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Post by The Grim Reaper on Nov 8, 2007 10:07:39 GMT -5
AIFA Releases 2008 League Schedule With Western Division Schedule To Come
BALTIMORE, Maryland (November 7,2008) – The American Indoor Football Association announced its schedule today for the upcoming 2008 season. The portion of the schedule related to the league's new Western Division will be announced when final franchise agreements are in place.
The season will open on Friday, March 7th, with the Carolina Speed invading Pittsburgh to take on the Riverrats. The following night, the Reading Express will host the Baltimore Mariners at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. This will be the first nationally-televised game as part of a multi-year package with Simply Me TV.
For the 2008 season, the AIFA will be divided into Eastern and Western conferences. Each conference will be composed of two divisions, with the East and North being in the Eastern Conference and the South and West being in the Western Conference.
The schedule will also include a special exhibition matchup between the Wyoming Calvary and the Reading Express on Saturday, March 22nd. The game will be played in Reading, and the results will not count in the league standings.
“We're really excited about this schedule,” said AIFA co-founder John Morris. “The talent we have in this league is absolutely incredible. There will not be an easy game on the schedule.”
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Post by The Grim Reaper on Nov 8, 2007 10:22:26 GMT -5
glad we got it but it puzzle's me on the western part not being done. So I wounder how much of this released will be changed.
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Post by theherohimself on Nov 8, 2007 15:53:35 GMT -5
I would say none will be changed, they will probably play a shorter schedule or play unknown teams from defunct leagues, who knows.
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Post by Free Agent Fan on Nov 8, 2007 16:14:25 GMT -5
I would say none will be changed, they will probably play a shorter schedule or play unknown teams from defunct leagues, who knows. What kind of post is that? How can you speculate on something only the league knows? |
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Post by theherohimself on Nov 8, 2007 16:19:01 GMT -5
thats what it about, trying to figure it out, duh
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Post by Gene on Nov 8, 2007 17:21:30 GMT -5
I would say none will be changed, they will probably play a shorter schedule or play unknown teams from defunct leagues, who knows. |
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Post by UnoBomber on Nov 8, 2007 23:43:44 GMT -5
the west might as well consider themselves another league. So far away from all the main action. That's going to be interesting to see if 4 teams can survive.
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Post by theherohimself on Nov 8, 2007 23:51:40 GMT -5
I agree, if they make it through this season, and they add four teams next season, then it will be successfull. Let's hope they make it through this year. I hope they do because I think having geographical range makes for a better league
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Post by lionsroar on Nov 10, 2007 19:16:03 GMT -5
with all that aside I don't agree or understand why you would have an exhibition game 2 weeks after the supposed season has started.
the game should just count if the trip is made.
sounds like a waste of time and money!
doesn't make sense a very bad business decision if you ask me.
Nothing counts so no reason to be there
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Post by Gene on Nov 10, 2007 20:57:54 GMT -5
with all that aside I don't agree or understand why you would have an exhibition game 2 weeks after the supposed season has started. the game should just count if the trip is made. sounds like a waste of time and money! doesn't make sense a very bad business decision if you ask me. Nothing counts so no reason to be there |
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Post by lionsroar on Nov 10, 2007 21:10:54 GMT -5
yeah ok still a bad move if not by the league then by both teams. an exhibition after the season has started is unheard of and rediculous!  exhibitions are ok before the season but this just sounds like injuries that could have been avoided. both teams will feel the effects of not having a bye week later in the season especiailly if either one of them make the playoffs or championship! just glad columbus didn't go this route |
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Post by Gene on Nov 10, 2007 21:22:47 GMT -5
yeah ok still a bad move if not by the league then by both teams. an exhibition after the season has started is unheard of and rediculous! exhibitions are ok before the season but this just sounds like injuries that could have been avoided. both teams will feel the effects of not having a bye week later in the season especiailly if either one of them make the playoffs or championship! just glad columbus didn't go this route |
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Post by lionsroar on Nov 11, 2007 10:43:31 GMT -5
yeah well thats your opinion i am personally happy with my team not playing a useless game while the season is underway.
and if teams are banking on useless games being their savior in keeping them around town thats sad, really!
Pre-season means nothing in any sport its the real game that draws a crowd. its the games that determine the standings that keep people interested. let me know how many fans besides owners and a few players family members that make that game from wyoming. i'd bet less than 50
goodluck gene but all i see is good players sustaining injuries that they will have to nurse all year with no good break in play until season end.
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Post by Gene on Nov 11, 2007 10:50:05 GMT -5
yeah well thats your opinion i am personally happy with my team not playing a useless game while the season is underway. and if teams are banking on useless games being their savior in keeping them around town thats sad, really! Pre-season means nothing in any sport its the real game that draws a crowd. its the games that determine the standings that keep people interested. let me know how many fans besides owners and a few players family members that make that game from wyoming. i'd bet less than 50 goodluck gene but all i see is good players sustaining injuries that they will have to nurse all year with no good break in play until season end.
Looking at Columbus's schedule the have a 4 weeks stretch of no home games. 5/17 @ Missy, 5/23 @ Florida, Next week a BYE. Friday June 6th they host Florence. Might not of hurt to have an exhibition game there on the bye week. Could have a promotion such as fan appreciation night and give discounts on tickets. It will keep the fans involved with the team as most fans dont really follow their teams when they are on the road. Keeping the product constatly in front of its customers is just good business practice. |
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Post by lionsroar on Nov 11, 2007 12:55:19 GMT -5
you are totally missing the point. it goes well beyond the fan participation but the caliber of play you can recieve from players by resting them does leaps and bounds for competative play.
-i have nothing to base this on because i've never heard of it.
don't get me wrong i totally agree with exhibition games(before the season) but can't see it attracting the same crowd with nothing a stake.
-with todays technology it doesn't matter where my team is playing i can stay connected with whats going on with the team and the rest of the league for that matter.
as i said goodluck just glad were not doing this after the season has started
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