ORLANDO LANDS FROST!

 Orlando, Fla:  The Orlando Renegades A.S.F.L. football group announced the hiring of Scott Frost as their inaugural head coach in a news conference held at the teams headquarters. The deal is reported to be for 3 years. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed at time of this arrival.

TEBOW, MOSS IN A.S.F.L?

 TEBOW, MOSS IN A.S.F.L?

 Phoenix, Az:  Tim Tebow  and future Hall of Famer Randy Moss met separately with Director of Football Operations Danny White earlier Saturday. It was not said what was discussed during the meetings, but rumor has it that both men have expressed intrest in the new league. 

 Mr.Tebow nor Mr. Moss could be reached for comment.  A spokesperson for Mr. White only said that the men engaged in friendly conversation and visited for about two hours each. No word was given about any future meetings between the three men.

 Other league news:  The Birmingham Barracudas  football group met with Norv Turner about the head coaching position.  It was the second meeting. Team officials said negotiations are on going and Mr. Turner is one of 3 that has been narrowed down for the job. No word on who else was in consideration for the job.

 COLUMBUS HIRES TRESSLE

Columbus, Ohio:  The Columbus Explorers  ASFL football group has announced the hiring of Ohio native and former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressle as there head coach.

Details of the contract was not disclose at time of this article.

"We are extremely excited to have Jim aboard. He is a familiar face in Ohio and a first class coach. We feel he is the right man to lead the Explorers  this upcoming season. " said a team spokesperson.

 A.S.F.L. Television deal complete! 

 The American Spring Football League is proud to announce that the league and the USA Network have agreed to a two year television deal with and option for a third.

The USA Network will carry all Friday night games and first round play off games.

The league also has come to terms with ESPN to carry 5 Saturday games and all Sunday games. ESPN will also carry second round, semi final and Conference championship play off games. The games will be shown on ESPN 2.

The ASFL title game "The Patriots Cup" will be broadcast on ESPN in tape delay. Live if scheduling permits..

Other ASFL news:  The first ASFL head coaching job has been filled, as the Shreveport Pirates organization announced the hiring of former LSU offensive coordinator and Louisiana Tech head coach Gary Crowton. Crowton accepted a four years deal worth 3 million dollars. The contract includes a 500,000 dollar bonus if Pirates make the play offs. Another 10,000 each play off victory.

Television  Deal In Reach! 

  The American Spring Football League announced that a tentative deal with the USA NETWORK is close to being finalized. No further details were released.

Stay tuned...

STILL HERE!

 For those of you who are interested in this blog, just wanted to say that it is still alive!

I have had a very busy schedule here lately and haven't been able to post.  I am currently working on getting everything in line for the inaugural season of the American Spring Football League.

The player draft will be held in mid January.  Players from all pro leagues are eligible.  Only NFL free agents and players taken in rounds 5-7 are eligible. NFL rookies taken in rounds 1-4 are ineligible unless noted player has failed to live up to expectations or no longer with team that originally drafted him. All undrafted rookies are eligible.

Two new teams have been added, as Salt Lake City, Utah (Utah Swarm)  and Hartford, Connecticut ( Hartford Colonials)  were each granted franchises.

Each team will play an 18 game regular season schedule over a 20 week period. League schedule to be announced week following player draft.

The season will cumulate with the play-off in which 6 teams from each conference will compete . 3 division winners and 3 wildcards.
Conference Champions will then meet in their ASFL title game, then Patriots Cup.

 Thank you for your patience!

Former Cowboy joins A.S.F.L

 Phoenix Az:   Former Dallas Cowboy quarterback and Arena Football head coach Danny White has been named Director of Football Operations.  More to come as information is released...

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME GIVEN NAME!

 The American Spring Football League announced today that the ASFL has labeled the league's championship game, " The Patriots Cup".

 The leagues championship trophy will be called the " Fredrick R. Nance Patriots Trophy" in honor of the fledgling leagues newly inducted commissioner.

 The inaugural Patriots Cup location will be announced at a later date.

A.S.F.L. DIVISIONAL ALIGNMENT: 

EASTERN CONFERENCE 

Northeastern Division 

 New York Phantoms
 Philadelphia Stars
 Baltimore Bombers
 Pittsburgh Maulers
 Hartford Sentinels

 ATLANTIC DIVISION 

Virginia Tritons
 Orlando Renegades
 Carolina Swarm
 Jacksonville Bulls

  GREAT LAKES DIVISION 

Michigan Panthers
 Omaha Express
 Columbus Explorers
 Chicago Stags

 WESTERN CONFERENCE 

MID-SOUTH DIVISION 

 Dallas Wranglers
 Shreveport Pirates
 Memphis Knights
 Birmingham Barracudas

 FRONTIER DIVISION 

 Houston Gamblers
 Arizona Scorpions
 Denver Miners
 San Antonio Riders

PACIFIC DIVISION 

Los Angeles Pharaohs
 Sacramento Crusaders
 Las Vegas Invaders
 Portland Dragons
 Utah Mammoths

NANCE NAMED ASFL COMMISSIONER! 

The American Spring Football League announced earlier today that Fredrick R.Nance has been named ASFL commissioner.

Mr.Nance an attorney with the Squire's Law Firm in Cleveland was insturmental in negotiations between the City of Cleveland and bringing the Brown's back to Cleveland as an expansion franchise in 2006.

Mr.Nance also helped work out the ASFL'S deal with Ohio Stadium that will be the Spring home for the Columbus Glory.

The ASFL welcomes Mr.Nance and look forward to a long working relationship.

 (all events are fictional. Just saying)

OFFICIAL SUPPLIER ANNOUNCED: 

 The American Spring Football League announced earlier today that Under Armour has been named the official supplier of the ASFL.

 " We are extremely proud to Under Armour has agreed to be the official supplier of the ASFL. We are excited about our partnership with Under Armour as we continue to build a strong and viable league." Said C.B. Guinn ( Founder and CEO of the ASFL ).

The ASFL also announced the league has reached an agreement with Game Gear, for sideline head wear, jackets and other sideline apparel.

 The agreement is reported to be worth $17 million per year.

Let Herschel Run! 

The American Spring Football League has offered 52 year old former star running back Herschel Walker an open invitation to play football once again.

 " If Mr. Walker decides he would like to play and the NFL isn't interested, then we will be glad to give him the opportunity. The man looks in phenominal shape. I have little doubt that the man could still play." said C.G. Guinness, founder and president of the ASFL.

 Herschel hinted at a possible desire to play in the NFL, but wasn't definite on a decision to make a comeback in an interview on ESPN.

  Mr. Walker could not be reached for comment.

 Stay tuned...

  NEW SPRING FOOTBALL LEAGUE FORMING! 

 (New Orleans, La.):  In a press conference held at the Louisiana Superdome, C.B.Guinn a local Louisiana business man. Announced the formation of the American Spring Football League (ASFL ).

  " I am pleased to announce the birth of the American Spring Football League. We will have a Spring to Summer eighteen game regular season schedule.  We are looking to place teams across the country, beginning with 18-24 teams. " said Guinn.

 " We will be a high quality professional football league, with top quality players. We will follow a financial plan that will ensure the success of the ASFL for years to come. We will not be in competition with the NFL. Team location and names will be announced at a later date. We are currently in talks with networks about a national television contract." Guinn continued. 

 Rumored probable locations include, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Columbus Ohio, Portland Oregon, Philadelphia and Orlando Florida.