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The UFL announced that its season-ending awards will be determined by the fans through texting and online voting.
Fans currently can vote at www.ufl-football.com for the league's MVP, Coach of the Year and Fan Favorite Play of the Year awards. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for the UFL Championship Game MVP during the game's fourth quarter via text messaging.
The title game will pit the undefeated Florida Tuskers against the Las Vegas Locos on Friday in Las Vegas.
"The UFL is truly about the fans, and we wanted to make sure their voices were heard when recognizing coaches and players at the conclusion of our 'Premiere' season," UFL commissioner Michael Huyghue said. "By utilizing our Web site and text messaging platforms, we are integrating all forms of communication to engage our fans."
The UFL's regular season ended with the Locos' 41-7 victory over the Sentinels on Friday, when Las Vegas (4-2) benefited from five turnovers by New York in its final tune-up before the championship game.
The Sentinels (0-6) finished the season winless, capping the miserable campaign with a moribund offensive performance against the Locos. New York managed just 45 yards rushing and nearly flatlined in the third quarter, when its five possessions netted a total of -8 yards on 14 plays.
For Las Vegas, a crowd of 13,306 was on hand for a contest that was originally scheduled for the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. The league, however, moved the game back to Sam Boyd Stadium to reward the city for its relatively lively crowds in the first two home games.
Locos coach Jim Fassel hopes that the fans in Las Vegas -- which will get the rare chance to watch its football team play for a league championship at home -- can affect the game.
"The crowd support was awesome," Fassel said. "I hope next week they really get the feel of what we are doing and create a lot of noise when Florida has the ball because it makes it hard.
"We haven't had loud crowds in many places, and it is very disruptive for their offense. So, I hope our crowd comes and is knowledgeable. I may become a cheerleader for a while when they get the ball. It is great to see the crowd having fun."
The four-team UFL finished its inaugural regular season without much hype and very little visibility. Games have been played in front of sparse crowds in large venues, while garnering no national buzz thanks to the league's goal of fiscal responsibility through limited marketing.
League officials, however, have insisted that the UFL will be back for a second season next fall, when, in fact, it will grow. The commissioner has said that the league will add two more teams -- with Hartford and Los Angeles looking like front-runners -- and debut a 10-game schedule.
UFL Puts Awards in Fans' Hands
Nov 23, 2009 – 6:35 PM
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