The Omaha Nighthawks - UFL Football

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon May 24, 2010 7:02 pm

guy4omaha wrote:The UFL website was bragging up on Omaha today because we sold 2,000 season tickets the first day of sales. Fans from the league's other cities were taking notice on the UFLAccess board today. What makes this even more impressive is that you could not order tickets unless you had a promotional code the first day. I nosed around until I found the promotional code. Wasn't too hard to find. Fact remains though that today, May 24 was listed on sight as first day for sales if you were trying last week without the promotional code.

Not sure where 1992 of then went but I know 2 of them went to me and I know where another 6 went besides that.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Mon May 24, 2010 10:43 pm

my brother got some. I'll be at a few.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue May 25, 2010 4:09 pm

Stargazer wrote:I guess I'm not quite as old as some might think.

Yeah, I don't know how many people on the forum can claim to have seen the Omaha Mustangs, Omaha Knights, Kansas City-Omaha Kings, Sunset Speedway or Cornhusker Raceway or remember where the Cornhusker Raceway was.

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Tue May 25, 2010 4:48 pm

Got four season tickets here and ready to check it out.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:08 pm

Omaha Nighthawks wrote:Our logo will debut in a press conference at the Qwest Center next Monday at 2:15 local time! We're excited to have our branding unveiled.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:45 pm

Ex-Lions' End Dewayne White Drafted By UFL's Omaha Franchise

Defensive end Dewayne White, who most recently played for the NFL’s Detroit Lions, was selected No. 1 overall by the expansion Omaha Nighthawks in the 2010 United Football League Draft Wednesday. White, 30, who was released by the Lions in March with two years left on the five-year, $29 million contract he signed in 2007, is one of several NFL veterans tapped by the independent pro American League.

The Nighthawks, the league’s newest franchise, now has the rights to 12 potential contributors, most of whom have spent considerable time with NFL teams during the past decade. Among the recognizable names called out after White for Omaha were: 10-year NFL veteran Chike Okeafor (No. 6 overall); former Eagles Shawn Andrews (No. 11) and ex-Oakland wide receiver Ronald Curry (No. 26). Also picked by the Nighthawks were DeMarcus Faggins (No. 35), who spent most his NFL career with Houston and Frank Walker (No. 47).

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 2:11 am

Brad wrote:
Omaha Nighthawks wrote:Our logo will debut in a press conference at the Qwest Center next Monday at 2:15 local time! We're excited to have our branding unveiled.

any bets on the logo/uniforms prominently featuring red?

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:18 am

nebport5 wrote:
Brad wrote:
Omaha Nighthawks wrote:Our logo will debut in a press conference at the Qwest Center next Monday at 2:15 local time! We're excited to have our branding unveiled.

any bets on the logo/uniforms prominently featuring red?

Nope, not if this holds

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100505/NEWS/305059870

Jagodzinski said the plan is for the Nighthawks to wear black jerseys and black helmets. He'd like the complimentary colors to be silver and white, though that hasn't been approved just yet.

Besides Red will limit what the sell IMO. If it is Red many who attend then games will wear their Husker gear. A new color and many will buy that shirt for the game or whatever. They need to stand apart from the normal Nebraska look so they are noticed.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:37 pm

I'm missed that one bugeater, sounds a bit like a Raiders scheme. Good point about the merchandising.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:32 pm

Still Waiting

Charlotte Observer wrote:STILL WAITING — While defensive end Julius Peppers found work quickly this offseason, the uncapped year hasn’t paid off nearly as well for many other unrestricted free agents.

Receiver Muhsin Muhammad, quarterback Josh McCown, right guard Keydrick Vincent and defensive tackle Hollis Thomas are among the growing rolls of older players having a hard time finding work despite solid resumes.

According to the NFLPA, 117 of the 233 unrestricted free agents (50.2 percent) have signed after the first 10 weeks of free agency this year. Compare that to 208 of 338 (61.5 percent) in 2009 and 203 of 315 in 2008 (64.4 percent), and it’s clear the impact the league’s labor uncertainty has had on veteran players.

At least one of the Panthers free agents has a chance to work next year if he chooses. Thomas was one of the NFL veterans chosen in last week’s United Football League draft. He was picked in the 11th round (51st overall) by the Omaha Nighthawks.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:44 pm

they have their logo up:

http://www.ufl-football.com

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:53 pm

Choleric · Post by **Choleric** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:22 pm

From Ufl site...

"The commish announced some news...

A sixth team will be announced at the end of the month and will play in 2011.
The league will have 8 teams for the 2011 season.
Omaha fans have really impressed the league and other teams.
More than 2000 season tickets sold in the first 4 days, more than double that any other team.
The commish will be there for the first game.
If NFL goes on strike next year, look for games to be on Sunday."

Alternate log that will be on sholders of uniform and various merchandise

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:42 pm

Meh. Not a fan of the army references but at least they look nice.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:03 pm

Omaha's military connection inspires Nighthawks' logo

Dirk Chatelain WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:They'd come in shorts and T-shirts to see men in fancy suits reveal the Omaha Nighthawks' new logo: an F-117 Nighthawk, better known as a Stealth fighter. But head coach Jeff Jagodzinski couldn't stop there. So he let the crowd in on a little secret. The first home game, he said, he was planning a stealth bomber fly-over at Rosenblatt Stadium. The new logo and colors, inspired by Omaha's military connection at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, should only increase enthusiasm.

The Nighthawks have sold more tickets than any other franchise. They have the most interest in hosting the UFL championship game, the most followers on Twitter and Facebook, the most number of players at tryouts.

Jagodzinski said the Nighthawks are still in discussion with Ahman Green about playing for Omaha. The big UFL news this week is three-time Pro Bowler Daunte Culpepper's signing with the Sacramento Mountain Lions. He'll be re-united with former Vikings coach Dennis Green.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:04 pm

Despite the fact that there are no F117's at Offutt. I like the alternate logo with the bird better. I guess it doesn't matter, I'm 550 miles away. :mrgreen:

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:21 pm

i think the league could turn out to be more than what i was expecting.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:27 pm

The helmet looks slick! Also way better color scheme than all the other bright colors the other teams have.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:24 pm

Ahman Green agrees to join UFL for 2010

The UFL announced via its Twitter account that Ahman Green will be playing in the league this season. The press release won't come out until tomorrow, but we're assuming that he's signed with Omaha. The Nighthawks were targeting Green last week, and he played college ball at Nebraska. If the 33-year-old shows well, he could earn a December "call-up" to the NFL.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:30 pm

Ahman Green To Play For Nighthawks

KETV wrote:Omaha native Ahman Green is coming back home to play for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:24 am

JaMarcus Russell could be joining the UFL

NBCSports wrote:A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that the expansion Omaha Nighthawks could be signing Russell, who would team up with running back Ahman Green in the team's backfield. There's still a long way to go before Russell would actually join the team, the internal discussions have begun, and they will continue. He'd become the second former first-round NFL quarterback to join the five-team league for 2010. Recently, Daunte Culpepper agreed to terms with the Sacramento Mountain Lions.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:13 pm

Norfolk to get UFL team

Times Dispatch wrote:The United Football League said yesterday it is adding a team in Norfolk. The team will be the UFL's sixth team overall and second expansion franchise for the 2011 season, joining one in Omaha, Neb. The league says it hopes to expand to 14 teams.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:22 pm

That's Norfolk, VA, before you all have a heart attack.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:32 pm

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:57 pm

Big E wrote:That's Norfolk, VA, before you all have a heart attack.

I was literally typing it into google as i read what you said.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:58 pm

I don't think they could have picked any more geographically separated cities than what they have thus far... I can't imagine what the travel budget is going to be for this league.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:22 pm

They're going to save money by going amtrak.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:48 pm

Does this mean Columbus, NE is not a potential candidate for an NBA expansion team?

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:08 pm

Big E wrote:That's Norfolk, VA, before you all have a heart attack.

It took me a good ten seconds to realize this. Maybe because in those ten seconds I read your post but whatever.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:18 am

A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that the expansion Omaha Nighthawks could be signing Russell, who would team up with running back Ahman Green in the team's backfield.

MOBILE, Ala. -- Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of a controlled substance -- codeine syrup -- after being arrested at his home in Alabama on Monday, authorities said.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/stor ... NHeadlines

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:49 pm

Uffda wrote:
A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that the expansion Omaha Nighthawks could be signing Russell, who would team up with running back Ahman Green in the team's backfield.
MOBILE, Ala. -- Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of a controlled substance -- codeine syrup -- after being arrested at his home in Alabama on Monday, authorities said.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/stor ... NHeadlines

Seems like they are stretching a bit there...

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:22 pm

UFL still wants JaMarcus

NBC Sports wrote:We've confirmed via two UFL sources that the Omaha Nighthawks remain interested in adding Russell to their roster for 2010. As one source explained it, the league's interest in Russell possibly has increased in the wake of the arrest for possession of a controlled substance; if, after all, the UFL is going to gain ground as a possible developmental league, it needs to attract players who hope to develop their skills for the highest level of the sport.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:12 pm

Omaha Nighthawks Announce Signings

Bleacher Report wrote:The Omaha Nighthawks have announced the signings of eight players with NFL experience. The newly signed roster includes....

•Fred Smoot
•Craphonso Thrope
•Ryan Hoag
•Ronald Curry
•Justin Fargas
•Brian St. Pierre
•Patrick Ramsey
•Chike Okeafor

Chris Brown, Tony Dorsett, Robert Ferguson, George Foster, and LaMont Jordan were not listed, although they were listed earlier in the week.

The Nighthawks also listed their provisional roster. This is a list of players who are coming to their camp, but not all of them have signed rosters.

Players of note listed include...

•Shawn Andrews
•Daniel Bullocks
•Jeff Garcia
•Charles Grant
•Tyjuan Hagler
•Victor Hobson
•Cato june
•Ashley Lelie
•JaMarcus Russell

A lot of those names come as a shock. It still needs to be seen how many of these players will be signed, or even attend the Nighthawks camp.

A complete roster can be found HERE

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:06 pm

It will be great if they can get some of those people to sign. It will really help to draw the casual fan!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:24 pm

D.J. Shockley thinks UFL is his best option

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote:Quarterback D.J. Shockley, who was recently waived by the Falcons, will take part in the Omaha Nighthawks minicamp, which opens on Friday. Shockley, the former Georgia and North Clayton High standout, was waived by the Falcons on July 9. Shockley, a seventh-round pick of the Falcons in 2006, never played a regular-season game for the team.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:03 pm

Tony Dorsett?? Maybe the 3rd??

Bosco55David · Post by **Bosco55David** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:05 pm

Brad wrote:It will be great if they can get some of those people to sign. It will really help to draw the casual fan!

While the hardcore fans will be grimacing in pain. :lafcry:

Midtown Gal · Post by **Midtown Gal** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:56 am

I just heard that the Nighthawks have sold 6,000 season tickets so far. This is the most of any of the teams in the league.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:49 pm

Midtown Gal wrote:I just heard that the Nighthawks have sold 6,000 season tickets so far. This is the most of any of the teams in the league.

Probably only Second to Creighton Basketball for local teams in any sport.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:52 pm

It looks like the Omaha market will be the best in the league. Will be interesting to see if the league though survives beyond this season.

Greg