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2018 The Spring League season

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2018 The Spring League season
LeagueThe Spring League
SportAmerican football
DurationApril 7 – 12
Number of games2 per team
Number of teams4
TV partner(s)B/R Live
Season championsWest
Season MVPBryan Scott[1]
Seasons
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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

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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

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The following coaches were part of the 2018 season:

Robert Gordon was the Wide receivers coach.[8]

Games

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

Standings

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Spring League 2018
Team W L PCT PF PA
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

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

Spring League Showcases

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

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]

References

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  3. ^ Lyttle, Kevin (January 18, 2018). "Turner Sports will live-stream pro football venture in Austin". Austin American-Statesman. My Statesman. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  4. ^ Livengood, Paul (March 3, 2018). "Circuit of the Americas punts Spring League". KVUE.
  5. ^ Florio, Mike (August 20, 2017). "Spring League to conduct tryouts in multiple cities this fall". ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  6. ^ Nathan, Alec (February 14, 2018). "Johnny Manziel to Join the Spring League Scouting Event Amid NFL Comeback". Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  7. ^ Durkee, Travis (February 14, 2018). "Johnny Manziel commits to The Spring League showcase". Sporting News. Omnisport. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  8. ^ @TheSpringLeague (November 16, 2018). "A very belated and a huge congratulations to #TheSpringLeague wide receivers coach, Robert Gordon, on his induction…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Bleacher Report Live". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on April 17, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
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  11. ^ "Game 2. #TheSpringLeague". Facebook.
  12. ^ Middlehurst-Schwartz, Michael (April 12, 2018). "Johnny Manziel runs for two TDs in second Spring League game". USA TODAY. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  13. ^ "2018 WEST Roster". Facebook.
  14. ^ "2018 NORTH Roster". Facebook.
  15. ^ "2018 EAST Roster". Facebook.
  16. ^ "2018 SOUTH Roster". Facebook.
  17. ^ "TSL DL Roman Braglio signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL!". May 6, 2018. Archived from the original on May 15, 2018.
  18. ^ "TSL DL Harold Brantley signs with Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL!". May 24, 2018. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018.
  19. ^ "Argos add running back Brandon Burks". April 16, 2018.
  20. ^ "TSL RB Brandon Burks signs with Toronto Argonauts!". April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018.
  21. ^ "TSL TE Paul Butler invited to the Oakland Raiders mini-camp!". April 30, 2018. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018.
  22. ^ "Raiders' Paul Butler: Signs contract with Oakland". CBSSports.com. May 8, 2018.
  23. ^ "Riders add former NFL RB David Cobb | 3DownNation". June 4, 2018.
  24. ^ "TSL DL Breion Creer signs with BC Lions of the CFL!". May 7, 2018. Archived from the original on May 15, 2018.
  25. ^ Henson, Max. "Panthers sign four tryouts, waive Zack Sanchez". Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  26. ^ "TSL OL Quinterrius Eatmon signs with Carolina Panthers!". May 17, 2018. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018.
  27. ^ Williams, Charean (April 17, 2018). "Falcons sign Tyson Graham, Justin Zimmer". ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  28. ^ "Congrats to DB Tyson Graham, the 2nd NFL signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!". Archived from the original on April 19, 2018.
  29. ^ Southern, Dave (May 8, 2018). "Boise St. football player signs with Seahawks; other ex-Broncos get their NFL shots this week". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  30. ^ "Raiders Sign Guard Cameron Hunt". Raiders. Raider Nation. May 17, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  31. ^ "TSL OL Cameron Hunt signs with Oakland Raiders!". May 16, 2018. Archived from the original on May 18, 2018.
  32. ^ Tsai, Stephen (April 17, 2018). "University of Hawaii alumnus Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea signs with CFL's BC Lions". Staradvertiser.com. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  33. ^ "Congrats to LB Kani Kema-Kaleiwahea, the 2nd CFL signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!". April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018.
  34. ^ Boren, Cindy (May 19, 2018). "Johnny Manziel is returning to football, with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats". Washington Post. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  35. ^ Reisman, Jeremy (April 18, 2018). "Detroit Lions sign cornerback Raysean Pringle". Pride Of Detroit. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  36. ^ "Congrats to DB Raysean Pringle, the 3rd NFL signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!". Archived from the original on April 19, 2018.
  37. ^ "Congrats to S Keith Reineke, the 3rd CFL signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!". April 23, 2018. Archived from the original on April 24, 2018.
  38. ^ Urban, Darren (April 16, 2018). "Beau Sandland Latest Tight End Addition". Azcardinals.com. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  39. ^ "Congrats to TE Beau Sandland, the 1st NFL Signing from The Spring League's 2018 season!". April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018.
  40. ^ Bair, Cole (May 7, 2018). "Karter Schult attempting to land another NFL opportunity". The Gazette.
  41. ^ Rodrigue, Jourdan (May 14, 2018). "Panthers sign 4 tryout players, including a familiar name".
  42. ^ Eisen, Michael (June 5, 2018). "Giants sign punter Taylor Symmank". www.giants.com.
  43. ^ "TSL P Taylor Symmank Signs with New York Giants!". June 3, 2018. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018.
  44. ^ "TSL DB Dwayne Thomas signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL!". May 21, 2018. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018.
  45. ^ "TSL DL/LB Lynden Trail signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL!". May 5, 2018. Archived from the original on May 15, 2018.
  46. ^ Munz, Jason (August 1, 2018). "Alliance of American Football announces Memphis team has signed 28 players". The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  47. ^ "Over 40 TSL Alum Sign with the AAF, as Another Exit Opportunity Arises". October 2, 2018. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020.
  48. ^ "2018 Showcase Roster pt1". Facebook.
  49. ^ "2018 Showcase Roster pt2". Facebook.
  50. ^ "The Spring League Expands Showcase Model Amid Record Demand". August 10, 2018. Archived from the original on December 25, 2018.