There are 24 article(s) tagged Alliance of American Football League:

• May 2019

  • Memphis Express owes city nearly $150,000

    The Alliance of American Football owes the city of Memphis close to $150,000 after its short stay in the Bluff City. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 14, 2019

• April 2019

  • Calkins: The not-at-all definitive list of Memphis things (like the Express) that didn’t last

    The Memphis Express join a long list of eras and entities in this city that were gone too soon. Some of them have to do with sports. Many do not. Feel free to add your own!

    By Geoff Calkins April 05, 2019

  • Reports: AAF suspending operations; co-founder Polian states disappointment

    The Alliance of American Football, including the Memphis Express, was expected to formally announce Tuesday afternoon that it is suspending operations until further notice. 

    By Jonah Jordan, Clay Bailey April 03, 2019

• March 2019

  • Calkins: Johnny Manziel wins first game as Memphis QB! (OK, while standing on the sidelines)

    The fans wanted Johnny Manziel. But Brandon Silvers won the night for the Memphis Express. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 25, 2019

  • Johnny Manziel eyes a return to the NFL through Memphis Express

    Johnny Manziel eyes a return to the NFL, but for now, he's focused on getting better with the Memphis Express.

    By Jonah Jordan March 19, 2019

  • Calkins: Johnny Manziel joins the Memphis Express. What could possibly go wrong?

    Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is joining the Memphis Express. It could actually be (yes, I said it) fun!

    By Geoff Calkins March 17, 2019

  • Quarterback Johnny Manziel assigned to Memphis Express

    In need of help at quarterback, the Memphis Express signed Johnny Manziel, who will join the team on Sunday after his ban from the Canadian Football League

    By Jonah Jordan March 17, 2019

  • Express look to build off first win of season

    Now 1-3, the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football will seek a second-straight win Sunday in Atlanta against the 1-3 Legends.

    By Don Wade March 08, 2019

• February 2019

  • Zach Mettenberger named starting quarterback for Memphis Express

    Head coach Mike Singletary Monday afternoon named LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger the Memphis Express' starter for this Saturday afternoon's game against the San Diego Fleet.

    By Jonah Jordan February 25, 2019

  • Memphis Express home game kickoff time moved

    Television schedule change moves Memphis Express game against San Diego to Saturday afternoon. 

    By Jonah Jordan February 25, 2019

  • Despite winless start, Memphis Express excited for challenge of facing Orlando Apollos

    Memphis Express head coach Mike Singletary isn’t worried about the prospects of facing the third undefeated team of the short season. 

    By Jonah Jordan February 21, 2019

  • Singletary addresses reports of AAF financial problems; Spurrier provides other details in Orlando

    Express coach Mike Singletary checked with AAF officials when reports of financial problems emerged this week. Assured everything was fine, he moved forward preparing his team for this weekend's game against Orlando.

    By Jonah Jordan February 20, 2019

  • AAF struggling financially only two weeks into first season

    The Alliance of American Football was saved from financial problems by a $250 million investment from Tom Dundon, according to a report. 

    By Jonah Jordan February 19, 2019

  • Express search for offense with juggernaut Apollos up next

    The Memphis Express will remain with Christian Hackenberg behind center as they continue to search for offense against a potent Orlando Apollos system this Saturday. 

    By Jonah Jordan February 18, 2019

  • Defense falters in fourth quarter as Express falls in inaugural home opener

    Defense plays well for three quarters, but can't hold off Hotshots as the Memphis Express dropped its inaugural home opener to Arizona 20-18.

    By Jonah Jordan February 16, 2019

  • Singletary wants Hackenberg to respond in Express’ home opener against Hotshots

    Memphis Express head coach Mike Singletary wants quarterback Christian Hackenberg focused on turning things around going into Saturday's matchup against the Arizona Hotshots. 

    By Jonah Jordan February 11, 2019

  • Express cannot capitalize on opportunities in loss to Iron

    The Memphis Express fumbled the franchise's first game in history with a 26-0 loss to the Birmingham Iron. 

    By Jonah Jordan February 10, 2019

  • Nelson: Here’s hoping the Memphis Express make it

    If history is any guide, the new Memphis Express professional football franchise will do fine. The big question concerns the league, the new eight-team Alliance of American Football.

    By Michael Nelson February 07, 2019

  • Memphis Express comes to broadcast agreement

    The Memphis Express agreed to a new deal with a local media partner the broadcast the inaugural season in the Alliance of American Football league.

    By Jonah Jordan February 05, 2019

• November 2018

  • Memphis Express unveil new uniforms

    The Memphis Express, the Bluff City’s Alliance of American Football team, unveiled its inaugural uniform design Tuesday.

    By Patrick Lantrip November 28, 2018

  • Memphis Express preparing for unique QB ‘Protect and Pick’ draft

    With the start of the first Alliance of American football season still almost three months away, the Memphis Express roster is overflowing. Almost 90 players in total, including six quarterbacks.

    By Don Wade November 14, 2018

• October 2018

  • Memphis Express chooses Downtown for headquarters

    The city’s new professional football team will be headquartered Downtown at the 88 Union Center building.

    By Tom Bailey October 20, 2018

• September 2018

  • Memphis Express? It beats the Fever Germs

    Welcome, Memphis Express!

    By Geoff Calkins September 20, 2018

  • New AAF Entry Dubbed the Memphis Express

    They are no longer a football team without a name.

    By Don Wade September 20, 2018