Albany,n.y. Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I was hoping to get to knowthe USFL & bet on some games, but legal betting in NYS is not taking bets on the USFL. There are 15 states that will take it but I'm not going to NJ or southeast Connecticut to bet on these games. I guess I'll have to wait for the NFL season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Why would anyone bet on a bunch of nobodies? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Beast said: Why would anyone bet on a bunch of nobodies? Listen to Artie Lange's bit on degenerate gambling. NSFW 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 21 minutes ago, Beast said: Why would anyone bet on a bunch of nobodies? Why wouldn't you? I would put a buck or two on XFL games for giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 23 minutes ago, Beast said: Why would anyone bet on a bunch of nobodies? Yeah...I only bet on SOMEBODIES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 The very existence of the USFL relies on betting for anyone to care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I bet the league won't last 3 years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Greg S said: I bet the league won't last 3 years. If the league lasts 3 years it will have made it. Don't forget this version of spring football was created by Fox and NBC sports. The last couple attempts were leagues with their hands out to TV networks. Totally different dynamic. Then throw gambling revenue on top of that? Edited April 13, 2022 by PromoTheRobot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: If the league lasts 3 years it will have made it. Don't forget this version of spring football was created by the Fox and NBC sports. The last couple attempts were leagues with their hands out to TV networks. Totally different dynamic. Then throw gambling revenue on top of that? It won't change the fact that the quality of play won't be as good. All of the top players coming out of college will go to the NFL for the money. The USFL and XFL will get the players who weren't good enough for the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Beast said: Why would anyone bet on a bunch of nobodies? Bettors like to bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Greg S said: It won't change the fact that the quality of play won't be as good. All of the top players coming out of college will go to the NFL for the money. The USFL and XFL will get the players who weren't good enough for the NFL. Most college players can't make a USFL roster either, but we still watch college football. I would worry about the integrity of games played by players who aren't paid much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Arkady Renko said: Most college players can't make a USFL roster either, but we still watch college football. I would worry about the integrity of games played by players who aren't paid much. I hope it works out. I would love more football plus it would make the NFL's offseason go by faster if we get a successful football league in the spring. Just going off of history the only football that is popular is the NFL and CFB. Even the NFL Europe league couldn't make it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 20 minutes ago, Greg S said: It won't change the fact that the quality of play won't be as good. All of the top players coming out of college will go to the NFL for the money. The USFL and XFL will get the players who weren't good enough for the NFL. And your point is? Any league that isn't the NFL is going to be inferior. But it will still be better than college. And there is a some demand for spring football. The XFL's ratings showed that last time, placing at least one game in the top 10 sports ratings each week. And what's wrong with having a second chance league? The NFL can't have one because they don't need/want to additional liability. 17 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said: Most college players can't make a USFL roster either, but we still watch college football. I would worry about the integrity of games played by players who aren't paid much. BINGO. 13 minutes ago, Greg S said: Even the NFL Europe league couldn't make it. NFL Europe did quite well with attendance and viewership. It just got too expensive to run a league overseas and it exposed the league to further liability for CTE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Greg S said: I bet the league won't last 3 years. Where did you get that bet in? 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 So how do you handicap the first week of a new league where every game is played in one city? Here's Draftkings' take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 If I could bet I'd bet Tampa Bay to cover. Their QB is a proven minor league QB, leading St Louis in the XFL. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Ta'amu XFL statistics Year Team Games Passing Rushing GP GS Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD 2020 STL 5 5 97 134 72.0 1,050 8.0 5 2 101.3 41 217 5.3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I might have to look into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Greg S said: I bet the league won't last 3 years. Did somebody say bet ? What you give me for Od's ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Beast said: Why would anyone bet on a bunch of nobodies? I have won way more money betting on Ivy League basketball than any other sports betting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, El Guapo said: I have won way more money betting on Ivy League basketball than any other sports betting. Ivy league basketball and their teams are a known commodity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsherd Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 When does it start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Greg S said: I bet the league won't last 3 years. Did you get -15000 on that? If so good bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Gaze upon...... New Jersey Generals Head coach: Mike Riley went 14-34 over three seasons as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 1999-2001. He had two separate stints as head coach of Oregon State, going 93-80. He was also the head coach at Nebraska from 2015-17. He was a head coach in the AAF and offensive coordinator in the XFL. Quarterback: Ben Holmes' college career included stops at Nassau Community College and Tarleton State. He led Tartleton State to the Lone Star Conference Championship and finished with a 23-2 record as a starter. This will be funny to watch for a while...then it will join the other "spring football leagues" in the hopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellDopeland Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Not to sound judgmental, but I think if you're compelled to bet on USFL games, maybe a trip to the William J. Lepetomane Memorial Gambling Casino for the Insane might be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: Gaze upon...... New Jersey Generals Head coach: Mike Riley went 14-34 over three seasons as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 1999-2001. He had two separate stints as head coach of Oregon State, going 93-80. He was also the head coach at Nebraska from 2015-17. He was a head coach in the AAF and offensive coordinator in the XFL. Quarterback: Ben Holmes' college career included stops at Nassau Community College and Tarleton State. He led Tartleton State to the Lone Star Conference Championship and finished with a 23-2 record as a starter. This will be funny to watch for a while...then it will join the other "spring football leagues" in the hopper I expect Luis Perez to be their QB. Depending on when this was written, it may have been before Perez's late signing. Edit: Holmes isn't listed on their current roster. Perez is the starting QB. 2 hours ago, billsherd said: When does it start? Saturday Edited April 13, 2022 by Albany,n.y. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: If I could bet I'd bet Tampa Bay to cover. Their QB is a proven minor league QB, leading St Louis in the XFL. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Ta'amu XFL statistics Year Team Games Passing Rushing GP GS Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD 2020 STL 5 5 97 134 72.0 1,050 8.0 5 2 101.3 41 217 5.3 1 Great point. He was the 2nd best XFL QB behind PJ Walker of Houston. 3 hours ago, billsherd said: When does it start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 12 hours ago, Greg S said: I bet the league won't last 3 years. that sounds like a Prop Bet to me 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 They have no idea how good or bad these new teams are with not the best or well known players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Must be like wrastling, the outcome is predetermined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 11 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: I expect Luis Perez to be their QB. Depending on when this was written, it may have been before Perez's late signing. Edit: Holmes isn't listed on their current roster. Perez is the starting QB. Saturday The Generals struggling to decide which "Lone Star Conference" QB they want to lead them to glory.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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