RAFL Hits the Ground Running with 32 Strong for 2008

The Regional American Football League hit the ground running with its 2008 league meeting. After much discussion of teams proposed operations and a vigorous screening process that took over two hours, the RAFL landed with a 32 team membership for 2008. “ It was a long process, but we did what we had to do” said RAFL Commissioner Adam Turkel. “There was lots of discussion, questioning and screening which we feel is needed to protect our members” added league President Charles McGill.

The 32 team RAFL roster will consist of;

NFE USFA 20-0 undefeated National Champion Prince William (VA) Monarchs, NY Predators, Metro (DC) Nemesis, Brooklyn(NY) Jazz, Virginia Cowboys, L.I.(NY) Pit Bulls, Philadelphia (PA) Braves, Brooklyn (NY) Blue Devils, Delaware Bison, Hudson Valley (NY) Cowboys, NY (L.I.) Knights, NEPA Miners, Connecticut Bear Cats, New England (CT) Knights, Empire State (NY) Titans, Brooklyn (NY) Bull Dogs, N.J. Terminators, N.J. Warriors, Shore (NJ) Bull Dogs, N.J. Lions, Hudson County (NJ ) Stars, L.I.(NY) Tribe, L.I. (NY) Panthers, L.I. (NY) Ravens, Hudson County (NJ) Bounty Hunters, N.J. Spartans, Montclair (NJ) Black Knights, Philadelphia (PA) Mustangs, Philadelphia (PA) Pharaohs, Rosedale (BALT) Colts, Baltimore Broncos, and the Waldorf (MD) Warriors.

 The RAFL will have seven divisions with between four and five teams each. The 2008 RAFL Playoff structure will have the seven division winner, and the next nine best records for a sixteen team playoff system.

 For more information, continue to check the RAFL web site at www.rafl.net.