Getty ImagesThe good news is that the UFL hasn’t folded. For now.
The bad news, especially for one of the five teams, is that the league officially has contracted to four franchises. The league also will play in 2011 a reduced schedule of six games.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Hartford Colonials will “suspend operations” for the 2011 season. Their players will be divvied up via an August 15 allocation draft. Each of the four remaining teams will pick six players from the Hartford roster.
The development ends, for now, the UFL career of former Oilers and Falcons coach Jerry Glanville (pictured). The other four head coaches are Dennis Green (Sacramento), Jim Fassel (Las Vegas), Joe Moglia (Omaha), and Marty Schottenheimer (Virginia).
I would suggest they call Dr. Kevorkian. But he suspended operations recently.
New England loses yet another team to the DC area. Redskins are still laughing about that one. Almost as much as the Haynesworth dumping. LMAO
Apparently Jerry Glanville was wrong, it’s “UFL” that stands for “Not For Long”…
I don’t follow the UFL but I thought Glanville was in Vegas.
If they would move their season to the spring they would be able to tap into football starved NFL fans with nothing to watch. Right now they are competing with the NFL and the NCAA. Not a smart business move and is what ultimately killed the USFL.
Put a kavork in it
i wish the nfl would contract… get rid of jacksonville .. carolina.. at the least
Ufl has way more potential than most think imo. It could easily be a junior league for players to get better in. Drop down make a slightly less great paycheck and get some practice in. Players like matt leinart/vince young/ Vernon gholston and so on could easily be sharpening their skills for pro teams. The nfl should focus on buying them and figuring this out. If teams owned junior teams its practically like having another 53 man roster or w/e they have. Could be good for the game and competition.
“The good news is that the UFL hasn’t folded.”
I think you are confusing good with uninteresting.
The other four head coaches are Dennis Green (Sacramento), Jim Fassel (Las Vegas), Joe Moglia (Omaha), and Marty Schottenheimer (Virginia).
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One of these coaches is not like the others,
One of these coaches just doesn’t belong.
Can you tell which coach is not like the others
By the time we finish our song.
Seriously, Joe Moglia?
You don’t modified muppets lyrics on PFT every day, you know.
Enjoy.
I knew the league was gonna fail, but I’m glad that we Hampton roads fans get to at least see one season.
bozosforall says:
Aug 10, 2011 2:14 PM
New England loses yet another team to the DC area. Redskins are still laughing about that one. Almost as much as the Haynesworth dumping. LMAO
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Virginia Beach is not considered the “DC Area”
If you’re talking NFL contraction, then that conversation should begin and end with the worst franchise in football: the Bungles.
What is a “UFL”?
Is that where NFL failures like Colt Brennan end up?
Never heard of it and I’m usually up to par on semi-pro leagues.
UFL news here is as useful as news about Arena League. Who cares? A bunch of NFL retreads or never-has-beens. Maybe a couple will make the jump to the show, but until then who cares?
What was your favorite moment of the Jerry Glanville era with the Hartford Colonials?
@bozosforall
Really? Red Skins fans are laughing at the Haynesworth trade? A player that you paid over $50 million to was traded for a 2013 fifth round pick. And he’ll probably dominate in NE. You should be crying.
finally someone has the nerve to get rid of this never was. Couldn’t win a championship in Atlanta, nor Vegas
Maybe the Houston Borks will hire him.
The six games are more than enough time for Terrelle Pryor to find out that he is not really a QB…
oh man, first the Hartford Whalers. Now this!
Argh! The agony.
Good news?!!
Try GREAT news!!!!!
I just dropped $14.95 on a Mountain Lions T-shirt and now I’ll be able to wear it on gamedays this fall!
I’m going to miss all the girls in their lingerie!
That is this league, right?
Why don’t these “genius” UFL guys look at big-time football states that don’t have pro teams… like Alabama, Oklahoma, Nebraska, or even Oregon. States like that would be excited to have a little more football, other than College. People in Vegas are more interested in playing slots, rather than watching the “Average Joe’s Vs. Little Giants.”
Nevermind, they did have an Omaha (Nebraska) team…
R.I.P.
Why does the UFL not run during the NFL off season? Maybe they would be doing a little better if they took advantage of this years lockout.
They should just delay the season until the spring. They have zero chance of succeeding during the fall.
Now that they are down to four teams, the UFL is going to rename itself the NFC West and see if anybody notices a difference.
Crap – My UFL mock draft needs a total overhaul.
Turns out that UFL somehow stands for “”Not for long”, Jerry.
OOooo the excitement – the suspense. Who will come in 4th place.
Now that they are down to four teams, the UFL is going to rename itself the NFC West and see if anybody notices a difference.
hahaha
4 teams/6 games = 1 division’s preseason in the NFL (ok, a few more games).
Goddamnit, I bought a Hartford Colonials jersey for $70. I guess it could be valuable, I’m pretty sure its the only one ever sold.
No offense…but if you can only afford to have 4 teams and 6 games…just give it up.
Less opportunities for Pryor….