With the news from ESPN referencing a San Antonio franchise in the United Football League, Ron Bodine takes a look at the San Antonio market that could be joining the league in 2010.
The United Football League will expand by two teams. That much, we know. The question remains – which two markets will be joining the UFL? That is why we are keeping track of public statements, gossip, rumors, and trying to read the tea leaves. The “Expansion Horse Race” is our clearinghouse for that information. Refer back to the original Horse Race for the inaugural rankings. (Image left is copyright United Football League)
Expansion consistently drives interest from United Football League fans because wide sections of the country do not have a team to call their own. It is also, perhaps, the biggest question of the off season. While the UFL will expand by two teams, at least one group seems to have been identified, and some UFL employees were speaking in “specifics” at the Championship Game no teams have been finalized as of yet. Click on the story for the “expansion horse race” as it stands now.
Commissioner Michael Huyghue was clear throughout his address and the following question and answer period that the UFL will be adding two teams for 2010 and that they are in discussions with five potential ownership groups for the two teams. Read the article for the rest of the details!