USFBulls727 Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 62 Content Count: 2,286 Reputation: 495 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/26/2013 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Read that McMahon will be the owner of every team. One of his ideas was this: "Maybe in a certain city having the old college quarterback would make sense, but only if he's the best option," McMahon said. This, of course, could mean Q leading a potential Tampa franchise. I do like that they will be taking a gimmick-free approach this time around. Orlando is interested in a franchise as well. Kind of curious to hear some opinions on this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great 8 Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 69 Content Count: 3,802 Reputation: 372 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/21/2009 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Do people really think this will be remotely successful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USFBulls727 Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 62 Content Count: 2,286 Reputation: 495 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/26/2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Great 8 said: Do people really think this will be remotely successful? http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22213241/vince-mcmahon-gimmick-free-xfl-return-2020 He thinks streaming services will give it a better chance this time around. Odds are definitely against it doing well, but who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charsibb Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 653 Content Count: 31,049 Reputation: 2,487 Days Won: 172 Joined: 08/30/2011 Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, The Great 8 said: Do people really think this will be remotely successful? Mybe if they play in the Spring... Trump ruined the USFL by trying to make it a Fall league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital H Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 106 Content Count: 1,318 Reputation: 265 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/15/2008 Share Posted January 26, 2018 9 hours ago, The Great 8 said: Do people really think this will be remotely successful? Yes. Vince is just financing it not making up the rules. They are planning it for 2 years before they play, not 2 months. There is a very conservative base of people who have fled the NFL for many reasons and he is looking to capitilize on this market. I still think it should be an U25 league and he should go after top prospects from the NCAA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingBull Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 110 Content Count: 1,266 Reputation: 21 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/13/2004 Share Posted January 26, 2018 "XFL" and "Family Friendly" don't mesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apis Bull Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,586 Content Count: 23,185 Reputation: 2,332 Days Won: 65 Joined: 09/05/2002 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Capital H said: I still think it should be an U25 league and he should go after top prospects from the NCAA. I agree! An 18-25 league would probably have the best chance of succeeding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital H Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 106 Content Count: 1,318 Reputation: 265 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/15/2008 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, PingBull said: "XFL" and "Family Friendly" don't mesh I was curious how the reception would be in todays PC, CTE culture. I personally thought he was going to go full WWE with it but they are really playing it a different way. While the press conference was woefully uninformative and lame, the branding can absolutely work. The extreme will just focus on the football instead of the gimmicks. I personally hope they tack all of the innovative ideas people have thrown out to make the game better, and create a product that is viable. This would give more opportunity for fringe players to make a buck, push the NFL to do better, and create an entertainment platform in the sports lull between the Super Bowl and the NHL playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHuckItDeep Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 169 Content Count: 1,251 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/21/2007 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Dont think Tampa would be a good option with the Bucs here. Orlando makes sense though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Dozer Posted January 26, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 343 Content Count: 13,697 Reputation: 2,041 Days Won: 45 Joined: 09/04/2006 Share Posted January 26, 2018 It's all about the quality of the football being played. If it's bad football it will fail....... If they make this a league to please a certain demographic of fan's sensibilities and not just try to put the best product on the field it will fail..... This won't last more than 2 years...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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