Arena Football League

Arena Football League, According to numerous reports the league has met its demise, and will likely file for bankruptcy.

The Chicago Rush, they of 2006 ArenaBowl championship fame, are no longer.

It’s a shame, really. I don’t count myself as a fan of the game — though its recent exposure on ESPN had my eyeballs here and there — but for anyone that followed the sport with real enthusiasm (these people existed right?) a part of them just died today.

And going further: these are peoples’ lives and jobs. In addition to the players — some of whom were making six-figure salaries — there are countless other individuals such as coaches, trainers, front-office types, etc. who if they haven’t found something else to do for income already, are really up against it now as the slim chance of the league returning just walked out the door.

Chalk another one up to this economy, and pour out a little liquor for Arena Football.

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Arena Football League