| PRO The AAF is being discontinued

[18Champs]

https://www.cbs42.com/sports/local-...ue-in-danger-of-being-discontinued/1880834938

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Just 7 weeks into the inagural season of the Alliance of American Football and the league may be in danger of folding without some fast help. That's what AAF majority owner Tom Dundon told USA Today Sports in an interview this week.

Dundon, who became the league's chairman last month, says the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is refusing to allow the first-year league to use young NFL player.

"If the players union is not going to give us young players, we can't be a development league," Dundon said in the USA Today Sports interview. "We are looking at our options, one of which is discontinuing the league."

The eight-team AAF was started as a developmental league with the hopes of using young NFL talent, like practice-squad players, in the mold of how minor league baseball operates. The league would need the NFLPA's approval to do that though. According to the USA Today report, the NFLPA is concerned that allowing that would open up the potential risk of injury and violate the NFL's colllective bargaining agreement.

Dundon, who already invested $250 million into the AAF last month when the league reportedly was in danger of not making payroll, says he expects to make a decision on the league's future over the next two days.

 

[OldPlayer]

Anybody surprised?

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

This is why you don't start a fookn "developmental league" without negotiating FIRST with the people that control the kids you want to develop.

Dumbass.

 

[OldPlayer]

This is why you don't start a fookn "developmental league" without negotiating FIRST with the people that control the kids you want to develop.

Dumbass.

Don't jump on Dondon. He just bought his way into his role a few weeks ago. He had nothing to do with the development. He's a dumbass for not knowing what he bought into.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Don't jump on Dondon. He just bought his way into his role a few weeks ago. He had nothing to do with the development. He's a dumbass for not knowing what he bought into.

Well that too.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Well is this league can't make it paying just 86K per player then how could any other new league make it? Best of luck to all the players and coaches.

 

[alabama mike]

Not surprised that the league may fold.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

Doubt it folds but this is a weird negotiating tactic. He has pretty much no leverage in this and acts like he is doing them a favor by trying to keep it running.

 

[TUSKtimes]

In contrast, the NBA is not only building new state of the art stadiums in the league, but they are making a success of their minor league clubs in the G-League. Even they are building new arenas for these guys to play in. Plus they are still keeping the WNBA financially afloat after all these years. When you look at the excitement of professional basketball worldwide, it's phenomenal. The caliber of European and otherworldly players that are coming into the league is staggering. The big man alone is ridiculous. Superstars like Antetokumpo (Greek Freak), Joel Embiid, with Jokic (the Joker in Denver) Al Holford and Steven Adams from New Zealand, are but a few of the transplants making for a very healthy sport. Nothing but action and about 2 hours later we have us a winner.

Which professional sport looks more sustainable than Pro-basketball?

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

In contrast, the NBA is not only building new state of the art stadiums in the league, but they are making a success of their minor league clubs in the G-League. Even they are building new arenas for these guys to play in. Plus they are still keeping the WNBA financially afloat after all these years. When you look at the excitement of professional basketball worldwide, it's phenomenal. The caliber of European and otherworldly players that are coming into the league is staggering. The big man alone is ridiculous. Superstars like Antetokumpo (Greek Freak), Joel Embiid, with Jokic (the Joker in Denver) Al Holford and Steven Adams from New Zealand, are but a few of the transplants making for a very healthy sport. Nothing but action and about 2 hours later we have us a winner.

Which professional sport looks more sustainable than Pro-basketball?

15 players on a roster vs 50

 

[OldPlayer]

In contrast, the NBA is not only building new state of the art stadiums in the league, but they are making a success of their minor league clubs in the G-League. Even they are building new arenas for these guys to play in. Plus they are still keeping the WNBA financially afloat after all these years. When you look at the excitement of professional basketball worldwide, it's phenomenal. The caliber of European and otherworldly players that are coming into the league is staggering. The big man alone is ridiculous. Superstars like Antetokumpo (Greek Freak), Joel Embiid, with Jokic (the Joker in Denver) Al Holford and Steven Adams from New Zealand, are but a few of the transplants making for a very healthy sport. Nothing but action and about 2 hours later we have us a winner.

Which professional sport looks more sustainable than Pro-basketball?

What stadiums (arenas, coliseums, venues) does the NBA own or control? These facilities are usually built by private enterprise or the cities they are in.

 

[TUSKtimes]

What stadiums (arenas, coliseums, venues) does the NBA own or control? These facilities are usually built by private enterprise or the cities they are in.

How would that change the financial health of the league? The NFL doesn't own stadiums either. So what?

Recently, the Philadephia 76ers owner built a new stadium for his G-league team in Delaware called the Delaware Blue Coats.

 

[TUSKtimes]

15 players on a roster vs 50

That's true, but they still have to like the product. When I was growing up Baseball, with 25 on their active roster, was considered king. No one would argue that the NFL passed that product decades ago. I wouldn't be surprised if the NBA doesn't eventually surpass the NFL in popularity.

Just a reminder for everyone, today is opening day in MLB. I have my extra inning package and at exactly 1:00 pm est the New York Yankees will be going after their 41st pennant and 28th world championship. Say yes to the YES channel.

 

[OldPlayer]

How would that change the financial health of the league? The NFL doesn't own stadiums either. So what?

Recently, the Philadephia 76ers owner built a new stadium for his G-league team in Delaware called the Delaware Blue Coats.

Here's your statement:

In contrast, the NBA is not only building new state of the art stadiums in the league...

So which ones are they building in the league? Building an arena for a G-league team is very different from building an NBA venue.

 

[TUSKtimes]

Here's your statement:


So which ones are they building in the league? Building an arena for a G-league team is very different from building an NBA venue.

Oh, I know how you took it.

Now I'm just curious if my further explanation was enough to help you find your way out of the wilderness?

Recently, the Philadephia 76ers owner built a new stadium for his G-league team in Delaware called the Delaware Blue Coats.

 

[#80]

I can't believe anyone actually invested in this league.

 

[OldPlayer]

Oh, I know how you took it.

Now I'm just curious if my further explanation was enough to help you find your way out of the wilderness?

I'm not picking a net-fight with you, but you said the league was building stadiums and your example was one owner building a venue for the G-league.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I'm not picking a net-fight with you, but you said the league was building stadiums and your example was one owner building a venue for the G-league.

So what, exactly, has you so confused?

 

[JoshB]

They are not in danger. Dundon is using hyperbole to try and force the NFLPA's hand (which isn't going to work). On the other hand, Ebersol is negotiating to bring an expansion team to Detroit. They clearly have to get on the same page with the messaging. This was a really, really bad mistake IMO. Outlets like ESPN and SI do not cover the AAF at all, except when there is something negative to put out there or buzz worthy, and this was buzz worthy in a way that had the opposite desired effect.

 

[OldPlayer]

So what, exactly, has you so confused?

Tell me what arenas the NBA is building. As far as I know, there aren't any.