Chasing the Dream

by Stephen Expat on Aug 20, 2007 9:16 PM CDT in Arkansas Razorback Football

Sunday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that former Razorbacks Clint Stoerner, J. J. Jones, Chrys Chukwuma and Anthony Brown have received invitations to the newly formed All American Football League's training camp in Tampa, Fla. The players received the invites after working out, along with more than 200 other hopefuls, for league officials on Saturday at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

Should any of the four make the grade at training camp, he will then be assigned to the roster of Arkansas' yet-to-be named AAFL team, which will play in Little Rock. The season is scheduled to begin next spring.

The AAFL sounds like an interesting concept, and we certainly wish it well. But, I must admit that I often find it depressing to read about former Razorback football and basketball stars toiling in minor pro leagues years after their collegiate glory. I have to wonder if they are still chasing their dreams of playing in the NFL or the NBA - or if they just don't know what to do with the rest of their lives.

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I doubt any of those guys thinks they are going to make it back to the NFL. They like playing football and if they can do it close to home, why not.

by CharlieHog on Aug 21, 2007 7:48 AM CDT reply actions

From what I hear, Clint is going to be joing the show with no name in the mornings and be playing for the local team. Also, this seems like a good idea, you have to have a college degree to be eligible to play and it will fill a void in the year.

by Lordstanleyshog on Aug 21, 2007 4:35 PM CDT reply actions

On one hand I would love to see former college greats playing for many years in the NFL, but if the AAFL is an option where they can get paid to play, then I wouldn’t mind seeing them play there. I’m looking forward to seeing how this new league works out next spring.

by BDoc on Aug 24, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions