An open letter to Minor Professional Football League franchise owners posted on their web site had Nighthawks fans wondering if they'd ever see their new team take the field.
Nighthawks General Manager Jerry Hughes said he'd heard some of that concern, but today he set the record straight. Hughes said, "The MPFL actually closed its doors because the Nighthawks decided to leave. We moved to the Professional American Football League (PAFL) which is a much higher level."
Hughes said his teams departure from the league, gave birth to something much bigger. "When your premiere team leaves and all the things that are bringing the big show stuff, its a little hard on the league. A lot of teams followed us so we've built pretty much a powerhouse league now."
Those teams include the North Texas Stampede, the Midland Drillers and many more from all over Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, for a total of 24 elite teams. Now, they'll be competing for more than bragging rights. Each year the winning squad will take home a $50,000 prize.
Hughes said adding the prize will drive teams. He said, "A prize at the end of that season that takes you much beyond the ring because you can actually take that $50,000 and build your program and further it."
Hughes also told Newschannel 6 the team is working on a television deal that would allow fans nationwide to watch the season opener - against the Stampede on February 17th - live on Fox College Sports.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:38:58 GMT
The city of Burkburnett will propose changes for water conservation on Monday, including a water usage surcharge and changes to stage three drought restrictions.
The city of Burkburnett will propose changes for water conservation on Monday, including a water usage surcharge and changes to stage three drought restrictions.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:58:51 GMT
The Children's Aid Society of West Texas Inc. is having their 10th Annual Fundraiser Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Highway.
The Children's Aid Society of West Texas Inc. is having their 10th Annual Fundraiser Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Highway.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:39:37 GMT
By 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women (that's 50%) of women over 50 will break a bone due to this disease.
By 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women of women over 50 will break a bone due to this disease.
