Semi-pro football in Roanoke? A former team owner says there’d be challenges Ian Price December 6, 2017 1 min read There is the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and the Salem Red Sox, but what would it take for another semi-pro-football team to play here? WFIR’s Ian Price discussed that with the co-owner of the last football team to occupy Roanoke: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: State Police seek GM truck or SUV for hit-run accidentNext: GOP Majority Whip Nick Rush talks 2018 legislative agenda Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025