Weekend warriors and recreational football players, listen up. There’s a new indoor football team in town, reports the Chicago Tribune, and they’re looking for players to join their team. Coached by former Chicago Bear Steve McMichael – “Mongo” as he is affectionately known in this town -- the Chicago Slaughter will play their games starting this March at the Sears Center in suburban Hoffman Estates as part of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL). Another former Bear, William “The Fridge” Perry, will work in the front office.
In its inaugural season, the Slaughter will have a big hill to climb in the crowded Chicago sports market. The 2006 AFL champion Chicago Rush plays their games just down the road at the Allstate Arena, and ESPN will be televising some AFL games beginning this season. The CIFL has no TV contract, but could offer an exciting alternative for those who love football of the indoor variety. And seeing Mongo on the sidelines could be entertaining in itself.
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