Earnest Allen (born March 11, 1973) is an Arena Football League offensive lineman/defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Soul. He had previously also played for the Florida Bobcats, Albany Firebirds, Milwaukee Mustangs, Orlando Predators and the Dallas Desperados. 11 March is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in Leap year). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... The Arena Football League (AFL) was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. ... The Philadelphia Soul is a team in the Arena Football League. ... The Indiana Firebirds were a team in the Arena Football League. ... Founded in 1991, the Orlando Predators are an Arena Football League team based in Orlando, Florida. ... The Dallas Desperados are an Arena Football League team that began play in 2002. ...

High School Career

Allen attended John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana, where he won All-State honors at defensive tackle, and second team All-League honors at offensive tackle. In his final two years of high school, he produced 10 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, 65 tackles, and six fumble recoveries on defense.

College Career

Allen attended the University of Cincinnati, where he finished his career with 11 sacks and 120 tackles (8 for losses). Six of those sacks, and 45 tackles came his senior year. As a junior, he was also named the Defensive MVP in the 27-9 Independence Bowl victory over the University of Notre Dame. McMicken Hall on the main campus. ... Not to be confused with the University of Notre Dame Australia The University of Notre Dame is a leading Roman Catholic institution of higher learning. ...