World League Of American Football

Jerry Leggett, an All-Big West linebacker in 1988 at Cal State Fullerton, was chosen by the Montreal Machine in the fourth round of Wednesday's World League of American Football draft of defensive linemen, the 35th selection overall. Leggett, 25, transferred to Cal State Fullerton from Mississippi State and had a team-leading 109 tackles in his only season with the Titans.

James Howard, a four-year letterman at Cal State Fullerton who capped his college career by serving as the Titans' co-captain in 1988, was chosen by the New York-New Jersey Knights in the 10th round of Sunday's World League of American Football draft of defensive backs in Orlando. The 99th overall selection, Howard is scheduled to report today to the Knights' training camp at Patrick Air Force Base in Melbourne, Fla.

The World League of American Football might not get started on schedule next spring because of the economy, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said today. "It's possible it might not start on time," Tagliabue said on the eve of a meeting of NFL owners. "Today there are a lot of uncertainties. The economy isn't as robust as it was when the idea of the league was launched." WLAF President Mike Lynn will be on hand Tuesday when the NFL "looks at all aspects of the operation," Tagliabue said.

The World League of American Football will add at least two teams next season, and there is a good chance one will be located in a city with an NFL team, WLAF Commissioner Mike Lynn said Wednesday. Lynn said there is a possibility the league could add four teams and expand to 14 teams next season. Lynn said the league's board of directors will meet June 8, before the World Bowl at Wembley, England, to discuss expansion. He hopes the franchises will be awarded by October.