Last month, the UFL announced that Norfolk, Virginia had been awarded a franchise for 2011 on a conditional basis.
Now, the conditional tag has been removed. Pro football is coming to Eastern Virginia.
“We want to be your team and want you to feel a part of it,” G.M. Doug Williams said at a media luncheon in Norfolk on Monday. “I have seen the level of talent that is out there and eager to play in this league to prove themselves and we will bring the very best of those players to this team. I’m so excited that if I was 35 pounds lighter I would want to be the team’s starting quarterback.”
(JaMarcus Russell wants to know why Williams thinks he would need to be 35 pounds lighter.)
It sounds as if the team’s home games won’t be played exclusively in Norfolk.
“This is going to be Virginia’s team,” owner Jim Speros said. “We have seven strong cities in the region that can support this team and we in turn will become fabrics of those communities. The players will live here and we are going to create local jobs. We are going to showcase this team around the region and make sure that the fans and community have a chance to taste the product. It is the perfect home for the UFL.”
The UFL will have five teams in 2010, the league’s second season. Next year, Norfolk will join the league as the sixth team. Further expansion is possible.
the nfl network will have to broadcast the ufl games next year cus that will be the only football on since they can’t get the CBA fixed!!!
I’m sure they’ll draw well with the Vick brothers both playing for them.
The perfect landing spot for Mike Vick. Close to home- can supervise his party business and Bad Newz Kennelz II.
If they ever let him out of PA, that is.
I’m sure they’ll make ODU their permanent home, as it’s the newest facility in the area.
When does training camp start?
Great, now Virginia Tech has somewhere to send their players!
At least Mike Vick will have a job waiting for him
FLORIO YOU IDIOT NORFOLK IS PART OF HAMPTON ROADS 7 CITIES BORDERING EACH OTHER. ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED IN ONE STADIUM BUT HE IS TRYING TO INDUCE BUSINESSES AND FANS FROM ALL SEVEN CITIES TO SHOW INTEREST AND INVEST.
The Norfolk Lynchmobbers has an appropriate ring to it
Norfolk Pit Bulls………..
Starter —————Michael Vick…..
They’ll be playing at county fairs, civic events, and birthday parties throughout the area. Book early.
And just when you thought Michael would never be a starting QB again.
Now starting at quarterback for your Virginia Slims, Michaeeeeeeeeeel Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiick.
Minor league football, minor league state, minor league player.
If the shoe fits, you can’t acquit.
As a VA resident, and Minnesota Vikings fan… I’m glad to hear this. I’m getting tired of just having to watch the dismal (no relation, although striking resemblance) Richmond Raiders of the Arena Football League. I might be able to see a slightly better football team.
Nice JaWalrus blast in the article, Florio!
I love how Florio just has to mention something that pertained to the Raiders in some way.
I used to live in the Tidewater area til 1979 when I moved to Baltimore. I think the area could be a good match for the UFL. I’m just worried about whether the league will be around or not. The problem with the area is that its so transient because of all the military, and they may have trouble building a fan base cause everyone is from someplace else.
Speros is a decent guy and he talks a good game. I was a season ticketholder for the Baltimore Stallions of the CFL before the Ravens arrived, and those games were a blast. Just be wary, cause he had a habit of not paying his bills.
Good luck…I hope it works out!
Delicious irony alert for the moron lamenting the “lynch mob” while using the alias “OJ Simpson”…..
PurpleRaid12 says:
July 12, 2010 6:50 PM
As a VA resident, and Minnesota Vikings fan… I’m glad to hear this. I’m getting tired of just having to watch the dismal (no relation, although striking resemblance) Richmond Raiders of the Arena Football League. I might be able to see a slightly better football team.
That isn’t an AFL team, it’s an indoor football team.
“That isn’t an AFL team, it’s an indoor football team.”
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Innocent mistake, it’s the AIFA – you’re correct. But nevertheless it’s all I got, so I’m glad to see another football team in the area.
jamarca the hut
Florio some of your stuff is pretty weak. I mean you should’ve picked up the Vick connection instead of going with the Jamarcus blast.
I’ve got the perfect nickname too, The Norfolk Thugs, in honor of all the wonderful athletes that began their storied careers in such a lovely area of the country.
This might be cool. It should be a lot cheaper to drive to Norfolk and watch a loosing team vs. driving to Charlotte to watch a loosing team.
I am a Bears fan living on the East Coast so I miss a bunch of the games I care about. Can’t wait to get my tickets to see the Bears come to town in October.