Several Ex-New York Giants In The UFL

by Ed Valentine on Jul 15, 2010 2:00 PM EDT in New York Giants News

Teams in the United Football League (UFL) recently announced their rosters for the upcoming season, the league's second full year.

Below is a list of players on UFL rosters who have New York Giants' connections.

Hartford Colonials
Head Coach: Chris Palmer (former Giants quarterbacks coach)

Andre Woodson (QB) -- Sixth-round draft pick in 2008, spent one season on the practice squad. Orrin Thompson (OL) -- Spent the 2009 off-season with the Giants before being among the final cuts of the preseason.

Las Vegas Locomotives
Head Coach: Jim Fassel (former Giants' head coach)

Adrian Awasom (DE) -- Played for the Giants from 2005-2007 as a reserve defensive lineman. Recorded one career NFL quarterback sack. George Wrighster (TE) -- Was in mini-camp with the Giants in 2009, but was let go prior to the beginning of training camp.

Omaha Nighthawks

Stuart Schweigert (S) -- Spent less than three weeks on the Giants' roster during 2008. He was signed during training camp and subsequently cut. Frank Walker (CB) -- A reserve cornerback for the Giants from 2003-2006. I think a lot of Giants fans were relieved when Walker went to Green Bay as a free agent.

NOTE: I don't think I missed anybody, but I might have. Feel free to peruse the rosters yourself and see what names you recognize.

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pretty eye opening when you consider Bill Sheridan is still gamefully employeed

in the NFL

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by andiamo708 on Jul 15, 2010 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

I'm shocked,

yes, shocked that no one has grabbed Riley Skinner yet.

by blue gonz on Jul 15, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

Wasn’t Awasom also the guy the Giants sent home from the Super Bowl for a DUI?

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 15, 2010 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

Yes, I believe so

by Ed Valentine on Jul 15, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Beat me to it

Yeah, he got a DUI a day or two before the Super Bowl and that was pretty much it for him. I do remember him being good enough to start on some NFL D-lines, just not ours, but he definitely ‘flashed’ as they say.

by TNYFBG on Jul 15, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s one of the better players in UFL.

by ct17 on Jul 15, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow don't remember that Awasom thing

Frank Walker seemed to have a solid gig with the Ravens, guess he stunk there too

by IL DUCE 89 on Jul 15, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

Gotta love

the name, Omaha Nighthawks, no day games for them?

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by Great Gatsby on Jul 15, 2010 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Ahman Green

is surprising that he would join the UFL when he could probably retire very accomplished career. Also Tony Parrish could just retire

by IL DUCE 89 on Jul 15, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

EPL

They should demote the two worst NFL teams to the UFL like they do in the EPL. Detroit, Cleveland, I’m looking at you.

by TNYFBG on Jul 15, 2010 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Rumor has it

That JR has a handshake agreement with Chris Palmer where he’s going to release Bomar right before camp and Palmer has him penciled in as a 2-way RB/DT

(yes, I’m bored at work)

by TNYFBG on Jul 15, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions