XFL

I've been meaning to ask why they think this league will succeed when the last several attempts failed.
 
coit said:
I've been meaning to ask why they think this league will succeed when the last several attempts failed.
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Still long odds, but XFL is more closely tied to fantasy football enthusiasts and gambling. My understanding is the individual players' stats will be constantly updated on-screen. I think they have a partnership with Draft Kings. They have TV deals with Fox and ESPN.
 
coit said:
I've been meaning to ask why they think this league will succeed when the last several attempts failed.
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I think this league will have more staying power for a number of reasons. First, better TV contracts with other companies that don't have NFL except for Fox. Second, the old XFL was primarily a built to be a live show event, not a TV-geared show. VMac wanted it to be more like wrasslin vs. a legit football league. Third, and it kind of ties with reason two, they made a lot of rules and new things to gear it towards TV entertainment. It will be entertaining, guarantee it.

Some of the new things not already listed by @Yukonwreck: every player has a radio in their head...where they can talk back to the coaches! TV producers will be able to tap into those feeds...live. Even further, I believe more than one coach will have the ability to talk to different positions or players.

Rule changes will make it more exciting.
 
Kickoff rule is very interesting. I believe Kickoffs will be from the 30. You can have 1 return man. Kicking team lines up at the opposing 35 yard line, receiving team blockers line up on the 30, 5 yards apart. Only the kicker and return man can move until the ball is caught. Once the ball is caught, then your 10 blockers/10 defenders can move.
 
JacketForLife said:
I think this league will have more staying power for a number of reasons. First, better TV contracts with other companies that don't have NFL except for Fox. Second, the old XFL was primarily a built to be a live show event, not a TV-geared show. VMac wanted it to be more like wrasslin vs. a legit football league. Third, and it kind of ties with reason two, they made a lot of rules and new things to gear it towards TV entertainment. It will be entertaining, guarantee it.

Some of the new things not already listed by @Yukonwreck: every player has a radio in their head...where they can talk back to the coaches! TV producers will be able to tap into those feeds...live. Even further, I believe more than one coach will have the ability to talk to different positions or players.

Rule changes will make it more exciting.
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TBH, maybe they should put this on cable. Hearing unedited feeds from players and coaches would be solid gold. Definitely would add to the entertainment value.
 
Buzzfalcon said:
Vad Lee DC Defenders

edit: NM, he’s not showing on their roster anymore.

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Justin Thomas is on the DC Defenders roster as a WR.

Edit: Looks like got cut as well.
 
BainbridgeJacket said:
Do y'all believe me about our talent level now?
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