Milanos Milano Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Will you watch? Outside of the NFL draft, I hate the offseason. I’m always in a football famine by the time camp rolls around. I will more than likely root for the Pittsburgh Maulers, to bad Buffalo doesn’t have a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Reminds me of the CFL, with better weather. Likely will not watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 This is odd: In the inaugural season of the USFL, all eight teams will play in one location, which will be announced soon. In the future, the USFL expects teams to play in their own markets. Will be interesting to see where all of the games will be played. According to Wiki, 75-80% of the games will be played in two stadiums in Birmingham, AL. I will definitely watch if I'm home. Closest team to me is New Jersey, but since all games will be played in Alabama, I guess that doesn't really matter. I'll probably do some looking around and just pick the team with the coolest uniform/logo/name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I'll watch or just have it on in background. Can't get enough football. I've been saying it for years that these leagues should have targeted college and kids coming out of high school. The money could have brought in talent. But not anymore with college kids getting paid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I will watch it. I enjoyed the USFL back in early 80s, aside from them taking Jim Kelly away from us. But then I like the CFL, too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Gugny said: This is odd: In the inaugural season of the USFL, all eight teams will play in one location, which will be announced soon. In the future, the USFL expects teams to play in their own markets. Will be interesting to see where all of the games will be played. According to Wiki, 75-80% of the games will be played in two stadiums in Birmingham, AL. I will definitely watch if I'm home. Closest team to me is New Jersey, but since all games will be played in Alabama, I guess that doesn't really matter. I'll probably do some looking around and just pick the team with the coolest uniform/logo/name. IIRC this is how they did it last season as well. All teams playing in the same stadium or at least the same city. Makes sense, drastically cuts travel costs. I’ll be watching, I always watch. The football often is of terrible quality, but I’ll be watching. Love the sport too much not to. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Why are there no west coast teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 If I am home, bored, and discover a game on TV in front of me, I might watch for 10 minutes out of curiosity. Not much more than that, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Mark Vader said: Why are there no west coast teams? Maybe to limit travel expenses, I’m not sure. If the league survives, they may expand. 3 hours ago, Nextmanup said: If I am home, bored, and discover a game on TV in front of me, I might watch for 10 minutes out of curiosity. Not much more than that, though. While I won’t plan a whole day around it like I currently do when the Bills play now, I love football to much to not watch it. You can only rewatch taped games during the offseason so much. I could literally watch football year round and not get bored. If anything, I’m mad that from February to April there will be no action. I’m usually in draft mode research then anyways, but the real football withdrawals kick in June. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I think I am a Houston Gamblers fan. Makes sense right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I was a big USFL fan. Philly Stars coached by Jim "Playoffs??" Mora. Of course I'll watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 my sentiment is turning anti NFL with each passing day. Yes, if the product is halfway decent I'll watch and if they tackle old school style, I'll support with $$. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I will absolutely watch. We're all rooting for the Houston Gamblers right? I'd love for them to become more popular in Houston than the Texans. And obviously, we Bills fans have a little history there.... On 1/5/2022 at 9:33 PM, stuvian said: my sentiment is turning anti NFL with each passing day. Yes, if the product is halfway decent I'll watch and if they tackle old school style, I'll support with $$. Yeah. Remember this hit in the AAF? Perfectly legal. Honestly don't know how the USFL will handle it, but I'm all for more football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 7:34 AM, Gugny said: This is odd: In the inaugural season of the USFL, all eight teams will play in one location, which will be announced soon. In the future, the USFL expects teams to play in their own markets. Will be interesting to see where all of the games will be played. According to Wiki, 75-80% of the games will be played in two stadiums in Birmingham, AL. I will definitely watch if I'm home. Closest team to me is New Jersey, but since all games will be played in Alabama, I guess that doesn't really matter. I'll probably do some looking around and just pick the team with the coolest uniform/logo/name. They learned from the AAF. You can't try to start a league these days all in their own locations and pour money into trying to drum up local support. The money is all in the TV broadcast. Dump what money you have into the TV contracts and advertising, pay good coaches and players as best as possible, while keeping your other operating costs low. The game day situation has 70s vibes to it. Their playing on network television, but in a ***** concrete stadium in Alabama, lol. It seems like the right plan, though. I went to an AAF game in Phoenix and it was fun, but it was obvious how hard they were trying while getting very little in return in regards to local support. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 2/15/2022 at 4:22 PM, LeGOATski said: They learned from the AAF. You can't try to start a league these days all in their own locations and pour money into trying to drum up local support. The money is all in the TV broadcast. Dump what money you have into the TV contracts and advertising, pay good coaches and players as best as possible, while keeping your other operating costs low. The game day situation has 70s vibes to it. Their playing on network television, but in a ***** concrete stadium in Alabama, lol. It seems like the right plan, though. I went to an AAF game in Phoenix and it was fun, but it was obvious how hard they were trying while getting very little in return in regards to local support. This league is owned by Fox Sports, so they aren't going to pull it unless no one is watching. And just for comparison, there was at least one XFL game was in the top 10 viewership every week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) Jersey reveals coming. And this ... Edited February 17, 2022 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Jersey reveals coming. And this ... Bandits look good. Maulers look like the Frankfurt Galaxy. Not appealing. Stallions look like Florida State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mark Vader said: Bandits look good. Maulers look like the Frankfurt Galaxy. Not appealing. Stallions look like Florida State. So far all these unis are modernized versions of the original jerseys. They are truly reincarnating the USFL. Edited February 17, 2022 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Have they said where all the games are being held? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 8 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Have they said where all the games are being held? This year all games will be played at two stadiums in Birmingham AL: Legion Field and Protective Stadium. In 2023, the plan is to start moving franchises to their namesake cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: This year all games will be played at two stadiums in Birmingham AL: Legion Field and Protective Stadium. In 2023, the plan is to start moving franchises to their namesake cities. That sucks. I live 20 minutes from MetLife so I would love to check out a Generals game assuming they will be playing at MetLife. Plus tailgating in the spring would be very nice from a weather standpoint. Edited February 18, 2022 by Greg S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 24 minutes ago, Greg S said: That sucks. I live 20 minutes from MetLife so I would love to check out a Generals game assuming they will be playing at MetLife. Plus tailgating in the spring would be very nice from a weather standpoint. Maybe next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: This year all games will be played at two stadiums in Birmingham AL: Legion Field and Protective Stadium. In 2023, the plan is to start moving franchises to their namesake cities. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 19 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: So far all these unis are modernized versions of the original jerseys. They are truly reincarnating the USFL. Looking at the color of the Stars uniforms, Hulk Hogan should be their mascot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Each draft round is dedicated to a different position. QB is Rd.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 With baseball gone this season, I’m certain I’ll tune into USFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Gamblers unis are solid. Overall the designs are amateurish, but that was expected. If the league is successful, hopefully they clean em up with a more classic style. When it comes to uniforms, less is more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 I will be watching. Have to see the draft results and if I recognize any players before picking a team to root for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 53 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Gamblers unis are solid. Overall the designs are amateurish, but that was expected. If the league is successful, hopefully they clean em up with a more classic style. When it comes to uniforms, less is more. They should go with racing type uniforms with lots of sponsor patches and allow individual players to add their own sponsors as long as they are not competing against league sponsors and do not violate other standards (i.e. Bail Bondsman, Colorado Marijuana Dispensaries, etc). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 ESPN: XFL to provide NFL 'petri dish' as part of deal. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33341262/xfl-petri-dish-football-innovation-prospect-development-part-partnership-agreement-nfl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 5:37 PM, major said: With baseball gone this season, I’m certain I’ll tune into USFL They may not play 162 but there will be a season. The owners and players don't care about the fans but they do care about the money. No chance they throw away an entire season. Plus wasn't it 2 years ago they played a 60 game season because of Covid. So you know they will play to a reduced schedule. If they do have any chance of playing 162 they need to settle soon as time is running out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: ESPN: XFL to provide NFL 'petri dish' as part of deal. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33341262/xfl-petri-dish-football-innovation-prospect-development-part-partnership-agreement-nfl They seem confused about what they want to be. If they're gonna tap into NFL piggy banks, then they're gonna be a developmental league. Getting the financial footing to compete with the NFL is gonna be a long hard road. But maybe this makes that goal a little easier to achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 58 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: They seem confused about what they want to be. If they're gonna tap into NFL piggy banks, then they're gonna be a developmental league. Getting the financial footing to compete with the NFL is gonna be a long hard road. But maybe this makes that goal a little easier to achieve. I mean it is possible the XFL could fill the slot right after the Super Bowl and the start of the USFL in April. But I can't see two spring leagues surviving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: I mean it is possible the XFL could fill the slot right after the Super Bowl and the start of the USFL in April. But I can't see two spring leagues surviving. I can't either. When it comes to football only the NFL and CFB matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Greg S said: They may not play 162 but there will be a season. The owners and players don't care about the fans but they do care about the money. No chance they throw away an entire season. Plus wasn't it 2 years ago they played a 60 game season because of Covid. So you know they will play to a reduced schedule. If they do have any chance of playing 162 they need to settle soon as time is running out. Of course they threw away the 2nd half of the season in 1994 and cost Les Expos their franchise chance at a WS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 USFL Draft is tomorrow. Will be streamed over their social media platforms. Each round is for a position. (QB is rd1) There are 35 rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: USFL Draft is tomorrow. Will be streamed over their social media platforms. Each round is for a position. (QB is rd1) There are 35 rounds I wonder who is the best QB that will go 1st... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: I wonder who is the best QB that will go 1st... This is going to be a little weird. Obviously they aren't picking players that are expecting to play in the NFL. But what if someone they pick gets drafted on Day 3 or signed as a UDFA? Are they going to have another draft to fill the holes? Or....Are they not drafting college players? Just players who didn't catch on in the NFL last year? Edited February 22, 2022 by PromoTheRobot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: This is going to be a little weird. Obviously they aren't picking players that are expecting to play in the NFL. But what if someone they pick gets drafted on Day 3 or signed as a UDFA? Are they going to have another draft to fill the holes? Or....Are they not drafting college players? Just players who didn't catch on in the NFL last year? They have signed some college players I think. The only stipulation is that you must have graduated high school by 2020. All the players to be drafted have already signed their contracts with the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) I am an XFL Seattle Dragons season ticket holder. I'm bummed there will be no season this year. Starting in February right after the NFL ends is great for fans like myself experiencing football withdrawl. And its still cold like it should be for football. I wish the USFL started sooner. By April I'll be over it. That said, I think I'm going with the Birmingham Stallions. Last time they had the USFL my brother was driving to Florida or something and stopped in Birmingham for a game and brought me back a pennant. So I rooted for them. Joe Cribbs played for them. Also, I went to Birmingham a few times for bidness. Cool/fun town and the best BBQ I ever had (and I'm from Texas). Go Stallions. Edited February 22, 2022 by reddogblitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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