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Huyghue has served as Commissioner of the United Football League since its inception and oversaw all three seasons of on-field competition in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

“I am proud of the quality product we were able to put on the field and the overwhelmingly positive fan response,” said Huyghue.  “While new professional football leagues have struggled to find a niche historically, I believe the UFL exceeded those other attempts.

“The UFL has experienced funding issues and at this juncture it seems most prudent that I step aside while the owners work to raise the necessary funds to conduct a fourth season.”

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From the UFL Media Dept.

UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOUNDER BILL HAMBRECHT EXCITED FOR THE 2011 SEASON AND BEYOND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JACKSONVILLE, FL – Wednesday, December 1, 2010 – United Football League founder and owner of the Las Vegas Locos BILL HAMBRECHT has spoken candidly about the positive future he envisions for the UFL heading into the 2011 season and for the years ahead.

The UFL wrapped up its second season as Hambrecht’s Locos won a second successive championship with a 23-20 victory over the Florida Tuskers in Omaha, NE, on November 27.

“The dust has barely settled on the 2010 season, but we are already firmly focused on 2011 and the opportunities that lie ahead,” explained Hambrecht.  “The league is currently completing its long-term planning process and I believe that the successes of the past two years and the initiatives we are putting in place are evidence that the United Football League is moving towards a steady future.

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