Some AFL fans complained that the TV schedule “inequitably favored teams” such as the Philadelphia Soul, Chicago Rush, and Colorado Crush, teams whose ownerships include, respectively, Jon Bon Jovi, Mike Ditka and John Elway. 14 of the 17 ESPN games had at least Chicago, Philadelphia or Colorado playing. The Soul (whose part-owner and team president is former AFL on ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski) have appeared in seven of the 17 regular season games on ESPN platforms, more than any other team in the league.
A number of AFL enthusiasts expressed discontent that the TV schedule "disadvantaged" teams like the Philadelphia Soul, Chicago Rush, and Colorado Crush, which are owned by notable figures Jon Bon Jovi, Mike Ditka, and John Elway. 14 out of 17 ESPN games featured either Chicago, Philadelphia, or Colorado participating. The Soul (whose co-owner and team president is former AFL analyst Ron Jaworski) appeared in seven regular season matches on ESPN platforms, surpassing any other team in the league.