The Alliance of American Football failed to finish its first season of play and apparently left some players footing the bill.
Founders Bill Polian and Charlie Ebersol had said from the league's inception that their strategy wasThe 3 things new pro football leagues get wrong and how the AAF hopes to avoid them
But after early financial troubles, Dundon's investment made him the most powerful voice in the room, and on Tuesday, the league officially suspended football operations. The sudden decision came as a surprise to players and coaches across the league, with some teams still practicing as rumors of the league's end swirled across social media.
The abrupt ending to the league also left many players in unfortunate circumstances — after moving across the country to play football, players were reportedly left with no resources from the league to help accommodate travel home.Adrien Robinson, who played tight end for the Memphis Express, said on Twitter that he woke up to hotel bills of more than $2,500.Deadspin's Patrick RedfordWe were told housing was free, he said.
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