(AP) – The California Redwoods of the new United Football League signed 31 players Tuesday, including former NFL players Obafemi Ayanbadejo and B.J. Sams.
The Redwoods begin the season on Oct. 17 against the New York Sentinels in the four-team UFL. Las Vegas and Orlando also have teams.
Fullback Ayanbadejo played nine seasons in the NFL, but not since 2006, and won a Super Bowl with Baltimore. His contract was terminated by the Bears in 2007 after he completed a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on anabolic steroids and related …

You have a professional football team.  You want to strike fear into the hearts of your opponents.  You want to be able to build brand recognition and fan loyalty.  You are in Northern California.  You are going to play in Candlestick (I’m an old timer.  Sue me), I mean AT&T Park.
 
Some of the other sports clubs in your area have the following names:  Warriors, 49ers, Raiders, Kings, Athletics, Giants, and Sharks.  What do you do?
 
Based on fan support and input, the UFL (United Football League – http://www.ufl-football.com) went with what was …