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UFL to Hire Retread Broadcasters
UFL to Hire Retread Broadcasters
NEW YORK - Already stocked with proven mediocre coaches, the fledgling United Football League is adding some old blood into its broadcasting booth, as it finally released its announcing teams for the debut season. Former “Sportscenter” anchors Larry Biel and Jack Edwards ...
Should the New UFL Compete with the NFL or Complement it?
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?

Michael Vick could have a home in the UFL (What about Bob?)
weblogs.newsday.com — There has been some confusion about whether the new United Football League, which is scheduled to begin... play this fall, would welcome Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, assuming he has completed his prison term and assuming he was not picked up by any ... (more) Michael Vick could have a home in the UFL (What about Bob?)
UFL TABS FASSEL, GREEN, HASLETT COTTRELL AS HEAD COACHES
profootballtalk.com — The United Football League announced today that former NFL coaches Jim Fassel, Dennis Green, Jim Haslett and... Ted Cottrell have been hired as head coaches for its inaugural season. During a press conference held in San Francisco, UFL commissioner ... (more) UFL TABS FASSEL, GREEN, HASLETT COTTRELL AS HEAD COACHES
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The Roundup: St. Patrick’s Day is Here, Go Get Drunk (Then Watch Smush Parker Rip Kobe Bryant)
The Big Lead — ... Championship week. (Stat Boy Sports) Jenna Jameson and Tito Ortiz had twins. (Us Weekly) Saturday, the Tucson Citizen will publish its last issue. (E&P) More on the sad state of the media. (Time) Think of everything you detest about your job and boss, bottle it, and then read about what it’s like working for Lenny Dykstra. (GQ via Deadspin) UFL grabs four announcers - all of them used to work at ESPN. (Cursed Cleveland) Don’t believe all the publicist plant items in the ...

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Major League Jerk — ... At first I thought this headline said: UFL to hire retarded broadcasters.  Which would have been better.  (CursedCleveland) ...

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