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Joe Toro Magnifico

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So much for that. Only 2 Bulls, but Brittney (Gurly) was involved.

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better than waiting till the checks bounce.

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I'm not surprised.

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I'm not surprised.

I can agree, this really didn't sound like something that could fly.

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Man, that sucks.  The XFL lasted longer...

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I don't think it's been canceled as of yet. From their website, they are just looking for someone to pay the bills (which, I guess for all intents and purposes it is canceled).

It's a shame. I thought it was a pretty novel idea. oh well.

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I'v heard it's dead, despite what they said.

A league source told the Jax newspaper.

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That's just God's way of telling you E-f*****-nough with the 'also ran' league stuff.

You got college....pro...and for those of you who can stomach it, Arena Ball.

I think the demand for 'football' is such that we've reached the saturation point for now.

Training camps were scheduled to open Wednesday, followed by the first games in April.

The league will push its plans back to 2009 unless it secures a TV deal or other funding.

The league announced Thursday it was exploring "multiple financing options" to address its funding crisis.

AAFL spokeswoman Risa Balayem said there are ongoing talks to land a TV deal for 2008. She would not

provide further details.

The AAFL was formed to fill the void created when the NFL shut down NFL Europe earlier

this year after 16 seasons. The league was losing a reported $30 million a season, and now the

AAFL, lacking a TV deal, also faces a financial crisis before it can stage its first game.

Among the first players drafted on Jan. 26 were quarterbacks Bryan Randall, by Tennessee, and

Eric Crouch, by Texas. Former Troy offensive lineman Zarah Yisrael was drafted No. 1 overall

by Arkansas.

According to a statement released by the league, the AAFL's financial crisis is tied to the national subprime mortgage crisis.

League CEO Marcus Katz co-founded a company that provides student loans.

The statement said camps would open Wednesday "if liquidity can be immediately restored."

If not, plans for an inaugural season will be pushed back to 2009.

It's just $ thang...that...and ROI.

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Bring back the USFL! :)

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Man, that sucks.  The XFL lasted longer...

Thats because Tom Veit was in charge of Marketing

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