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 Author's 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 1 min read FloydFest 2025: new park twists, weather challenges, plenty of music Gene Marrano July 28, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Foundry Project to benefit from state funding Clark Palmer July 28, 2025 1 min read The Excel Center offers adults a second chance to get their high school diplomas Denise Membreno July 28, 2025