AFLi returns to "NET10 Arena Football Friday" broadcasts

Friday March 2, 2012

Fans to interact with players and coaches during nationally broadcasted AFL games 

CHICAGO – Arena Football fans will once again have the opportunity to have their questions answered by players and coaches live during “NET10 Arena Football Friday” broadcasts on NFL Network, as AFLi will return for its second season, the League office announced today.

“The 25th season of the Arena Football League is the ‘Year of the Fan,’’’ NFL Network personality and AFL Vice President of Broadcasting, Communications and Branding said. “Last season, we received an extremely positive response from fans interacting with players and coaches during NFL Network broadcasts. We are excited to bring this feature back for the 2012 season.”

When the AFLi logo appears during each NFL Network broadcast of “NET10 Arena Football Friday,” fans may submit questions for players and coaches to the League’s twitter handle, @AFLarenaball, using the hashtag #AFLi, or via the Official Arena Football League’s Facebook page.

AFLi kicks off the 2012 season on Friday, March 9 at the Hall of Fame game in Orlando, Florida, where the Predators play host to the Pittsburgh Power, live on NFL Network’s “NET10 Arena Football Friday.” Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET with pregame coverage beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network.