Gotta Love the AFL

Here is my favorite story of the day: AFL star retires to take a job with Ankeny Police Department.

This is the charm of the Arena Football League (and all other fringe leagues). The players are not stars. They don't get paid much. They play for the love of the game. Most have second jobs and when faced with the decision to take a different career path, they have to think long and hard.

Tim Dodge was not just a fringe AFL player. He was a 7 year veteran who was the 2004 Ironman of the Year and had over 125 touchdowns.

You would NEVER see this headline with an NFL star.