Saturday, November 22, 2014

 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.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

 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.