Alliance of American Football

**swamprat** · Dec 3, 18, 04:09 PM

If your fix for football is not fulfilled after the Super Bowl, the AAF starts play on February 9. They held their draft last Wednesday. Some interesting rules regarding the draft and play on the field.

The Alliance consist of 8 franchises...

San Diego Fleet
Birmingham Iron
Arizona Hotshots
Orlando Apollos
Atlanta Legends
Salt Lake Stallions
Memphis Express
San Antonio Commanders

Interesting head coaches, too, like Steve Spurrier of the Orlando Apollos.

CBS will televise one game a week, during the 10 week season, as well as the playoffs and championship game.

Alliance of American Football QB Draft: Aaron Murray, Christian Hackenberg highlight QBs taken in AAF event - CBSSports.com

**swamprat** · Dec 3, 18, 11:09 PM

It looks like this league is poised to be the NFL's version of the G-League. The season is only 10 weeks, which works right into the OTA schedule for many NFL teams. There are discussions about allowing backups who haven't cracked the starting lineup in the NFL to play in this league. Every AAF contract has an instant opt-out if the they end up getting a chance at the NFL.

**Mediocre Nachos** · Dec 5, 18, 09:58 AM

The uniforms for the teams look pretty sweet - especially Arizona and San Diego. Name: AZ.jpg
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**swamprat** · Dec 5, 18, 05:05 PM

Interesting rule changes. No kickoffs. 30 second clock. An alternative for the on side kick, which I find intriguing. The scoring team can opt to take the ball on their own 35 4th down and 10. Opens up a whole new can of worms.

**DragonFire** · Dec 5, 18, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by swamprat

Interesting rule changes. No kickoffs. 30 second clock. An alternative for the on side kick, which I find intriguing. The scoring team can opt to take the ball on their own 35 4th down and 10. Opens up a whole new can of worms.

I feel like it should be more like 4th and 20. I feel like the percentage chance of converting 4th and 10 is significantly better than that of converting an onside kick.

**Big Things Kentucky** · Feb 8, 19, 11:04 AM

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More football!!!

**Pick-six** · Feb 8, 19, 12:02 PM

Do you know if their games will be televised?

**swamprat** · Feb 8, 19, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Pick-six

Do you know if their games will be televised?

I merged the thread with one already existing on the league. See post #1.

**TheDeuce** · Feb 8, 19, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by DragonFire

I feel like it should be more like 4th and 20. I feel like the percentage chance of converting 4th and 10 is significantly better than that of converting an onside kick.

Definitely agree. A good quick slant gets you 10 yards.

**newarkcatholicfan** · Feb 9, 19, 04:11 PM

CBS, CBS Network and the NFL, all seem to be carrying games.

**newarkcatholicfan** · Feb 9, 19, 04:24 PM

Here is a link to the different rules.
Alliance of American Football

**Pete W** · Feb 9, 19, 08:49 PM

Logan Woodside of Frankfort HIgh and Toledo is Qb for San Antonio

**newarkcatholicfan** · Feb 9, 19, 08:56 PM

Streaming the Atlanta/Orlando game.
Koo, for Atlanta with a 38 yard field goal, for the first points in the league.

**CincySportsFan** · Feb 9, 19, 09:05 PM

Some things that I'm liking so far...

Shorter commercial breaks

Shorter play clock

Hearing the replay official explain what he saw to the referee

I'm not sure what exactly it was, but there was some audio issues there for awhile. Don't know if it was because they've got so many mics live or if someone had a short. But, it seems like it's been better the past couple of minutes.