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Originally Posted by Huntsvillenative
Great news!!
The Tennessee Valley Vipers are getting a makeover, literally. They will now be known as the Alabama Vipers and are moving from AFL2 semi-pro to AFL1 which is the biggest pro level that has a national televised contract with ESPN and NBC. Meaning, Huntsville will soon be seen on national tv across the globe!!!!!     This will be Hunstville's first official pro franchise in the city's history. It will also be a huge promotional tool for popular places around town like Bridge Street, Space & Rocket Center and the new Propst Arena renovation where they will play their games. |
Don't get too excited yet. There seems to be 2 big indoor football leagues now, with some of the old af2 teams jumping ship and going to the indoor football league. I don't know if either league will get the type of tv deals that Arena League had before it was canned. We'll wait and see, but the fact that Huntsville moves up in class with the big boys is a good thing.