Archive for the ‘The Gridiron’

  • Clarett joins the Nighthawks
    RUNNING BACK MAURICE CLARETT SIGNS WITH THE OMAHA NIGHTHAWKS OF THE UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OMAHA, NE – Monday, August 30, 2010 – The Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League announced today the signing of running back MAURICE CLARETT.  In keeping with league policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.   Clarett will participate...
    by Press Release at August 31st, 2010 at 01:08 pm
  • UFL picks up Jeff Garcia
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OMAHA, NE – Wednesday, August 18 – The Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League today announced the signing of quarterback JEFF GARCIA.  The UFL expansion team welcomes the former San Francisco 49ers star and four-time Pro Bowl selection to Omaha as head coach JEFF JAGODZINSKI prepares to open training camp this week. Garcia will meet...
    by Michael Genovese at August 18th, 2010 at 04:08 pm
  • Favre reportedly retires…Believe it when I see it!
    Brett Favre has reportedly called it quits. He will not be returning to the Vikings for a second season. If this sticks, which we all know it may not since we were having this same conversation last year at this time, it will be a loss for the NFL. Yes, he waffles. Yes, he brings with him a insane amount of media attention. Yes, even I will admit he is a bit of a drama...
    by Michael Genovese at August 3rd, 2010 at 07:08 pm
  • Josh McCown lands in the UFL
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – EAST HARTFORD, CT – August 3, 2010  – The Hartford Colonials of the United Football League have signed quarterback Josh McCown. The announcement was made at Rentschler Field, the home stadium for the Colonials. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We’re excited to have Josh join the Hartford Colonials. His veteran leadership...
    by Press Release at August 3rd, 2010 at 04:08 pm
  • UFL gives women a fair shake as officials!
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JACKSONVILLE, FL – Thursday, July 29 – The United Football League has announced its list of officials who will take charge of the 2010 season along with an explanation of rule differences from other forms of professional football. Having broken new ground in introducing a female official to the professional game, the UFL has now doubled its...
    by Michael Genovese at August 1st, 2010 at 03:08 pm
  • Terrell Ownes finds a home
    I am not shocked that  TO has landed in Cincy.  All the trouble cases land there. He has signed a one-year deal with the Bengals. One year deals is all TO is going to get in his last few years in the league. He decided that he was happy with one year deals when he spent the last 6 years being a jerk. Last year with the Bengals he wasn’t a locker room issue cause...
    by Michael Genovese at July 27th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
  • UFL Broadcast Schedule
                                                                                         UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE ANNOUNCES BROADCAST SCHEDULE AND KICKOFF TIMES FOR 2010 SEASON   VERSUS and HDNet return as broadcast partners for second UFL season; New England Sports Network to air two Hartford...
    by Press Release at July 26th, 2010 at 02:07 pm
  • It’s almost time! Be draft ready.
    Fantasy Football is almost here. People are starting to get draft ready. They are trying to be prepared to do the best they can. They are deciding one kind of food they should have at their draft day party. These things are important. They are the life blood of any solid draft. The number one thing that you need on draft day is knowledge. I am going to list some quick...
    by Michael Genovese at July 16th, 2010 at 03:07 pm
  • Professional Football hits Virginia
    United Football League Commissioner lifts ‘conditional’ tag from expansion franchise to confirm local businessman Jim Speros will bring a UFL team to the State of Virginia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – NORFOLK, VA – Monday, July 12 – United Football League Commissioner Michael Huyghue confirmed at a media luncheon in Norfolk, VA, today that the state of Virginia will...
    by Press Release at July 13th, 2010 at 07:07 pm