Friday, September 30, 2011

Soul ink former Temple QB DiMichele

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Soul have signed former Temple QB and 2011 SIFL MVP quarterback Adam DiMichele as well as former Dallas Vigilantes’ linebacker Joe Goosby.

DiMichele brings NFL and CFL experience to the Soul, while Goosby is the second former – QB Dan Raudabaugh was the first – to join the Soul for the 2012 season.

“We will continue to remain very active in the free-agent market,” said Soul general manager Tom Goodhines. “Adam and Joe are two great additions to the Soul. These moves focus on adding depth on both sides of the ball as both guys will help make it even more competitive in training camp.”

After a brief stint playing baseball at Okaloosa-Walton College (2004-06) in Niceville, Florida, DiMichele transferred to Temple in 2006 to play football for the Owls. In 2007 and 2008, he was named team captain passing for 5,024 yards and finishing No. 4 on the Owls’ all-time passing list while adding 45 touchdowns.

DiMichele has also spent time with the Eagles in training camp (2009), the Calgary Stampeders (2009), and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2009).

In 2011, DiMichele led the Erie Explosion (IFL) to a 9-3 record that included a division title. He led the league in passing yards per game (270.6), team points per game (70.2), and total team offensive yards per game (260.0), while completing 235-of-427 passes (55%) for over 3,200 yards and a league-best 91 touchdowns to just seven interceptions.

DiMichele, a McKees Rock, PA native, had one of the best high-school careers in the history of Pennsylvania as the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League’s all-time leading passer, which includes breaking records set by former NFL greats and Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Joe Namath.

“Adam brings excellent instincts and an outstanding resume at the quarterback position,” said Soul head coach Doug Plank.

Goosby joined the Vigilantes in the 2011 season as rookie free agent. He amassed 43 tackles, three punt blocks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one interception last season.

Prior to joining the Vigilantes, Goosby was a member of the IFL’s San Angelo Stampede Express (2010), and the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings (2009). Goosby played collegiately at Tulane University (2004-06) and was an All-Conference USA selection. In three seasons at Tulane he totaled 100.0 tackles (60 solo) in 33 career games.

“Joe brings his toughness and smart defensive instincts to our team," Plank said. "We’ve liked what we’ve seen and are excited to have them both coming to play in Philadelphia next season.”

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