The Philadelphia Soul announce the signing of ArenaBowl XXII Champion wide receiver Larry Brackins (6-4, 221, Pearl River C.C.) for the 2011 season. Brackins was a member of the Soul for two seasons (2007-08), and is the first former Soul player to re-sign in Philadelphia. "First Mike Brown and now Larry (Brackins) - it will be great to see those guys in a Soul uniform again," said Soul head coach Mike Hohensee. "Larry is a dominant presence in the red zone, and a proven winner who understands how hard you must work in order to call yourself a 'Champion'." The Soul acquired Mike Brown in a trade with the San Jose SaberCats this past Friday. During the Soul's 2008 championship run, Brackins recorded 107 receptions for 1,412 yards and 29 touchdowns in 15 regular season games, and 20 receptions for 249 yards and five touchdowns in three playoff games. He amassed 190 receptions for 2,522 yards and 57 touchdowns in 29 total games as a member of the Soul. Brackins played for the Dallas Vigilantes this past season (2010), and is a three-year Arena Football veteran. Over his AFL career he has recorded 251 receptions for 3,256 yards and 77 touchdowns in 41 total games. The former Wildcat caught 101 receptions for a total of 1,834 yards and 19 touchdowns while starting 23 games (2003-04). He was awarded as an All-MACJC and All-Region 23 both years, and was named a First-Team NJCAA All-American his final season. He will be joining another Pearl River C.C. alum in Philadelphia, wide receiver Donovan Morgan, who played for the Wildcats in 2002. ABOUT PHILADELPHIA SOUL We're back! The 2011 season opens at the Pittsburgh Power on Friday, March 11. Season tickets start as low as $59. Home games will be played at Wells Fargo Center (formerly Wachovia Center). The Soul capped their previous five seasons with an ArenaBowl title in 2008. Season ticket plans are now on sale, fans may order by calling the Soul sales department at (215) 253-4900 ext. 3, or request contact from a representative by filling out the form on www.philadelphiasoul.com.
