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RON JAWORSKI treats opportunity like a Doberman treats prime rib. So when Tim Tebow was released by the New York Jets on April 29, Jaworski took a shot by reaching out to the unemployed quarterback and offered him a roster spot with the Soul. He's still waiting for a reply. "I haven't heard back from him and I'm not going to push it," said Jaworski, one of the Soul's owners. "If he decides he wants to play Arena Football, we'll make a spot for him. " Jaworski and Soul coach Clint Dolezel sent Tebow a list of plays they had in mind for him, most were around the goal line.

The Soul's game against the SaberCats in San Jose, Calif., has been moved to Friday at 10:30 p.m. The game originally was scheduled for Saturday. The game will be televised live on WMCN.

What: Georgia (5-3) at Soul (2-6) When: 7:05 Where: Wells Fargo Center TV/Radio: None. Internet: www.NiftyTV.com . or www.PhiladelphiaSoul.com . About the Force: Lost a shootout at home to Utah last week, 74-71, to end a two-game winning streak . . . Quarterback Brett Elliott (from Linfield College in Oregon) had career highs of nine touchdown passes and 374 yards last week . . . Georgia has always given the Soul fits and has won three of the four meetings between the two franchises . . . Rookie wide receiver Maurice Purify (Nebraska)

Sunday at 6:05 p.m., Wells Fargo Center   Radio: ESPN (950 AM) Gladiators update: Cleveland (1-1) picked up its first Arena League win of the season last weekend. The Gladiators are coached by Steve Thonn, who was an offensive coordinator under Doug Plank in Georgia. . . . The team is owned by Dan Gilbert, the Cleveland Cavaliers' majority owner. . . . A wide receiver named Joe Horn is on the roster, but he's not that Joe Horn. Soul update: It's only Week 4, and the Soul (2-0)

What: Soul (1-0) at Pittsburgh (1-0) When: Friday, 8 p.m. Where: At Consol Energy Center (16,280) TV: NFL Network Radio: ESPN (950-AM) Soul update: Won its season opener at New Orleans when Donovan Morgan scored a late touchdown and Bryan Robinson blocked a potential game-winning field goal. Power update: Won its opener at Orlando even after half the team was fired for threatening a strike just before kickoff. Leaguewide, players are disgruntled about the AFL's lack of benefits and a pay scale in which everyone except the starting quarterback earns $400 per game.

GIVEN THE teams' records, one would have to say the 6-1 Soul was the big favorite going into Saturday's Arena Football League home game against the 2-4 Milwaukee Mustangs. But the Soul, which took a four-game winning streak into the game, finds itself needing to bounce back after the Mustangs' 64-63 win in a back-and-forth battle in which neither team was ever more than a touchdown behind. The Soul failed to answer a final touchdown by Josue Paul on a 45-yard reception with 44 seconds remaining.

A raid of two clubhouses under the Market-Frankford El this morning was part of a federal crackdown today on a motorcycle gang whose "Mother Chapter" is alleged to be based in Philadelphia. About 6 a.m., agents of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms entered two Wheels of Soul buildings that sit across from each other in the 6100 block of Market Street. A federal indictment unsealed in St Louis this morning alleged that 18 Wheels of Soul associates from seven states - Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, Wisconsin and Kentucky - are suspected of involvement in murder, kidnapping, drug distribution and racketeering.

Could it be Tebow Time in the Arena Football League? Soul part-owner Ron Jaworski said Wednesday he was serious about his offer to former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow to join the AFL team. Jaworski reached out to Tebow a day after the Jets released him in April. Jaworski has yet to hear from Tebow but expects to eventually. "I love the guy," Jaworski said. "I want him here just for his leadership. " Tebow was brought to New York to be a dynamic addition to the offense, a complement to Mark Sanchez, and a merchandising touchdown for the Jets.

THE SOUL won a home game on the same night somebody hit the nationwide lottery for $590 million. What are the odds? That's a bit harsh, but Dan Raudabaugh's six touchdown passes lifted the Soul (4-4) past Orlando, 61-51, on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia had dropped its first three in front of the home folks. Defensive back Rayshaun Kizer had five tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and a recovered fumble to lead the defense. Orlando (2-6), coached by former Soul skipper Doug Plank, had won two in a row since acquiring quarterback Aaron Garcia (six TDs)

Saturday at 7:05 p.m., Wells Fargo Center TV: CBS Sports Network. Records: Soul, 3-4; Predators, 2-5. About the Soul: The Soul, looking for their first home victory of the season, lead the series, 7-3, and have won the last three matchups. . . . The Soul won the Week 3 game in Orlando, 61-33, on April 6. . . . The Soul offense ranks third in the Arena Football League in average total yards per game (317.7) and rushing yards (32.7) and fourth in average passing yards (285)

The Soul beat the Orlando Predators for the second time this season with a 61-51 victory on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Two touchdowns by Derrick Ross, one rushing and one receiving, highlighted a 14-0 second quarter for the Soul (4-4), who led by 28-19 at halftime. Orlando (2-6) pulled within 42-39 late in the third quarter on a 12-yard TD pass from Aaron Garcia to T.T. Tolliver. But the Soul extended their advantage when quarterback Dan Raudabaugh found Tiger Jones for a 38-yard scoring pass, and James Romain returned an interception 50 yards for a TD, giving the Soul a 55-39 cushion.

'I been through it all," Charles Bradley says in the rugged, scarred voice that comes so forcefully to life on Victim of Love , his second album on the Daptone label. The raspy-as-he-wants-to-be 66-year-old soul man was just waking up Wednesday in his one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. He had a brief break in a tour that is scheduled to find him headlining the Apollo Theater in Harlem before coming to Philadelphia on Friday night to play at Union Transfer with his band, the Extraordinaires.

Who: Orlando (2-5) at Soul (3-4) When: Tomorrow, 7:05 p.m. Where: Wells Fargo Center (19,500) TV: CBS Sports Network Radio: WBZC (88.9-FM) On the Web: Soul.ArenaFootball.com/ AllAccess Line: Soul -6. Over/under: 116 About the Predators: Started 0-5, but have won their last two since acquiring quarterback Aaron Garcia in a trade. Garcia, 42, has thrown 17 touchdowns and one interception in the two games and had 442 yards passing in last week's dramatic upset of Spokane.

RON JAWORSKI treats opportunity like a Doberman treats prime rib. So when Tim Tebow was released by the New York Jets on April 29, Jaworski took a shot by reaching out to the unemployed quarterback and offered him a roster spot with the Soul. He's still waiting for a reply. "I haven't heard back from him and I'm not going to push it," said Jaworski, one of the Soul's owners. "If he decides he wants to play Arena Football, we'll make a spot for him. " Jaworski and Soul coach Clint Dolezel sent Tebow a list of plays they had in mind for him, most were around the goal line.

Saturday at 7:05 p.m., Wells Fargo Center TV: Comcast Network. Records: Soul, 3-3; Power, 1-5. About the Soul: They are seeking their first win against an Eastern Division opponent. . . . The Soul lead the series with the Power, three games to one. . . . Quarterback Dan Raudabaugh has thrown at least five touchdowns in 11 of his last 14 games and hasn't thrown an interception in his last 94 pass attempts. . . . The Soul defense is ranked No. 1 in the Arena Football League in fewest average rushing yards allowed at 14.8 per game and fewest rushing touchdowns allowed, three.