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sports1 year ago

"San Antonio Brahmas Stage Spectacular Comeback to Defeat Memphis in UFL Home Opener"

The Memphis Showboats, part of the newly formed United Football League, faced low attendance at their home opener, prompting concerns from UFL executive Daryl Johnston. The team's relocation to Arlington, Texas has made it challenging to drive fan interest, despite being the first spring football team in Memphis to last more than a season since the 1980s. The sparsely attended game saw the Showboats suffer a disappointing loss, raising questions about the disconnect between the UFL and the community. Johnston expressed the need to analyze and improve the relationship with the Memphis community to boost attendance, as the league aims to address the challenges of spring football as a made-for-TV product.

sports2 years ago

"United Football League Unveils 8 Teams, Coaches, and Merger Details in Spring League Revival"

The St. Louis Battlehawks will return as part of the newly-formed United Football League (UFL), a result of the XFL and USFL merger. Daryl Johnston, UFL executive and former NFL player, emphasized the importance of St. Louis as a market due to its strong fan support and geographical location. The Battlehawks' success in attendance and player development for NFL tryouts were key factors in their inclusion in the UFL. The league aims to be financially sustainable and improve ties with the NFL, without being seen as merely a developmental league. The Battlehawks are set to begin their season on March 30, with Anthony Becht as head coach.