Top Nine UFL Moments of 2009

I know it is now a day or two past 2009 but I thought now was as good a time as any to look back over the wild ride that was 2009 for the UFL. 2010 will be a big year for the United Football League – two new teams, a local presence, expanded media and marketing efforts, and more games will hopefully conspire to produce a successful second season. Before the announcements and the true off season begin, however, let’s look back at the top nine moments of 2009.

UFL’s Losman Agrees to Raiders Deal

Shortly ago, Mike Florio of Profootballtalk reported that J.P. Losman had agreed to sign with the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, with Losman visiting Oakland today for a physical. PFT was told that Losman’s stint with the United Football League’s Las Vegas Locomotives under the direction of coach Jim Fassel was the impetus behind Oakland’s move. This evening, UFL Access can confirm PFT’s report. J.P. Losman will indeed find time with the Oakland Raiders this season. (Image, left, property of the NFL.)

UFLA OpEd: I Believe in the UFL this Holiday Season

Being a fan of alternative football leagues is a lot like believing that a third party candidate will win in the United States. It could happen, maybe, but history isn’t in your favor. News Director Nation Hahn explains why he believes the United Football League will change the history of alternative football leagues.

Fran Stuchbury: My Trip to the UFL Championship Game

UFL Access and OurSports Central contributor Fran Stuchbury talks about the experience he had covering the UFL Championship Game. Fran is a long time alternative league fan and journalist. This is the third part of a three part series of those who attended the game from the UFLAccess.com staff.

Locos Spoil Florida Tuskers Undefeated Season With 20-17 Overtime Victory

The Las Vegas Locomotives won the first championship of the United Football League Friday with a 20-17 overtime defeat of the Florida Tuskers before 14,801 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.

Locos running back DeDe Dorsey, who scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to force overtime, was named the game’s Title Sports Drink Most Valuable Player. Las Vegas kicker Graham Gano drilled a 33-yard field goal in overtime for the win, igniting a spirited celebration on the Locos’ sideline and among their home fans in the stands.

Locos’ RB DeDe Dorsey Wins UFL Championship MVP Award

Las Vegas Locomotives runningback DeDe Dorsey has been proving why he is among the league’s elite all season, and the Locos player seized the opportunity to really shine in this afternoon’s thrilling UFL Championship game, averaging 6.0 yards on 11 carries and leading his team to an overtime 20-17 Locomotives victory.

UFL Championship FINAL: Locomotives 20, Tuskers 17 (OT)

UFL CHAMPIONS – LAS VEGAS LOCOMOTIVES. A recap of the 2nd half of the Premiere Season UFL Championship Game, which resulted in an Overtime win by the underdog Las Vegas Locomotives over the undefeated Florida Tuskers. The Locomotives end the season at 5-2, while the Tuskers end at 6-1.

Halftime, Championship: Tuskers 7, Locomotives 3

A first half recap of the inaugural UFL Premiere Season Championship Game between the undefeated Florida Tuskers and the 4-2 Las Vegas Locomotives at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Tuskers lead 7-3 at the half.