Post by Banana Cat on May 19, 2011 23:32:37 GMT -5
La Crosse Spartans???...never heard of them.
www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110517/GPG03/105170475/Green-Bay-Chill-will-offer-twist-Lingerie-Football-League-Brown-says
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www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110517/GPG03/105170475/Green-Bay-Chill-will-offer-twist-Lingerie-Football-League-Brown-says
Green Bay Chill will be twist on Lingerie Football League, coach Gilbert Brown says
Former Green Bay Packers player promises a lot of hitting
May. 17, 2011
Written by Nathan Phelps
Green Bay Chill coach Gilbert Brown poses with quarterback Anne Erler, left, and running back Jennifer Dennison on Monday as they meet with the media at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon to formally unveil the Lingerie Football League style uniforms to be used during play this season. The Green Bay franchise is new to the league.
ASHWAUBENON — Green Bay football will have a different look when the Green Bay Chill, a Lingerie Football League team, takes to the turf of the Resch Center in August.
Coach Gilbert Brown described the lingerie league as a "twist" on the game that includes a few different rules — and uniforms.
"People can come out and watch a good game of football," he said Monday during a news conference at the Resch Center. "There's going to be a lot of hitting. There ain't gonna be no nail polish nowhere."
The Lingerie Football League LLC is 3 years old and describes itself as "the ultimate fan-driven sports phenomenon — blending action, impact and beauty." It features seven-on-seven female tackle football. Teams are league owned.
The 12-team league has secured a television contract with MTV2 for a second season.
The Chill's first game is Aug. 26 at the Resch Center against the Minnesota Valkyrie and will be carried nationally on that network.
Mike Lovelace, market manger for the Chill, said the business is still evolving. The league added a team in Toronto this year, and Lovelace said plans call for additional teams to be launched in Canada next year.
"We are growing ... and you never know where this game is going to go next," he said.
Kevin Quinn, professor of economics and associate dean of social sciences at St. Norbert College in De Pere, said the atmosphere is one of the drivers behind the business.
"There is a certain segment of the population that will pay for it from the novelty point of view; I'm not sure that's going to give you staying power," he said. "Their real market might be television ... which might be viable."
Chill quarterback Anne Erler and running back Jennifer Dennison showed off the prototype team uniform that will incorporate lingerie.
Brown was up front about the uniforms — which he will not be wearing.
"It's not a traditional uniform," he said. "But let's be honest, who is going to come watch girls in traditional uniforms? Then they put something like this on, 'Hey, I'm going to check it out.'"
Erler, a Pulaski native, played up the athleticism of her teammates.
"I think a lot of people are going to come out and realize this is real football and they're going to be excited about it," she said.
Dennison, a Wausau native, said the word "lingerie" can throw people for a loop when she tells them about her job with the Chill.
"When they see us out there hitting ... and playing football, their opinion changes," she said.
Both Erler and Dennison earned their spots on the squad through tryouts.
The four-game Chill season ends in January and includes two regular season home games, against Minnesota in August and against the Seattle Mist on Sept. 30.
Playoffs and Lingerie Bowl XI round out the Lingerie Football League season at the end of January and first Sunday of February.
The league is an outgrowth of an NFL Super Bowl halftime special and launched in the fall of 2009 with 10 teams.
The Chill were announced as a new franchise earlier this year along with four other teams, including Minnesota, Las Vegas, Cleveland and Toronto.
Over the past two seasons, teams in other markets, including San Diego and Miami, have suspended operations. A bid to bring a franchise to Oklahoma City was abandoned last year when it faced resistance from the mayor's office, according to The Oklahoman.
The Chill's roster is still being finalized with additional Green Bay tryouts from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Ashwaubenon.
Tickets went on sale Monday and run from $17 to $67, according to Ticket Star.
Former Green Bay Packers player promises a lot of hitting
May. 17, 2011
Written by Nathan Phelps
Green Bay Chill coach Gilbert Brown poses with quarterback Anne Erler, left, and running back Jennifer Dennison on Monday as they meet with the media at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon to formally unveil the Lingerie Football League style uniforms to be used during play this season. The Green Bay franchise is new to the league.
ASHWAUBENON — Green Bay football will have a different look when the Green Bay Chill, a Lingerie Football League team, takes to the turf of the Resch Center in August.
Coach Gilbert Brown described the lingerie league as a "twist" on the game that includes a few different rules — and uniforms.
"People can come out and watch a good game of football," he said Monday during a news conference at the Resch Center. "There's going to be a lot of hitting. There ain't gonna be no nail polish nowhere."
The Lingerie Football League LLC is 3 years old and describes itself as "the ultimate fan-driven sports phenomenon — blending action, impact and beauty." It features seven-on-seven female tackle football. Teams are league owned.
The 12-team league has secured a television contract with MTV2 for a second season.
The Chill's first game is Aug. 26 at the Resch Center against the Minnesota Valkyrie and will be carried nationally on that network.
Mike Lovelace, market manger for the Chill, said the business is still evolving. The league added a team in Toronto this year, and Lovelace said plans call for additional teams to be launched in Canada next year.
"We are growing ... and you never know where this game is going to go next," he said.
Kevin Quinn, professor of economics and associate dean of social sciences at St. Norbert College in De Pere, said the atmosphere is one of the drivers behind the business.
"There is a certain segment of the population that will pay for it from the novelty point of view; I'm not sure that's going to give you staying power," he said. "Their real market might be television ... which might be viable."
Chill quarterback Anne Erler and running back Jennifer Dennison showed off the prototype team uniform that will incorporate lingerie.
Brown was up front about the uniforms — which he will not be wearing.
"It's not a traditional uniform," he said. "But let's be honest, who is going to come watch girls in traditional uniforms? Then they put something like this on, 'Hey, I'm going to check it out.'"
Erler, a Pulaski native, played up the athleticism of her teammates.
"I think a lot of people are going to come out and realize this is real football and they're going to be excited about it," she said.
Dennison, a Wausau native, said the word "lingerie" can throw people for a loop when she tells them about her job with the Chill.
"When they see us out there hitting ... and playing football, their opinion changes," she said.
Both Erler and Dennison earned their spots on the squad through tryouts.
The four-game Chill season ends in January and includes two regular season home games, against Minnesota in August and against the Seattle Mist on Sept. 30.
Playoffs and Lingerie Bowl XI round out the Lingerie Football League season at the end of January and first Sunday of February.
The league is an outgrowth of an NFL Super Bowl halftime special and launched in the fall of 2009 with 10 teams.
The Chill were announced as a new franchise earlier this year along with four other teams, including Minnesota, Las Vegas, Cleveland and Toronto.
Over the past two seasons, teams in other markets, including San Diego and Miami, have suspended operations. A bid to bring a franchise to Oklahoma City was abandoned last year when it faced resistance from the mayor's office, according to The Oklahoman.
The Chill's roster is still being finalized with additional Green Bay tryouts from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Ashwaubenon.
Tickets went on sale Monday and run from $17 to $67, according to Ticket Star.
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Gilbert Brown Resurfaces With Green Bay Chill Of Lingerie Football League
May 17, 2011
Just when we figured the Lingerie Football League couldn’t pull another rabbit out of a hat with more ties to the National Football League, Gilbert Brown resurfaced yesterday at a press conference in Green Bay. Nope, the big guy isn’t strapping on the pads for a comeback. Biggin’ is back in football, but this time it’s with the Green Bay Chill, an expansion franchise of the LFL. Oh, and before you ask, yes this is real and Gilbert is even coaching practices. Amazing, right?
The Green Bay press, pretty much bored without something Packers related, were out in full force yesterday as Gilbert shared a podium with two ladies who’ll wear the green lingerie for the home team during the 2011 season.
Coach Gilbert Brown described the lingerie league as a “twist” on the game that includes a few different rules — and uniforms.
“People can come out and watch a good game of football,” he said Monday during a news conference at the Resch Center. “There’s going to be a lot of hitting. There ain’t gonna be no nail polish nowhere.”
Brown, who retired in 2003, has had his hands in a number of Wisconsin sports businesses including owning part of the Milwaukee Mile and coaching men’s indoor football. His new team will debut August 26 against Minnesota in what should become a heated rivalry between the lingerie rivals. As for those unis, Gilbert is optimistic men will like the product he puts on the field.
“It’s not a traditional uniform,” he said. “But let’s be honest, who is going to come watch girls in traditional uniforms? Then they put something like this on, ‘Hey, I’m going to check it out.’”
May 17, 2011
Just when we figured the Lingerie Football League couldn’t pull another rabbit out of a hat with more ties to the National Football League, Gilbert Brown resurfaced yesterday at a press conference in Green Bay. Nope, the big guy isn’t strapping on the pads for a comeback. Biggin’ is back in football, but this time it’s with the Green Bay Chill, an expansion franchise of the LFL. Oh, and before you ask, yes this is real and Gilbert is even coaching practices. Amazing, right?
The Green Bay press, pretty much bored without something Packers related, were out in full force yesterday as Gilbert shared a podium with two ladies who’ll wear the green lingerie for the home team during the 2011 season.
Coach Gilbert Brown described the lingerie league as a “twist” on the game that includes a few different rules — and uniforms.
“People can come out and watch a good game of football,” he said Monday during a news conference at the Resch Center. “There’s going to be a lot of hitting. There ain’t gonna be no nail polish nowhere.”
Brown, who retired in 2003, has had his hands in a number of Wisconsin sports businesses including owning part of the Milwaukee Mile and coaching men’s indoor football. His new team will debut August 26 against Minnesota in what should become a heated rivalry between the lingerie rivals. As for those unis, Gilbert is optimistic men will like the product he puts on the field.
“It’s not a traditional uniform,” he said. “But let’s be honest, who is going to come watch girls in traditional uniforms? Then they put something like this on, ‘Hey, I’m going to check it out.’”