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Asmussen | Ex-UI administrator fights to boost AAF at helm of Apollos

No matter what happens to his new job with the Alliance of American Football, you get the feeling former Illinois administrator Mike Waddell is always going to land on his feet.

Waddell, 50, is the president of the 2-0 Orlando Apollos, who began play earlier this month.

Despite the record, the first season has not been easy for the AAF.

Multiple outlets reported Tuesday the league is already in financial trouble, with concerns teams wouldn't be able to make payroll.

AAF leaders refuted the reports and got a boost when Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon invested $250 million.