How is indoor football like a Sonoran dog? The best things said at Thursday's news conference

Tucson's newest team

Officials from the Indoor Football League, the city of Tucson and Rio Nuevo held a news conference Thursday to announce Tucson's entry into the IFL. The as-yet-unnamed team will make its debut in 2019 and play at Tucson Arena. Here's a look at the four best things said during the news conference. Click on the attached links for more.

'This will be Tucson's team'

“This will be Tucson’s team!” pic.twitter.com/b3kICnxVpV

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 23, 2018

Indoor football is like a Sonoran dog

“Indoor football to regular football is what a Sonoran hot dog is to a regular hot dog.” — Tucson mayor Jonathan Rothschild. Best quote of 2018.

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 23, 2018

Kevin Guy's 'staycation' led to expansion team dreams

Tucson IFL owner and Arizona Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy says he envisioned Tucson having a team during several of his staycations in the Old Pueblo. “This is Tucson’s team.”Guy also says the team will make it a priority to give back to the community. pic.twitter.com/Hq7M0sgLKS

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 23, 2018

Indoor football is a party

IFL commissioner Michael Allshouse: “We’re gonna have a party during those football games. It just so happens a football game will breakout. ... I’m looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship with the city of Tucson.” pic.twitter.com/HxWPPK18fo

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 23, 2018