Phil Bogle (born September 27, 1979) is a former

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and assistant head coach and general manager for the

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of the

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(AFL). He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an

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in 2003. He played college football at

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. Bogle was also a member of the

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and

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Early years

Bogle attended Spring Valley High School in

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, where he was an All-State, All-Section and All-League selection in football. Bogle also became the fourth person from Spring Valley High School to make it to the NFL after

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, John Harvey (American football), John Harvey and R-Kal Truluck.

College career

Bogle attended the University of New Haven from 1999 to 2002, starting every game for the team at offensive tackle during his career. A team captain during his final two seasons, he was a First-team NCAA Division II, Division II All-Independent selection as a senior in 2002 and winner the Jim Langer, Jim Langer Award. He was also the 2002 Cactus Bowl Most valuable player, MVP and 2003 New Haven Male Athlete of the Year.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

After going undrafted in the 2003 NFL Draft, Bogle was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an

on April 23. During his rookie season, Bogle worked at both

and offensive tackle, tackle and started 13 of the 16 games in which he appeared. Bogle also recorded three tackles on the year. That season, Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for more than 1,600 yards. During the 2004 offseason, Bogle received an extra $74,754 from the league's performance-based pay program. After dealing with a knee injury in the spring, Bogle failed to make the Chargers' roster in September and was released. He was re-signed to the active roster from the practice squad after offensive tackle Courtney Van Buren was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Bogle was released by the team again on October 4.

Cleveland Browns

After spending the remainder of the 2004 season out of football, Bogle signed with the

on February 15, 2005. However, he was waived by the team on July 29.

First stint with Buccaneers

Following his release from the Browns, Bogle was signed by the

on August 16, 2005. He was released by the team on August 30 and was out of football until being re-signed by the Buccaneers on January 11, 2006. Bogle's two-year contract contained base salaries of $310,000 in 2006 and $385,000 in 2007. That same month, Bogle was drafted by the Hamburg Sea Devils (NFL Europe), Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europa, NFL Europe. The Buccaneers waived Bogle again on July 28, 2006.

First stint with Soul

On October 27, 2006, Bogle was signed by the

of the Arena Football League (1987–2008), Arena Football League. During his rookie season in 2007, Bogle started all 16 regular season games and two postseason games for the Soul on his way to becoming the franchise's first player to be named to the All-Rookie Team and First-team All-Arena in the same season. In 2008, Bogle earned his second consecutive First-team All-Arena selection and was a finalist for the league's Lineman of the Year award. He appeared in 16 regular season games and three postseason games as the team won ArenaBowl XXII. He caught seven passes for 60 yards and six touchdowns on the season as an eligible-receiver lineman.

Second stint with Buccaneers

Following the 2008 Philadelphia Soul season, 2008 AFL season, Bogle was placed on the Other league exempt list after being re-signed by the

on August 20. On August 20, 2008, Bogle was re-signed by the Buccaneers to improve the team's offensive line depth. Fullback (American football), Fullback J. D. Runnels was waived to make room for Bogle on the 80-man roster. However, Bogle was waived by the Buccaneers on August 30.

Second stint with Soul

On September 22, the Philadelphia Soul activated Bogle off the Exempt: Other league list, after he was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Montreal Alouettes

On February 18, 2009, the

signed Bogle to a one-year deal with an option for a second year. He was released on June 16, 2009.

Dallas Vigilantes

Bogle signed with the

on January 8, 2010.

Personal

Bogle is the son of Glen Bogle. He has one brother named Conroy and four sisters named Keesha, Shannon, Yolanda and Julisha. During the offseason, he resides in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

References

External links

Montreal Alouettes bioTampa Bay Buccaneers bio
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