Albany,n.y. Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Gugny said: I couldn't find stats for last year, but it looks like back in 2018 and 2019, they had the best average attendance in the league at around 10,000. That was when the Empire was in the Arena Football League. The attendance is much lower since they moved to the National Arena League in 2021. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/How-Albany-Empire-match-up-with-Carolina-Cobras-17364900.php The Albany Empire have averaged 2,171 fans per game this season, down about a thousand from last year’s average of 3,161. Albany Empire 2022 home game attendance Opponent Date Attendance Carolina Cobras April 23 3,211 Jacksonville Sharks May 22 1,051 Carolina Cobras June 4 2,417 Columbus Lions June 26 2,132 Orlando Predators July 16 2,172 San Antonio Gunslingers July 23 1,981 Jacksonville Sharks* July 30 2,235 Table: Alexandra Harris/Times Union Source: Albany Empire I really tried to get into arena ball. They had an af2 team in Manchester, NH for two years. (The Manchester Wolves) Scoring touchdowns is just so easy it's stupid. I'd rather watch XFL and USFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Is Antonio Brown going full Bon Jovi and promising to move to the Albany area full time and buy a house and pontoon boat on the Hudson River? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 10:51 PM, Gugny said: Local (Albany, NY) radio station DJ posted on Facebook that Antonio Brown “has an announcement” in Albany tomorrow. Coincidentally, the Albany Empire (AFL team) has a press conference scheduled for tomorrow. Antonio’s father, Eddie, was an AFL player for Albany for years. Looks like AB is joining the ownership group and his dad will have a role, as well. https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/albany-empire-adding-antonio-brown-ownership-group-17814407.php "Albany, New York. I'm here," Antonio Brown, standing on a balcony, said in a video posted Wednesday evening on his Twitter account. "It's a big announcement in the morning. Stay tuned." They should call the team Albany Frostbite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I had no idea his dad was "Touchdown Eddie Brown"! That guy was a legend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 Like we didn’t see THIS coming … https://cbs6albany.com/amp/sports/content/empire-team-owner-antonio-brown-suiting-up-for-next-home-game-majority-owner-albany-empire-mvp-arena Antonio Brown, majority owner of the Albany Empire, plans to suit up and take the field at the next Albany Empire home game. JR Rickert, who works directly with Antonio Brown, sent us this statement. "AB fully plans to suit up this season for the Empire and is listening to interest from NFL teams. I can confirm that teams have been inquiring about him playing." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I wouldn't count on him finishing a game of Madden let alone an actual NFL game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I may be in the minority but I like AB I’ve suffered with concussions… I believe I have CTE I will probably donate my brain to science I think AB is a lost individual with brain trauma… But if you look at him when he first came in the league He was so humble, And hungry… Willing to put the work in… and become the best You don’t put up his stats without putting in the work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donuts and Doritos Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Gugny said: Like we didn’t see THIS coming … https://cbs6albany.com/amp/sports/content/empire-team-owner-antonio-brown-suiting-up-for-next-home-game-majority-owner-albany-empire-mvp-arena Antonio Brown, majority owner of the Albany Empire, plans to suit up and take the field at the next Albany Empire home game. JR Rickert, who works directly with Antonio Brown, sent us this statement. "AB fully plans to suit up this season for the Empire and is listening to interest from NFL teams. I can confirm that teams have been inquiring about him playing." If he doesn't play well he can bench himself. Then get pissed at himself for the benching, storm off the field while stripping & cursing himself out. Then top it all off by cutting himself from the team at a press conference after. That's awesome! I would pay to see that. Edited May 18, 2023 by Donuts and Doritos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: I may be in the minority but I like AB I’ve suffered with concussions… I believe I have CTE I will probably donate my brain to science I think AB is a lost individual with brain trauma… But if you look at him when he first came in the league He was so humble, And hungry… Willing to put the work in… and become the best You don’t put up his stats without putting in the work If you really had a heart, you’d donate your brain to one of the PPP regulars! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 "suit up"? more like suit off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, Gugny said: If you really had a heart, you’d donate your brain to one of the PPP regulars! I just spit out tea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: I may be in the minority but I like AB I’ve suffered with concussions… I believe I have CTE I will probably donate my brain to science I think AB is a lost individual with brain trauma… But if you look at him when he first came in the league He was so humble, And hungry… Willing to put the work in… and become the best You don’t put up his stats without putting in the work Dude was arguably the best WR in his prime but has completely gone off the rails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: I may be in the minority but I like AB I’ve suffered with concussions… I believe I have CTE I will probably donate my brain to science I think AB is a lost individual with brain trauma… But if you look at him when he first came in the league He was so humble, And hungry… Willing to put the work in… and become the best You don’t put up his stats without putting in the work Same. I'm donating my brain to Chris Nowinski's Concussion Legacy Foundation I think it's called. I did the paperwork like 10 years ago. Agree with you on AB as well. Hes definitely different now. I hope he doesn't make himself worse by continuing to collect hits to his head by playing football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 This guy needs help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 From the owner/business side of things it’s actually a genius move. Probably set records for ticket sales for at least the one game. It’ll of course get national media attention. Sounds to me like one of his better decisions that last few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: I may be in the minority but I like AB I’ve suffered with concussions… I believe I have CTE I will probably donate my brain to science I think AB is a lost individual with brain trauma… But if you look at him when he first came in the league He was so humble, And hungry… Willing to put the work in… and become the best You don’t put up his stats without putting in the work he was a jerk in college. You’ve created a fake narrative about him previously being humble. His attitude was just better hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gugny said: If you really had a heart, you’d donate your brain to one of the PPP regulars! Oops meant to reply to buffalo716 post below. 2 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: I may be in the minority but I like AB I’ve suffered with concussions… I believe I have CTE I will probably donate my brain to science I think AB is a lost individual with brain trauma… But if you look at him when he first came in the league He was so humble, And hungry… Willing to put the work in… and become the best You don’t put up his stats without putting in the work I agree it's almost guaranteed they will find he has significant damage to the area that controls impulses as most of the problems that AB keeps getting himself into are lack of self didcipline. It would be interesting if he even ever àsks himself what he was thinking if he ever reflects back on the problems he's had recently. Edited May 19, 2023 by AuntieEm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I can't stand that guy !! He's just a bad thing waiting to happen !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Rc2catch said: From the owner/business side of things it’s actually a genius move. Probably set records for ticket sales for at least the one game. It’ll of course get national media attention. Sounds to me like one of his better decisions that last few years The team had decent attendance already. They’re defending champions. Since AB and his father joined the mix, the former owners, all of the coaches and many of the players have left. Those who chose to stay went without pay for a while, which they finally got. Bottom line, they’re destroying the team and I’m pretty certain this season will be the last we see of the Albany Empire. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven50 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 how much does an afl team cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Is it because he didn't pay enough of his WR's to field a roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 On 3/2/2023 at 8:46 AM, BarleyNY said: How’s he going to fit in time to be a successful owner while also fulfilling his duties as CEO of Ye’s Donda Sports - and being wasted all the time? His schedule must be crazy! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On 5/19/2023 at 4:21 AM, steven50 said: how much does an afl team cost? $3.50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On 5/18/2023 at 7:10 PM, Not at the table Karlos said: Same. I'm donating my brain to Chris Nowinski's Concussion Legacy Foundation I think it's called. I did the paperwork like 10 years ago. Agree with you on AB as well. Hes definitely different now. I hope he doesn't make himself worse by continuing to collect hits to his head by playing football. Same. Thanks for reminder. Signed up like 2 years ago, they were supposed to send me something to stick in my wallet and I haven't seen it. If only my brain worked well enough to remember to reach out to them 😆😆😆 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 Antonio Brown said he was suiting up/playing in tonight’s game. Attendance is expected to be double the normal attendance. Shockingly (said no one), now he’s not playing. https://wnyt.com/big-board-sports/antonio-brown-not-expected-to-play-in-tonights-albany-empire-game/?fbclid=IwAR2R-fpSY4b1GKDKGL90npV9VkzdXQzaW7ymFGNiGb5v6SoAlJh8DAaxJzU_aem_th_AQs6Hu2LkfjCla5Gq6ESRusiAD_R4VRhSUDGll8seG65K_VnZdUsb2VgUidNawCayn8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Antonio Brown said he was suiting up/playing in tonight’s game. Attendance is expected to be double the normal attendance. Shockingly (said no one), now he’s not playing. https://wnyt.com/big-board-sports/antonio-brown-not-expected-to-play-in-tonights-albany-empire-game/?fbclid=IwAR2R-fpSY4b1GKDKGL90npV9VkzdXQzaW7ymFGNiGb5v6SoAlJh8DAaxJzU_aem_th_AQs6Hu2LkfjCla5Gq6ESRusiAD_R4VRhSUDGll8seG65K_VnZdUsb2VgUidNawCayn8 He was only going to play if DeAndre Hopkins joined the team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) I just heard on the local news that the Empire fired their coach of 1 week. He was the 3rd coach this season. Edit: On the 11PM news last night they said the fired coach is staying with the team as a "consultant". Edit again: Now he's not staying on as a consultant. Totally gone from the Empire. Note: Every time I turn on Ch 13 News & they do a report on the Empire, the story changes. That's life in Antonio Brown's world where every day something crazy happens. Edited May 30, 2023 by Albany,n.y. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) Latest update. A new coach was supposed to come in, but he changed his mind, so they had a player retire & he becomes the new coach. The just fired coach is returning as an assistant coach to help the new coach who until today was a player, but coaches can't play in the league the Empire is in. https://www.outkick.com/antonio-brown-albany-empire-head-coach-change-12-arena-football-maurice-leggett/ With Porcelli out, Brown announced that Iowa Barnstormers defensive coordinator Terrence Foster was to be his replacement. That was on June 1. It was announced on Sunday, three days later, that Foster declined the job. Maurice Leggett was named as the interim head coach. Who is Maurice Leggett? Leggett was on the Empire’s roster as a defensive back until last week. His retirement was made official on June 2, along with multiple other roster moves. Edited June 6, 2023 by Albany,n.y. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 why would anyone agree to work for a crack smoking, borderline personality disorder'd, dirtball lol How much these coaches making $50k/year, but youre going to get 2 checks and get fired (these checks bouncing? lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 On 5/21/2023 at 9:43 PM, BillsShredder83 said: Same. Thanks for reminder. Signed up like 2 years ago, they were supposed to send me something to stick in my wallet and I haven't seen it. If only my brain worked well enough to remember to reach out to them 😆😆😆 I think the first sign of CTE… Is if you forget to reach out to the brain people … but you really did … you just forgot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Super Fan Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 On 3/2/2023 at 12:29 AM, Gugny said: Albany Empire has always put out a competitive and successful team, but no one goes to the games. @LeviF could likely provide more color, as he is mor of a local than I am. Few go because Albany is a terrible sports market folding more than 20 teams in the last 30 years but very foolish business owners read the business formula from a straight business analysis basis I can be the one to make money in Albany instead of really deep diving researching the market they are going too. If Albany, New York even cares about sports of there own city Albany which they don’t. Albany is culturally New York City sports and that is who they root for big time big league sports 2 hours drive away in New York City plus all that stuff is on television for a cable bill. Albany is a terrible sports city with the exception the Saratoga Race Track horse racing other than that exception. Everything else is failing in Albany the NLL indoor lacrosse also is failing but the PLL outdoor lacrosse is expanding to Albany next season but by passing Buffalo who is a great NLL indoor lacrosse market. Same deal with Arena/Indoor football is by passing Buffalo it’s bizarre like Antonio Brown and the Albany Empire arena football situation in my opinion. Go Bills! Let’s Go Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, I am leaving for good said: Few go because Albany is a terrible sports market folding more than 20 teams in the last 30 years but very foolish business owners read the business formula from a straight business analysis basis I can be the one to make money in Albany instead of really deep diving researching the market they are going too. If Albany, New York even cares about sports of there own city Albany which they don’t. Albany is culturally New York City sports and that is who they root for big time big league sports 2 hours drive away in New York City plus all that stuff is on television for a cable bill. Albany is a terrible sports city with the exception the Saratoga Race Track horse racing other than that exception. Everything else is failing in Albany the NLL indoor lacrosse also is failing but the PLL outdoor lacrosse is expanding to Albany next season but by passing Buffalo who is a great NLL indoor lacrosse market. Same deal with Arena/Indoor football is by passing Buffalo it’s bizarre like Antonio Brown and the Albany Empire arena football situation in my opinion. Go Bills! Let’s Go Buffalo What are these 20 teams of which you speak? And Saratoga is not Albany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 12 minutes ago, Gugny said: What are these 20 teams of which you speak? And Saratoga is not Albany. Well, there's the Capital Region Pontiacs! Who could forget them? Or the Albany Conquest? Probably the most famous ex-team is the Albany River Rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Nextmanup said: Well, there's the Capital Region Pontiacs! Who could forget them? Or the Albany Conquest? Probably the most famous ex-team is the Albany River Rats. You said over 20. I’m all for a little embellishment, but you’re not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Gugny said: You said over 20. I’m all for a little embellishment, but you’re not even close. I looked it up. It says: Alleycats Attack Capitals Choppers Diamon Dogs Yankees A’s Devils River Rats Eagles Firebirds Conquest Patroons Islanders Buzz Kick That’s 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 The Empire got blown out tonight 68-24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2023/06/15/albany-empire-kicked-out-of-national-arena-league Quote The National Arena League announced Thursday afternoon that it had booted the Albany Empire out of participating in league competition for the season due to its failure to meet financial obligations under its owner, former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown. "The decision was reached after an emergency conference call of the members in good standing to discuss the Empire’s failure to pay their league mandated and overdue assessments," the NAL statement says. "Each team is responsible to pay for 1/7 of the league’s operating budget via monthly assessments starting in April. The Empire’s owner, Antonio Brown, was also fined $1,000 for Conduct Detrimental to the League for his recent public comments. Mr. Brown refused to pay that fine." The league said its board of owners made what was a unanimous decision after exhausting attempts to resolve the issue. The decision highlights what's been a tumultuous two-month ownership period for Brown, who as recently as Wednesday pledged to suit up for the Empire 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 On 6/9/2023 at 9:33 PM, Gugny said: You said over 20. I’m all for a little embellishment, but you’re not even close. I didn't say over 20. The other guy did. And there's a TON more....have a look at wikipedia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Fan Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, LeviF said: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2023/06/15/albany-empire-kicked-out-of-national-arena-league just read that check this out https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/06/15/antonio-browns-arena-team-in-albany-gets-kicked-out-of-its-league/ Last night, Brown gave a rambling, shirtless press conference during which he wondered whether A.B. would play A.B. $1 million to play. How have the negotiations been going? “I’ve been trying to talk to him, and the guy’s got like three different personalities,” Brown said, regarding A.B. That pretty much says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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