August 18,2017
Offensive line helps Soul to best scoring offense in the league, standout Tribue a key member
LAS VEGAS – The Arena Football League has announced that Philadelphia Soul lineman Wayne Tribue has been named 2017 AFL Offensive Lineman of the Year. This marks the second-time in three years that a member of the Soul offensive line has won the award.
Tribue (6’3”, 330, Temple) started in all 14 games for the Soul in 2017 and was a key member of an offensive line that allowed a league-low seven sacks in 389 passing attempts (1.8%). Behind that line, the Soul led the league in scoring offense (58.4 points per game) and finished second with 24 rushing touchdowns.
| AFL OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR |
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| YEAR |
PLAYER |
TEAM |
| 2017 |
Wayne Tribue |
Philadelphia |
| 2016 |
Jordan Mudge |
Arizona |
| 2015 |
Shannon Breen |
Philadelphia |
| 2014 |
Rich Ranglin |
San Jose |
| 2013 |
Billy Eisenhardt |
Arizona |
| 2012 |
Kyle Young |
Arizona |
| 2011 |
Rich Ranglin |
Kansas City |
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