Tag Archives: UFL

2010: Game Preview – Locos @ Tuskers

This preview was written by Chris Jones, but he’s been unable to access WordPress. I am posting it for him. This season marks the start of the second year of the United Football League, a year in which the league … Continue reading

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Home Game #1 approaches

The 2010 Florida Tuskers home opener against the Las Vegas Locos is rapidly approaching.  At Tusker House we’re working hard to put together some interesting stuff for our gameday coverage.  Here’s what to expect Thursday night:

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Tuskers lose first ever regular season game

Last night, the Florida Tuskers lost just their second game in franchise history and their first in the regular season.  In a game they were largely in control of, the Tuskers fell to the Sacramento Mountain Lions late, 24-20.  Daunte Culpepper’s emergence late in … Continue reading

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Tuskers get revenge, beat Locos 27-20 in season opener

Tonight the Tuskers (1-0) traveled to Las Vegas (0-1) to open the 2010 season.  The game was sloppy by Coach Gruden’s own admission, but the Tuskers got what they came for, winning 27-20 over the defending champs.

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Tusker Talk:: Head Coach Jay Gruden

I interviewed the Head Coach of the Florida Tuskers, Jay Gruden, about the injury issues on his team and his expectations of his players for the weeks to come.

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Tusker Talk :: Interview with RB Dominic Rhodes

After today’s scrimmage, I caught up with Tuskers RB Dominic Rhodes and got his opinion about the scrimmage and the upcoming 2010 season.

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Tusker Talk :: Interview with Tuskers QB Chris Greisen

Today was the first official scrimmage for the Tuskers, and I caught up with QB Chris Greisen and asked him about his expectations for the team, himself, and his future with  the AFL and the UFL.

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Tuskers sign OL Patrick Afif

A few days ago, we told you about Orlando Predators offensive lineman getting a workout with the Tuskers following the first day of training camp.  We finally have an update.

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Two Tuskers quit football after two days of training camp

In a move that surprised everyone, including the Tuskers coaching staff, two players have left the UFL  and professional football entirely.  Interestingly enough, both players have ties to Orlando.  WR Rocky Ross was a standout at UCF while FB Kevin Harris played … Continue reading

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Tuskers sign Predators kicker Carlos Martinez

It was only a matter of time before Orlando Predators players got opportunities beyond Arena Football.  Kicking things off for the team is none other than kicker Carlos Martinez.

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