RIP The A.A.F. (2019-2019)

On Tuesday, the A.A.F. or Alliance of American Football told their employees that they are suspending league operations immediately. This decision could cost A.A.F owner Tom Dundon over 70 million dollars of his investment in the league.

League Co-Founder Bill Polian issued a statement about Dundon's decision, via ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein:

"I am extremely disappointed to learn Tom Dundon has decided to suspend all football operations of the Alliance of American Football. When Mr. Dundon took over, it was the belief of my co-founder, Charlie Ebersol, and myself that we would finish the season, pay our creditors, and make the necessary adjustments to move forward in a manner that made economic sense for all.

"The momentum generated by our players, coaches and football staff had us well positioned for future success. Regrettably, we will not have that opportunity."

It's been well known that the league has had financial troubles almost the entirety of this season and now just 8 weeks in they're done. This is super disappointing because the thought of having some football in the springtime that would lead into the NFL draft and training camps was an awesome idea but the lack of funds ultimately killed it. Reports of players having to pay for their own plane rides home and now having their three year contracts voided will spark tons of lawsuits against this league for many years to come.