Finally some official UFL news!

I've been reading for a few weeks now an official announcement was coming from the UFL. Many speculated it was going to be the end of the league as they had announce Spring ball would likly happen. Here is is January and nothing had been announce. Today, we finally received official word from the United Football league. Commissioner Michael Huyghue resigned today leaving things wide open for the future. Oursportscentral.com reports , Huyghue as saying "The UFL has experienced funding issues and at this juncture it seems most prudent that I step aside while the owners work to raise the necessary funds to conduct a fourth season."

The article also quoted UFL owners Bill Hambrecht and Bill Mayer:

'UFL owner and founder BILL HAMBRECHT said: "We are greatly indebted to Michael for taking an idea and turning it into a reality against very challenging circumstances. We remain committed to taking the league forward and are moving ahead to fund a fourth season, but we would not be here today without his steadfast leadership."

Chairman of the UFL owners group BILL MAYER added: "I want to personally thank Michael for providing the steady leadership needed to launch the UFL and take it to it's current position. It was not an easy task. The owner group is committed to go forward with the league and play our fourth season this fall."'

Regardless - Spring ball will not be happening in 2012. We will have to wait and see if Fall ball will be returning. As for the Omaha Nighthawks, a 'for lease' sign is in the window of the teams office in downtown Omaha. From my understanding all off the teams staff have moved on to other opportunities. Some will come back if the league does play again and others have moved on completely.

As for this fan, if they play... I'll be there. If they don't and the league folds, I'll still have one of the largest Omaha Nighthawks autograph collections and a pretty impressive collection of UFL merchandise for a sports bars someday! If your interested in purchasing it... let me know. :)