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Two former Vikings coaches to work in the Alliance of American Football

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 7: Head coach Brad Childress of the Minnesota Vikings signals during the game with the Arizona Cardinals at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 7, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 7: Head coach Brad Childress of the Minnesota Vikings signals during the game with the Arizona Cardinals at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 7, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /
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Two teams in the Alliance of American Football will have familiar faces as head coaches since they will be led by former Minnesota Vikings coaches.

If fans of the Minnesota Vikings are looking for more football to watch in the future, turning their attention to the Alliance of American Football might be something to check out when the league makes their official launch.

The AAF sent out a press release recently announcing their August Scouting Combines and how to try out for the team, but also included some more information that is interesting: the team locations and coaches for their first season.

Earlier news a former Minnesota player is a big investor put the league on the map for fans of the purple and gold, but two familiar coaches should have fans even more intrigued. Here is the list of cities and coaches:

  • Alliance Orlando – Steve Spurrier
  • Alliance Atlanta – Brad Childress
  • Alliance Memphis – Mike Singletary
  • Alliance Salt Lake – Dennis Erickson
  • Alliance Phoenix – Rick Neuheisel  
  • Alliance San Diego – Mike Martz
  • Alliance Birmingham – Tim Lewis
  • Alliance San Antonio – Mike Riley

Fans know Brad Childress during his tenure as a head coach for the Vikings from 2006–2010 when the team went 39-35, making the playoffs during two of those seasons and advancing to the second round once.

Mike Singletary was with Minnesota from 2011–2013 where he acted as the team’s linebackers coach and special assistant to head coach Leslie Frazier. However, he is likely best known for his time as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

Also notable from the press release is that AAF games can be streamed at no cost on the Alliance app, meaning anyone with an internet connection (or access to one) can check out these games for absolutely free. Or, you can always watch them on CBS.

In addition, it was noted in the press release that fantasy football will be easier and more interactive than ever, with bonuses going to fantasy league managers as well as AAF players who help teams win their leagues.

The 2019 Alliance season kicks off on February 9, 2019 and gives football fans something to enjoy when the NFL is done for the season. Check out a video teasing the league’s kickoff as shared on the AAF YouTube channel:

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Will you be watching the Alliance of American Football when it kicks off in February? And does the inclusion of two former Minnesota Vikings staff members make the league even more appealing? Let us know in the comments section below.

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