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[quote=""gonzo13""].....I just wish this thing would go away once and for all.[/quote]

You have to admit that the boards are a lot quiter without these idiots doing stupid things publicly. If you wanted entertainment and passion (although very negative), they produced.

I feel extremely bad for the player that signs on in good faith and gets taken advantage of. Everyone knows it wasn't his responsibilty to carry his own insurance, but no one will step up and do the right thing. To be honest, though, I am surprised anyone even showed up to represent the league in th...

Court says league not liable for Rapid City football player's injury By Chet Brokaw, The Associated Press Thursday, June 05, 2008 The Rapid City Red Dogs, and not the National Indoor Football League, were responsible for providing workers' compensation coverage for an injured player, the South Dako...

[quote=""exit322""]Yes, a few teams make money.

But, the leagues all need to do better in explaining the costs and monies required to do things, because no one really knows.[/quote]

If they did that, no one would ever buy in...

[quote=""robertboyd""]It must make you feel good to continue to bring up Asheville. Must make it better to distract from the question, is a real answer not available? Here is a story about a CIFL team owner getting locked out of their office building. http://www.daytondailynews.c...

It seems he is in over his head. He does need a partner; or better yet, a buyer..

I think actual sold ticket numbers will be the most telling. I suspect we will never know how that. You can’t sell advertising/sponsorships if you don't get butts in the seats. And you can't keep butts in the seats if you don't offer entertainment (win or lose). I don't care where you are; a 81-23 l...

This is a pretty small issue for people to speculate that the team may fold. An investigation is not the same as being convicted of a crime. And even if they are found to have done something improper, it is a small violation that they can claim ignorance about and end up with a warning or small fine...

I neglected to give Tomasi his props! Real talent.

That is an impressive line up. There is definitely some talent in there. I understand that James is Brandon Everage's brother. I haven't seen him play, but expect great things from him. Brandon is an awesome player, but loses focus. James has his head on straight according to coach Majic. It is nice...