PromoTheRobot Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 5 return from 2020: Dallas/Arlington, Houston, Washington DC, St. Louis and Seattle. 3 moved: Tampa to Orlando, NY/NJ to San Antonio and LA to Las Vegas. Lots of known names coaching. https://www.xfl.com/teams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I give it two years tops before it folds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Where's Austin? They seemed so prominent during our stadium negotiations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Greg S said: I give it two years tops before it folds. Keep in mind ESPN is bankrolling them. Then again playing in their host cities will add to their cost. They will start the week after Super Bowl. The USFL starts in April so just a slight overlap. Edited July 25, 2022 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: Keep in mind ESPN is bankrolling them. Then again playing in their host cities will add to their cost. I hope it does make it. Same for the USFL. More football means the NFL's offseason won't seem so long. Going off of history I doubt either league makes it. Hope I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 They all seem to make sense except Washington. Weather gets very bad (cold and wet) sometimes in February and I can not see the fans watching game from stands in this area. More big snow storms in February than December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I don't think there's enough interest or talent for two "minor league" football leagues. These moneyed interests would do a lot better combining resources to create one league that they could sustain through the initial lean years, of which there will be many. It's like they don't pay attention to history. The AFL was the only league that even remotely came close to competing with the NFL, and it was on the verge of collapse every single year of its existence. Or just go buy the CFL and its infrastructure and make it a minor league with NFL rules. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Super Fan Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 18 hours ago, Greg S said: I give it two years tops before it folds. I don’t think it will last a year in my opinion. Go Bills! Let’s Go Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 3:05 PM, dpberr said: I don't think there's enough interest or talent for two "minor league" football leagues. These moneyed interests would do a lot better combining resources to create one league that they could sustain through the initial lean years, of which there will be many. It's like they don't pay attention to history. The AFL was the only league that even remotely came close to competing with the NFL, and it was on the verge of collapse every single year of its existence. Or just go buy the CFL and its infrastructure and make it a minor league with NFL rules. CFL has a long history and does not deserve to become a minor NFL league. There must be some rich owners in Canada who want to help prop them up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 WTF wants to move back to DC but DC will not allow it but XFL can. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 https://www.xfl.com/xfl-today/russ-brandon How come 'The Drought' isn't on his resume? 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Limeaid said: WTF wants to move back to DC but DC will not allow it but XFL can. LOL! Because they are playing in a local soccer stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 11 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Because they are playing in a local soccer stadium. I am aware of it. I was at a game there once since I was given free tickets by company. The point is DC will not let WTF move into DC due to multiple reports on front office. Even Virginia has tabled free money for a new stadium to at least 2023 due to controversy which is saying a lot considering change in government in recent elections. https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/08/passing-of-washington-commanders-stadium-bill-in-virginia-unlikely-loudoun-county-prince-william-county/ https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/06/09/virginia-tables-commanders-stadium-bill/ Quote There will be no free money in Virginia for the construction of a Washington Commanders stadium. At least not this year. Via the Associated Press, the Virginia General Assembly has tabled legislation aimed at partially financing a new venue in the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) A very good article on the chances of the XFL and USFL co-existing or merging eventually. Lots of good quotes from people who know what it takes to survive. Sorry, it's the Athletic so it's behind a paywall. https://theathletic.com/3458610/2022/07/29/usfl-xfl-merger-football/ FYI: The story says 22 USFL players are signed to NFL rosters. 3 more signed today. Edited July 29, 2022 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I had season tickets to the NY Guardians with a few friends. It was cheap and fun. I live near MetLife so I could Uber to and from the game. I was really disappointed to hear that they were not returning to NY/NJ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 10 hours ago, HereComesTheReignAgain said: I had season tickets to the NY Guardians with a few friends. It was cheap and fun. I live near MetLife so I could Uber to and from the game. I was really disappointed to hear that they were not returning to NY/NJ. Apparently the XFL is going to train at one location: Arlington TX. But will fly both teams out to whatever city they are scheduled to play in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 9:54 PM, ExiledInIllinois said: https://www.xfl.com/xfl-today/russ-brandon How come 'The Drought' isn't on his resume? 😏 Well since "The Draught" existed past his reign he hardly can take credit for it but you can give him credit for it if you are so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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