Alliance of American Football

[BigSammyK 171]

Has anyone heard of this new Spring league? 8 teams playing in a 10 week season. 

Chris Davis, Ike Powell, and Ryan White are on the Birmingham roster. Steve Spurrier is the HC in Orlando.

Seems like it could be mildly entertaining.

https://aaf.com/

[The Freak 2,526]

Looks like even more Auburn players on the Iron's roster.  Ton of Gumps, too.

Quan Bray, Avery Young, Ryan White, Chris Davis and Trovon Reed.  No one on any other team, weird.

[AUBwins 10,064]

It's regionally based on purpose. Auburn players will always be on the Iron, with exceptions to QB who are allowed a little more freedom to fit schemes for coaches

[AUBwins 10,064]

Awww man, Gary Danielson is back on commentary.  I bet the kick six reference will definitely be mentioned the first Iron game he calls. 

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

Interested to see how this league plays out, unlike other leagues, it has my attention at the moment

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

Odd seeing a live, mic’d Up look at replay official 

She immediately says no TD, then says wait a minute, TD. Lol

[AUBwins 10,064]

12 minutes ago, Maverick.AU said:

Odd seeing a live, mic’d Up look at replay official 

She immediately says no TD, then says wait a minute, TD. Lol

I actually found that refreshing to see.  I like being able to listen in to the thought process. 

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

Don’t really like the “only allowed to bring 5”rule but oh well

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

And after I say that, Orlando gets penalized for bringing 6. Just think that’s a dumb rule, it’s football 

[AUBwins 10,064]

This league is perfect for Spurrier. No extra points, 4th and 12 instead of onside etc. Who would have thought he was auditioning for this league in his last game against us Haha? Maybe he can check off being successful as a pro football coach now.  Lol.  

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

Just now, AUBwins said:

This league is perfect for Spurrier. No extra points, 4th and 12 instead of onside etc. Who would have thought he was auditioning for this league in his last game against us Haha. Maybe he can check off being successful as a pro football coach now.  Lol.  

Actually enjoying the things I have seen so far from this league. My only complaint so far is the rush rule

[AUBwins 10,064]

1 minute ago, Maverick.AU said:

Actually enjoying the things I have seen so far from this league. My only complaint so far is the rush rule

Same here.  Sounds like we got the better game.  Gilbert has settled in. 

[AUBwins 10,064]

Spurrier mic'd up is fun. 

[WFE12 9,191]

Might have to watch this

 

[AUBwins 10,064]

5 minutes ago, WFE12 said:

Might have to watch this

 

Wow! Nice hit!

[AUBwins 10,064]

I have enjoyed the first half. 

[around4ever 4,139]

The talent level has surprised me a little.  It's not bad and will get better as they play more games.  

I may have to go the Legion Field to see the Iron play a game or two.  

[AUBwins 10,064]

Either way I would say a successful debut. Orlando looked good tonight.  #51 on defense was everywhere.  What a game he had!  I liked the comment by Gary about Spurrier.  Since there are no extra points, he has no choice but to run up score after a touchdown lol. 

[aujeff11 6,243]

11 hours ago, AUBwins said:

Wow! Nice hit!

This play has blown up tbe internet. Nostalgic football fans love it as it represents what the NFL used to be about. Still, the traumatic brain injuries are life altering injuries and the Alliance isn’t immune to lawsuits. 

 

BTW did the Birmingham Iron win? How did our former players do? 

[aujeff11 6,243]

12 hours ago, Maverick.AU said:

Odd seeing a live, mic’d Up look at replay official 

She immediately says no TD, then says wait a minute, TD. Lol

Transparency at its finest. 

[AUBwins 10,064]

Birmingham plays today, but only in CBS sports network, a paid subscription channel

Orlando scored 40, with the orange and blue colors reminded to a little of the Spurrier of Florida days.  Atlanta was not very disciplined.  Aaron Murray came in at garbage time and seemed to be moving the team better than Sims. Sims got lit up one time in this game on a rollout, but just like the other hit, it was clean.  Only 5 man rushes allowed as mentioned above. 

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

1 hour ago, AUBwins said:

Birmingham plays today, but only in CBS sports network, a paid subscription channel

Orlando scored 40, with the orange and blue colors reminded to a little of the Spurrier of Florida days.  Atlanta was not very disciplined.  Aaron Murray came in at garbage time and seemed to be moving the team better than Sims. Sims got lit up one time in this game on a rollout, but just like the other hit, it was clean.  Only 5 man rushes allowed as mentioned above. 

I have the sports package and that channel still is not included, ridiculous.

On another note, I did enjoy the game, my only real gripe is the 5 man rush, but we will see how that goes.

Not really a gripe, can’t say I’m a huge fan, but the uniform designs, etc, remind me of NFL Europe. They’ll probably grow on me, but the legends could have had a much better looking uniform set imo 

[AUBwins 10,064]

The uniforms will take some getting used to.  San Antonio's is atrocious. Red on darker red with a Bama style helmet is a fail.  I was OK with Orlando and San Diego last night.  Love the Fleet logo on helmet. 

[around4ever 4,139]

2 hours ago, AUBwins said:

Birmingham plays today, but only in CBS sports network, a paid subscription channel

Orlando scored 40, with the orange and blue colors reminded to a little of the Spurrier of Florida days.  Atlanta was not very disciplined.  Aaron Murray came in at garbage time and seemed to be moving the team better than Sims. Sims got lit up one time in this game on a rollout, but just like the other hit, it was clean.  Only 5 man rushes allowed as mentioned above. 

I have DIRECTV Sports Package and do get the CBSSN (Ch 221).  My understanding is that the Birmingham TV Market will be blacked out though.  I will set the DVR just in case. 

[AUBwins 10,064]

13 minutes ago, around4ever said:

I have DIRECTV Sports Package and do get the CBSSN (Ch 221).  My understanding is that the Birmingham TV Market will be blacked out though.  I will set the DVR just in case. 

That's typical. Shouldn't be too many of the Iron on that channel.  They will only have 1 game a week of the 4 games, I think.  

Schedule:

Below you can find each week's schedule, including start times and broadcast network, and scores. All times are Eastern. 

Week 1GameDateTimeNetwork

Orlando 40, Atlanta 6

Saturday, Feb. 9

8 p.m. 

CBS

San Antonio 15, San Diego 6

Saturday, Feb. 9

8 p.m. 

CBS

Memphis at Birmingham

Sunday, Feb. 10

4 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

Salt Lake at Arizona

Sunday, Feb. 10

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 2GameDateTimeNetwork

Salt Lake at Birmingham

Saturday, Feb. 16

2 p.m. 

TNT

Arizona at Memphis

Saturday, Feb. 16

8 p.m. 

NFL Network

Orlando at San Antonio

Sunday, Feb. 17

4 p.m. 

CBS Sports Network

Atlanta at San Diego

Sunday, Feb. 17

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 3GameDateTimeNetwork

Arizona at Salt Lake

Saturday, Feb. 23

3 p.m.

B/R Live

Memphis at Orlando

Saturday, Feb. 23

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Birmingham at Atlanta

Sunday, Feb. 24

4 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

San Antonio at San Diego

Sunday, Feb. 24

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 4GameDateTimeNetwork

Orlando at Salt Lake

Saturday, March 2

4 p.m.

B/R Live

San Diego at Memphis

Saturday, March 2

8 p.m.

NFL Network

San Antonio at Birmingham

Sunday, March 3

4 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

Atlanta at Arizona

Sunday, March 3

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 5GameDateTimeNetwork

Orlando at Birmingham

Saturday, March 9

2 p.m.

B/R Live

Salt Lake at San Diego

Saturday, March 9 

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Memphis at Atlanta

Sunday, March 10

4 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

San Antonio at Arizona

Sunday, March 10

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 6GameDateTimeNetwork

Memphis at Salt Lake

Saturday, March 16

4 p.m.

B/R Live

Arizona at Orlando

Saturday, March 16

8 p.m.

NFL Network

San Antonio at Atlanta

Sunday, March 17

4 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

Birmingham at San Diego

Sunday, March 17

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 7GameDateTimeNetwork

Orlando at Atlanta

Saturday, March 23

3 p.m.

B/R Live

Salt Lake at San Antonio

Saturday, March 23

8 p.m.

NFL Network

San Diego at Arizona

Sunday, March 24

4 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

Birmingham at Memphis

Sunday, March 24

 8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 8GameDateTimeNetwork

Orlando at Memphis

Saturday, March 30

2 p.m.

B/R Live

San Diego at Salt Lake

Saturday, March 30

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Atlanta at Birmingham

Sunday, March 31

4 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

Arizona at San Antonio

Sunday, March 31

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 9GameDateTimeNetwork

Memphis at San Antonio

Saturday, April 6

4 p.m.

B/R Live

San Diego at Orlando

Saturday, April 6

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Salt Lake at Atlanta

Sunday, April 7

4 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

Birmingham at Arizona

Sunday, April 7

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Week 10GameDateTimeNetwork

San Antonio at Salt Lake

Friday, April 12

8 p.m.

B/R Live

Atlanta at Memphis

Saturday, April 13

8 p.m.

NFL Network

Birmingham at Orlando

Sunday, April 14

3:30 p.m.

CBS Sports Network

Arizona at San Diego

Sunday, April 14

8 p.m.

 

I will edit if I can find a better format to post.