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profootballtalk.com - 3/12/2009
UFL FINALLY SEES ITS POTENTIAL NICHE
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We’ve been saying for years now (beginning with a 2003 column from NFL agent Ron Del Duca) that the NFL would be wise to develop a true minor-league system. When the United Football League first announced plans to compete with the NFL via a fall slate of games, it didn’t seem as if ...
Versus To Air Weekly UFL Game
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com - 3/10/2009
Versus To Air Weekly UFL Game
— awfulannouncing.blogspot.com — The United Football League is trying it's best to get the word out. They've got a handful... of recognizable coaches (Jim Fassell, Jim Haslett), have teams in large markets (San Fran, NY, Las Vegas), and now have a TV deal. Versus will air a weekly ... (more) Versus To Air Weekly UFL Game
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profootballtalk.com - 3/9/2009
UFL STRIKES DEAL WITH COMCAST’S VERSUS
— profootballtalk.com — Despite some skepticism as to whether any of the UFL’s six-week slate of games involving four franchises... would be televised in any format other than local public access, the fledging football league has struck a deal with VERSUS. The league ... (more) UFL STRIKES DEAL WITH COMCAST’S VERSUS

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Should the New UFL Compete with the NFL or Complement it?
larrybrownsports.com - 3/12/2009
Should the New UFL Compete with the NFL or Complement it?
— larrybrownsports.com — From what I understand (and it seems pretty obvious) the backers of the United Football League think... there’s enough demand in this country for professional football that a second league could be successful. I know NFL Europe was canceled for ... (more) Should the New UFL Compete with the NFL or Complement it?

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Should the New UFL Compete with the NFL or Complement it?
Larry Brown Sports — ... profit on the increase in franchise values. Their lawsuit didn’t work out and the league disbanded. So here’s my question to you: would you care for a second professional football league in this country? (and I don’t consider the Arena League competition). Should they compete using a fall schedule (and play on Thursdays and Fridays like they’re scheduled to do), go up against baseball during the summer, or play during the fall and serve as a minor league-type operation for the NFL? ...

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