Temple University Athletics
QB Adam DiMichele (2006-08)
DiMichele Signs with Philadelphia Soul
9.30.11 | Football
Quarterback Returns to City of Brotherly Love
PHILADELPHIA – Former Temple quarterback Adam DiMichele (McKees Rocks, Pa.) has signed with the Philadelphia Soul for the 2012 season, the arena football team announced on Friday.
The 6-1, 202-lb. signal caller brings NFL and CFL experience to the Soul. Named the 2011 Southern Indoor Football League MVP, DiMichele led the Erie Explosion to a 9-3 record en route to 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 has also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles (2009), the Calgary Stampeders (2009), and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2009).
Temple's team MVP and team captain in 2007 and 2008, DiMichele finished his career ranked fourth in school history with 5,024 passing yards, adding 40 passing touchdowns and five rushing scores. He was a three-sport all-state selection as a senior in football, basketball and baseball at Sto-Rox High School. The 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. “Joe brings his toughness and smart defensive instincts to our team. We've liked what we've seen and are excited to have them both coming to play in Philadelphia next season.”
Last spring a school record 10 Temple Owls signed NFL contracts, including NFL draft picks DT Muhammad Wilkerson (New York Jets) and S Jaiquawn Jarrett (Philadelphia Eagles), as well as eight free agent signees: WR Michael Campbell (New York Jets); TE Vaughn Charlton (Pittsburgh Steelers); twins LB Elijah “Peanut” Joseph and DT Eli Joseph (Green Bay Packers); LB Amara Kamara (Kansas City Chiefs); DB Marquise Liverpool (Detroit Lions OL Colin Madison (Baltimore Ravens); and OL Darius Morris (Houston Texans).
Temple (3-1, 1-0 MAC) hosts Toledo (1-3, 0-0 MAC) at Noon on Saturday, Oct. 1 during its annual Breast Cancer Awareness game. The Rockets are the preseason favorite to win the MAC West division and the 2011 MAC Championship.
Temple football fans have several opportunities for discounted tickets to Saturday's MAC showdown at the Lincoln Financial Field Box Office for $5.
The 6-1, 202-lb. signal caller brings NFL and CFL experience to the Soul. Named the 2011 Southern Indoor Football League MVP, DiMichele led the Erie Explosion to a 9-3 record en route to 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 has also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles (2009), the Calgary Stampeders (2009), and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2009).
Temple's team MVP and team captain in 2007 and 2008, DiMichele finished his career ranked fourth in school history with 5,024 passing yards, adding 40 passing touchdowns and five rushing scores. He was a three-sport all-state selection as a senior in football, basketball and baseball at Sto-Rox High School. The 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. “Joe brings his toughness and smart defensive instincts to our team. We've liked what we've seen and are excited to have them both coming to play in Philadelphia next season.”
Last spring a school record 10 Temple Owls signed NFL contracts, including NFL draft picks DT Muhammad Wilkerson (New York Jets) and S Jaiquawn Jarrett (Philadelphia Eagles), as well as eight free agent signees: WR Michael Campbell (New York Jets); TE Vaughn Charlton (Pittsburgh Steelers); twins LB Elijah “Peanut” Joseph and DT Eli Joseph (Green Bay Packers); LB Amara Kamara (Kansas City Chiefs); DB Marquise Liverpool (Detroit Lions OL Colin Madison (Baltimore Ravens); and OL Darius Morris (Houston Texans).
Temple (3-1, 1-0 MAC) hosts Toledo (1-3, 0-0 MAC) at Noon on Saturday, Oct. 1 during its annual Breast Cancer Awareness game. The Rockets are the preseason favorite to win the MAC West division and the 2011 MAC Championship.
Temple football fans have several opportunities for discounted tickets to Saturday's MAC showdown at the Lincoln Financial Field Box Office for $5.
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