2018 The Spring League season explained

2018 The Spring League season
League:The Spring League
Sport:American football
Duration:April 7 – 12
No Of Games:2 per team
No Of Teams:4
Tv:B/R Live
Season Champs:West
Mvp:Bryan Scott[1]
Prevseason Year:2017
Nextseason Year:2019

The 2018 The Spring League season was the second overall in league history, which was played in Round Rock, Texas.

On December 7, 2017, The Spring League announced it would play its second season in Austin, Texas beginning in late March 2018. The league was also to have a football-specific tech forum and a joint internship program with the University of Texas’ Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation.[2] Turner Sports announced in mid-January 2018, while the league games would be on its new streaming service B/R Live, the league was also finalizing a deal to practice and play games at Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas.[3] On March 3, the league did not execute on the contract to play the 2018 season at the Circuit of the Americas and instead announced events to take place at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Round Rock.[4]

Players

The league had try-outs in various cities in October and November 2017 and February 2018.[5]

On February 14, the league announced the signing of Heisman Trophy winner and former Cleveland Browns first round pick Johnny Manziel to the league playing on the South team. Games to be played on April 7 and 14.[6] Other former NFL commitments to the league were former Cleveland Browns first round pick Kellen Winslow Jr. and former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro.[7]

Coaches

The following coaches were part of the 2018 season:

Robert Gordon was the Wide receivers coach.[8]

Games

[9]

Date Team score opponent score Ref
April 7North 13 West 30 [10]
South 7 East 11 [11]
April 12South 17 West 34 [12]
North 27 East 10

Standings

Spring League 2018
Team
West[13] 2 0 1.000 64 30
North[14] 1 1 .500 40 40
East[15] 1 1 .500 21 34
South[16] 0 2 .000 24 45

Signees to professional leagues

The following players signed with NFL, CFL or AAF teams following their involvement with The Spring League in 2018:

Spring League Showcases

Following the April games another "Summer Showcase" was announced for July 2018.[48] [49]

The Spring League announced a "Fall Showcase" for Miami, Florida to take place November 6–9, 2018, which the league intends to prepare players for the AAF and XFL, which play winter/spring seasons.[50]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bryan Scott, 'Aaron Rodgers of Division III,' ready to prove himself worthy of NFL. Al-Khateeb. Zac. May 4, 2021. The Sproting News. August 9, 2022.
  2. News: EXCLUSIVE: NFL Spring League heads to Austin for 2018 . Austin American-Statesman . Cox Media Group . December 7, 2017 . December 8, 2017 . Lyttle, Kevin. dead. December 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208212021/http://www.mystatesman.com/sports/football/statesman-exclusive-nfl-spring-league-heads-austin-for-2018/nrFredE7NzNlmxmVJ4JS0M/.
  3. News: Lyttle. Kevin. Turner Sports will live-stream pro football venture in Austin. January 26, 2018. Austin American-Statesman. January 18, 2018. My Statesman.
  4. News: Circuit of the Americas punts Spring League . KVUE. Livengood. Paul. March 3, 2018.
  5. News: Florio. Mike. Spring League to conduct tryouts in multiple cities this fall. February 14, 2018. ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports. August 20, 2017.
  6. News: Nathan. Alec. Johnny Manziel to Join the Spring League Scouting Event Amid NFL Comeback. February 14, 2018. Bleacher Report. February 14, 2018.
  7. News: Durkee. Travis. Johnny Manziel commits to The Spring League showcase. February 14, 2018. Sporting News. Omnisport. February 14, 2018. dead. February 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180215023653/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/johnny-manziel-spring-league-nfl-comeback/1cx8e95usmajo10bwow10h5szy.
  8. 1063278053776916480. TheSpringLeague. A very belated and a huge congratulations to #TheSpringLeague wide receivers coach, Robert Gordon, on his induction… . November 16, 2018.
  9. Web site: Bleacher Report Live. Bleacher Report. April 16, 2018. dead. April 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180417025804/https://live.bleacherreport.com/football/the-spring-league/31.
  10. Web site: Game 1. #TheSpringLeague. Facebook.
  11. Web site: Game 2. #TheSpringLeague. Facebook.
  12. News: Middlehurst-Schwartz. Michael. Johnny Manziel runs for two TDs in second Spring League game. April 16, 2018. USA TODAY. April 12, 2018. en.
  13. Web site: 2018 WEST Roster. Facebook.
  14. Web site: 2018 NORTH Roster. Facebook.
  15. Web site: 2018 EAST Roster. Facebook.
  16. Web site: 2018 SOUTH Roster. Facebook.
  17. Web site: TSL DL Roman Braglio signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL!. May 6, 2018. dead. May 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180515112721/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/05/06/tsl-dl-roman-braglio-signs-hamilton-tiger-cats-cfl/.
  18. Web site: TSL DL Harold Brantley signs with Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL!. May 24, 2018. dead. June 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180625092343/http://www.thespringleague.com/2018/05/24/tsl-dl-harold-brantley-signs-ottawa-redblacks-cfl/.
  19. Web site: Argos add running back Brandon Burks. April 16, 2018.
  20. Web site: TSL RB Brandon Burks signs with Toronto Argonauts!. April 17, 2018. dead. April 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418230825/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/04/17/congrats-rb-brandon-burks-1st-cfl-signing-spring-leagues-2018-season/.
  21. Web site: TSL TE Paul Butler invited to the Oakland Raiders mini-camp!. April 30, 2018. dead. May 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180509075731/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/04/30/tsl-te-paul-butler-invited-oakland-raiders-mini-camp/.
  22. Web site: Raiders' Paul Butler: Signs contract with Oakland. CBSSports.com. May 8, 2018 .
  23. Web site: Riders add former NFL RB David Cobb | 3DownNation. June 4, 2018.
  24. Web site: TSL DL Breion Creer signs with BC Lions of the CFL!. May 7, 2018. dead. May 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180515112716/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/05/07/tsl-dl-breion-creer-signs-bc-lions-cfl/.
  25. Web site: Panthers sign four tryouts, waive Zack Sanchez. Henson. Max. May 14, 2021 . May 16, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180516103045/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-four-tryouts-waive-Zack-Sanchez/2d9e6a71-6e1e-41eb-a432-e5f9dde06198 . dead .
  26. Web site: TSL OL Quinterrius Eatmon signs with Carolina Panthers!. May 17, 2018. dead. May 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180519032632/https://thespringleague.com/2018/05/17/tsl-ol-quinterrius-eatmon-signs-carolina-panthers/.
  27. News: Williams. Charean. Falcons sign Tyson Graham, Justin Zimmer . ProFootballTalk . NBC Sports . April 17, 2018 . May 2, 2018.
  28. Web site: Congrats to DB Tyson Graham, the 2nd NFL signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!. dead. April 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180419053146/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/04/17/congrats-db-tyson-graham-2nd-nfl-signing-spring-leagues-2018-season/.
  29. Web site: Boise St. football player signs with Seahawks; other ex-Broncos get their NFL shots this week. May 8, 2018. Southern. Dave. Idaho Statesman. August 9, 2022.
  30. Web site: Raiders Sign Guard Cameron Hunt. Raiders. May 17, 2018. Raider Nation. August 9, 2022.
  31. Web site: TSL OL Cameron Hunt signs with Oakland Raiders!. May 16, 2018. dead. May 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180518201017/https://thespringleague.com/2018/05/16/tsl-ol-cameron-hunt-signs-oakland-raiders/.
  32. News: Tsai. Stephen. University of Hawaii alumnus Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea signs with CFL's BC Lions . Staradvertiser.com . April 17, 2018 . May 2, 2018.
  33. Web site: Congrats to LB Kani Kema-Kaleiwahea, the 2nd CFL signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!. April 17, 2018. dead. April 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418230337/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/04/17/congrats-lb-kani-kema-kaleiwahea-2nd-cfl-signing-spring-leagues-2018-season/.
  34. News: Boren. Cindy. Johnny Manziel is returning to football, with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. May 19, 2018. Washington Post. May 19, 2018.
  35. Web site: Reisman . Jeremy . Detroit Lions sign cornerback Raysean Pringle . Pride Of Detroit . April 18, 2018 . May 2, 2018.
  36. Web site: Congrats to DB Raysean Pringle, the 3rd NFL signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!. dead. April 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180419121021/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/04/18/congrats-db-raysean-pringle-3rd-nfl-signing-spring-leagues-2018-season/.
  37. Web site: Congrats to S Keith Reineke, the 3rd CFL signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!. April 23, 2018. dead. April 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180424071619/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/04/23/congrats-s-keith-reineke-3rd-cfl-signing-spring-leagues-2018-season/.
  38. Web site: Beau Sandland Latest Tight End Addition . Urban. Darren. Azcardinals.com . April 16, 2018 . May 2, 2018.
  39. Web site: Congrats to TE Beau Sandland, the 1st NFL Signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!. April 17, 2018. dead. April 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418230039/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/04/17/congrats-te-beau-sandland-1st-nfl-signing-spring-leagues-2018-season/.
  40. Web site: Karter Schult attempting to land another NFL opportunity. Bair. Cole. May 7, 2018. The Gazette.
  41. Web site: Panthers sign 4 tryout players, including a familiar name. Rodrigue. Jourdan. May 14, 2018.
  42. Web site: Giants sign punter Taylor Symmank. Eisen. Michael. June 5, 2018. www.giants.com.
  43. Web site: TSL P Taylor Symmank Signs with New York Giants!. June 3, 2018. dead. June 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180625092625/http://www.thespringleague.com/2018/06/03/tsl-p-taylor-symmank-signs-new-york-giants/.
  44. Web site: TSL DB Dwayne Thomas signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL!. May 21, 2018. dead. June 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180625092338/http://www.thespringleague.com/2018/05/21/tsl-db-dwayne-thomas-signs-hamilton-tiger-cats-cfl/.
  45. Web site: TSL DL/LB Lynden Trail signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL!. May 5, 2018. dead. May 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180515112522/https://www.thespringleague.com/2018/05/05/tsl-dllb-lynden-trail-signs-hamilton-tiger-cats-cfl/.
  46. News: Munz . Jason . Alliance of American Football announces Memphis team has signed 28 players . September 14, 2018 . The Memphis Commercial Appeal . August 1, 2018 . en.
  47. Web site: Over 40 TSL Alum Sign with the AAF, as Another Exit Opportunity Arises. October 2, 2018. live. October 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026073933/https://thespringleague.com/?p=3234.
  48. Web site: 2018 Showcase Roster pt1. Facebook.
  49. Web site: 2018 Showcase Roster pt2. Facebook.
  50. Web site: The Spring League Expands Showcase Model Amid Record Demand. August 10, 2018. dead. December 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225225049/http://www.thespringleague.com/2018/08/10/spring-league-expands-showcase-offering-amid-record-demand/.

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