CaliBuff901
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I’m too lazy to scan the rosters. Anyone from CU playing? On another note, what’s the over/under for how many seasons this lasts? I assume 2.5 is the over/under. I’m going to guess under.
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Any Buffs in the AAF?
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Is this a league that could gain some popularity and survive?
I just don’t know if I could ever get behind “professional” football outside of the NFL
I just don’t know if I could ever get behind “professional” football outside of the NFL
Do you think the NFL will look to this league as a developmental league?
If the NFL was smart, which it isn’t, it’d be very interested in having a minor league for player development purposes, especially at certain positions where play has been subpar recently due to the CBA making teams pick younger players over veterans.
Ryan Moeller is on this San Diego team. Starter it looks like
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Some games are actually on NFLN and with Bill Polian and Dick Ebersol they do have some heavyweights working for them.
CaliBuff901
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I just saw Ryan Moeller! He’s playing for San Diego. Go Buffs!
Joe Theismann's Leg
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I believe NFL network will be covering the AAF so maybe there’s something there
Joe Theismann's Leg
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In addition to Moeller, Spruce and KO play for San Diego as backups.
Starter jersies. These players downgraded in quality from their college days haha
I think "competition" has never hurt anyone and, if this is mildly successful and some of the things they do prove to be good and working, may very well force the NFL to adopt certain things with the refs maybe, the broadcast, transparency and maybe even with some of the rules. Plus you have the whole development angle, although that'd obviously be better if there was an official link and NFL teams could loan out players for development purposes.
It may complement the NFL and prove to be a playground to test things.
It may complement the NFL and prove to be a playground to test things.
The mic’ing of the players and coaches is a good idea. I’m actually finding myself semi interested in this. The quality is on or with mediocre college, which is essentially what it is. Guys like Mike Martz coaching is a good thing.
Which would change if it lasts past 3 seasons
XFL 2020 will go for 1 year deals, CFL requires 2. Those dudes playing here are forbidden from going to another league.
Joe Theismann's Leg
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Actually I think they can go to the NFL at any time. Not sure about other semi pro teams
I like the eye in the sky idea, too. That dude can overturn every single call on the field.
Not sure I agree about medicore college, I saw somewhere that 80% of the guys in the AAF were on NFL rosters or training camps at one point.
Of course. I don't think anyone signs for 3 years if they don't have an NFL out.
Joe Theismann's Leg
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Ryan Moeller just got an interception and on the previous defensive series he prevented a touchdown and forced San Antonio to settle for a FG
I would say most mediocre collegiate starters get on an NFL mini camp, OTA, or Training camp roster, which is what I would say this league is mostly made up of. Maybe a few guys here and there who spent a few seasons on practice squads or had some special teams run in the NFL. It’s a lot of Ryan Moeller, Nelson Spruces, and Kennth Olugbodes.
I think the heavy NFL influence with Warner, Trent Green, Tiki Barber, etc all doing the broadcasts, plus Martz and Spurrier as coaches is giving it credibility.
ahoelsken
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Met him a few times as a kid-he was great with me. Rooting for him in this.
I just got back from the Orlando game. It was a good time. Spurrier was brain raping the Atlanta D-coordinator, that guy will need therapy after this. GarettGilbert took the first quarter to get used to playing football again then lit it up. very entertaining. about 20,000 folks in UCF's 40,000 seat stadium on a cool and somewhat rainy night.
ahoelsken
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Thought I saw on twitter that they're tied to their AAF teams until April 29-I guess if you're an NFL team you use this as a way to get depth you don't acquire in the draft.