Today, August 12, at a press conference in Orlando, United Football League Commissioner Michael Huyghue announced the Florida franchise will be named the Tuskers and unveiled innovative team uniforms showcasing the Tuskers’ “Premiere” season colors of blue, black and white.  Florida Tuskers Head Coach Jim Haslett and Michael Kalt, Tampa Bay Rays’ Senior Vice President of Development and Business Affairs, were also in attendance at the press event.

California Redwoods Owner Paul Pelosi announces the team name.

Commissioner Huyghue discusses UFL's position on Michael Vick.

Commissioner Huyghue discusses what makes the UFL unique.

Today, August 11, at a press conference in San Francisco, the United Football Leage announced and unveiled the California Redwoods and their team uniforms. Present at the press conference today were UFL Founder Bill Hambrecht, UFL Commissioner Michael Huyghue and Redwoods' Owner Paul Pelosi.