Yesterday the Soul announced the assignment of local product Jeremy Schonbrunner for the 2012 season. The 6'3", 305 lb center out of Temple (2008-11) showed great versatility within the offensive line for the Owls during his tenure with the team.
His most productive season came this past as he helped lead Temple to their first bowl win in 31 years with a 37-15 victory over Wyoming in the New Mexico Bowl. Schonbrunner played in 12 games last season, starting 8 at center including the bowl victory over Wyoming; he also played on the field goal unit as well. Schonbrunner was part of an offensive line unit that didn't allow any sacks in games against Wyoming, Ohio, Buffalo and Akron.
In 2010, Schonbrunner played in 9 games with 1 start at center (a 30-0 thrashing of Akron) for a successful 8-4 Owls squad; he played on the punt unit as well that season. The year before that he played in 9 games for the Owls without any starts as he first saw action in his collegiate career against No. 5 Penn State (a 31-6 loss). Schonbrunner dressed for 8 games in 2008, but failed to see game action after he redshirted in 2007.
Schonbrunner adds a local face to a local team looking to rekindle some of that 2008 magic after such a disastrous first season back in the AFL after suspending operations from 2009-10. He'll provide some of that local draw that is so very much unique to a sport like arena football. Getting to see good players who missed out playing outdoors in a fan friendly atmosphere.
The Soul look to improve upon their 11th ranked sacks against ranking in the AFL last season after allowing 31 sacks. Schonbrunner brings great size and athleticism to the offensive line and seems to be a player on the rise after performing on a limited basis for Temple.
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