I think this story is worthy of a mention on this site, if for no other reason because the USRT’s engagement in the media has its humble origins with the Buffalo Gladiators semi pro football team (long story we’ll save that for another time).

The Gladiators have been one of the flagship franchises of the New York Amateur Football league for many seasons now, enjoying success both on and off the field. The competition has been based in Western and Central New York State, although the Gladiators have gone on to play in the regional Harvest Bowl tournament in the fall and had a couple runs at a sanctioned national title as well.

Well the NYAFL is no more. The league has agreed in principle to merge with the Garden State Football League, and the combined circuit will be called the Northeastern Football Alliance. Among the teams merging into the new league will be the powerful Brooklyn Mariners team, which should give the Gladiators a run for their money in 2008.

More on this story at Minor League Football News.

So why do I give this story special props? Only because the NYAFL Commissioner (and former Gladiators offensive lineman) is none other than my lil’ bro’ Taras Kulyk. Taras has been working the phones and involved in high level meetings across the state in recent weeks to bring all this to fruition.

Nice job, Mr. Commish!

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