With 2010 coming to a close, I have compiled a list of the top story lines and accompanying blog posts from the past year. Part I will list story lines 6 through 10; Part II will be posted tomorrow and will include 2 through 5; and the top story line will be posted on Monday, January 3. Thank you for your readership, [...]
UFL Transfer Fee Raises Important Issues for League
December 1, 2010 By 5 Comments
The UFL’s relative success can arguably be attributed to its strategy of complementing the NFL, rather than attempting to compete with the most popular sport in America. After all, besides the NCAA, the NFL has lacked a feeder system since the owners shut down NFL Europe. The UFL appeared to be on its way to [...]
The Colonial Column: No Luck for Colonials in Las Vegas
October 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
By Dan Canavan LAS VEGAS – Last week, the Colonials traveled to Las Vegas for another heartbreaking loss, which extended Hartford’s record to 1-4. Although the Colonials struggled offensively for most of the game, Quarterback Josh McCown registered a late touchdown to force overtime with 01:04 remaining in regulation. But in overtime, Locos Kicker Steve Hauschka posted a [...]
The Colonial Column: Hartford Drops Heartbreaker to Omaha
October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Dan Canavan On a cold and blustery day at Rentschler field, the Colonials dropped a heartbreaker to Jeff Garcia and the star-studded Omaha Nighthawks. A bad snap over the head of quarterback Josh McCown killed a late drive and sealed the 19-14 loss in front of an announced crowd of 14,056. The Colonials lost to [...]
The Colonial Column: Colonials Welcome Nighthawks
October 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Dan Canavan After dropping their last two contests, the UFL’s Hartford Colonials will be looking for revenge against the Omaha Nighthawks this weekend at Rentschler Field. The Nighthawks handed the Colonials their first loss of the season with a dramatic come from behind victory in Omaha on September 24th. While Hartford was in control for [...]
