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The All American Football League is the newest concept in a long line of professional sports leagues to come to Birmingham. Building on the deep traditions of college football here in Alabama, the AAFL is hoping to attract Alabama and Auburn fans out to games to see some familiar faces. Former in state college football stars that were unable to go to the NFL have found a home in the new league. Instead of disappearing into oblivion, these players are giving it one last shot with a fan base that’s already familiar with their names. Alabama alumni like Reggie Myles, Marcus Spencer and Alonzo Ephraim are teaming up with the likes of Tre Smith and Cody Bliss from Auburn to form the unfortunately named Team Alabama (whose colors are even more unfortunately red and white).

You may not know it, but amongst the Birmingham sports scene, the AAFL has been getting a great deal of press. The powers that be are really doing their best to make sure this isn’t another XFL, WFL, or *FL failure. Their games will be played at the illustrious Legion Field until either A) the league collapses due to lack of fan support, or B) the Birmingham Dome is built to house the team permanently. Obviously, I hope for the latter, as this league actually shows some creativity on the part of the management. Many fans would love to see Alabama college heroes battle the likes of Chris Leak and the Florida team. Also, unlike previous failed leagues, those in charge seem to really be doing things the right way. They are starting small by building teams in only a few cities. But eventually they plan to build teams around every major NCAA school.

At the very least, this team could supplement the ticket sales for the future dome when UAB isn’t playing.

source - Team Alabama