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Post by Banana Cat on Jun 18, 2011 9:01:35 GMT -5
Number of teams competing in 2012
8 (and 3 Travel-Only Teams)
Returning for 2012
North Division
CaHuntington Hammer (downgraded to a travel-only team)
CaJohnstown Generals
South Division
CaEastern Kentucky Drillers
Gains (+8)
Expansion
North Division
CaCincinnati (Ohio) Commandos (from CIFL)
CaErie (Pennsylvania) Explosion (from SIFL)
CaMarion (Ohio) Blue Racers (from CIFL)
CaWestern Pennsylvania Sting (travel-only team)
South Division
CaFlorida (Estero) Tarpons
CaLakeland (Florida) Raiders
CaMississippi (Tupelo) Hound Dogs
CaRome (Georgia) Rampage (travel-only team)
Losses (-7)
Moved to Another League
Saginaw Sting (to CIFL)
Folded
Northern Kentucky River Monsters (was going to join CIFL, but folded instead)
Teams That Folded 1 Month Before the Season Began
Canton Cougars
Carolina (Raleigh, NC) Aviators (never played a down)
Danville (Illinois) Dragons (never played a down)
Kentucky (Highland Heights) Monsters (never played a down)
Tennessee (East Ridge) Rail Runners (never played a down)
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Post by exit322 on Jul 5, 2011 10:08:35 GMT -5
Marion has joined the UIFL from the CIFL. See below. FT. MYERS, FL - The Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) is pleased to announce the addition of the Marion (OH) Blue Racers from the Continental Indoor Football League to the North Division. They become the fifth expansion team announced for the 2012 season, and the second in the North Division. Marion joins Danville, IL as a North Division expansion team. The inaugural members of the South Division are Tupelo, Miss., Rome, Ga. and Ft. Myers, Fl. "Marion is the first of several potential existing teams that will be joining the UIFL for the 2012 season," said UIFL league president Andrew Haines. "The Marion ownership group shares its vision with the UIFL and its member teams." Blue Racers CEO LaMonte Coleman stated, "I want to thank president Andrew Haines and the UIFL for the opportunity to be apart of their family. My organization is getting ready to compete for the North Division title and hopefully bring home a championship to the good people of Marion, Ohio." The Blue Racers just completed their first season in CIFL, finishing the season 9-3 after falling in the CIFL championship game. Their three losses all came to the same team. Single game tickets will start at $7.00. Season tickets start at $42.00. The team will play seven home games at the Veterans Memorial Arena starting in March 2012. For more information about the Ultimate Indoor Football League visit the league website at www.theuifl.com or call 877-500-UIFL (8435). The UIFL recently finished the 2011 season with Saginaw claiming the first Ultimate Bowl, sponsored by Trophy Awards, title. All of the six original teams - Canton, Ohio, Johnstown, Pa., Huntington, WVa., Pikeville, Ky., Highland Heights, Ky., and Saginaw Mich. - completed the season without any missed games. |
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Post by Banana Cat on Jul 6, 2011 1:51:19 GMT -5
Added the two unnamed travel-only teams, one for each division, to the list.
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Post by Banana Cat on Jul 7, 2011 5:45:58 GMT -5
Added Erie, Abilene, Corpus Christi, Houston, Laredo, and Rio Grande Valley as possible expansion.
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Post by Banana Cat on Jul 11, 2011 19:59:08 GMT -5
Added Cincinnati Commandos joining league to the list.
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Post by exit322 on Jul 11, 2011 21:27:13 GMT -5
If they keep expanding at the rate they are, the travel teams are probably in question.
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Post by Banana Cat on Jul 12, 2011 0:06:35 GMT -5
Maybe. I still think they want them around to booster win totals of the scrubs. Why else announce one for each conference?
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Post by exit322 on Jul 12, 2011 7:41:47 GMT -5
To get to a certain number of teams. They might get there without those two adds.
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Post by sonofanump on Jul 12, 2011 11:33:33 GMT -5
I wonder if Toledo has been approached now that the league is going into year 2. Geographically they would work well, have a great facility and would have extremely stable ownership (Lucas County).
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Post by gatek99 on Jul 12, 2011 13:23:03 GMT -5
I wonder if Toledo has been approached now that the league is going into year 2. Geographically they would work well, have a great facility and would have extremely stable ownership (Lucas County). I would love to see the Bullfrogs in action! |
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Post by exit322 on Jul 14, 2011 9:14:01 GMT -5
Haines is teasing another new add from the north for today or tomorrow. My guess is Erie, but Dayton could be in play. Would still surprise me.
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Post by gatek99 on Jul 14, 2011 14:57:42 GMT -5
Haines is teasing another new add from the north for today or tomorrow. My guess is Erie, but Dayton could be in play. Would still surprise me. He said he was announcing this today...anyone know what time? |
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Post by exit322 on Jul 14, 2011 19:50:24 GMT -5
He said today or tomorrow.
Generally, he waits on the official word from the team, but when he gets it he acts very quickly. I imagine it's not quite down yet.
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Post by gatek99 on Jul 15, 2011 13:05:18 GMT -5
He said today or tomorrow. Generally, he waits on the official word from the team, but when he gets it he acts very quickly. I imagine it's not quite down yet. any clue on what time today? |
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Post by Banana Cat on Jul 19, 2011 2:39:46 GMT -5
Added Florida (Fort Myers) Stingrays as possible expansion.
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