gheys.
:-D Alright, point taken.
choking dogs
From 4-0 to 4-4
Nobody gives a shtein.
5 losses in a row :-\
Seriously, stop it. No one cares.
TODD
Well done, boss. I like the life from you.
Soul won 76-66 at Austin
6-6, #5 seed as of now
Hosting Dallas Friday night
the Soul lost at Tampa Bay because LINCOLN KENNEDY recovered a blocked FG and scored a touchdown :-D
6-8 but they still have a playoff spot as of now
the offensive lineman?
and former NFL Network analyst, yeah
Graziani completed a TD pass with 7 seconds left to clinch a wildcard spot. Thursday's game vs Orlando will determine who gets one of the home playoff games...
The Soul end up as the #4 seed and will host Orlando again this Friday
The Soul held Orlando to two FGs in the 2nd half and won by 2 touchdowns
Columbus just upset Tampa Bay with a TD/XP in the final 10 seconds, so the Soul will avoid 15-1 Dallas and go to 14-2 Georgia instead.
Dallas lost to Columbus....if the Soul win tomorrow, the Championship game is in Philadelphia.
This easily means that the Soul will not win. Its a lock.
Of course they'll win tomorrow. It's the championship game they'll lose.
no theyll win the championship because its garbage ass arena football and no one cares...if it were a real sport theyd lose
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 08, 2007, 08:48:15 AM
no theyll win the championship because its garbage ass arena football and no one cares...if it were a real sport theyd lose
That was actually my 2nd thought right after I posted.
WAR WINGS AND PHANTOMS!
Jerry Jones sucks
Soul down 2 TD's.
Everyone looked like ish tonight and the Soul lose by 4 TDs
Graziani is a FA. I wonder if he'll be back...
TEH EAGLEZ SHULD SINE HIM AND TRAD MACNABB 2 CHIKAGGO HOLLA
ha...#6 Columbus (7-9, lost 5 in a row at the end of the season) is going to the Arena Bowl (vs San Jose)
and this thread isnt locked because?
because....
S-O-U-L SOUL SOUL SOUL!