Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 as per multiple reports http://www.pwmania.com/vince-mcmahon-to-make-major-sports-announcement-on-thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hopefully they have refs who know what a catch looks like 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 XFL to return http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2755892-report-xfl-will-return-in-2020-after-vince-mcmahon-formed-alpha-entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Enter Johnny Manziel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Wow lol. This is crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Son of He Hate Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 TT can now have a long and illustrious career in Pro Football? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The NFL could use a minor league. McMahon's ego is too big to do it, but it would be the best thing for the game. Although the on-field product of the NFLis hurting, in no small part due to the officiating, and the league has been plagued by off-field scandal with domestic abuse, murder and the anthem, we are so loyal to the league as football fans it will be an immense challenge to draw the vast majority of fans away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: The NFL could use a minor league. McMahon's ego is too big to do it, but it would be the best thing for the game. Although the on-field product of the NFLis hurting, in no small part due to the officiating, and the league has been plagued by off-field scandal with domestic abuse, murder and the anthem, we are so loyal to the league as football fans it will be an immense challenge to draw the vast majority of fans away. I don't see the XFL as a minor league or shying away from off-field drama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) IF it's an off-season league I think it could work. There is too much football on in the fall as it is, but a spring league that fills the void and gives marginal and unknown players a chance to shine could work. He should try to land Rex Ryan. Is there a better XFL coach? NFL could be facing a lockout in 2020 as well. Say what you want about Vince but he is a smart businessman. Edited January 25, 2018 by TheFunPolice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 19 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: The NFL could use a minor league. McMahon's ego is too big to do it, but it would be the best thing for the game. Although the on-field product of the NFLis hurting, in no small part due to the officiating, and the league has been plagued by off-field scandal with domestic abuse, murder and the anthem, we are so loyal to the league as football fans it will be an immense challenge to draw the vast majority of fans away. football is mired in ruined lives and hate and violence, it's not going to be a tea party classy thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 He sold shares in his company to raise $100 million to start Alpha Entertainment, which will do football amongst other things. Is that even enough for an entire league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: He sold shares in his company to raise $100 million to start Alpha Entertainment, which will do football amongst other things. Is that even enough for an entire league? Should be enough to get the league itself off the ground. Once teams buy in, more money will flow in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: He sold shares in his company to raise $100 million to start Alpha Entertainment, which will do football amongst other things. Is that even enough for an entire league? An entire league, no. But you can't look at it like the NFL. I assume they will start with 4-6 teams and see how it goes. I'm sure Terry wouldn't mind owning another professional sports team. But then the question is.... Can he own 3 professional sports teams? Edited January 25, 2018 by The Wiz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 26 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: IF it's an off-season league I think it could work. There is too much football on in the fall as it is, but a spring league that fills the void and gives marginal and unknown players a chance to shine could work. He should try to land Rex Ryan. Is there a better XFL coach? NFL could be facing a lockout in 2020 as well. Say what you want about Vince but he is a smart businessman. The hardest part is paying the players. Football rosters have so many players that it's tough to pay them all anywhere near what their willing to play for (for destroying their bodies). Nobody will pay ticket prices near high enough to pay everyone to keep it going. If a spring league is going to work for more than 1 year, it has to be subsidized by the NFL. Obviously that won't be the XFL. Anyway, I'll watch for as long as it lasts. I thought the last one was fun, even if it was only "football" in a very lenient definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The original XFL only had 8 teams, the AFL also started with 8 teams. He won’t need a full 32 teams to get started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 if he could get people that are still big names, like tebow and manziel, I bet he could get a lot of eyes drawn to his product. If done in the spring and not in direct competition with the NFL this could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Acantha said: The hardest part is paying the players. Football rosters have so many players that it's tough to pay them all anywhere near what their willing to play for (for destroying their bodies). Nobody will pay ticket prices near high enough to pay everyone to keep it going. If a spring league is going to work for more than 1 year, it has to be subsidized by the NFL. Obviously that won't be the XFL. Anyway, I'll watch for as long as it lasts. I thought the last one was fun, even if it was only "football" in a very lenient definition. That's what immediately came to mind when I saw the amount and doubted it would work. The last league failed because of a dearth of quality players. Personally, I wish they would bring back NFL Europe and make it run in the offseason. Interest in football is picking up across the pond and I think a UK/German league for 6-8 teams is a viable option as a minor league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 34 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: IF it's an off-season league I think it could work. There is too much football on in the fall as it is, but a spring league that fills the void and gives marginal and unknown players a chance to shine could work. He should try to land Rex Ryan. Is there a better XFL coach? NFL could be facing a lockout in 2020 as well. Say what you want about Vince but he is a smart businessman. Even better. Rex and Rob hired as the Co-Commissioners. There's a chance the could get some decent "name" players. RGIII, Kapernick, Manziel. There's 3 starting QBs for a maybe 4-6 team league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I don't think Rex would do it, but Rob Ryan would for sure, IMO. He has almost no hope of ever coaching in the NFL again unless Rex gets a HC gig and brings him in. I would absolutely watch if Tebow were playing QB out of pure curiosity. Same with Manziel. You know they would go after Kapernick as well. There could be enough talent to field 8 teams. The big issue is salaries. You would need owners willing to spend and something for a TV deal that would give players a reason to play. Also, no hiring WWE commentators. Hire real play by play people. One plus for a marginal NFL player who might not be getting a shot, or a guy who the NFL considers past his prime and nobody wants to sign is that if you dominate the XFL people are going to take notice and it could lead to a promotion to the big league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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