With the NBA lockout already decreasing entertainment for fans, it appears the sexy Lingerie Football League is hanging on by a thread.
The LFL decided to start a Toronto franchise this year, despite league-wide skepticism, and has since seen 22 of the team's 26 players quit.
From the start, the league has accused of a wide array of controversial actions.
"Beyond the league sending all the wrong messages about women's sports, it's also been accused of plenty of shady operations, doesn't pay its players (beyond travel expenses) and has previously threatened to sue players who wanted out."
Coaching inexperience has also seemingly presented quite the issue with player safety.
With all the other teams apparently having ex-NFL coaches, this problem hit rock bottom when assistant coach Sebastian Clovis (a former Saskatchewan Roughriders' and B.C. Lions' defensive back) was fired.
When the players emailed league owner Mitchell S. Mortaza about their issues, he responded with angry threats and defensive criticisms. According to one player, things got a bit out of hand, considering four girls were undeservedly cut.
"The four girls let go were accused of being "I" players and not down for the team, when we were the most dedicated, acquired almost all sponsorship and marketing perks as well as being great leaders on and off the field. We had two scheduled practices a week, no permit! Girls had to take time from work to practice on fields in the city with football friends. Bottom line, we put so much into this, our fans are pissed, the coaches are lying about us. All we wanted was a coaching upgrade so we could be the best and represent Canada!"
With Mortaza essentially running an organization that feeds on excited fans who will pay to see sexy women run around in lingerie and hit each other, he will have to really consider modifying things.
Perhaps a higher standard for coaches and a stronger desire for winning football, rather than just sexy pigskin.
If he doesn't improve the respect revolved around the sport quickly, they could all find themselves out of work.
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