PromoTheRobot Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 USFL is relaunching this spring and the XFL is supposed to restart in 2023. Both have discussed new cities. How would a spring football team do in Buffalo? These teams are mostly in warm weather cities. But since we don't care about bad weather in Buffalo, how would a team do here? 20K would be considered very good attendance. Do we love football (and tailgating) enough to do it in the spring too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Yes. Spring weather is actually nicer than late fall. Lake effect mostly in November/December... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 As the Bills are preparing for a huge home game, and gearing up for a deep playoff run, I’m sure this idea is on a lot of people’s minds here at TSW. Well done… 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Women? Lingerie? Yes. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I’d settle for a professional hockey team 2 1 1 21 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I don't live there, but I honestly think despite the size, they'd be able to support an MLB or NBA team too. Yeah, I know they had an NBA team for a few years decades ago, & they tried to lure an MLB team, but they got screwed both times. At the very least, they'd put up better attendance numbers than the Marlins & Rays in my opinion lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I’d support it, but wouldn’t watch or attend, if that makes any sense. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I'd watch out of curiosity and at least give it a chance to capture my attention. Smartest thing they could do is sign Duke Williams, Antonio Williams and Christian Wade. Bills fans would show up in droves. 2 4 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, BigDingus said: I don't live there, but I honestly think despite the size, they'd be able to support an MLB or NBA team too. Yeah, I know they had an NBA team for a few years decades ago, & they tried to lure an MLB team, but they got screwed both times. At the very least, they'd put up better attendance numbers than the Marlins & Rays in my opinion lol Financial support of pro sports teams these days is not about putting butts in seats. WNY doesn't have anything close to the financial power to support major league sports teams in the 21st century. It's a miracle we have what we have, and if they leave, they won't come back. 1 hour ago, Einstein said: No. I have zero interest in pro football leagues outside of the NFL. That even includes the CFL, which I have nothing against...but I also have no interest in it. I think a big part of the excitement of NFL season is knowing it's short and it doesn't exist most of the year. Makes it more special--kind of like summer time when you live in WNY! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 If there were a minor league Buffalo Bills team full of Bills prospects definitely. But a team with no affiliation to the Bills then no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 No, the on field product with this type of leagues is just too weak for me. I know some people love it, because it gives an off season football fix, but I just can’t follow. D1 football always seems better quality than pro football leagues. The original USFL might be the only exception. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Probably not. This isn't back in the day when they were competing with the NFL for talent and actually taking some of it's stars. These are dudes that aren't good enough for the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 no- this league is for mid size college football towns in the Midwest and south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Nextmanup said: I have zero interest in pro football leagues outside of the NFL. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 No* * unless there’s a dome. juss sayin’ 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 No chance this team would be sufficiently supported. For comparable attendance, look at UB Football. That’s the appetite for secondary football in WNY, that’s the attendance a USFL or XFL team would garner here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 14 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: No* * unless there’s a dome. juss sayin’ /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I’d root for them. I watch/dvr the games. I might even buy a jersey/gear if it’s dope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 There's something happening here. But what it is ain't exactly clear. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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