(12-26-2017 05:57 PM)Fighting Muskie Wrote:  I know this isn't a college sports topic by any means but it certainly could have an impact on the college game and college players.

Vince McMahon appears to be gearing up to either relaunch the XFL, or perhaps another upstart league with a different name in response to the growing discontent fans are having with the NFL.

Here are my thoughts:

Play a spring schedule--don't take the NFL head on

Focus on cities that are the most discontent with the NFL--
St. Louis
San Diego
Oakland
Throw in some other markets that are unserved and have ready to use stadiums
San Antonio
Orlando
Birmingham
Memphis
Plus a few big markets for good measure
NYC (is you can't get the Meadowlands maybe this team ends up at Rutgers or UConn)
Chicago (stadium might be tricky too)
Dallas (Cotton Bowl)

Learn from the mistakes of 2001. Don't emphasize the WWE or a bad boy culture. Brand yourselves as a return to "old time football" without the fancy stadiums and exorbitant prices. Cater to middle class consumers. Don't make crazy rules that lead to a bunch of injuries.

Find a network willing to take a chance on your product but also take advantage of streaming options. Could these be Turner's opportunity to jump into the football game?

Start with a single entity structure but eventually plan on moving to an owner/operator model similar to MLS.

Thoughts?

Unused NFL markets is a good idea. The MLS has the advantage of being the top league of it’s sports in the country. A new XFL will need to overcome a minor league appearance.