Jon Hirozawa, News 13 Sports

Some of the University of Florida's football graduates are finding their chance to get back on the field as part of a brand new league coming to Orlando's Citrus Bowl, as News 13's Jon Hirozawa reports.

It's Florida versus Tennessee at the Citrus Bowl. You know, Steve Spurrier did say once, "You can't spell Citrus without UT," but it's not the Gators and the Volunteers and it's not the SEC -- It's the All-American Football League.

"I think the business model that they have is bringing football at a time of year when there is no football to an area that's football-starved, that already has an existing fan base and relating those players back to those fans that are thirsting for the football, so I think it's a great business model. I think, obviously, if things are done correctly and a good product is put on the field, recognizable names, I think it will succeed," said Chris Doering, a former Gator receiver.

"It's going to be a professional league that's an extension of college football. Playing in college stadiums in front of college fans and for guys that went to the big-time universities and people like that. It's an intriguing concept and we're excited to be a part of it," said Travis McGriff, a former Gator receiver from the University of Florida.

Another player at the tryout played, but will probably be holding a clipboard when the season begins – and not because he's the backup quarterback. Former Gator quarterback Shane Matthews wants to coach.

"They asked me to come down and throw it a little bit, but my main goal is to come down and be a head coach for the Florida team. I'm enjoying calling these plays that we have drawn up so we'll just have to see what happens. My playing days are over. I've got my 14 years in the NFL and I've shut it down, so my main goal is to be a head coach and call the plays," Matthews said.

The inaugural season of the AAFL will begin next spring. Teams will play a 10-game regular season schedule.