It has finally come..the 2008 ALL AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Draft.. Did I mention I am in the Draft Pool? Wish me luck!
Here is a press release from the All-American Football League:
The All-American Football League’s Team Michigan to Host
Inaugural Draft Day Event at Ann Arbor Marriott in Ypsilanti January 26th
For Immediate Release
January 19, 2008
YPSILANTI, Mich. – The All-American Football League’s (AAFL) Team Michigan will host it’s inaugural AAFL Draft Day event, Saturday, January 26th at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest from 12pm – 3pm. There will also be an evening meet & greet reception with Head Coach John Fontes, newly appointed Team President, Stan Edwards, assistant coaches Tyrone Wheatley, Deek Pollard, Ed O'Neal, Otis Flowers, Paul Lounsberry and selected players from 7pm – 10pm.
Celebrity guests include Wayne Fontes, Lem Barney, Lomas Brown, Tommy "Hitman" Hearns, Herman Moore, and Robert Porcher. Players to watch are: Jeremy LeSueur - DB - Michigan , Dewayne Patmon - S – Michigan, Jon Beutjer - QB – Illinois, Allen Fiegel - OL - Ferris State, Kyle Rasmussen - OL – MSU, Sean Poole - OL – MSU, Charles Missant - OL - Western Michigan, Garrett Rivas - K – Michigan, Phil Archer - LB - Western Illinois, James King - DB - Central Michigan, Adam Stenavich - OL – Michigan, Shannon Fitzhugh – DB – Western Illinois, George Hall – LB – Purdue, Ron Isreal – DB – Notre Dame, Quenton Burrell– DB – Notre Dame, Travis Leitko – DL – Notre Dame, Madison Miller – LB – Indiana State, Chris Frome – OL – Notre Dame.
Originating from Turner Sports studios in Atlanta, the Draft will be televised live and will be simulcast with the remaining team markets in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Texas and Tennessee covering the Draft Day activities. Turner’s PlayOn Sports will also provide live streaming online Draft coverage through the AAFL website and Team Michigan’s Uniform will be unveiled during the Draft portion of the day’s activities.
Throughout the Draft Day event there will be a live Pep Band, Cheerleaders and fans will be eligible to win great prizes. Team Michigan will be picking 5th in the first round of the inaugural season Draft and the Draft order is as follows:
2008 Draft Order
1.Team Arkansas (Head Coach Ron Calcagni)2.Team Tennessee (Head Coach Andy Kelly)3.Team Texas (Head Coach John Jenkins)4.Team Florida (Head Coach Shane Matthews)5.Team Michigan (Head Coach John Fontes)6.Team Alabama (Head Coach Mike Jones)
Draft Selection Order by Round
Round 1: Teams will select players according to the selected Draft orderRound 2: Teams will select players according to the reverse of the selected Draft orderRounds 3, 5, 7 and 9: Same order as Round 1Rounds 4, 6, 8 and 10: Same order as Round 2
Timing of Draft Selections
Rounds 1-2: Teams will have four (4) minutes to make their selectionRounds 3-4: Teams will have three (3) minutes to make their selectionRounds 5-10: Teams will have two (2) minutes to make their selection
Player Eligibility
Players must have satisfied the following set of criteria to be eligible for the Draft:
- Attended a league combine, workout or tryout, or have a written scouting report from an AAFL coach, scout or player personnel official on file at the league office
- Have a signed AAFL Draft Eligible Player Agreement on file at the league office
- Have verification of their college degree and official transcripts on file at the league office
The All American Football League (AAFL) teams will play 10 games, with kickoff scheduled for April 12, 2008. The spring schedule is designed to satisfy fans who hunger for quality football between the NFL and college seasons. The League’s teams are located in avid college football markets representing Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. For more information about the All American Football League log on to http://www.aafl.com/ .
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Here is a press release from the All-American Football League:
The All-American Football League’s Team Michigan to Host
Inaugural Draft Day Event at Ann Arbor Marriott in Ypsilanti January 26th
For Immediate Release
January 19, 2008
YPSILANTI, Mich. – The All-American Football League’s (AAFL) Team Michigan will host it’s inaugural AAFL Draft Day event, Saturday, January 26th at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest from 12pm – 3pm. There will also be an evening meet & greet reception with Head Coach John Fontes, newly appointed Team President, Stan Edwards, assistant coaches Tyrone Wheatley, Deek Pollard, Ed O'Neal, Otis Flowers, Paul Lounsberry and selected players from 7pm – 10pm.
Celebrity guests include Wayne Fontes, Lem Barney, Lomas Brown, Tommy "Hitman" Hearns, Herman Moore, and Robert Porcher. Players to watch are: Jeremy LeSueur - DB - Michigan , Dewayne Patmon - S – Michigan, Jon Beutjer - QB – Illinois, Allen Fiegel - OL - Ferris State, Kyle Rasmussen - OL – MSU, Sean Poole - OL – MSU, Charles Missant - OL - Western Michigan, Garrett Rivas - K – Michigan, Phil Archer - LB - Western Illinois, James King - DB - Central Michigan, Adam Stenavich - OL – Michigan, Shannon Fitzhugh – DB – Western Illinois, George Hall – LB – Purdue, Ron Isreal – DB – Notre Dame, Quenton Burrell– DB – Notre Dame, Travis Leitko – DL – Notre Dame, Madison Miller – LB – Indiana State, Chris Frome – OL – Notre Dame.
Originating from Turner Sports studios in Atlanta, the Draft will be televised live and will be simulcast with the remaining team markets in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Texas and Tennessee covering the Draft Day activities. Turner’s PlayOn Sports will also provide live streaming online Draft coverage through the AAFL website and Team Michigan’s Uniform will be unveiled during the Draft portion of the day’s activities.
Throughout the Draft Day event there will be a live Pep Band, Cheerleaders and fans will be eligible to win great prizes. Team Michigan will be picking 5th in the first round of the inaugural season Draft and the Draft order is as follows:
2008 Draft Order
1.Team Arkansas (Head Coach Ron Calcagni)2.Team Tennessee (Head Coach Andy Kelly)3.Team Texas (Head Coach John Jenkins)4.Team Florida (Head Coach Shane Matthews)5.Team Michigan (Head Coach John Fontes)6.Team Alabama (Head Coach Mike Jones)
Draft Selection Order by Round
Round 1: Teams will select players according to the selected Draft orderRound 2: Teams will select players according to the reverse of the selected Draft orderRounds 3, 5, 7 and 9: Same order as Round 1Rounds 4, 6, 8 and 10: Same order as Round 2
Timing of Draft Selections
Rounds 1-2: Teams will have four (4) minutes to make their selectionRounds 3-4: Teams will have three (3) minutes to make their selectionRounds 5-10: Teams will have two (2) minutes to make their selection
Player Eligibility
Players must have satisfied the following set of criteria to be eligible for the Draft:
- Attended a league combine, workout or tryout, or have a written scouting report from an AAFL coach, scout or player personnel official on file at the league office
- Have a signed AAFL Draft Eligible Player Agreement on file at the league office
- Have verification of their college degree and official transcripts on file at the league office
The All American Football League (AAFL) teams will play 10 games, with kickoff scheduled for April 12, 2008. The spring schedule is designed to satisfy fans who hunger for quality football between the NFL and college seasons. The League’s teams are located in avid college football markets representing Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. For more information about the All American Football League log on to http://www.aafl.com/ .
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