naptownskinsfan Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I think this is bigger than the off-topic thread, but if the mods wish to merge it, thats cool as well. Vince McMahon's new venture, Alpha Entertainment, is bringing back the XFL. He is set to have a press conference officially announcing the teams and locations, but their website already leaked the location, one of which is Washington DC. The rumor is that this XFL team, which will play in the winter to spring of 2020, will share Audi Field with DC United. Personally, I'm very intrigued for this, and think if they try and make it football with a couple tweaks here and there, instead of making it sports entertainment like the original XFL, it could do very well. And with McMahon set to invest upwards of $500 million in the league, he is clearly intent on being in it for the long-haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Over/under of three years before it folds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Should go with the Washington Bullets name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavar703 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I think it’s cool but I just don’t understand how it’s going to last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naptownskinsfan Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, lavar703 said: I think it’s cool but I just don’t understand how it’s going to last? If they position themselves as a football alternative, and not just WWE style football, it will do well. They aren't looking to fill NFL sized venues- Audi Field only seats 20,000 people. People have walked away from viewing the NFL right now for a variety of reasons, and this has the chance to stick if they do it right- again, not WWE style football, but a legit alternative that has few rule differencials. They also picked their locations fairly well- big metro areas, and where football is very popular. I could see a lot of college talent that is overlooked at the NFL level looking to play in the XFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 The real questions are: When will they schedule the season? Can the players in this league get out of their contracts to sign with the NFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naptownskinsfan Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 15 hours ago, Woz said: The real questions are: When will they schedule the season? Can the players in this league get out of their contracts to sign with the NFL? I believe they said February and March, so it could essentially be something that NFL teams use as a scouting source. Might learn quite a bit more today after the press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezy Fanatic Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I'd rather go tot a Redskins game, which tells you all need to know about my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 22 minutes ago, Jeezy Fanatic said: I'd rather go tot a Redskins game, which tells you all need to know about my interest. It's honestly like ripping a toenail off or resetting a dislocated joint, so I get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I think I’ll go to these, frankly, I’ve wanted to go to some of the DC Valor games but haven’t made it there yet. Maybe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/4/2018 at 4:39 PM, naptownskinsfan said: If they position themselves as a football alternative, and not just WWE style football, it will do well. They aren't looking to fill NFL sized venues- Audi Field only seats 20,000 people. People have walked away from viewing the NFL right now for a variety of reasons, and this has the chance to stick if they do it right- again, not WWE style football, but a legit alternative that has few rule differencials. They also picked their locations fairly well- big metro areas, and where football is very popular. I could see a lot of college talent that is overlooked at the NFL level looking to play in the XFL. DC United said they don’t want them playing at Audi field. I think they should play at a local college field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naptownskinsfan Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 1 minute ago, turtle28 said: DC United said they don’t want them playing at Audi field. I think they should play at a local college field. Unless they own Audi Field, they don't really have a choice. UMD or Navy could host them, but I think they want to be in DC proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARROTHEAD Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 If they offer 3 yr contracts to HS recruits and start getting some 4-5* ones. I couldnt see myself missing many games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiphoon Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 1 hour ago, naptownskinsfan said: Unless they own Audi Field, they don't really have a choice. UMD or Navy could host them, but I think they want to be in DC proper. Correct. Do they own Audi field is the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naptownskinsfan Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Thaiphoon said: Correct. Do they own Audi field is the question. Looks like they are leasing it from Washington DC, so if they want an additional revenue stream coming in, nothing United can do about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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