It’s a shame what the AFL is doing.
What many don’t realize is that most of AFL’s players are suspended from the IFL due to signing with the AFL while under contract with the IFL. Most didn’t get a release granted from their IFL team. A lot of careers will end because of this.
@jojocuso1218
will be heading to the Duke City Gladiators of the
@IndoorFL
We appreciate the support of everyone that has followed the issues of the Philly Soul. Time to move on and show the world that Joe is a high level QB.
And since this Philly situation has come to light. It’s a good time to pick up a QB that’s ready to help win games. This was Philly’s QB1, who left the Vegas Knight Hawks to come to the AFL.
QB: Joe Mancuso (University of Richmond)
NFL exp:
@Colts
CFL exp:
@Wpg_BlueBombers
Client spotlight: Colton Rossi (2024 NFL Draft Prospect)
Position: Collegiate LG converted to FB
School: Slippery Rock University
Height: 601
Weight: 282
40 yard: 4.8
You won’t find many prospects like this.
#NFLDraft
And since this Philly situation has come to light. It’s a good time to pick up a QB that’s ready to help win games. This was Philly’s QB1, who left the Vegas Knight Hawks to come to the AFL.
QB: Joe Mancuso (University of Richmond)
NFL exp:
@Colts
CFL exp:
@Wpg_BlueBombers
Client Spotlight: Jerry Roberts
School: UMass (played at Bowling Green & Arizona)
Position: LB
Height: 600
Weight: 230
27 reps on bench at his Pro Day.
#FSGpros
#nfldraft
Thank you for actually covering this. A lot of this media outlets are not reporting correct information in hopes for the continuation of this league. It’s not about the league right now, it’s about these players and their lives.
BREAKING. A source with the Philadelphia Soul confirmed with
@arenainsider
that the Arena Football League has failed to: pay housing, pay staff, coaches and players and only paid one way tickets to New Orleans for their game against Voodoo but did not pay returning flights (1/?)
And for those that think I’m lying, what’s the reason I have to lie? I want the AFL to succeed. It gives more avenues to more athletes and clients I represent.
In a league that has no union or players association I am the only voice for my clients. I want my guy taken care of.
With what team
@phillysoulfb
??? You all just released all of your players and kicked your players out on the street by 11 AM this morning.
No W-2’s for your players, no workers comp, no travel, no food.
AFL needs to start telling the truth.
BREAKING NEWS:
@OfficialAFL
games will now be available to watch for FREE via , accessible through , the AFL App, and the Vyre App on most streaming devices. Select games will also still be broadcasted LIVE on
@nflnetwork
and NFL+
3 players to be exact were coerced by the AFL and thrown on a plane to get down there. 3 out of the 30 they had on roster.
They were from the old AFL team and the other players believe they were promised more money in exchange to help the AFL.
A select few made it with the team down to Louisiana via NOLA from my understanding.
Sounding like a hodge podge being thrown together of those that made flights and players found elsewhere outside of the original roster.
@Burnett_FSG
Do you know if any Soul players got on a plane? The AFL and Louisiana Voodoo are trying to say the team flew to New Orleans and that the kicker missed the flight. That’s not what the kicker is saying at all. It sounds like more misinformation from the league.
This is a FBS safety. Don’t let that D2 title fool you.
Be the coach/player personnel representative that brings this guy to the attention of your staff.
Wish you nothing but the best bro.
Officially in the transfer portal DM’s are Open ! Grad Transfer 1 year remaining
Cliff Harris Finalist ✅
1st Team All Conference ✅
Career Leading Tackler ✅
@sirzion_dance
vs Arizona Rattlers last night:
5 tackles, 2 TFL’s, 1 sack, 1 FF, multiple QB pressures.
About time we start talking about one of the best LB’s in the IFL.
Client Spotlight
Athlete: Jahlil Brown (5’11 185)
Position: DB
College: Central Connecticut State University
Pro Exp: None (rights previously claimed by DC Defenders after last years XFL Draft)
Upcoming: Open to all contract offers (Int in ELF)
Film:
Philly HC has resigned as of today. Team has no trainer or workers comp in place.
Travel plans aren’t even set in stone to get to Louisiana. Jerseys haven’t even come in yet for the game.
Many, many, many more issues players and staff are dealing with. Pretty unacceptable.
I could care less about their response. Something needs to be done to take care of these players.
Law enforcement is about to be called to their hotel because players can’t even retrieve their belongings to leave because the hotel hasn’t received payment from the
@phillysoulfb
My guy has played in the NFL, CFL, and IFL. He knows how to conduct himself and handle himself like a pro. He is married and has a small child that he is sacrificing being away from in hopes to provide a better life.
Embarrassing the
@OfficialAFL
wants to rebrand like this.
These contracts these athletes sign in these leagues generate me nothing. But, I choose to be different than most agents and represent my guys until the very end, no matter where that takes them.
I care about my people, the league should too.
Our client
@rossidagoat
was a collegiate LG that dedicated this whole draft process to transitioning to the fullback/h-back position,
D2 All American LG at over 300 pounds. Dedicated himself to cut over 40 pounds and runs a 4.8 at his pro day.
Media where you at on this one?
These contracts these athletes sign in these leagues generate me nothing. But, I choose to be different than most agents and represent my guys until the very end, no matter where that takes them.
I care about my people, the league should too.
And for those that think I’m lying, what’s the reason I have to lie? I want the AFL to succeed. It gives more avenues to more athletes and clients I represent.
In a league that has no union or players association I am the only voice for my clients. I want my guy taken care of.
I can’t speak on every team, but it’s the league owned teams that are the problem. Some teams like Minnesota, Nashville, etc, are very well set up because they have proper ownership and operations.
What Philly has in place right now, I could set up in my backyard.
@Burnett_FSG
Why go through all the trouble of re-starting the league?
I believe that they thought pulling teams in from other leagues, like the IFL and NIFL, was the move...
They clearly do not have the money and now it looks like the NFL is pulling the plug on any airing of games.
I don’t understand what’s so hard to grasp?
Why is the Voodoo and Soul game not broadcasted? Because it’s not going to happen.
Who do you all expect to play? And with what workers compensation? With what jerseys? With what anything?
Players are going home.
Just want these athletes looked after.
Law Enforcement is currently at a Super 8 motel this team has been staying at trying to come to a solution so players can have their belongings and return to their families.
Sir’Zion Dance vs Vegas
Played his traditional LB position the first half. Was forced to play boundary corner the 2nd half due to an ejection of his teammate.
Was all over the field in numerous areas.
#IFL
#FSGpros
Pretty embarrassing what is going on with
@phillysoulfb
and how the players are being taken care of and treated.
Expected better from
@LeeHuttonIII
and
@OfficialAFL
. Time to step in and take action.
Do better.
Looking to bring on scouts for my agency.
This position would strictly be commission based at this time.
Would have a hand in generating our draft classes and writing evaluations. You will receive credentials and access to Senior Bowl, East & West Shrine game, and others.
Big welcome to
@rossidagoat
on joining the FSG family!
D2 All-American
2x All-PSAC
Colton will be represented by our NFLPA contract advisor, Richard Conner.
@Burnett_FSG
Players need agents like you. Im not suprised that this is happening. The Louisiana team is struggling. What was the promised salary range for your player upon signing?
You’ve been a pro in a high level league, you know how you should be treated. Unfortunately, some of these kids don’t because they just want a chance.
Takes others to stand up to protect them.
Tremendously. Players left rosters in the IFL, like my client, where they were well taken care of, to prove themselves and take a chance on a growing opportunity.
Terrible to play with the lives of young men and leave them on the streets to fend for themselves.
All players got kicked out of their rooms due to no payment. Hotel let the players put all of their belongings in one room while they figured out travel plans and now the hotel is holding their belongings hostage because the
@OfficialAFL
and
@phillysoulfb
won’t do their job.
As a Virginia native, UVA is respectfully not the state flagship, lol. Virginia Tech runs this state, and I’d even go on to say JMU is more respected than UVA throughout VA.
SEC transition wise, VA tech makes sense. Regardless of their record, their fan base always shows up.
They both have major flaws and both have some positives. UVA is the state flagship.
Since there is no value in West Virginia for the Big Ten and SEC, for the Big Ten anyways, moving down the coast line is the only option for continued growth.
Unless A&M calls.
The whole team has been given release forms and kicked out of the hotel…….that would be 0% chances.
They didn’t even have travel to Louisiana set up in the first place. Some guys only had one way tickets there with no return trip and coaches had tickets the day after the game.
@Burnett_FSG
Any player who had an agent should be really pissed off if their agent encouraged doing that. The AFL had MLFB written all over it. Sad to hear this because I doubt many at all realized this.
Good luck to client
@sirzion_dance
as he takes on the Arizona Rattlers tonight in the IFL.
He currently has 16 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1 FR through 2 games played for the Jacksonville Sharks.
Client
@HugoJKlages
with 22 reps at the CFL Combine. Put up 24, but two were taken away.
Leads all Global prospects and is 2nd in all participating DL at the combine.
#CFLCombine
#Global
Just some highlights of
@jojocuso1218
vs San Antonio last night in a game that came down to the last second.
11-18, 118 yards, and 4 TDs through the air.
7 rushes for 91 yards and 2 TDs on the ground.
Zero turnovers.
Brought a whole different energy to Duke City.
#IFL
Client Spotlight
Athlete: Andrew Parchment (6’2 191)
Position: WR
College: FSU
Pro Exp: 2 years (Carolina 2022, Calgary 2023, rights claimed by Orlando before UFL merger)
Current Status: FA (CFL & UFL offers only)
Upcoming: UFL Orlando
Film:
Jerry is a hard hitting off ball LB that has been a program leader in tackles at all-three of his collegiate stops.
He is a high character young man, with a high character family.
He is represented by
@RLC_FSG
of our agency.
This one should be fun. Tag the best free agent you know. If you get tagged drop your highlight link and lets get you on a roster.
Retweet to maximize the reach of everyone’s film!
#FreeAgents
#Football
#FreeAgent
#Athlete
Thank you Christian for reaching out to Joe and I about this situation. Accurate and insightful reporting.
I truly hope the AFL does better, but with their current leadership I don’t see that happening.
For
@phillysport
, there was hype galore for
@phillysoulfb
reboot & ‘24 season opener, but the actual game and 24 hrs. prior was a debacle on all fronts. Not exactly an auspicious start for
@OfficialAFL
.
Trust me I’m heartbroken for my player. He has a flight in less than 3 hours back to his family and his belongings are being held hostage by a Super 8 that has prostitution coming in and out because the league won’t pay for the hotel tab.
@Burnett_FSG
I fell so bad for these players, the Louisiana team had to move an hour down the road because bills and contracts were not taken care of, now no game will be happening.
Here is a look at client
@troyk21
‘s recent film at the University of Calgary last season in
@USPORTSca
. Troy is a current free agent after spending time with the BC Lions in the CFL. Troy is open to opportunities in the AFL, IFL, CFL, and UFL.
Client
@sirzion_dance
is resigning with the Jacksonville Sharks of the IFL.
Sir’Zion is going to be a fun newcomer to watch this weekend vs Bay Area.
#IFL
The league knows about it and has done morning. Has just played dumb and pushed their propaganda out for this weekend.
Commissioner met with the team last night and acted like he knew nothing. A joke.
@CBabosWrites
Don’t think you are! Just think a lot of people close to this situation are attempting to cover this mess up, including some “sources” for media close to the AFL/indoor football.
Players had to contact police to retrieve their belongings from the hotel and have been successful.
Welcome offensive lineman
@troyk21
to the FSG Family!
Troy comes from NCAA D2 Minot State University and was drafted by the BC Lions with the 70th overall pick of the CFL draft in 2023.
I’m excited to team up with Troy and his family.
UAB is expected to hire Lino Lupinetti as general manager and director of player personnel, a source tells
@247Sports
.
Lupinetti was previously a director of player personnel at Virginia Tech and Michigan State.
Client, Barry Elliott, runs a 4.42 in Tampa for the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
.
He will be participating in North Carolina A&T’s pro-day March 27th.
#NFL
#CFL
#UFL
@bmverret
@phillysoulfb
@LouisianaAFL
Those players are using THEIR OWN MONEY to feed themselves and are staying in a Super 8 with a roommate in each room. (Even being able to stay there is up in the air) I can go on and on, but I promise you, nobody understands how bad it actually is there.
Barry Elliott, WR/RS from Fayetteville State University still sitting out there too.
D2 All-American, D2 Leader in Kick Return average, 4.4 at NC A&T for his pro day.
No reason he shouldn’t have a mini-camp invite right now.
@CBabosWrites
As of right now all Philly players have been given release forms for their contracts and have to be out of their hotel rooms at 11 AM.
Don’t think there is a Philly Soul team anymore.
Excited to be joining the the Scouting Staff for the
@GoElks
as an Area Scout
A great opportunity to join on with a great team in the CFL.
I will still keep my role with the
@CGSAllStar
Looking forward to this great opportunity with a great organization
Measurements are done for client
@HugoJKlages
at the CFL Combine. Tomorrow is a big day. He is set to turn a lot of heads as testing begins.
Hugo will also have his pro day with
@UMassFootball
on the 26th.
#CFL
#NFL
Draft day always reminds me of how much I miss the NFL Head Coach video game.
The game was a masterpiece that doesn’t get the credit it deserved.
#NFLDraft
Client: CJ Holmes (6’1/210 Safety)
Kent State
Ran a 4.58 (certified) at the end of March for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Current
#freeagent
looking for an opportunity.
#CFL
#UFL
#IFL
#AFL
@Fsubroncos_fb
Barry Elliott is in the same boat.
Currently training at Duke Sports Science Institute for combine prep. Was a D2 All-American at Fayetteville State.
#NFL
#CFL
#UFL
ELF Walk & Talk - Potential European Free Agents
Hugo Klages DT 🇩🇪
Klages is a German native with Spanish roots who played 27 games for UMass putting up 44 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a sack. He's a big guy at 6'2 285.
Currently, he seems to be on CFL teams radar as a global player.
Got 3 clients that are free agents looking to get on spring rosters in the
#IFL
or
#AFL
.
Troy Kowal: 6’6 315 OL, he was a 2023 CFL draft pick by the BC Lions.
CJ Holmes: 6’1 210 S/LB out of Kent State.
Jalon Nixon: 6’3 230 WR out of UNCP. Previously spent time in the FCF.
I don’t know about y’all but I am on the
@RaiolaDylan
hype train, heavy.
I don’t think I’ve seen a more pro-ready QB out of high school as him in years.
If his spring game was any indication of Nebraska’s future, it’s going to be exciting.
#UFL
Showcase Watch: WR Barry Elliott
The Fayetteville State University product is a D2 All-American, who racked up 47 receptions for 801 yards and 9 TD's during his two seasons there.
Elliott is a versatile athlete with tremendous speed - returning 16 kicks for 533 yards and
We’re happy to announce the addition of NFLPA certifed contract advisor, Richard Conner. Hailing from Erie, Pa, Richard has his M.S. in Sports Management from California University of PA.
Richard helps take FSG to the next level.