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We should never fault anyone for an idea or a dream.
Those who put the Alliance of American Football (AAF) together believe that this new league that
gives players an option to play football after college can be successful.
No, it’s nothing new. Those of us who are old enough remember the USFL, the WLAF and the first attempt to succeed by the XFL.
All have come and gone.
The AAF’s February-to-April schedule doesn’t compete with the NFL and, in theory, should generate enough interest from football-crazy Americans to have a following.
However, the AAF is coming off of a tough weekend. A game in Arizona drew 8,865 people, while
Birmingham had its smallest crowd of the season at 6,539.
Football is an expensive sport to fund with big rosters, large support staffs and lots of
travel.
I’m always positive about those who are entrepreneurs in sport. However, the AAF’s Week 4 attendance numbers make me wonder if this league will soon go the way of the other pro leagues before them.