Since the opening game Oct. 8 here in Las Vegas I have traveled to each of the League’s 13 games to handle media operations and provide a consistent presentation of media services. This role has also included pre- and postgame operations elements, dealing with players, coaches, game officials and the broadcasting networks.It has been a terrific experience to work with such an impressive group, led by Commissioner Michael Huyghue. The UFL and its four teams are loaded with outstanding professionals who possess a great deal of prior NFL experience. They have created a high-quality professional football league that has proven there is an insatiable appetite for football in our country, while positioning the league as a complement to—not a competitor of—the NFL.
Television partners VERSUS HD and HDNet have delivered a high-quality productd with recognizable talent and veteran production teams, providing viewers with unprecedented sideline and locker room access through in-game interviews and “look-ins.”
Friday’s Championship Game pits the 6-0 Florida Tuskers, coached by Jim Haslett against the 4-2 Las Vegas Locomotives, coached by Jim Fassel. The game, broadcast live on VERSUS, kicks off at 3 ET/12 PT at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, which has served as a terrific host for this Championship Week.
The UFL is a league of opportunity, and the quality of play has been so impressive that some of the League’s players have already begun to sign contracts with NFL teams, and between 12 and 20 total are expected to sign within the days following Friday’s Championship Game.
The past several months have been exciting times for ProLink Sports, as we also continue to work with current and retired athletes on a number of projects and initiatives. We are proud to be working with Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins on a program to provide tickets to two deserving guests at each home game, and organizing a Thanksgiving meal program that provided complete Thanksgiving dinners to 250 families in the state of Colorado. Partners King Soopers and Meadow Gold Dairies proved to be a great fit to join Brian in this initiative to reach the greatest number of families in need. Coverage of the check presentation can be found here.
In addition, we have formalized an agreement with Ed McCaffrey to handle communications for the former NFL wide receiver with regard to his website, football camps, media/speaking opportunities and other initiatives. On-going projects also include research and broadcast prep for FOX NFL analyst and former Broncos and Buccaneers safety John Lynch, as well as media and speaking opportunities for Broncos all-time leading receiver Rod Smith.
Stay tuned for more updates and programs to be announced in the coming weeks.
Happy Thanksgiving!
--Paul Kirk/ProLink Sports
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