8
The number of teams in the AAF that will all be kicking off its inaugural season.
Western Conference
Arizona Hotshots – Coach Rick Neuheisel
San Diego Fleet – Coach Mike Martz
San Antonio Commanders – Coach Mike Riley
Salt Lake City Stallions – Coach Dennis Erickson
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Legends – Kevin Coyle
Birmingham Iron – Coach Tim Lewis
Memphis Express – Coach Mike Singletary
Orlando Apollos – Coach Steven Spurrier
They will play 10 games, the top two teams in each division will go on to the semi-finals and then a championship game will be played on April 27.