what is this all about?
I found a web sight, but gave little info.
Who is playing, are they playing in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa?
I found a web sight, but gave little info.
Who is playing, are they playing in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa?
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http://www.allamericanfootballleague.com/Alabama/coachesplayers.php
I think they will be playing at Legion field.
I think they will be playing at Legion field.
Here's an article I wrote about it more than a year ago.
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Morning Musings: A Professional Football Team in Alabama? Centered around the Crimson Tide? It's a possibility!
August 13, 2006
by Terry Pellman
Professional Sports. Unequivocably, I can say I’m not a fan. Don’t misunderstand what I’m saying. I used to be a pro sports fan, but that has long since past.
The Major League. Back in High School I was a fan of the L.A. Dodgers. Steve Sax, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Kirk Gibson, Tommy Lasorda; all were childhood heroes of mine. But, with the retirement of Lasorda, the ever present threats of yet another strike, and now the daily reports on steroid use I don’t find myself yearning to follow who may get the wild-card this year out of the National League.
The National Football League. Like baseball, I had my childhood heroes. Names like Staubach, Landry, Dorsett, Lee Roy Jordan, not to mention Dallas was the town I was born in led to a love for the Cowboys. Insert one Jimmy Johnson and the reputation that preceded him from his days at the University of Miami and yet another professional sport no longer had its appeal.
The National Basketball Association. Back in the era of Showtime, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, one could watch this professional sport and actually see a semblance of fundamental basketball. Once again, a league I can’t seem to find anything that attracts my attention.
Years ago, Coach Bryant made the comment that a professional team couldn’t co-exist with the college teams in the state of Alabama. Up until now, I’ve agreed whole-heartedly with that hypothesis. That is, up until now.
The All American Football League announced its formation back in July at the New York Athletic Club. This new venture is going to be chaired by former NCAA President, Cedric Dempsey.
There are a lot of aspects that lead me to believe this just might work in the state of Alabama. For one, the games will be played in the spring and early summertime therefore eliminating any kind of competition they might face from the college ranks or the NFL. Secondly, these teams will be based out of different college towns. In other words, their games would be played in Bryant-Denny Stadium. (Under the assumption Alabama actually hosts a team). I sincerely believe this is something the University would strongly consider. Why? Several reasons.
One can’t look at this and discount the potential revenue that would be added to our Athletic Budget with the rental fees for BDS.
Secondly, you have to understand who it is that would comprise these teams. One of the first requirements the AAFL has instituted is every one of their players must be college graduates. While that is appealing to those who follow the academic careers of Alabama football players the next part of their goal is perhaps the most enticing.
The AAFL has as its goal to fill the rosters of each team with players from that particular University. Think about players you have become huge fans of that simply weren’t good enough to make it to the “next level.” Would you take the time to travel to Tuscaloosa, sit in Bryant Denny for a football game, watching a team that was primarily made up of former Alabama players? I would, in a heartbeat!
In a publicly released statement recently they said, “ The League believes there is a pent up demand for games and seating at many of the major Div 1A Universities that will be hosting the League games. Alumni, fans and supporters of each University hosting a League team will receive first priority on memberships. This will entitle them to renewable season tickets in their preferred location, preferred parking, first option to playoff and championship ticket packages and many other inside benefits. The League model will allow teams to keep the ticket prices at a moderate level.
The league is also exploring the idea that might broadcast the games through a private network that would eliminate TV time-outs for commercial purposes. Although the League expects some of, if not all of, the games to be broadcast on commercial television, fans that purchase “memberships” in their teams might have the option of accessing all games on the private network.
The league expects the individual franchises to be owned by Alumni and supporters of each University hosting their team. We’ve seen professional sports evolve into a multi-million dollar industry over the last few decades and this opportunity will allow not only individuals to invest in a sport they love but the regular fans among us to follow former Tider’s years past their collegiate days.
I suppose the pressing question will be, “Will they wear white helmets?”
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Morning Musings: A Professional Football Team in Alabama? Centered around the Crimson Tide? It's a possibility!
August 13, 2006
by Terry Pellman
Professional Sports. Unequivocably, I can say I’m not a fan. Don’t misunderstand what I’m saying. I used to be a pro sports fan, but that has long since past.
The Major League. Back in High School I was a fan of the L.A. Dodgers. Steve Sax, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Kirk Gibson, Tommy Lasorda; all were childhood heroes of mine. But, with the retirement of Lasorda, the ever present threats of yet another strike, and now the daily reports on steroid use I don’t find myself yearning to follow who may get the wild-card this year out of the National League.
The National Football League. Like baseball, I had my childhood heroes. Names like Staubach, Landry, Dorsett, Lee Roy Jordan, not to mention Dallas was the town I was born in led to a love for the Cowboys. Insert one Jimmy Johnson and the reputation that preceded him from his days at the University of Miami and yet another professional sport no longer had its appeal.
The National Basketball Association. Back in the era of Showtime, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, one could watch this professional sport and actually see a semblance of fundamental basketball. Once again, a league I can’t seem to find anything that attracts my attention.
Years ago, Coach Bryant made the comment that a professional team couldn’t co-exist with the college teams in the state of Alabama. Up until now, I’ve agreed whole-heartedly with that hypothesis. That is, up until now.
The All American Football League announced its formation back in July at the New York Athletic Club. This new venture is going to be chaired by former NCAA President, Cedric Dempsey.
There are a lot of aspects that lead me to believe this just might work in the state of Alabama. For one, the games will be played in the spring and early summertime therefore eliminating any kind of competition they might face from the college ranks or the NFL. Secondly, these teams will be based out of different college towns. In other words, their games would be played in Bryant-Denny Stadium. (Under the assumption Alabama actually hosts a team). I sincerely believe this is something the University would strongly consider. Why? Several reasons.
One can’t look at this and discount the potential revenue that would be added to our Athletic Budget with the rental fees for BDS.
Secondly, you have to understand who it is that would comprise these teams. One of the first requirements the AAFL has instituted is every one of their players must be college graduates. While that is appealing to those who follow the academic careers of Alabama football players the next part of their goal is perhaps the most enticing.
The AAFL has as its goal to fill the rosters of each team with players from that particular University. Think about players you have become huge fans of that simply weren’t good enough to make it to the “next level.” Would you take the time to travel to Tuscaloosa, sit in Bryant Denny for a football game, watching a team that was primarily made up of former Alabama players? I would, in a heartbeat!
In a publicly released statement recently they said, “ The League believes there is a pent up demand for games and seating at many of the major Div 1A Universities that will be hosting the League games. Alumni, fans and supporters of each University hosting a League team will receive first priority on memberships. This will entitle them to renewable season tickets in their preferred location, preferred parking, first option to playoff and championship ticket packages and many other inside benefits. The League model will allow teams to keep the ticket prices at a moderate level.
The league is also exploring the idea that might broadcast the games through a private network that would eliminate TV time-outs for commercial purposes. Although the League expects some of, if not all of, the games to be broadcast on commercial television, fans that purchase “memberships” in their teams might have the option of accessing all games on the private network.
The league expects the individual franchises to be owned by Alumni and supporters of each University hosting their team. We’ve seen professional sports evolve into a multi-million dollar industry over the last few decades and this opportunity will allow not only individuals to invest in a sport they love but the regular fans among us to follow former Tider’s years past their collegiate days.
I suppose the pressing question will be, “Will they wear white helmets?”
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From what I understand, it doesn't have to be just former UA players. They can be from AU, UAB, Troy, or any other university in the state. They must also had to have earned a degree.
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