Why would or should COL be admitted into the IFL. The IFL wouldn't have anything to gain logistically or in terms of competition. COL may be having a down year while trying to recover from the split, but the most important thing with any league is continuity & stability. If admitted....COL is one and done. They either come in there and throw off the competitive balance of the league for a year and leave OR come in there, again throw off the balance and fold up shop upon the coaches retirement at the conclusion of the season. The appeal of the IFL to both participants and fans is the parity within the league much like the Big Ten (weak analogy but follow me). The COL experiment, which we all should remember was more the Pac-10. You can figure out who is who in both. All I ask is that we continue to do what is best for the IFL, just as many former COL players have done in parting ways with that team. Competitive balance...NO, Stability....NO, Continuity....NO, Logistically....NO. Why would this even be on the table? Why would they even want to be a part? Maybe someone from whats left of COL should come on here and speak to that.

Damn. You scared or something?

Let's start with what this league is about. Playing the game. I doubt that anybody should be scared of anybody. Macho, If you have concerns with a team entering the league, then ask a team rep to get the 411 on the team to the league. I am not a rep with the IFL, but to blast a team just because of past success and failures is just wrong. We will play the games the league puts on the table. Whether it be COL or the Indy Tornados. we will play the game and if a team folds then we will make adjustments to fix things. The IFl has been good at picking teams for the league and I expect that they will do another fine job this year. Oh and they are on the table because they applied for the league. Everyone diserves a shot at least.

The revised COL team would be a good fit for the IFL. The IFL should be happy to have a team in their league that has the title of former "AA" national champions.
There's no need to be scared, Macho, it seems that most of the good COL players went to the Knights.

Why should we bring a team in the has been in 4 leagues in 5 yrs and are telling you this is a 1 year deal? Don't let your ego get in the way of making sound decsions. Think about. As for them losing their players.....don't believe the hype.

They told you straight up that it's a 1 year deal??

First, off no one has said anything about "one and done." Our team is about stability and we will not fold or jump ship after one year in the league. The only reason we left the CRFL after the 2003 season was that it folded. We were very happy with the CRFL, its organization and its member teams. We were forced to locate a league at the last minute and this necessitated us returning to the LSFL, which we played in 2 years before. We did not return this year due to issues with the league organization(which all can see was a good choice with only 4 member teams last year and the league in jeopordy of folding now)and the fact we wanted to seek better competition. We accomplished this goal and have been forced to reevaluate our situation for the 2006 season due to the formation of the Knights-we have lost many talented players. At this point we do not even have a QB or RB, but we will survive. However the IFL is an attractive option for us due to the fact that it is a very well run and stable league. In the IFL you do not have to worry about forfeits or any misconduct on the field. Team owners work together for the betterment of the league and not to tear one another down. This is why we are interested in the league...not to cause problems or disrupt the balance of the league. There are already very talented teams in the league and we respect each team that takes the field on any given Saturday. However, I am not confident this above post even came from a player in the IFL, but possibly a disgruntled former COL player attempting to rock the boat!

I think it would be very smart for the IFL to accept COL in the league. COL is pretty well known across the midwest and it would put the IFL on the map.

Sounds good.... According to the MCFL board, COL may take a leave of absence in hopes of rebuilding and returning after a year... Is that or is that not the case? COL has stated that their main goal (of their coaches) is to play at a lesser level in hopes of getting a chance to return to Florida... Is that or is that not the case? Neither of which are negative - but once again, let's not turn and twist it to gain support (i.e. playing both sides of the fence)... Also, some of the COL (of which are still around) have made it a point to, year after year, talk about being "the best." It has even been on the Ohio Semi-pro board recently... If COL is the best in Ohio (or in their Columbus region), then why would they choose to go into the IFL... The reality is the COL is scrambling for a league at this point. They don't feel confident in returning to the MCFL (which makes perfect sense since about half of the team that was there before is now gone - not because of a "split" but because their coaches did not want to have a team this year and others were forced to get something else going). The IFL and the USFL are the only leagues that they feel would allow them to go undefeated and return to Florida. The MLFA seems like a pretty good fit though - although going to Florida would then be out of the question - due to the fact that they would be forced to play the Lima Warriors, the Ohio Knights, and the Fort Wayne Flyers 2 times each - OUCH!!! But, it would allow them to cut down their travel, have games every week, and accomplish the goal of simply playing football. I'm sure the league would welcome them with open arms, even if they will be a little down this year (and don't respond mad at that with all the "We'll see if we are down" talk - if COL wasn't going to be down, the MCFL and the MLFA would be high on their list.

wow again "to col" you have facts and lies all at once the mlfa why would we so we could charge 200.00 player fee for our trips to nashville and grand rapids and who know what other long ass raod game you have in the eastren con. that is just foolish talk to spread out hope you guys enjoy your trip to cali in sept if you make it that far
we will do what we have to do to to keep this team around longer the the knights lima and ft wayne combined oh wait we already have been, but we will still be around when you are nothing but a footenote in history
and why not try to get to fla again ? if you play a game it has to mean something every team should have the goal of playing for a nat champ or why exsit ?
again we will never allow anyone else to dictate where we play we will do what is best for us not you and to keep this team around for years to come
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see i am not afraid to tell you who i am

I've reserved comment on this thread up to now, but cannot any longer. Beyond the concerns of those who fear that the Lions will be too competitive, the bottom line is that this is a great organization. Wins and losses aside, this is the kind of organization that brings a great deal to the table in any league in which they participate. On the basis of good communication, great sportsmanship, and good league leadership- it is hard to find a better team at this level. Even if the team was in the league for 1 season, they would leave that league better than they found it.

No one is a stronger voice for parity and competitive leagues than I, and that is a fact. However, I always have to wonder if those who speak the most loudly against the introduction of a new team into the league are not just doing so in fear of losing their own position. The COL would be a jewel in the crown of any league.

Excellence breeds excellence. Mediocrity breeds mediocrity. I am sure that your teams would beat the hell out of the local pee-wee team, but I don't see you extending invitations to them.

Having said ALL of that- I have supreme faith that the leaders of the IFL will make the right decisions about expansion. There are good folks at the helm of that ship.

I doubt it very much that COL will go undefeated in the USFA. They would be playing the Red Bulls(Champs),Col. COwboys(NFC Champs),Akron Jagz(5X Champs)probably their 1st three games. Plus their is alot of other comp in this league.

The teams in this league is not scared of COL in anyway and we would welcome them with open arms. If they would win the league Championship then move on if not keep battling the USFA teams until you get there.

The IFL would be a little better for you if you want a CHEAP Championship.

The USFA deadline is the 31st so after that they will not be in the USFA.

Seems like this happens every offseason. This is my view, it does not reflect on Anyone in the IFL or anyone on the IFL Board. Just my own opinion. If the Lions were to be let into the IFL, That would be awesome.....Hands down good team on the schedule. But thats not up to me to decide but I have enough faith in this IFL of ours that the right descicion will be made and I will support it 100%. But something is happening with the IFL that I dont think many outsiders are seeing...It's growing and the teams within it ar getting better 50 folds every season. I dont think anyone who came into the IFL and was to win a championship....would say it was CHEAP. I think that team would have to earn it and not play jump rope for it and I guarentee you at the end of the season, they would tell you they earned it as well as the other teams around them. I think I said awhile back the in time, The IFL will be a premier league with premier teams. It's on it's way fella's, Just a matter of time. Good luck to everyone with thier leagues and getting in. Hemi

Nice job disrespecting our league with your "cheap" shot.

Of course the only true National Champion comes out of the USFA right?

Bigger isn't always better anyways just ask the NAFL.

Hell even ask the NFL for that matter i.e. Arizona Cardinals.

Not everyteam in your league is great, not every team in the IFL is great.

As far as that goes before you go and down the IFL next time realize that whatever team won your title last year would be beaten by 40 points by the NAFL champion. Hands down.

At this level the NAFL is the best of them all. No doubt.

Well, we're about to see how it goes. COL is not in the MCFL (per the MCFL message board announcement). The IFL is the obvious choice for them at this point. Reason - they do think that it would be the easiest way to get back to sunny Florida (although the players may not admit it, the coaches definately feel that is the case). I wouldn't be scared of them either, they are a mere shadow of themselves at this point. And considering all of the "behind the scenes drama" going on with them right now (and it will come out soon), well, we'll just have to wait and see. Let's just say not all is grins and giggles in Lion Country.

Unless I am mistaken I don't think the COL where accepted to attend the Feb. meeting.

So it is a moot point.

Honestly, the COL would take big lumps in the USFA. My man above spelled it out pretty clear. And to keep it real, the IFL wouldn't be a cake walk now either. I'm sure the Miami Valley Warriors would even love the chance to bust that butt (if they get in to the IFL, too). There will definately be some teams with payback on their minds (Pirates, Cougars, Warriors - both MV and DK, etc.). No sunny florida this year fellas. By the way, are you gonna play the Cowboys, Fire, L.Warriors, O.Knights, any MCFL teams? Isnt that what your owner wanted (Brad Lewis)? He always did talk about how you guys wanted the respect and would play anyone. Oh, and didn't you guys call out the L. Warriors a couple years back cause they wouldn't play you till they did? And didn't you guys talk all that junk about the MVWarriors last year when they wouldn't play you? You guys sure do get upset when peeps start calling you out. Learn to be humble.

I say let any stable team in the IFL. I like playing teams that we are supposed to lose to. If we add the COL team then we would have to add a really bad team to keep it balanced, I think the Green Bay Packers might be thinking about dropping down a league or four. Plus playing the Col team in the arena tourny made me realize that there are some shades of the color orange i do not like...and also that cabbage patch kids scare me..kinda..but dont tell anybody. ooh oh oh and i thinkg also the rally's should start the first fast food buffet.... But enough about you. lets talk about me. I really like the california raisen men.... I hate carrots. crap i got to go.....later gator.

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