XFL selected three new coaches. History of the XFL The XFL is an American professional football league founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2001. After the first week, ratings spiraled out of control due to the quality of the game play, on-air presentation and connection to the …
Read More »SEC Players Highlight 2022 USFL Draft
Former SEC Players highlight the notable players selected in the 2022 USFL Draft this week. The first day of the USFL Draft saw 11 former SEC players selected to fill the rosters of the eight newly formed teams. SHEA PATTERSON SELECTED FIRST OVERALL The Michigan Panthers selected quarterback Shea Patterson …
Read More »Bob Stoops Looks Back at Florida, Oklahoma Coaching Days
In college football, plenty of legendary coaches have roamed the sidelines in recent years. Bobby Bowden, Jimmy Johnson, Lou Holtz and Nick Saban are just a few on what seems like a never-ending list. But one name that always seems to make the headlines, especially in coaching searches these last …
Read More »XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck sues McMahon after league declares bankruptcy
Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck is suing Vince McMahon. The lawsuit claims wrongful termination of Luck’s contract. On April 9, McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment, which owns the XFL, fired Luck. Four days later, the XFL declared bankruptcy after having to suspend operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. The league had played …
Read More »Steve Spurrier talks the end of the XFL
Steve Spurrier won the 1966 Heisman Trophy back when he was playing for the Florida Gators, he was picked in the first round to play for the San Francisco 49ers and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Steve Spurrier is a football legend and he had some …
Read More »XFL Suspends All Operations; No Plans for a Return in 2021
The XFL suspends all operations due to COVID-19 and has no plans to make a return on 2021. The league has laid off almost all of its staff and only very few executive remain employed. This suspension of operations was made on Friday, April 10th in the morning. XFL Chief …
Read More »XFL Stops Play
The new professional football league that debuted in 2020 has hit pause on its’ regular season until further notice due to the coronavirus. On Thursday, the league announced that play would be suspended. The league had completed half of the regular season so far. XFL statementhttps://t.co/MbuHgUmzmZ pic.twitter.com/PIZLOl1fld — XFL (@xfl2020) …
Read More »Tampa Bay Vipers Still Looking for First Win
The Tampa Bay Vipers lost their first home game at Raymond James Stadium 34-27. Final. pic.twitter.com/TTIYhg18uL — Tampa Bay Vipers (@XFLVipers) February 22, 2020 Game Recap Fans early in the game booed Taylor Cornelius to be replaced by quarterback Quinton Flowers. The hometown favorite, Flowers, played in Raymond James during …
Read More »Tampa Bay Vipers are Set for Home Opener
The Tampa Bay Vipers head into week three with their home game of the regular season. The team enters the week 0-2 after their losses against the New York Guardians and Seattle Dragons. Viper Season Recap The Vipers opened their XFL season at Metlife Stadium facing the Guardians. New York …
Read More »XFL Commissioner talks on first week
The XFL is coming off a positive first week of play. The four games took place over the weekend, and stadiums were moderately filled with football fans. Three of those four games were close in score going into the final quarter, keeping fans intrigued. The Alliance of American Football had …
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