Over the weekend we got a special call...Brian has been invited in to training camp for the inaugural season of the UFL. He has been selected to play for the San Fransisco team.
Background:
After we became engaged we discussed the possibility of being finished with football. We decided together that it was best for our family that we remain together in the same city (aka not go to Canada). Brian has accomplished so much and has so many achievements to be proud of. He achieved more that most people do in the NFL and it was now time to focus on us becoming a family. Well, fast forward one month...
Brian received a call from a recruiter in a new league called the United Football League (UFL). This league will be a type of feeder league for the NFL. It is focused on those players who were with an NFL team but were released or fell short of making the team roster. In other words, this is another opportunity to play. There will only be 4 teams in 4 cities: New York, Las Vegas, Orlando and San Fransisco. (I know, Orlando would have been too perfect)
After talking about it, Brian decided that he wanted to give football one last chance, agreeing to attend the east coast workout that just happened to be in Orlando! When he came home later that night (after the workout) we decided that we were going to keep it quiet so no one would get their hopes up in the event that it did not work out. We further decided to put it in God's hands and let Him guide us. If He wanted Brian to continue playing football, he would let us know.
A few weeks later, Brian was drafted to the San Fransisco team! We do not know all of the details yet. Only that he will be leaving for training camp in Casa Grande, AZ on September 1st. He is not guaranteed a roster spot. He must fight for that in camp as his contract would only be valid if he made the team roster just like in the NFL. (I am told they bring in about 60 guys and only keep 50 per team). If he makes the team roster he will be away for a total of 3 months.
Right now we are waiting to hear more details. After the contracts are finalized we will know more. I will miss him a lot while he is gone. Thank goodness I have a wedding to plan. That will keep me occupied and I imagine somewhat stressed at times! And not to mention...I have never been to San Fransisco!
I am so excited that he can continue following his dream! I am so proud of him!
I copied the picture above from the UFL website. There are more of Brian from his Orlando workout. Also, you can see the full list of the UFL draft and a video clip including my fiance!. Here are the links:
http://www.ufl-football.com/media/2009/06/07/orlando_workouts
http://www.ufl-football.com/media/2009/06/12/head_coach_dennis_green_on_ufl_workouts
WOW, congrats Brian. Eason you are being so great and supportive, you are going to be an amazing wife! Let me know if there is anything I can help you with in your plans. I also need to know a date so we can start talking showers!!
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