Phillip R. 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

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as an

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in 2003. He played

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. Bogle was also a member of the

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and

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Early life

Bogle attended Spring Valley High School in

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, where he was an All-State, All-Section and All-League selection in

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. Bogle also became the fourth person from Spring Valley High School to make it to the NFL after

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and

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College career

Bogle attended the

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from 1999 to 2002, starting every game for the team at

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during his career. A

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during his final two seasons, he was a First-team Division II All-Independent selection as a senior in 2002 and winner the Jim Langer Award. He was also the 2002

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and 2003 New Haven Male Athlete of the Year.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

After going undrafted in the

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, Bogle was signed by the

as an

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

and tackle and started 13 of the 16 games in which he appeared. Bogle also recorded three tackles on the year. That season, Chargers

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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

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after

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was placed on

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)

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 of

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. He started all 10 games for the Sea Devils in 2006. The Buccaneers waived Bogle again on July 28, 2006.

Philadelphia Soul (first stint)

On October 27, 2006, Bogle was signed by the

of the

. 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

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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

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. He caught seven passes for 60 yards and six touchdowns on the season as an eligible-receiver lineman.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

Following the

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

on August 20, 2008. He was re-signed by the Buccaneers to improve the team's offensive line depth.

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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.

Philadelphia Soul (second stint)

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

Post-playing career

Bogle later served as an assistant head coach and general manager for the Soul.

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

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References

External links

Montreal Alouettes bio

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
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