PromoTheRobot Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 http://www.pacificprofootball.com/league/principles/ A pro league alternative to college for high school players, based in Southern California. Tom Brady's agent is one of the principals. https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/07/ed-mccaffrey-don-yee-pacific-pro-football/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=tw-postbroncos&utm_medium=social Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Sounds like a noble idea 'on paper', but I bet implementation will be very difficult. Might need some very deep pockets with serious staying power to get on board. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I love it. I hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc11 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 The problem here is that the NCAA will most likely revoke these players eligibility. So it comes down to a major decision, college or this league that is brand new. More than likely the blue chips will continue to go to college and those that aren't picked up by colleges will try their luck in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just now, Herc11 said: The problem here is that the NCAA will most likely revoke these players eligibility. So it comes down to a major decision, college or this league that is brand new. More than likely the blue chips will continue to go to college and those that aren't picked up by colleges will try their luck in this league. I would want to play for Nick Saban over anybody in the PPFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 They need to get that Sunshine kid from Clemson to be the face of the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc11 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just now, BringBackOrton said: I would want to play for Nick Saban over anybody in the PPFL. That's exactly my point... or even Joe blow coach at UNLV, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I could be wrong, but I believe "region locking" your league will limit you greatly down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandemonium Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Sounds like the football equivalent of major junior hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 It would be a "minor league" of course, and a dead end for the vast majority of players who sign up. The main downside is that it might draw a small number of players who are capable of going to college, and would really benefit from that experience. You play for 12 year (optimistically) and then you've got nothing but a high school diploma to try and make enough to live on for the next 35 years, while also dealing with any long term effects of injuris incured while playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Sounds very much like a farm system of sorts. It could work depending on the success of players in the league. If they can point to kids who played there and honed their skills before moving onto the NFL you may get players who choose to earn money now and still have an opportunity to play in the top professional league. If the NCAA and the NFL block this from happening then it's dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Minor league football. How original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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