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<blockquote data-quote="jacketjp" data-source="post: 279781" data-attributes="member: 949"><p>It seems that several may have only skimmed the article. It is not intended to compete against college football or the NFL. It will be played in the summer. And they do have financial backing. This article includes additional information: <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/could-this-pro-football-league-help-fix-a-nagging-nfl-draft-problem-100508944.html" target="_blank">http://sports.yahoo.com/news/could-this-pro-football-league-help-fix-a-nagging-nfl-draft-problem-100508944.html</a>. Make sure to click the "Read More" after the photo. </p><p></p><p>I don't think it would "hurt college football". It would have a slight impact on the factory schools most, if it catches on. They are much more likely to be recruiting the types of players who have significant hype out of high school and will think they can go make $50K per year while training for their NFL careers. If anything, I think it would help restore competitive balance and return college football to the *student* athlete.</p><p></p><p>The biggest question mark is a media rights deal to televise nationally. That hasn't happened yet, but the group seems to have the right connections, including former ESPN and Fox Sports Digital executives in the leadership group. I would certainly check it out on a Sunday afternoon in late July when I am having football withdrawals. There is enough interest in football to televise those silly skills competitions, re-run 20 year old classics, and televise high school all-star games. I agree the odds are probably stacked against them, as with any new business venture, but I think there could be enough interest for football fans to tune in during that sports dead period. It will be interesting to see.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jacketjp, post: 279781, member: 949"] It seems that several may have only skimmed the article. It is not intended to compete against college football or the NFL. It will be played in the summer. And they do have financial backing. This article includes additional information: [URL]http://sports.yahoo.com/news/could-this-pro-football-league-help-fix-a-nagging-nfl-draft-problem-100508944.html[/URL]. Make sure to click the "Read More" after the photo. I don't think it would "hurt college football". It would have a slight impact on the factory schools most, if it catches on. They are much more likely to be recruiting the types of players who have significant hype out of high school and will think they can go make $50K per year while training for their NFL careers. If anything, I think it would help restore competitive balance and return college football to the *student* athlete. The biggest question mark is a media rights deal to televise nationally. That hasn't happened yet, but the group seems to have the right connections, including former ESPN and Fox Sports Digital executives in the leadership group. I would certainly check it out on a Sunday afternoon in late July when I am having football withdrawals. There is enough interest in football to televise those silly skills competitions, re-run 20 year old classics, and televise high school all-star games. I agree the odds are probably stacked against them, as with any new business venture, but I think there could be enough interest for football fans to tune in during that sports dead period. It will be interesting to see. [/QUOTE]
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