Drew Willy Interview With ESPN Radio 1100

Mitch Moss and Dug Dugless with ESPN Radio 1100 got a chance to watch the Locos practice today, and Mitch did a quick interview with newly appointed starting quarterback Drew Willy. It's worth a watch, check it out here.

Locos Express News 10/19

As always, if you've missed any past episodes of Locos Extra on Sundays, you can catch up on the episodes here via KTNV channel 13.

The game on Saturday is themed "Kid's Rule," so all kids 12 and under are free. All UNLV students with valid student ID are free too! There will be a fan fest that starts at 10AM with bounce houses, face painters, BMX riders, skateboarders, and more.

The 2010 UFL Championship game site has been announced. It comes as no surprise that Omaha will be hosting the game. They've been selling out, and their fans are very enthusiastic. Hopefully Vegas can catch up!

Safety Lewis Baker and kicker Steven Hauschka won UFL defensive/special teams players of the week due to their contributions to last weeks game. Daunte Culpepper should've won offensive player of the week, for throwing it to us so many times. Barker had two tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception against Sacramento, while Hauschka hit four field goals ranging from 36-47 yards during the game.

Tim Rattay Placed On IR - Out For The Season

Starting quarterback Tim Rattay has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the 2010 UFL season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon that he injured in last weeks game against Sacramento. Drew Willy was recently announced the starter for the upcoming home game against the Hartford Colonials. Willy played college ball at the University of Buffalo, and was a college stand-out. Willy holds almost every passing record for UB and took Buffalo to their first MAC Championship game in history and handed a heavily favored team the upset. He has been on the Baltimore Ravens roster, as well as the Indianapolis Colts.

The Locos have re-signed Russ Michna who was with the team last year, and was cut earlier in the year due to an injury he sustained while playing for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. He will serve as the third string quarterback under Willy and Chase Clement.

What about JP Losman? Well the quarterback that took us to the UFL championship last year hasn't been in contact with the team at all. Coach Fassel said that he had considered trying to bring Losman back, but has trust for the young guys that are on the team.

Late Game Updates

I've been pulled away from the blog for a while, but I'm working on being back on top of things full time. Anyway, here's some quick blurbs for the previous two games against Omaha and Sacramento.

Game Analysis: Las Vegas 20 @ Florida 17

Yesterday marked the fifth meeting between rival teams the Florida Tuskers and the Las Vegas Locomotives. The Locos have played the Tuskers 5 times in only 9 total games in UFL history, so the teams definitely know each other.

The game came just two weeks after Florida beat Las Vegas at home in the season opener 27-20. The Locos had a bye week last week, and Florida lost a close game to the Sacramento Mountain Lions 20-24.

Locos Express News 10/01

For anyone who missed Locos Extra on Sunday, you can check out the videos of the episode here via KTNV.

Mayor Oscar Goodman will sign a ceremonial contract with the Las Vegas Locos this afternoon 10/01 at 4:00 PM as a tight end on the 3rd Street stage at the Fremont Experience. Along with Locos players and cheerleaders, coach Jim Fassel will present a jersey to Mayor Goodman. Fans are welcome to come hang out and meet the team, staff, and cheerleaders.

Starting within the next few days, Zia Record Exchange (with two locations in town on S. Eastern and also on W. Sahara) will be supporting Locos TE Adam Bergen's charity 87 PLAYS. If you make a purchase at either location, you'll have the opportunity to donate the cost of your plastic bag to 87 PLAYS or two other charities if you choose not to take a bag.

Locos Station News Alert!: DeDe Dorsey Returns

Axios Sports Management's official facebook page has announced that UFL Championship MVP running back DeDe Dorsey has returned to the Las Vegas Locos.

This is great news, and should help the team out tremendously when they travel to Orlando to play the Tuskers again next week.

Watch The First Episode Of Locos Extra On KTNV + More News

Locos Extra is a half hour show hosted by Doug Kezirian that is dedicated to the Las Vegas Locos and is aired on Sundays from 6:30-7:00 PM on KTNV Channel 13. For those of you who missed it this past Sunday, you can watch all 3 parts here. Just scroll to the right hand side of the screen.

While the Locos drew under 10,000 fans for the home opener, Hartford drew over 14,000 fans for their inaugural game. The best news is that Omaha has SOLD OUT the first Nighthawks game for Friday night. It should be a great crowd, and a great game to watch on HDNet. They'll be playing the Colonials. The Florida Tuskers will be in Sacramento to play the Mountain Lions on Saturday that will be aired on Versus.

Analysis: Tuskers 27 @ Las Vegas 20

This is coming later than most would expect, but it's better late than never right? So this past Saturday 9/18, the Florida Tuskers came to Las Vegas for the second game of the 2010 UFL season. Earlier in the day the Hartford Colonials beat the Sacramento Mountain Lions 27-10.

My friend and I showed up to Sam Boyd stadium about an hour before kick-off. We were a little too late to partake in the pre-game festivities, but the remains were still there. There were games, inflatables for the kids, food, and even a few people tailgating. After we looked around, we headed into the stadium.

GAMEDAY 9/18/2010 TUSKERS @ LOCOS

Today is the day we've been waiting for for 303 days. It is the start of the 2010 UFL Season. There are two great games to watch today. The Sacramento Mountain Lions will be in Hartford to take on the Colonials. That game airs on NESN at 11:30 Pacific time.

The second game features the UFL championship rematch between the Las Vegas Locomotives against the Florida Tuskers. This is the game that a lot of UFL fans have been waiting for. Will the Tuskers claim revenge for the Locos taking away their perfect season? Or will the Locos start their championship defense in dramatic fashion?

Pre-Gameday Information for 9/18/10 Locos Vs. Tuskers

Here is some pre-gameday info. I'll probably write another blog before the game with my opinions on the match-up, but here's a few things to look forward to:

Locos Local TV and Radio Shows!

Here is some awesome news!

Every Sunday night on Channel 13 KTNV, Doug Kezirian will be hosting Locos Extra from 6:30PM - 7:00PM. Stay tuned.

Also, not only will KWWN ESPN 1100 broadcast our home and away games, but the Locos will have their very own show on Tuesday nights from 6:00PM - 7:00PM hosted by Dave Cokin and Paul Howard.

Official UFL Store

The official UFL store is now open. They have jerseys, shirts, hats, accessories, and more for each team. There's a lot of great stuff. Check everything out and buy some stuff here at http://shop.ufl-football.com!

Locos Express News 9/17

Hey everyone, welcome to the first Locos Express News. This will be a recurring feature where I gather a multitude of information, and post it all in the same thread. In this edition, we'll be discussing a lot of info for the upcoming season. Including webcast info, official UFL pick 'em games, and more below.

Locos 52 Man Roster

The 52 man roster is all set for the season. Check it out at the official UFL site here. It's very in-depth with pictures and bios of every player.

UFL 2010 Season TV Schedule

It's been a while since Locos Station has been updated, and there is a lot of stuff to catch up on! One important thing is the upcoming UFL television schedule. All games this year will be televised on HDNet, VERSUS, and NESN. Check out the schedule below.

Official HDNet Promo Ad

For anyone with HDNet, you should start seeing this ad. Hopefully Versus and NESN will have their own ads soon. Check out the ad here.

New UFL Logo?

There were two UFL nationwide promos that "leaked" recently. The links for the promos can be found below. At the end of each one, a tweaked UFL logo is shown. As of right now, no clarification from the league has come out whether or not this logo will be used.

Leaked UFL Promo "Closer"

Leaked UFL Promo "Knee Caps"

Las Vegas Locos Newspaper Articles

Check out these pieces the Las Vegas Review Journal has done regarding the Locos training camp!

Locos Focus On Chemistry In Season 2

Locos Sharp In Opening Practice

Locos Safety Young Tries To Help Prep Athletes Catch Coaches' Eyes

It's nice to see Las Vegas' biggest newspaper starting to support the Locos!

Las Vegas Locos Training Camp

The Locos opened training camp on Wednesday August 18th. All practices have been open to public, and continue to be. The UFL website has been updating the site frequently with information from the practices. Check out these articles:

Locos Training Camp Day 1: Hartwell Excited To Be Back In Las Vegas

Locos Camp: Young Receivers Look To Challenge Veterans. Owner/League Founder Bill Hambrecht Visits Camp

Locos Camp Day 4: Turnbull Returns As Vocal Leader To Locos Strong Secondary

Locos Camp Day 5: Special Teams Unit Looks To Repeat Last Year's Success

Locos Camp Day 6: Players Get Physical

Keep checking out Locos Station and the official UFL website for more Locos information.

Single Game Tickets Onsale

As of Monday, the single game tickets are on-sale. You can buy them here. Season tickets are still available.

Fassel & Bergen On KTNV Ch. 13's Morning Blend

Locos head coach and general manager Jim Fassel joined by tight end Adam Bergen were special guests on Friday's Morning Blend on KTNV Channel 13. They sat down with Shawn Tempesta and talked about the Locos' upcoming season, as well as Adam's charity 87 Plays. Please check it out here.

Locos Upcoming Community Events Schedule

A new blog has been posted at UFL-Football.com with an upcoming schedule of Locos appearances in Las Vegas. Check out a complete listing below.

Locos To Help Fund Local High School Football Tournament

On August 6th, 2010, The Las Vegas Locos and the UFL will host the inaugural UFL Seven On Seven Passing Tournament. It will take place at Green Valley High School, and will begin at 7:00am.

Picture: Joseph From Locos Station With Rattay And Bergen

Here's a picture of tight end Adam Bergen, quarterback Tim Rattay, and me. You can also see a good glimpse of the new uniforms in the picture. Special thanks to Sherri Lokken, the Train Gang Fan Club President for taking the picture. Make sure you all join the Official Locos Fan Club, The Train Gang.

My Experience At The 2010 UFL Uniform Unveiling

Ever since the league announced that all of the new uniforms for all 5 teams would be unveiled yesterday here in Vegas, I was anxious about how it would turn out. We all know that the uniforms from last year were temporary and too similar. Here, you'll learn about what I experienced at the event.

UFL Uniform Unveiling In Las Vegas On 7/28/2010

Here's some big news concerning not only the Las Vegas Locos, but all of the UFL teams. All teams' uniforms will be unveiled at a big event at the Fashion Show Mall here in Las Vegas on Wednesday July 28th from 1pm to 2pm.

Commissioner Michael Huyghue will be joined by two players from each team at the event which is open to football fans, the public, and the media. The players will be modeling the new uniforms.

UFL Sizzle Reel

The UFL released a very well done video this week. It's a little bit over 4 and a half minutes, and showcases highlights from the Premiere Season, with clips from coaches and UFL executives. It was put together really well, and really makes fans pumped for the 2010 season. If you know anyone who loves football, but is skeptical of the league, you should show them this video. Check the video out after the jump.

Locos Backup QB Michna Injured

Russ Michna who currently plays for the Chicago Rush in the Arena Football League, but was also a backup QB last season for the Locos and was slated to come back this year has a broken rib. He was hurt during a game, and is out for the rest of the AFL season. It's unknown how this will affect his chances at returning to the Locos. He had the highest percentage of completed passes this season in the AFL.

UFLAccess Interview With Locos FB Bobby Rome

Recently, former UNC fullback Bobby Rome signed with the Locos. UFLAccess.com did an interview with him last week. It's very informative, and you can read it here. You can read about his upcoming sports combine with 1st String Sports in Virgina Beach, Virginia, and his thoughts about the UFL.

Las Vegas Locos Provisional Roster

You can see the current provisional roster of the team at ufl-football.com right here. What is a "provisional roster?" Well, it represents 20 players that were protected by the team from the 2009 season, 12 players selected in this year's draft, and free agents that aren't signed to any other pro teams. The rosters may have a maximum of 70 players and will change as players sign, get assigned, or become waived.

Locos Station Exclusive: Adam Bergen Interview

On early Friday morning, I got a chance to meet up with Travis Cochran, the Grassroots Events Manager for the Locos, and Championship winning tight end Adam Bergen. We sat down, shared some coffee/tea, and had a little chat. Below, you can read the interview.

Locos Fan Club Name

The Las Vegas Locos fan club is launching very soon. I met up with a few other core members and Fan Club President Sherri Lokken to discuss ideas at the fan event at Sierra Gold the other night. The official name of the Locos fan club will be The Train Gang. A lot more information and surprises are coming soon.

The fan event was a lot of fun and we got to hang out with the LocoMotion and Locos tight end Adam Bergen. No spoilers, but just know that the uniforms will be unveiled SOON, with a big unveiling event TBA.

Locos Radio Partner

Head coach Jim Fassel and Locos tight end Adam Bergen made a big announcement on ESPN Radio 1100 KWWN on Thursday July 15th. The team has partnered with the radio station here in Las Vegas to broadcast all home and away games live during the 2010 UFL season.

Mitch Moss will be the play by play announcer with Doug Marsh as the color analyst. If any conflicts arise with UNLV football or MLB playoffs, the broadcasts will switch to Fox Sports 920 KBAD.

This is great news! For the full press release, check out the UFL site here.

Spot The Commissioner Contest - This Friday 7/9

Spot the Commissioner this Friday while he is visiting Las Vegas between 11am-4pm to win. A lucky winner will win 2 on-field pregame access passes and 2 tickets to the Las Vegas Locos home opener vs. the Florida Tuskers (2009 Championship Game rematch) - and a t-shirt signed by Locos head coach Jim Fassel.

All you have to do is take and post his photo and details of where and when you saw Commissioner Huyghue on Friday to the Locos facebook page. Or post on the facebook page details of where and when you saw him - and to make sure you're not cheating, tell us the color of his suit and tie.

The Commissioner will draw a winner at random from all entries at the end of the competition.

You must be signed up to the Locos facebook page http://www.facebook.com/LasVegasLocos and following the Locos on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/LasVegasLocos to be eligible to win. Don't forget to sign up there first!

Visit the Locos facebook site to get hints on where he will be in Las Vegas and also follow along on the Locos Twitter and http://www.twitter.com/UFLMikePreston for stronger hints as the day unfolds.

Locomotion Cheerleaders Press and Tryouts

It's been a good week for the local marketing of the Las Vegas Locos. I saw the first Locos billboard I've seen all year the other day in a prime location. The Locomotion Cheerleaders made two appearances on local news broadcasts this week. Here is a video from when they were on KTNV Channel 13 News. Here is a video from when they were on KVVU Fox 5 News. Both videos are great, and I'm sure we'll be seeing more of the Locomotion within the next few months. They've already got a few local appearances under their belt. Last week they were at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, First Friday, and the 4th of July Celebration at Lake Las Vegas. With plenty more coming!

There's another Locomotion tryout scheduled for Saturday July 17th. Anyone interested must be over 18, take a resume, headshot, and a $25 application fee. The tryout will be conducted at the Las Vegas Sports Park in Summerlin.

UFL Expansion Team Number 6 And Beyond

It has been announced that Norfolk, Virginia has been granted a conditional expansion team beginning in 2011. Jim Speros will be the team's owner, Speros owned the Baltimore Stallions who were the only American team to ever win the Canadian Football League Grey Cup in 1995. MVP of Super Bowl XXII and Redskin QB Legend Doug Williams will be the team's general manager.

Commissioner Michael Huyghue tweeted that the UFL is considering Portland, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Austin, Los Angeles and Hawaii for 2011 expansion. It is expected that the UFL will add two more teams besides Norfolk for next season for a total of 8 teams.

Locos Mini-Camp Recap

It's been a little while since Locos Station has been updated, and I apologize for that. Anyway, last weekend was the Locos mini-camp, and according to coach Fassel, it was a success. A few fans showed up to the fan fest, and some season tickets were sold. The picture above is from the Las Vegas Sun slideshow you can find here. There's some good pictures there that show the cool practice uniforms. Here is a good article from the Las Vegas Review Journal about mini-camp.

Las Vegas Locos Mini-Camp Roster

Check out the team roster that will be participating in Mini-Camp this weekend. A lot of great players returning, and new players showing their skills. Chicago Rush players QB Russ Michna and WR Samie Parker will miss the Rush game to attend mini-camp. Looks like the players are taking the team very seriously. That's great, let's bring another championship back to Vegas where it belongs!

You can find the roster on the official UFL site here.

Locos Mini-Camp Featuring A Fan Fest

Mini-Camp is fast approaching for the Locos. Here's the schedule:

Friday June 18th 2:15 - 4:30pm
Saturday June 19th 8:00am - 2:15pm
Sunday June 20th 8:00 - 10:15am

All fans are invited to view the practices from the stands.

Most fans will probably want to attend the Saturday Select-a-seat Fan Fest that will be going on from 8:00 - 11:30am. Fans will be able to watch the team practice for a couple hours, and then get to meet and greet the players and coaches. There will also be football activities on our home field! Come meet players new and old on Saturday. Come say hi to Locos Station's very own Joseph. I'll be wearing a Locos shirt and LV cap. Everyone can watch the practice from any seat at Sam Boyd Stadium, and fans are invited to purchase season tickets from whichever seats they'd like.

You can read the UFL article on the Fan Fest and Mini-Camp here.

Omaha Nighthawks and Sacramento Mountain Lions Logos Unveiled

The logos for the Nighthawks and Mountain Lions were released recently by the UFL. The Nighthawks had an unveiling that was open to the fans, while the Mountain Lions had a press conference with their newly signed quarterback DAUNTE CULPEPPER! Pretty awesome. Check out the logos below.

OFFICIAL: Las Vegas Locos New Branding

Today was a good day for the Locos. After the successful draft yesterday, today the Locos were featured on a local news station. KTNV Channel 13 here in Las Vegas had Kim Diaz (The Director of the Locos Cheer & Dance Team) on to talk about the tryouts for the cheer/dance squad. During the interview with Kim, the news station had a big screen with the new Locos wordmark/logo featured. You can watch the interview online here via KTNV.

Corresponding with that, the UFL put out the official logo package for the Locomotives. It included the new logo/wordmark, an updated helmet style, a new helmet stripe, and a support logo. All of the logos are very cool, check everything out!

2010 UFL Draft

Yesterday was the 2010 UFL Draft. There were 12 rounds, which produced 60 total picks for the league. Below, you can find all of the Locos' picks along with some cool links from local newspapers.

New Logo Analysis

The new Locos logo has a few new elements that were added to the original to make it look better. Here, I'll analyze the new additions, and explain where I think that each new addition came from.

UFL IS NOT A D-LEAGUE

After an e-mail surfaced yesterday claiming the UFL to be a developmental league for the NFL, the UFL quickly dismissed that claim. The UFL will continue to remain independent, and have top notch talent, and best of all GREAT FOOTBALL. I just wanted to clear that up.

UPDATED: New Las Vegas Locos Logo?

Here seems to be the new official Locos logo. As I suspected, it looks like the colors will be black, red, and silver. There is no confirmation on any of this info from the league yet, but I'll keep ya posted.

UPDATE:

Here is an official response from UFL PR Director Michael Preston to UFLAccess.com

"As always, the fans on UFL Access are quick to find every mention of the UFL, and never cease to impress us. We hope those of you on the forum enjoy the new-look logo, which is being kept under wraps in Vegas for an official unveiling next week."

Las Vegas Locos Fan Club

I'm happy to share that the Locos Fan Club is getting off the ground. Today was the first time that a few of us who are interested in getting the fan club up and running spoke for the first time. We have a diverse, talented, and dedicated group right now that have big plans for the future of the team. Stay tuned to Locos Station for more updates and all announcements about the fan club. We have some great things coming your way.

One of the people that I'm working with on this project is Travis Cochran. He's a great guy, and a huge Locos fan. He has a Locos blog that is great, and has a TON of exclusive footage and interviews with players. We're pleased to announce that we fully support eachother's blogs, and will be working together with the fan club. Please check out his blog the Vegas Locos Local's Page.

If you're interested in joining the fan club, please e-mail me at admin@locosstation.com.

The Locomotives' New Colors?

Last year, all four UFL teams used the same color pallet. The colors that were used were the colors of the UFL logo, and were used to raise awareness and branding for the league.

This year, all bets are off for team colors. So far, the UFL has been pretty quiet on information regarding the subject. The only thing we've heard is that the Florida Tuskers will be keeping their "Tusker" blue. Coach Jagodzinksi of the Omaha Nighthawks mentioned that their colors may be black, silver, and white. The Locos have been using the same shade of blue as the Tuskers in their uniforms and logo. If the Tuskers are keeping the color, then that would probably mean that the Locos will be changing their scheme to stray away from the original shared color pallet.

So what colors should the Locos use? When are we going to learn and see the new colors and uniforms? Will there be an updated logo? Unfortunately, these questions have yet to be answered, but I feel that the league has already been giving hints towards the Locos branding going forward.

Hartford Colonials Logo & Colors Debut

Yesterday morning the Hartford Colonials team colors and logos debuted. The team colors are dark blue, metallic gold, and light blue. You can see how the logo looks, it's a lot different than the logos we saw last year (even though they were all designed by the same team). It features an eagle whose wings form the shape of an "H" that is holding a football.

Initial reaction from fans are positive, and most think that the logo is classy and a step up from the logos from last year. There's a few fans though that think that the art-deco sunburst makes the logo look to busy, and that the splitting of the word Hartford looks awkward.

There are more versions of the logo available on the UFL website that feature a stripped down version which features 13 stars which are probably an homage to the 13 colonies. The helmet stripe also features 13 stars. The helmet is metallic gold, and the uniforms have yet to be debuted. If you'd like to see all of the logos and a preview of the Colonials' helmet click here.

Locos Station Exclusive: Mike Fassel

Mike Fassel who works in Football Operations with the Locos took the time to let Locos Station know a few details going on with the team. He talks about the coaching staff, JP Losman, and Tim Rattay.

More Info Regarding Cheer Tryouts

For general info on all of the teams, you can check here.
Prelims

Here's the info for the prelims, some of this has already been posted:

Date: June 5th, 2010
Registration Time: 1:30 PM
Location: The Rock Center for Dance
Address: 700 East Silverado Ranch Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89123

Cost: $25
Contact UFL: locoscheer@gmail.com

The signup page can be found here.

Locos Dance/Cheer Auditions

Anyone that is interested or knows anyone that is interested in being a Las Vegas Locos cheerleader, here is the first information on how to get on the team.

-Team members must be 18 years of age the day of Preliminary Auditions, June 5, 2010. (there is no maximum age limit).
-Participants must be at all phases of the audition process.
-Team members must be able to commit to the Las Vegas Locos Dance Team schedule, including rehearsals, personal training, special events, appearances and games.
-Team members must have a reliable means of transportation.

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: The Rock Center for Dance
Address: 700 East Silverado Ranch Blvd. Las Vegas, NV

Stay tuned to Locos Station and http://www.ufl-football.com for more information that will be available soon. If you're in need of more information now, feel free to e-mail locoscheer@ufl-football.com

Losman Signs With Seattle Seahawks. Daunte Culpepper signs with UFL's Mountain Lions

It was announced today that J.P. Losman, the starting Locos QB last season has signed with the Seattle Seahawks. More info here.

Does this mean that since it's highly unlikely that Losman will be returning to the Locos that Tim Rattay will be our starting quarterback? Or do you think Jim Fassel and the coaches are going to try to find someone else? I hope they give Rattay a shot. I saw him play against the Sentinels last year, and he still looked pretty good.

Also today, there are a lot of reports emerging that Daunte Culpepper is heading to the UFL's Sacramento Mountain Lions. This is big news for the league! Hopefully there will be more big name signings to discuss soon.

TE John Madsen Signs With Detroit Lions

It's been a while since we've reported a Loco heading to an NFL team, but today it has been announced that the Lions released receiver Kole Heckendorf and signed tight end John Madsen. You can read more at Detriot News.

UFL Omaha's Team Name

After another Name The Team contest, UFL's 2010 expansion Omaha team finally has a name. The name of the team is...

The Omaha Nighthawks! The team will be coached by Jeff Jagodzinski. Coach Jagodzinski mentioned in an interview that the teams colors will be black, silver, and white. I can't wait to see the Nighthawks later this season!

2010 Schedule Announced!

Today the UFL announced the 2010 schedule. The schedule is for 5 teams, and it's a ten week schedule with two byes per team. Each team will have 4 home games. Many fans are going to be confused because the league has talked about having two expansion teams. After the indifference towards the league in San Antonio, the league decided to focus on what they've got and work on further expansion next year. It will still be a great on-field product, and I can't wait to see you all at Sam Boyd for all of the Locos home games!

Here's the season info for the Locos. For the full schedule, click here.

Week 1:
Friday September 17th
Florida Tuskers at Las Vegas Locomotives

Week 2:
BYE

Week 3:
Thursday September 30th
Las Vegas Locomotives at Florida Tuskers

Week 4:
Friday Oct 8th
UFL Omaha at Las Vegas Locomotives

Week 5:
Friday Oct 15th
Las Vegas Locomotives at Sacramento Mountain Lions

Week 6:
Saturday Oct 23rd
Hartford Colonials at Las Vegas Locomotives

Week 7:
Thursday October 28th
Las Vegas Locomotives at UFL Omaha

Week 8:
Saturday November 6th
Sacramento Mountain Lions at Las Vegas Locomotives

Week 9:
BYE

Week 10:
Saturday November 20th
Las Vegas Locomotives at Hartford Colonials

Championship Game:
November 26th/27th
Venue and date to be confirmed

All info from UFL-Football.com

Omaha Expansion

I'm reporting this quite late, but Omaha is now a UFL city. The UFL held a Name The Team contest, and had it's biggest turnout yet. The name will be announced soon.

Las Vegas Sun Article About Fan Fest

The Las Vegas Sun wrote a great article about the Fan Fest this past weekend. Make sure you check it out by clicking here.If you haven't read my fan experience at Fan Fest, read it here.

YOUR FIRST LOOK: Locos Championship Rings

Yesterday, the Locos received their Championship Rings for being the Premiere Season Champs in a private VIP ceremony. The picture posted above was posted by Locos linebacker Marcus Riley via twitter.

LOCOS SEASON TICKETS ON SALE

The Locos season tickets have gone on sale, and the prices are extremely affordable. As of right now, the tickets range from $60-$120 for the whole season. How great is that?! Anyway, you can buy your tickets here from UNLVTickets!See ya at game 1!

New UFL Website

Hey everyone, the new UFL-Football.com has launched. It looks amazing, and a lot better than the old website. More features will be rolling out soon. Check it out!

Fan Fest Experience

Hey everyone, I went to the Locos Fan Fest this past Sunday and would like to share the experience with all of you.

I showed up at about 3:45 PM after leaving early from work and walked into the stadium. At first I sat down on the bleachers just to take a look at everything that was going on. There was an emcee that was from a local radio station I believe who acted as the announcer throughout the event. He talked about how local radio stations will be covering the Locos all year long, and then introduced a dance number by a group of talented dancers who were there to help promote the future Locos dance team and to help girls of all ages at the Fan Fest with cheer techniques.

List Of Players For Fan Fest Revealed!

There will be a lot of familiar faces at Fan Fest this coming Sunday April 11th from 3-5pm. Remember, it's a free event for fans of all ages to partake in activities and meet & greet coach Jim Fassel and team. Here's a full list of players attending:

Championship Ring Ceremony

According to the official Locos twitter, the 2009 Champion Locos team will all be receiving their championship rings! Hopefully we can see a picture of what the rings look like. We'll be sure to post a picture if one arises.

California Redwoods Name Change

Early this morning, the new team name for the relocated California Redwoods was announced. When the Redwoods were relocated from San Francisco to Sacramento California, the UFL had another "Name The Team" contest with a few possible choices and a write-in option. The name of the team is now...

Signups Now Live For Locos Supporter Group

A couple posts down we talk about the Locos Supporter Group and all of the perks that come with being a member. Well this morning, the signups went live on the official UFL site. You can sign up for FREE right here!

Locos Fan Day! [UPDATED]

From 3pm-5pm on Sunday April 11, 2010 coach Fassel and some Locos players will be in attendance for the first ever Locos Fan Day! There will be many activities for Locos fans of all ages. This is an open celebration for the champs to celebrate with their fans, and to look forward to the oncoming season.

There's more info to come, but so far we know of these fun and exciting activities:

- Opportunities for autographs and pictures with the coach and players

- Mini-Combine for fans to get a taste of what the players have to go through including a 40-yard dash, broad jump, passing drill, and field goal attempts

- A chance to feel like a Loco by getting the opportunity to try on UFL equipments and helmets.

- Face painting for the kids, or those big Locos fans who are just young at heart.

- Cheerleading clinic for those aspiring cheerleaders of all ages who'd like to be future Locos cheerleaders.

- Season tickets on-sale (my personal favorite!)

We'll keep ya updated on all of the upcoming info. You can check out the official announcement here at the UFL site.

Announcing The Las Vegas Locomotives Supporter Group

The UFL has announced recently that there will be Supporter Groups for all teams. Supporter groups are full of dedicated fans that sit together, and create an exciting and fun stadium experience. Members of the supporter groups will have access to exclusive merchandise and more chances to meet players and coaches. Check back soon, because Locos Station will provide ALL the info for the supporter group, and when signups are available

New Article Up On UFL Website With Mike Fassel

On the official UFL site, there's a new article by Nation Hahn (Director of Digital Media, and all around good guy) who recently spoke with Mike Fassel of the Las Vegas Locos. He works in Football Operations with the team, and talked about what's been going on with the Locos recently.

He talks about team meetings, and activities the coaches are working on for the Locos playbook, and player prospects. He also talks about open tryouts and the good relationship the Locos have with UNLV. For the whole article, check it out here.

UFL Hartford Team Name

Today the UFL unveiled the official name of the new Hartford team. The team name will be...

Las Vegas Locomotives Open Tryouts

Do you think you've got what it takes to play for the UFL Champion Las Vegas Locos?

If your answer is yes, then you should walk the walk, and try out! Coach Fassel and the Locomotives are holding open tryouts.

Tryouts will take place in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday April 17th, 2010. To register or find out more information, check out the official UFL site here.

Shaun Smith Signs With KC Chiefs

According to KansasCity.com the Chiefs have signed former Locos' defensive lineman Shaun Smith to a one year deal. This reunites him with Romeo Crennel who is now the Chiefs' defensive coordinator, but was Smith's former head coach when he played for the Browns. You can read the full article here.

Locos TE Adam Bergen Interview @ UFLAccess.com

Dusty Sloan from UFLAccess.com posted a cool interview with Locos tight end Adam Bergen. He seems really excited about his experience with the league, and the upcoming season. He also talks highly of the city of Las Vegas. Check out the interview here. Good luck this upcoming season Adam!

Locomotives Social Media

Keep up with the Locos with the new Twitter and Facebook accounts! You can find the Twitter at

http://twitter.com/LasVegasLocos.

And you can find the Official Locomotives Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Las...Locos/193564664980.

Q&A With Coach Fassel

There's a new Q&A on ufl-football.com with coach Fassel that's pretty interesting. He shines more light on what he's been doing this off-season, and also on his thoughts on winning the first UFL Championship, player relations, and general thoughts on the UFL. It's definitely worth checking out! Read the Q&A here!

Coach Fassel Blogs

Coach Jim Fassel wrote an interesting blog this week on ufl-football.com. He gives us all insight on what he's been up to as the Locos' general manager along with being the head coach. There's a lot of info about bringing all aspects of the team to Las Vegas. From securing practice fields to player housing, and more. Check it out here.

NY Sentinels Relocation To Hartford

After weeks of speculation, the UFL has announced the relocation of the New York club to Hartford, Connecticut. The news comes after a press conference this morning. The new team will not be using the Sentinels team name, but fans will be able to vote for the team name at the UFL website. Chris Palmer will be the team's head coach.

Coach Fassel makes appearance at Sports Illustrated Event

The girls of the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition were in town this past week. On Thursday the girls did a signing at Paris Las Vegas, and also hung out at Lagasse's Stadium, and Vanity nightclub.

In attendance at Vanity Nightclub was none other than our own Locomotives coach Jim Fassel.

Who knows why he was there, but hopefully this is just the beginning of the Locos having a local presence around town.

He is mentioned in this article from the Las Vegas Sun.

UFL Championship MVP DeDe Dorsey signs with Detroit Lions

According to DeDe Dorsey's twitter update a few days ago, he has been signed by the Detroit Lions.

Here's the tweet: "3-D fans.....I am the newest member of........The Detroit Lions....Motown here I come! I can't wait to get out there and do my thing!!! 3-D"

Congrats to DeDe!

Jim Fassel Interviewd by Raiders' Al Davis

UPDATE: Reportedly, Tom Cable will still be the Raiders' head coach for the 2010 season.

From SFGate.com

Raiders owner Al Davis has interviewed prospective head coaches for more than two weeks, two league sources told The Chronicle, in the event he decides to fire Tom Cable.

Two people on his interview list have been identified as former Giants coach Jim Fassel, who now coaches UFL champion Las Vegas, and former Raiders offensive coordinator Marc Trestman, the head coach of CFL champion Montreal.

49ers Interview Larry Mac Duff

Mac Duff was the Defensive Coordinator and Special Teams coach for the Locomotives. He was interviewed by coach Mike Singletary for the 49ers special teams coordinator position, which he has already held in the past. For more info, check out Sign On San Diego.

NY Jets sign Ezra Butler

Former Locos Linebacker Ezra Butler has been signed by the New York Jets. You can find more info from The Jets Blog.

Atlanta Falcons Sign Former Locos Punter

According to Pro Football Talk, Danny Baugher (P) has joined the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.