DrDawkinstein Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) http://buffalonews.com/2018/03/20/bill-polian-to-help-form-new-spring-pro-football-league/ Polian and Charlie Ebersol teaming up on a new league, starting this February! So now with McMahon's plan to re-launch XFL in 2020, we'll have TWO spring leagues? There's already talk here in Atlanta of our upcoming AAF team and where they are going to play. Edited March 21, 2018 by DrDawkinstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Orlando, Birmingham, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, St Louis, San Diego, Memphis, Columbus OH are possible cities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Quote There will be no kickoffs and innovations around onsides kicks in which teams can go for a fourth-and-1o from the 35-yard line to retain possession. Also, there will no extra points, only two-point conversions after scores, and a 30-second play clock. Interesting, no kickoffs and a "4th and 1" play to win possession on your own kickoff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hope these leagues inspire positive changes in the NFL again. I feel like the NFL needs to adapt in a way, accept that this is more ‘entertainment’ than sport now more than ever. And by that I mean they need to streamline and freshen certain elements of the game. For example, idk which league is using this rule, but I love no onside kick and the team that’s behind gets a 4th and 10 from their own 35. Fresh idea, imo. The NFL needs to find a way move on from 3+ hour productions, and the stodgy olde-timey feel of some of the rules, or they will continue to lose younger generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, 4_kidd_4 said: Hope these leagues inspire positive changes in the NFL again. I feel like the NFL needs to adapt in a way, accept that this is more ‘entertainment’ than sport now more than ever. And by that I mean they need to streamline and freshen certain elements of the game. For example, idk which league is using this rule, but I love no onside kick and the team that’s behind gets a 4th and 10 from their own 35. Fresh idea, imo. The NFL needs to find a way move on from 3+ hour productions, and the stodgy olde-timey feel of some of the rules, or they will continue to lose younger generations. You're hitting the nail on the head when talking about the 3+ hours. I love watching the games, however when the bye week hits it always amazes me how much I get done by not watching a game. Additionally, I cant do the late games. Maybe I am in the minority, but I wish they could start the Monday and Thursday night games around 7pm rather than 8:30 or 9pm. I understand the conflict with the West Coast but maybe a double header is the answer, I am not sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 1 hour ago, 4_kidd_4 said: Hope these leagues inspire positive changes in the NFL again. I feel like the NFL needs to adapt in a way, accept that this is more ‘entertainment’ than sport now more than ever. And by that I mean they need to streamline and freshen certain elements of the game. For example, idk which league is using this rule, but I love no onside kick and the team that’s behind gets a 4th and 10 from their own 35. Fresh idea, imo. The NFL needs to find a way move on from 3+ hour productions, and the stodgy olde-timey feel of some of the rules, or they will continue to lose younger generations. and the same opening game play of play action, roll out, 1 yd pass to TE or FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 This league seems to be a much better concept than McMahon's vision. The partnership with the players is a key element, while McMahon has a history of leeching off his talent. It is a matter of how they aspire the league to be in the beginning and how they grow it. Start out as kind of a regional league in mid-size markets in smaller venues and keep overhead and debt under control and it stands a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Tatonka68 said: Orlando, Birmingham, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, St Louis, San Diego, Memphis, Columbus OH are possible cities. Interesting choice of cities and not looking to the upper Midwest at all. Kentucky/Tennessee could offer a good location. Also somewhere eastern carolinas could be good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, Boyst62 said: Interesting choice of cities and not looking to the upper Midwest at all. Kentucky/Tennessee could offer a good location. Also somewhere eastern carolinas could be good THey said warm weather, though I mentioned Columbus but Louisville is a good spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BuffaloRush Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 IMO I think both leaves have an uphill battle. I’d agree that the Ebersol league has a much better chance to succeed given his involvement with former NFL talent and personnel. IMO the biggest issue with the XFL was the fact that Vince McMahon was the owner. WWE is seen by the majority of people as “low brow,” especially from legit sports writers. I don’t think many journalists ever got past that. Of course, the XFL sure gave reporters and fans alike a reason not to like the product. I felt that the concept was pretty good but the overall execution of the XFL sucked. The question I have is, if the AAL or whatever they call the league is successful who will NFL react? It makes me wonder if involvement in another football property will strain relationships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I'm much more excited for this than the XFL. Seems like it has a real chance to succeed considering the people involved and CBS deal in place. Should be a legit spring league and farm league for the NFL, at least to start. I'll buy seasons if there's a SD team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 47 minutes ago, WhoTom said: I searched so many terms and came up empty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Wouldn't mind seeing a team in Greenville SC....we just got two "professional" soccer teams...so why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Are mobile QBs banished to WR? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Someone needs to start up a "Big 7" for football like the "Big 3" basketball spin off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 7 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: http://buffalonews.com/2018/03/20/bill-polian-to-help-form-new-spring-pro-football-league/ Polian and Charlie Ebersol teaming up on a new league, starting this February! So now with McMahon's plan to re-launch XFL in 2020, we'll have TWO spring leagues? There's already talk here in Atlanta of our upcoming AAF team and where they are going to play. As long as he doesn’t draft anyone- You know he’s worse than Russ and Marv right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Id love to see Tebow, Manzeil, some other exciting college players get a shot. With those big names you will certainly sell tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: As long as he doesn’t draft anyone- You know he’s worse than Russ and Marv right? Maybe not worse, but technically his percentage of success is lower than the GM’s who followed him. Lets put it this way - it’s like a rookie hitter in baseball batting .350 in a handful of games vs. a player who has played in all 162 and is hitting .299. Doesn’t mean the rookie is better but percentage wise he does have the higher BA. Edited March 21, 2018 by BuffaloRush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 20 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: Maybe not worse, but technically his percentage of success is lower than the GM’s who followed him. Lets put it this way - it’s like a rookie hitter in baseball batting .350 in a handful of games vs. a player who has played in all 162 and is hitting .299. Doesn’t mean the rookie is better but percentage wise he does have the higher BA. Technically ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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