axl007 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Bill Hambrecht, a Wall Street businessman, and Tim Armstrong, a senior executive at Google, have decided to start up a rival football league, the United Football League, according to a report on the New York Times web site Wednesday.For those worried that the UFL will lack name recognition, Hambrecht and Armstrong already have one owner lined up: Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks.Does anyone know anything about this league yet, cities, teams, owners? Has this been a previous topic? I did a search but didn't turn up anything.I love my NFL, but I am always a sucker for another WFL, USFL or XFL. I held out not liking arena football as long as I could but now I must admit I am a fan.-AXL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyvol Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 They'd better change their plans for a Fall schedule or they're doomed. Spring is where the audience is for some more football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzcut Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 There is an actual thread already in progress gentlemen, it's this one: http://boards.sportslogos.net/index.php?showtopic=49820 The CCSLC's resident Geelong Cats fan. Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Sounds like something from a Rocky & Bullwinkle story arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Found this article on cnnsi.comBillionaire Cuban backing upstart leaguePosted: Thursday May 31, 2007 06:59AM ETMark Cuban's passion for taking on the establishment has led him to take on one of America's most intimidating and monopolistic institutions: The NFL. The Mavericks' owner is first in line to be a franchise owner in the proposed United Football League. The league, still in its embryonic stage, would feature eight teams in non-NFL cities. Cuban apparently would be in line to own the franchise in Las Vegas.Dallas Morning News (MLF) Chicago Cannons, (IHA) Phoenix Firebirds - 2021 Xtreme Cup Champions (WAFL) Phoenix Federals - WAFL World Bowl XII Champions (Defunct) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 What I don't get is that these billionaires and the College presidents who want to found the AAFL don't get together. The AAFL concept is solid, a Spring schedule could work, but maybe tweak a little to have enough teams, add some of the major markets. The UFL will fail, the AAFL will fail, but a combined league, with NCAA clout, Billionaire funding and a mix of major markets and major-NCAA markets could be very successful. Picture a 12 team league, in Spring, with regional NCAA talent and some Non-cap players who could be NFL caliber.Los Angeles (all-SoCal and Arizona Players)San Jose (NoCal, Nevada, Oregon, players)San Antonio (Texas players)Salt Lake (Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, NM and most of Mountain states)Birmingham (1/2 of SEC teams)Orlando (Florida players)Raleigh (NC, SC, VA, WV, some TN)Louisville (KY, OH, IN, MO)Columbus (OH, PA, MI, IL, etc.)Indianapolis (IN, IL, WI, IA, MI-- an NFL city but no MLB)New Jersey (Lots of Big East, ACC)New England (Big East, ACC and mid-majors---play at UConn's new place)Iffiest teams on East coast, due to sports proliferation. Could be replaced by teams in Memphis, Oklahoma or Portland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 can we all please use the other thread, it's kind of stupid to discuss thoughts about the same topic in two places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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