![]() The Predators were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Sharks in 2016. Westgate Resorts, the Orlando-based company founded by timeshare mogul David Siegel, bought the Predators in 2014. Asked in a text message whether the Preds are folding for the 2017 season only or permanently, team president Jared Saft replied: “I’ve said all I can say at this time.” The team announced 2017 season-ticket holders and sponsors will receive full refunds in the coming weeks. I will always cherish the great support the fans and the Central Florida community has given this great organization. “It has been an honor and a truly great experience to represent all of the Orlando Predator fans worldwide. “I do not have the words to describe how grateful I am to my coaches, staff and players over the course of my time here for pouring their heart and soul into their craft every minute of every day,” wrote Keefe, who joined the Preds in 2014. but expressed his appreciation in a statement. Preds coach Rob Keefe claimed he could not discuss specifics. Seeing a decline like that is not really good for the league.” “When things like that happen, it is kind of outside of the players,” Morris said from Jacksonville, where he resides. Quarterback Bernard Morris, who played high-school football at Jones, said he and his teammates were informed of the news on Wednesday morning. The Predators players, for their part, seem to accept their departure from the league. In an interview with the Florida Timees-Union, Sharks owner Jeff Bouchy did not specify which league his team will join but stated, “Other teams from the AFL are expected to join us.” The Arena Football League, which played with only eight teams in 2016, is in flux with the Predators’ announcement, as well as the Jacksonville Sharks’ plans to leave it and join another indoor football league. ![]() The team’s organization thanked fans for their support. ![]() Rep from Westgate (owners of Preds) confirms is folding. ![]()
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