Mlrh 2008?

[Inline_Burl]

What does MLRH have planned for the 2008 Season does anyone know?

[Inline_Burl]

Actully I also would like to know what the PIHA has planned for the 2008 Season?

[GROWL]

What would you like to know? The league is again expanding. Definete regions right now are Northern California and the Southeast (Including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia). Other areas that are good possibilities include Texas and Arizona. Additional teams will be added in the Northeast and likely be split into more then two divisions. I suspect the divisions will be smaller to mirror the other divisions across the country. I believe there is a team or two in the Midwest that will also be added to the Gateway Division. None of this is 100%, but this is what the league is currently working on. A new Finals location is being worked on as well.

[Inline_Burl]

Will the PIHA be trying to get more TV deals or something for more national exsposure? What other professional things are the PIHA going to be doing?

[GROWL]

It is now mandatory that all games be video taped. It is the league's hope to have it all sent to a central location, so we can get the video up on the site in some fashion.

I expect a better effort at the league's premier games (all-star & playoffs) to get additional exposure. Several teams are working on TV and Radio deals.
Otherwise everything is still in the formation stage.

[seanth123]

I heard a rumor that MLRH was changing their 2008 season to begin after PIHA completes its season. This would make sense with the fact that the entire southern division of MLRH are competing in PIHA in 2008. I understand that the MD Crush (MLRH 2007 Champs) are playing PIHA, as well as DC and VA teams. Sounds like maybe a new division? Sounds like a great season upcoming.

[growl89]

just by getting the games taped makes the league twice as professional as last year, great job

[NLane]

MLRH 2002 all home games were supposed to be taped by the home team. I know the Williamsburg Warriors were done. These were used several times by the Chief Ref in Charge to determine fines, penalties, any disagreements, etc. I had the 2001 season home Destroyer games taped for that same reason (if needed by the home office). It really helped to answer any questions that came up.

[whjs416]

i think thats cool that there working on radio deals, i think that would be a huge step in the right direction for right now, and then maybe for some minor or major tv deals into the future. i would def listen to the games on the radio if i was not there. does anyone know if the ct blaze are one of the teams working on a radio deal??

[GROWL]

I know that the Cincinnati Flying Monkeys had everyone of there home games televised last year.

[Dave Garland]

We have a TV worked out for the Gateway Division next year...it just depends on funding...