A mic'd up Christian Hackenberg kept cursing during his terrible AAF debut
- by Juana Turner
- in Sports
- — Feb 12, 2019
The league continues play today with the other half of the eight teams making their debuts as well. Featuring experimental rule changes and unique traits, the AAF apparently drew its fair share of viewers in its opening week.
It remains to be seen whether the AAF catches hold or falls to the wayside like previous alternative football failures, such as the UFL and XFL.
The Alamodome claimed its first victim, as Mike Riley's Commanders bludgeoned the Fleet in their inaugural AAF game.
Steve Spurrier and the Apollos poured it on the Atlanta Legends, scoring 40 points and establishing itself as one of The Alliance's best offenses in the early going. Silvers threw an interception on his first drive.
The Alliance of American Football posted solid television ratings for its first-ever game broadcast last Saturday night, drawing the same audience as an National Basketball Association battle between two of the league's top stars.
Former Alabama star Trent Richardson tallied a rushing touchdown for Birmingham in the victory.
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Birmingham is coached by Tim Lewis.
The Express will have their home opener next Saturday night against the Arizona Hotshots.
Week One of the first season of the Alliance of American Football concluded Sunday evening with the John Wolford-led Arizona Hotshots heating up and taking down the Salt Lake Stallions, 38-22, live on the NFL Network from Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.
There are 8 teams in the AAF, with rosters consisting of local players.
K Nick Folk, still just 34-years-old, drilled 53-yard field goal.