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[Sean C]

Even though I am in Dallas, as an Aggie, I really excited about the team. How has the response been so far in Houston? I think it would be huge with John Jenkins as coach and all those Texans on the team.

[Pigskin Slingers]

I have heard some advertising on AM radio 790. I have seen some articles in the Chronicle. Unfortunately, there hasn't been a big buzz (that I have seen). I sent out (2/12/08) info on the team to rabid Football fans at work:

...On the TEXAS team: Check out some of the big college names on the players (IE: Quarterbacks Couch, Kingsbury and Symons). The latter two are "accomplished" Texas Tech high octane passers. Add to that, the colorful (and often outspoken) Coach John Jenkins! As such, looks to be a wide out passing attack (He was a good run & shoot coach as a pro and with U of H). Very interesting combination don't you think? As for Eric Crouch (ex Nebraska QB), he is probably trying to get with a team that can get him back into the NFL. This time as a "proven" passer with this team.

Though many were interested, all said no to season tickets. All were "wait and see" and/or they would get individual game tickets when/if they go. Cost and questioned value came up as did membership fees (AAFL version of PSL!). I was the only one that got a season pass (no, I did not add a membership/PSL!). I think this will be a VERY interesting league. Not as popular as NFL or College. But it seems to have killed the 2 Indoor/Arena football league teams here in Houston (none lasted more than a year). There have been 3 teams in the Houston area in the past 2 years.

Good riddance too. This is a much better idea and all should get behind this team and league. At the same time I warn the league, don't make this an expensive night out. Fill the stadium by rewarding fans with high level play and eliminate Membership fees!!

Word to the Texas QB's - Sling that ball down their gullets! YEEEEHHHAAAAAaaaaaa!!!!!

[Pigskin Slingers]

Correction: My bad. IFL's Katy Rough Riders are still in action. The rumors of their demise were greatly exagerated! Good for Katy, TX! But come to the AAFL for real footbal action. Even in their league, I saw a coach quoted as saying it was good to loose a player so that others will amp things up and try for the same. So I guess these guys agree it is more pro (and better paying)...

Sorry for the mis-info.

[Sean C]

Thanks for the reply Pigskin. Three of us from AAFLsource are coming down for the season opner April 12. Get some tickets in our special section. It will be fun. Use our passcode.

My bet is Crouch is not the starter. Either Tech QB will be perfect a John jenkins offense. I can't wait to see them throwing it around.

[Pigskin Slingers]

I hear ya Sean! Them Texas Tech guys are hungry and accomplished too. It is obvious they have the requisite skills from running the Spread there. "His Heisman" is quite an honor for our team, his athletisism is useful in a Run-n-Shoot offence but you must be a great passer first. I hope he becomes a contributor any way he can as we must use who we've got!! If that is at quaterback then so be it.

[Sean C]

I am ready for the season to begin. I think Texas will have a pretty good team and will be one of my early predicted playoff teams. Make sure you get signed up for our fantasy football game.