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Does this mean the end of NFL Europe?
I do like the idea. Considering the apparent push to increase graduation rates, which may cause schools not to take chances on some academically marginal players, this may have some legs.
I do like the idea. Considering the apparent push to increase graduation rates, which may cause schools not to take chances on some academically marginal players, this may have some legs.
August 7, 2006 |
SDCronin
SDCronin
Supposed to be a NFL minor league consisting of 8 teams playing in college stadiums. Players are picked up 2 days after the NFL draft and must have graduated or otherwise finished their eligibility for college play.
Players are supposed to be paid around $100,000.
The season is expected to consist of 14 games played between the 2nd week of April and the end of June.
Current tie-ins are from the Big10/SEC/ACC regions. I guess this means this is where the 8 teams will be located.
I'm intrigued by this. It would be SO nice to have something to watch April-June that is essentially extended college play. It'll also help out the guys who were buried on deep teams and might have only had their senior season as a starter. If they don't get picked up by the draft they'll have another chance to prove themselves outside of Canada.