[wavytiger1975]

from wikipedia


Revival

On April 1, 2012, it was announced by several news sources that the USFL would make a comeback as a "true NFL minor league" [6] with a Spring schedule. Former Chargers COO Jim Steeg is assisting the effort as an adviser. While originally thought to be an April Fool's joke, the creation of a new website for the league, http://www.theusfl.net/ confirms that it is not a joke. Jamie Cuadra, owner of EndZone Sports Management bought the rights and logo of the USFL from Michael Dwyer, but not any of the rights to team names or logos.[7] They chose to acquire the rights as opposed to creating a new league due to the USFL's "brand equity" and "brief colorful history".

The new USFL aims to begin play in the spring of 2013 with eight teams. Players would be distributed to the teams via drafts and be paid $3000 - $3500 per game, far more than in the Arena Football League.[citation needed] The NFL will have "unfettered access" to the players, allowing them to leave for the NFL.

In May 2012, 3 members were added to the USFL Board of Advisors, including former Cleveland Browns executive Jim Bailey and former NFL QB Jeff Garcia. Also announced, were the possible locations of teams, including Portland, Oregon and Akron, Ohio, among others.

[jt65]

I wasn't aware of the USFL comeback and I follow football pretty diligently. I hope it works out. The NFL could use a true professional "minor league" for player development. Right now it is practice squad, Canada, or some oddball league. Given games will be played in spring when little other football is on, they should get some viewers.

[georgehenrycollector]

Wow that would be awesome.Football all year. Well almost all year. If used properly it can be a developemental league type thing. Where Young Players play there until they are ready for the NFL.

from wikipedia


Revival

On April 1, 2012, it was announced by several news sources that the USFL would make a comeback as a "true NFL minor league" [6] with a Spring schedule. Former Chargers COO Jim Steeg is assisting the effort as an adviser. While originally thought to be an April Fool's joke, the creation of a new website for the league, http://www.theusfl.net/ confirms that it is not a joke. Jamie Cuadra, owner of EndZone Sports Management bought the rights and logo of the USFL from Michael Dwyer, but not any of the rights to team names or logos.[7] They chose to acquire the rights as opposed to creating a new league due to the USFL's "brand equity" and "brief colorful history".

The new USFL aims to begin play in the spring of 2013 with eight teams. Players would be distributed to the teams via drafts and be paid $3000 - $3500 per game, far more than in the Arena Football League.[citation needed] The NFL will have "unfettered access" to the players, allowing them to leave for the NFL.

In May 2012, 3 members were added to the USFL Board of Advisors, including former Cleveland Browns executive Jim Bailey and former NFL QB Jeff Garcia. Also announced, were the possible locations of teams, including Portland, Oregon and Akron, Ohio, among others.

[chaseonbase]

wow thanks wavy.. thats awesome. I wonder if they will ever cash that 3 dollar check.. lol Im really glad of that outcome cause the last thing ol greedy trump needs is another billion. it just sucks it ended an amazing league.