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  • SPTO
    binging
    • Feb 2003
    • 68046

    #46
    re: XFL Discussion

    Seems like Vince picked a guy with good pedigree to be his commissioner. I actually have a game of ol' Ollie Luck playing with the Oilers.
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    • Sportsforever
      NL MVP
      • Mar 2005
      • 20368

      #47
      re: XFL Discussion

      I was thinking today about this XFL venture and had a thought; if I'm running the league, I'd take advantage of the NFL's protest nonsense and tell the players they are free to protest, speak out, etc as they see fit. While they may not be able to match the NFL in salaries, they could provide a better work environment and maybe lure some players who are frustrated with the NFL's policies on this stuff to the XFL.
      "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

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      • SPTO
        binging
        • Feb 2003
        • 68046

        #48
        re: XFL Discussion

        Originally posted by Sportsforever
        I was thinking today about this XFL venture and had a thought; if I'm running the league, I'd take advantage of the NFL's protest nonsense and tell the players they are free to protest, speak out, etc as they see fit. While they may not be able to match the NFL in salaries, they could provide a better work environment and maybe lure some players who are frustrated with the NFL's policies on this stuff to the XFL.
        Not gonna happen, if you saw McMahon's conference call he basically towed the Trump Line and said that all players will have to abide by the rules of standing for the anthem etc etc.
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        "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

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        • Majingir
          Moderator
          • Apr 2005
          • 47666

          #49
          re: XFL Discussion

          lol ya, if anything, the XFL wants to catch the attention of the fans who have tuned out of the NFL because of things happening outside of the game. They're gonna have a rule where everyone has to stand for the anthem, and don't want guys with criminal records in the league. That alone tells you alot about the players they want, and the fans they want to attract.

          Kind of ironic to see Vince McMahon in that role given that in wrestling, it's the other companies who are doing what they can to draw in the fans who McMahon and WWE have driven away.

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          • mestevo
            Gooney Goo Goo
            • Apr 2010
            • 19556

            #50
            re: XFL Discussion

            XFL prepared to spend $500m it's first 3 years.



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            • Majingir
              Moderator
              • Apr 2005
              • 47666

              #51
              re: XFL Discussion

              So far, Oakland has said they're not interested in an XFL team because it'd conflict with A's playing (since they'd be using same stadium).


              Of all the cities, which ones do people actually see as realistic options for a team?

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              • MJHSpanda57
                MVP
                • Jun 2009
                • 1071

                #52
                re: XFL Discussion

                Originally posted by Majingir
                So far, Oakland has said they're not interested in an XFL team because it'd conflict with A's playing (since they'd be using same stadium).


                Of all the cities, which ones do people actually see as realistic options for a team?
                I imagine they'll avoid AAF cities. I think they'll definitely have teams in Texas, California, and New York. Omaha would probably be a nice destination. The Nighthawks had decent attendance in the UFL and that league was a disaster.

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                • zakimah
                  Rookie
                  • Aug 2018
                  • 6

                  #53
                  re: XFL Discussion

                  I think they got a chance i believe in them

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                  • Majingir
                    Moderator
                    • Apr 2005
                    • 47666

                    #54
                    re: XFL Discussion

                    Looks like we'll find out within next 3 or so months which cities will get teams

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                    • jmakinen
                      Rookie
                      • May 2018
                      • 5

                      #55
                      re: XFL Discussion

                      I only read through a few pages of this thread, but noticed an almost hatred for the XFL, which I don't understand. If you don't want to watch it, don't watch it. But why is it such a bother that Vince McMahon wants to try something different? It's like everyone thinks the XFL is trying to be everything the NFL is supposed to be and it's going to fail miserably at it. I'm not saying it won't, I'm just saying maybe let it all play out without crying about it? I have no problems with seeing direct competition for the NFL from the XFL.

                      No, I don't think the XFL will be better than the NFL, but I'm willing to see them try to be.

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                      • jake44np
                        Post Like a Champion!
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 9563

                        #56
                        re: XFL Discussion

                        Originally posted by Majingir
                        lol ya, if anything, the XFL wants to catch the attention of the fans who have tuned out of the NFL because of things happening outside of the game. They're gonna have a rule where everyone has to stand for the anthem, and don't want guys with criminal records in the league. That alone tells you alot about the players they want, and the fans they want to attract.

                        Kind of ironic to see Vince McMahon in that role given that in wrestling, it's the other companies who are doing what they can to draw in the fans who McMahon and WWE have driven away.
                        Damn that sux!
                        I guess Famous Jamies Winston is out then! lol
                        I thought he would be the perfect face of the XFL!
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                        • jake44np
                          Post Like a Champion!
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 9563

                          #57
                          re: XFL Discussion

                          Originally posted by Sportsforever
                          I was thinking today about this XFL venture and had a thought; if I'm running the league, I'd take advantage of the NFL's protest nonsense and tell the players they are free to protest, speak out, etc as they see fit. While they may not be able to match the NFL in salaries, they could provide a better work environment and maybe lure some players who are frustrated with the NFL's policies on this stuff to the XFL.
                          Yeah go back and listen to Vince, he is doing the opposite.
                          Says players will all stand at attention during the anthem.
                          He doesn't want that kind of player in his league.
                          ND Season Ticket Holder since '72.

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                          • mestevo
                            Gooney Goo Goo
                            • Apr 2010
                            • 19556

                            #58
                            re: XFL Discussion

                            Former Bills GM Doug Whaley hired as senior VP.

                            The XFL said former Buffalo Bills general manager Doug Whaley has been hired as the league's senior vice president for football operations.

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                            • SPTO
                              binging
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 68046

                              #59
                              re: XFL Discussion

                              Originally posted by mestevo
                              Former Bills GM Doug Whaley hired as senior VP.

                              https://apnews.com/59d54e55606a4a97b81d5563dac3a2dd
                              Welp, that league is sure to fail then.
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                              "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

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                              • kenp86
                                MVP
                                • May 2008
                                • 2979

                                #60
                                re: XFL Discussion

                                St.Louis is the first confirmed city
                                Oakland A's - Seattle Mariners - Detroit Tigers
                                Pittsburgh Steelers - Green Bay Packers
                                Detroit Red Wings

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