(02-10-2020 12:21 PM)vick mike Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 11:03 AM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 10:59 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 10:33 AM)Chappy Wrote:  I watched parts of all 4 games. You could tell that these teams practiced a lot more before the opener than the previous XFL and AAF did, because there were actually a few nice plays on offense, though still not quite enough. I don't think I ever saw a great catch in the AAF, but I saw a couple this weekend. I also thought the innovations were great. The new kickoff looks weird at first but looks to work well while reducing potential for injuries.

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And (Spoiler) Nelson is a stud in XFL too. Go Pirates!

If these PJ Walker highlights don't make you tingle with happiness then you aren't alive inside.

American Conference Champion QB Phillip Walker? Yeah he’s pretty damn good. Great to see him playing and playing well.

The irony that he is playing in TDECU stadium, the same stadium he lost the first championship in, for the city of Houston on top of it, is amazing.


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Here's a complete list of all college players on each XFL team from each school. Looks like Temple and USF have the most AAC representation, with a sprinkle of other AAC players around the league.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/article/2020-0...every-team

(02-10-2020 12:24 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 12:21 PM)vick mike Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 11:03 AM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 10:59 AM)CoastalJuan Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 10:33 AM)Chappy Wrote:  I watched parts of all 4 games. You could tell that these teams practiced a lot more before the opener than the previous XFL and AAF did, because there were actually a few nice plays on offense, though still not quite enough. I don't think I ever saw a great catch in the AAF, but I saw a couple this weekend. I also thought the innovations were great. The new kickoff looks weird at first but looks to work well while reducing potential for injuries.

ummm





And (Spoiler) Nelson is a stud in XFL too. Go Pirates!

If these PJ Walker highlights don't make you tingle with happiness then you aren't alive inside.

American Conference Champion QB Phillip Walker? Yeah he’s pretty damn good. Great to see him playing and playing well.

The irony that he is playing in TDECU stadium, the same stadium he lost the first championship in, for the city of Houston on top of it, is amazing.


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He had to wait a few years to get another chance to win in Houston!

I watched a bit of two of the games. I liked the pace of the games, some of the camera angles, the kickoff, the no extra points and the sideline mics.

While it isn't a finished product, I think it will get better. I did see 2-3 high level "highlight" plays. There is space for spring football done right. I think by the end of this year/next year they will be starting to hit their stride. Luckily, Vince has like 325million to invest to make sure it sticks around for a few years to gain traction. I think the AAF could have made it with better financial backing.

Also, if you like this kind of stuff and are looking for a good read check out
Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL.

(02-10-2020 07:40 PM)bearcat29 Wrote:  I watched a bit of two of the games. I liked the pace of the games, some of the camera angles, the kickoff, the no extra points and the sideline mics.

While it isn't a finished product, I think it will get better. I did see 2-3 high level "highlight" plays. There is space for spring football done right. I think by the end of this year/next year they will be starting to hit their stride. Luckily, Vince has like 325million to invest to make sure it sticks around for a few years to gain traction. I think the AAF could have made it with better financial backing.

Also, if you like this kind of stuff and are looking for a good read check out
Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL.

Unfortunately the usfl fell 6 years before i was born, but ill definitely have to check it out.


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(02-10-2020 10:24 AM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  Im surprised there hasn’t been a thread on this yet, but how about the XFL? I went to the Roughneck game Saturday with my dad and had an absolute blast. I haven’t seen TDECU Stadium that packed since the 2016 season. Also PJ Walker was an absolute stud and I can’t wait to see what he does next weekend.

Cosigned.

I received season tickets for Xmas, and like Westhoff123 I enjoyed every minute of the opener.

(02-12-2020 11:51 AM)coogrfan Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 10:24 AM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  Im surprised there hasn’t been a thread on this yet, but how about the XFL? I went to the Roughneck game Saturday with my dad and had an absolute blast. I haven’t seen TDECU Stadium that packed since the 2016 season. Also PJ Walker was an absolute stud and I can’t wait to see what he does next weekend.

Cosigned.

I received season tickets for Xmas, and like Westhoff123 I enjoyed every minute of the opener.

I just bought tickets to next game on Sunday. Word is that every home team is seeing a huge increase in ticket sales from the previous week. They are even saying the St. Louis team is going to have 30,000 for the home opener.


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Didn't have a chance to catch any of the action live, but checked out a replay of the Defenders game on YouTube last night. Was really entertaining, I'll definitely watch more.

The AAF was rushed, as the founders were trying to beat the XFL to the punch and had more limited resources. It was doomed to fail from the start. The XFL has a legit shot at sticking around, and I hope it does

(02-12-2020 11:56 AM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 11:51 AM)coogrfan Wrote:  

(02-10-2020 10:24 AM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  Im surprised there hasn’t been a thread on this yet, but how about the XFL? I went to the Roughneck game Saturday with my dad and had an absolute blast. I haven’t seen TDECU Stadium that packed since the 2016 season. Also PJ Walker was an absolute stud and I can’t wait to see what he does next weekend.

Cosigned.

I received season tickets for Xmas, and like Westhoff123 I enjoyed every minute of the opener.

I just bought tickets to next game on Sunday. Word is that every home team is seeing a huge increase in ticket sales from the previous week. They are even saying the St. Louis team is going to have 30,000 for the home opener.


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Yea, the commentators mentioned at the start of the DC game St Louis was happy just to have a football team again. Doesn't shock me they're showing up in droves

I enjoyed the game and a half that I watched of it. It was certainly better than watching MAC or MWC football.

(02-12-2020 01:10 PM)GrayBeard Wrote:  I enjoyed the game and a half that I watched of it. It was certainly better than watching MAC or MWC football.

Facts!

(02-12-2020 01:28 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 01:10 PM)GrayBeard Wrote:  I enjoyed the game and a half that I watched of it. It was certainly better than watching MAC or MWC football.

Facts!

It was better than uconn football too lol!


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(02-12-2020 01:34 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 01:28 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 01:10 PM)GrayBeard Wrote:  I enjoyed the game and a half that I watched of it. It was certainly better than watching MAC or MWC football.

Facts!

It was better than uconn football too lol!


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Careful...I enjoyed watching UConn football, when they were losing to ECU.

(02-12-2020 01:47 PM)GrayBeard Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 01:34 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 01:28 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 01:10 PM)GrayBeard Wrote:  I enjoyed the game and a half that I watched of it. It was certainly better than watching MAC or MWC football.

Facts!

It was better than uconn football too lol!


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Careful...I enjoyed watching UConn football, when they were losing to ECU.

Lol fair enough.


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Former Temple QB PJ Walker was annouced as one the leagues 2 Star's of the Week for week #1 of the new XFL.


https://www.cbssports.com/xfl/news/2020-...dan-taamu/

Everything XFL
@Everything_XFL

Quote from Oliver Luck on The Dan Patrick Show.

“We do have the ability to sign a college freshman or sophomore. We haven't dipped our toe in that pond, but we could in the future."

(02-12-2020 02:56 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Everything XFL
@Everything_XFL

Quote from Oliver Luck on The Dan Patrick Show.

“We do have the ability to sign a college freshman or sophomore. We haven't dipped our toe in that pond, but we could in the future."

Would definitely give high school kids an interesting choice. Skip college and play four years in the xfl for money or stay in college and get a degree for free.


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(02-12-2020 02:52 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  Former Temple QB PJ Walker was annouced as one the leagues 2 Star's of the Week for week #1 of the new XFL.


https://www.cbssports.com/xfl/news/2020-...dan-taamu/

It will be interesting to see what walker does this week if it rains.


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(02-12-2020 03:10 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 02:56 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  Everything XFL
@Everything_XFL

Quote from Oliver Luck on The Dan Patrick Show.

“We do have the ability to sign a college freshman or sophomore. We haven't dipped our toe in that pond, but we could in the future."

Would definitely give high school kids an interesting choice. Skip college and play four years in the xfl for money or stay in college and get a degree for free.


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Ends the whole concern over NCAA antitrust if there is a legit pro alternative.

(02-12-2020 01:34 PM)Westhoff123 Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 01:28 PM)Nameless Wrote:  

(02-12-2020 01:10 PM)GrayBeard Wrote:  I enjoyed the game and a half that I watched of it. It was certainly better than watching MAC or MWC football.

Facts!

It was better than uconn football too lol!


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