Last weekend, the Alliance of American Football (AAF) began its inaugural season. I had learned of the league approximately eight hours after the second game ended on Saturday due to a viral clip of a “hard tackle” that was spread throughout social media. I was intrigued.

I figured out how to stream a game on Sunday and, though I kept calling it the AAL and couldn’t remember the Memphis team name (It’s the Express), I continued to watch. With no connection to the city or any real bond with any of the players on either team, I found myself invested in game.

I’ve always loved watching American football. I once knew someone so well versed in the game that I began cultivating an ability to read defenses and predict offensive sequences. I can usually identify the reason for a flag before the announcers or referees reveal it. Not bragging…just saying….

Anyway, I wish this league the best. I can’t watch this weekend for two reasons. I don’t get any of the channels they’re on (and I am guessing they will restrict the livestream I found last weekend on YouTube). I have a lot of other things to accomplish this weekend as well. I’ll check highlights in the morning, I suppose.

For historical purposes only, I’m going to include this news: Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid settled for an undisclosed amount this week. We *may* never know how much the NFL agreed to pay them for the alleged collusion to keep them out of the league. Based on the success of the AAL…er, AAF’s first week, there is speculation that Kap might sign with a team. I think he might, but I would also not be surprised if he waits for that season to end and the NFL owners to have a chance to offer contracts this summer.