Arena Football to take 2009 off

**metro** · 12-15-2008, 11:38 AM

I guess it's times like these where it's good we have AFL2.

Arena Football League to cancel 2009 season; This time we think they mean it - Sports Pros(e)

**OKCisOK4me** · 12-15-2008, 05:37 PM

I heard that on the Sports Animal. Does that mean they'll be airing the AFL 2 games on NBC? That'd be pretty cool, although I personally doubt it.

**Midtowner** · 12-15-2008, 05:45 PM

Is AF2 still going then? It wouldn't make sense to cut the Arena Football season but not AF2... but I guess AF2 has a helluva lot less overhead.

**OKCisOK4me** · 12-16-2008, 12:02 AM

Yes Midtowner. AF2 will still be going on. Watched the news this evening and they said the shutdown of regular AF will have no effect on our league.

**venture** · 12-16-2008, 12:43 AM

AF2 is a separately managed organization and they are having no issues on funding at all.

**OnlyinOK** · 05-08-2009, 10:19 AM

I just saw this thread - have you guys gone to see the Yard Dawgz (af2) yet? They're really good this year, quite better than last year. Currently, their record is 4-1.

I love going...it's very entertaining & affordable! I always wish there were more people there cheering on the home team. These athletes are very talented.

Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz 2009 | It's Showtime!

They play Tulsa this week! Hope we beat 'em!

Also, the af2 operates on a much different pay scale, etc. than the AFL. Although the af2 and AFL are similar, the af2 is a single entity and can therefore survive without the AFL. I believe that the AFL players make a lot more than af2 players, which helps explain why the af2 operates with no debt.

Anyway, go to a game! It's fun & kids and adults LOVE it!! =)