1. What is your fondest memory of the USA Football League?
 

Losing the Superbowl to Martin in overtime was almost as great as winning my only one.
Pat Sicher, GM Houston Texans

It still has to be when you e-mailed us to let us know the 3rd era of the league would soon begin...
Todd Ricotta, GM Green Bay Packers

Winning my first Sundby Cup in 2027 after joining the league for the 2023 season. When I took the team over it was quite bad (no winning season since 2010) and I couldn't believe it when I had a winner just 4 seasons later. The first is always the best...
Lou Lombardo, GM Minnesota Vikings

Winning my first championship back in 2015. I entered the league in 2009 taking over a last place team. At that time I wasn't experienced at all with football sims. I had to learn while i was building a team, basically from nothing.
Jean Lefebvre, GM New England Patriots

Has to be my first season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2005. I never even heard of the game but through the coaxing of Mike Morton in 2003 season I joined the USAFL under Mike Breeden and the Cleveland Browns as the AGM. From there I took a 1-13 2004 New Orleans Saints team to Dallas and won the NFC West and NFC Conference Championship in my first season at the controls. We lost to Ben Breeden and the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl 15-13.
Flip Sides, GM Dallas Cowboys

Gotta be winning the SB in 2026. That whole post season was just one unbelievable game after the other.
Did not think I would get past first round.
Ed Pamer, GM Cleveland Browns

I would have to say my fondest memory from all of my years associated with this league is the string of 7 straight Super Bowl appearances. Selfish, yes, but for me - unforgettable. Granted, the Bills only came out of that with 2 Sundby Cups, but each consecutive year, my interest and anxiety grew. It became a personal challenge to return each year. A close second would have to be when I met my brother’s Packers in the 2049 Super Bowl. Third would be my first Sundby Cup.
Mark Ricotta, GM Buffalo Bills
 

2. What league rivalry have you enjoyed the most?
 

I think Tom vs Mark has been great, but I like Ricotta's vs anybody who disagrees with their trading practices. Honorable mention to Ben vs the Elements and his own brain farts.
Pat Sicher, GM Houston Texans

I have really enjoyed the Miami-Buffalo rivalry the best - likely because it resembles the real rivalry in the NFL.
Todd Ricotta, GM Green Bay Packers

I have really enjoyed my rivalry with Mark's Buffalo squad. Even though we are in different conferences, we always seem to meet up in big games. For a rivalry not involving my team, I've really enjoyed watching Steve and Ben duke it out over the years.
Lou Lombardo, GM Minnesota Vikings

I would say all USAFL vs Fred Hurtubise :) Fred loves football and is a bit "cocky" sometimes. Every NFC teams like beating the Bucs or Card in NFC. I also like reading all the discussions between Fred an other GMs during draft night. There's one thing I've been waiting for years now, an all French Super Bowl between Fred and I !!
Jean Lefebvre, GM New England Patriots

I love whipping up on Fred and Ben! No matter how many times Fred moves his team I will always kick his Arce!
Flip Sides, GM Dallas Cowboys

I do remember hating Baltimore for a few seasons.
Ed Pamer, GM Cleveland Browns

Wow. There have been so many great rivalries. The unspoken divisional rivalry with Tom’s Dolphins, the typical rivalry with Ben’s (insert team here!), and the championship rivalry with Andrew’s Eagles and Lou’s Vikings (I hate those rivalries!). But the one I’ve enjoyed the most has to be with Steve’s Chiefs. Our teams have quite a familiarity with one another in the playoffs. Many, many games.
Mark Ricotta, GM Buffalo Bills
 

3. What is it about the USAFL that keeps you coming back, season after season?
 

The continuity is the best thing about the league, you know some guys leave and some guys come back, but there is always the core group of guys that make it fun. Oh, and the chance to make fun of Fred.
Pat Sicher, GM Houston Texans

The fact that the season only lasts 3-weeks and has such an incredible technological (applications and website) foundation.
Todd Ricotta, GM Green Bay Packers

It's all about the quick turnaround. It's always fresh, there's very little down time, and you get to see the tangible results of the decisions you make very quickly.
Lou Lombardo, GM Minnesota Vikings

Besides loving the game, I guess it's a combination having quality GMs in the league and all the automated tools. We have a great level of competitiveness in the league and other GMs are always available to help whenever needed. Also, all the previous add-ons to the site helped many people (like me !) to do their league duties even with a very busy personal schedule.
Jean Lefebvre, GM New England Patriots

How can you walk away from something that has been around for so long, with so many great folks and lets not forget great friends! I admit that there have been times when I haven't had the drive to work hard on my team. But I could never walk away from the Dallas Cowboys, especially after all the time I have spent learning how to win. I feel like I finally part of the USAFL and not on the outside looking in. Most of you go so far back and never really had that kind of history to contribute, but now after 63 seasons I think I can call myself one of the family!
Flip Sides, GM Dallas Cowboys

The GMs. First and foremost. I have been in a lot of leagues but none seemed to have the dedication that this one does. Second has got to be the ease of management. The different programs that you have implemented for the draft console, the waiver system, and depth chart goes way above and beyond and other league I have known.
Ed Pamer, GM Cleveland Browns

Tough question. I think the league has endured for so many years because of the level of integrity and the competitive but friendly nature of each member. The way in which the league keeps evolving and improving is amazing. I enjoy the fact that the USAFL gives me the closest opportunity I will ever have at owning and running a football team. This league is so realistic, it’s addicting.
Mark Ricotta, GM Buffalo Bills
 

5. Which General Manager deserves the moniker, "GM of the Century"?
 

1. Jean Lefebvre
2. Lou Lombardo
3. Tom Edwards
4. Mark Ricotta
5. Flip Sides
Pat Sicher, GM Houston Texans

1. Mark Ricotta
2. Tim Arkwright
3. Lou Lombardo
4. Andrew Lewis
5. Ben Breeden
Todd Ricotta, GM Green Bay Packers

1. Todd Ricotta
2. Mark Ricotta
3. Lou Lombardo
4. Ben Breeden
5. Andrew Lewis
Lou Lombardo, GM Minnesota Vikings

1. Lou Lombardo
2. Todd Riccota
3. Ben Breeden
4. Flip Sides
5. Fred Hurtubise
Jean Lefebvre, GM New England Patriots

1. Tim Arkwright
2. Mike Breeden
3. Lou Lombardo
4. Flip Sides (AHHAHAHAHA)
5. Ricotta Brothers - Cheese Boys!
Flip Sides, GM Dallas Cowboys

1. Flip Sides
2. Lou Lombardo
3. Ben Breeden
4. Fred Hurtubise
5. Mike Manuel
Ed Pamer, GM Cleveland Browns

1. Todd Ricotta
2. Lou Lombardo
3. Ben Breeden
4. Jean Lefebvre
5. Andrew Lewis
Mark Ricotta, GM Buffalo Bills