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It was a HUGE week full of major announcements from the league and it's all getting covered right here on the original official XFL podcast! Get all the details on the XFL's partnership with the NFL Alumni Academy, the return of Dean Blandino to the league office, and of course, the eight head coaches who will be leading the league's teams in 2023! This is a CAN'T MISS milestone episode on the road to kickoff, so sit back, enjoy, and get ready for all the XFL talk you can handle!
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Well there was some serious gear shifting this week on the road to kickoff 2023! The XFL has a new logo, a new brand identity, and four new pillars that serve as the mission statement of the league. What does it all mean and what have the reactions been like? Dive into all of that, plus the reports of a new Orlando XFL team being coached by NFL great and Super Bowl Champion Terrell Buckley on this week's edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The USFL has announced its rules and that means it is time to run through how the gameplay will be goverrned with a fine tooth comb! Also, how do these new rules compare or copy the 2020 XFL rule book? Break the rules and get all the latest news surround the XFL on this road to 2023, right here on the original official XFL podcast!
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The first major XFL news leak broke last week, as reports have Reggie Barlow leaving his head coaching position at Virginia State for the XFL's alleged San Antonio franchise. Big if true! Get a full talk on this big 'ol news leak, as well as some USFL talk covering their relationship with the NFL and the 2022 spring league's recent schedule release.
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On this week's stop on the road kickoff 2023, it is time for an honest discussion about the USFL and just how close the rebooted league is to their 10-week season in Birmingham. The guy who wrote the (best) book about the old USFL came out last week to bluntly tell people to ignore the new USFL. Is that going too far or is author Jeff Pearlman right to be so skeptical of the Fox-owned spring league -- should we really "boot the USFL reboot?" It is all honesty and never B.S. on the original official XFL podcast!
Also get some chatter about whether the XFL's player recruitment strategy will be the hardest to task en route to kickoff next year, or is it really not that big a deal?
Show Notes:
Jeff Pearlman's Boot This Reboot article on Deadspin
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Whoa Nelly! Talk about a very special edition of the original official XFL podcast!
The XFL has announced a partnership with the NFL and the road to kickoff 2023 has gotten a lot more interesting than it already was! Get all the information on what was announced and what this new relationship between the two leagues entails. Also, Alan and Bryant read between the lines and discuss everything regarding this new collaboration "on select innovation programs to further expand the game of football and create increased opportunities for player development both on and off the field."
In addition to this bombshell announcement, get a rundown of the USFL's draft, Alan and Bryant's initial gut feelings about the XFL-NFL partnership, and all the social media reaction to this huge week!
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After a week off, the original official XFL podcast is back! With just under one year to go before kickoff 2023, XFL fans are waiting in anticipation for some big news. In the meantime, Dwayne Johnson appeared at the Super Bowl and stirred the globe into a football frenzy! Also, the USFL has unveiled jerseys, the location of its championship game, and the rules of the upcoming draft. Get all the details on that stuff, plus answers to some of your questions on this HYPED edition of This is the XFL Show!
A Quick Note...
The XFL revealed a partnership with the NFL where they will work on innovation programs shortly after this episode was recorded. Stay tuned for COMPLETE coverage on this huge news as well!
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Another week has gone by on the road kickoff 2023 and fans continue to wait on some big XFL announcements. At least in the meantime, the USFL has given fans of spring football something to talk about...sort of. Find out the latest on the United States Football League's plan to pay players, as well as how the Fox owned league is approaching taking on the XFL a year from now. Also, with scandals abound in the NFL, especially when it comes to the hiring of minority head coaches and paying coaches to tank, how can the XFL learn from the NFL's missteps and truly create a "league of culture" as they have promised? It is time to talk about some heavy things on another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The Super Bowl approaches and the XFL is expected to make some announcements as the football takes center stage during the sport's most marketable week of the year. How will the league take advantage of the big week of media attention? Also, the USFL has all eight of its coaches lined up and ready to go. Based solely on who these coaches are, which team has the advantage? The original official XFL podcast is back under one roof to discuss!
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As we are in the in-between period of Dwayne Johhnson’s promise of announcements within two to three weeks, XFL fans across the globe are wondering what the next mile markers will be on the road to 2023. From the return of the St. Louis BattleHawks to the possibility of June Jones coaching in the XFL again, check out this week’s episode and find out which rumors could be truer than others.
Also, the USFL had four more coaches to announce, but wound up only giving us two. Alan and Bryant dive into the latest with Fox’s rebooted spring league, included their plans for laser technology on the field! This is the original official XFL podcast, welcome to the future!
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The post Episode 206: Lasers, Woo Hoo! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Dwayne Johnson appeared on the Manningcast during ESPN 2’s broadcast of the NFL’s first ever Monday Night Football playoff game. As an XFL owner, fans of the league watched with an intense interest. What did The Rock say about the league and what is next for the XFL on the road to kickoff 2023? Dive into those answers, plus another thorough dissection of the USFL’s interesting model for a spring football league. Kick it into full gear with us and give your takes on everything discussed on this, another lively episode of the original official XFL podcast! #ForTheLoveOfFootball
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The post Episode 205: Monday Night Rock first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The countdown is officially on! This week, the XFL proclaimed that we are one year away from Training Camps beginning and a member of XFL football operations said some very interesting things on his own podcast. Get a full breakdown of all the insight XFL Sr. Director of Football Operations Jim Monos gave on his show, the Go Long Podcast, and of course, find out Alan and Bryant’s predictions for what Training Camps will look like in just a year’s time! Also, the USFL announced four of their eight head coaches as that league is closer than ever to kicking off this April. Get a thorough presentation of the facts, along with that honest style you can only find here on the original official XFL podcast!
Show Notes:
Check out the Go Long podcast with XFL Sr. Director, Football Operations Jim Monos
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The post Episode 204: Ground Level first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The year of the great XFL build is upon us! It is 2022 and with just over a year before kickoff, we are in for a plethora of big-time announcements. As take-off on the last year with no XFL commences, rumors are already swirling about the league’s potential return to the red-hot football town of St. Louis! Does it make sense for the BattleHawks to “ka-kaw” once again? Also, what is the latest with the USFL? Get those answers, plus all the essential XFL info you need from the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 203: 2022 first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Dwayne Johnson appeared on CNBC’s TechCheck this week and dropped a not-so-subtle hint that some big news should be coming out about the XFL in the next month or two. Join this year-end-extravaganza as the original official XFL podcast dives into every word uttered by the Great One. From “new teams” and “new cities,” to a potential TV partner announcement, Johnson has everyone pretty hyped for what is to come for the XFL in early 2022.
In addition to that, you also cannot miss the breakdown of all the new hires to the XFL’s Football Operations department. The team responsible for putting the good crisp football we are expecting on the field is coming together and this week, we discuss who they are and why this is reassuring that 2023 is going to be put together the right way. Enjoy this and of course some end of the year shenanigans on the 2021 finale of This is the XFL Show!
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The post Episode 202: New Hope first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
It is the holiday season and this week, the USFL received an excellent Christmas present in the form of a TV deal with NBC. Get the details on how Fox and NBC will collaborate in 2022 to present the United States Football League and dive deep into how this will actually affect the XFL. Also, since we’ve all been so nice and patient this year, it is fitting to ask…what do you want the XFL to give you this Christmas? Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas from the original official XFL podcast!
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On this milestone edition, one of the original hosts of the show, Vince Calfo, reunites with Alan and Bryant to discuss everything XFL, talk about everything coming down the road to 2023, and reminisce a bit about the beginning stages of the original official XFL podcast. Also, the USFL’s head of football operations let it be known the types of players that league will be targeting. How does this affect the XFL and can the two leagues coexist come 2023? That, plus listener comments and questions from this live broadcast!
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The post Episode 200: The 200th Episode first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week, via her Instagram, Dany Garcia revealed some key dates the XFL is targeting for the league’s combine, training camp, and kickoff! That’s right! The 2023 kickoff date has been revealed! Get all the details regarding these key dates, plus analysis on how the new XFL is formatting its operating schedule. Big news on a big episode of the original official XFL podcast…don’t miss it!
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The post Episode 199: The Countdown is On first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
2023 will be the XFL’s big return to the field. 2022 will feature a lot of planning and also keeping an eye on the return of the United States Football League as well. This week, the USFL announced it will be bringing back eight franchises from its original run back in the 1980s. Get a full reaction to the team names/cities and logos, plus assessment on the differences between the two budding leagues so far. It is the original official XFL podcast, so you know it is all about brutal honesty, details, and most importantly, for the love of football!
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The post Episode 198: Marking Territory first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
On this week’s episode of the original official XFL podcast, the question as to whether two spring football leagues can play at once gets asked, answered, and adjusted. Find out what the USFL announced regarding its 2022 schedule and why it may be a fun league, but it does not come from the same type of place the XFL is coming from when it comes to building a league for football fans. The road to kickoff is a winding road, similar to roads of the past, but never the same as we aim to reach the ultimate destination…FOOTBALL!
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The post Episode 197: This is Not the Past first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Did somebody say something about “people power” on the original official XFL podcast? The XFL is finally filling out it its league offices with nine big executive hires this week! This week’s episode features a full break down of the new members on the XFL’s new Executive Leadership team, a look at what could come next in terms of announcements, and a thorough examination of exactly what each of the new league office roles will focus on.
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The post Episode 196: The Office first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The crescendo is yet to begin for the XFL, but the original official XFL podcast is back with another good crisp episode! On this one, Alan and Bryant acknowledge Josh Johnson showing up for the Jets and proving why he was a potential XFL 2020 MVP. plus, get the latest USFL rumors, and face your fears on the road to 2023!
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The post Episode 195: Ain’t Double J Great? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week on the original official XFL podcast, get the gist of what was said by the new XFL owners at Sportico’s “Invest in Sports” event. Also, there is an update in Alabama, as Birmingham looks to secure its spot as the USFL’s home base during their 2022 season. And since it is spooky season…what scares you most about the new XFL on the road to kickoff 2023? Answer if you dare!
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The post Episode 194: In the Dark first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Another spring league is attempting to undercut a planned XFL kickoff as details emerge about the forthcoming 2022 USFL season. On this episode of the original official XFL podcast, get a breakdown of the latest concrete information we know, along with all the rumors, and ideas floating around the reinvention of the notorious league that America fell in love with back in the 1980s. Also, Alan and Bryant answer listener questions surrounding the recent success of some notable spring footballers currently doing big things in the NFL!
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The post Episode 193: Another Other Spring League first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The President of the XFL from the 2020 is no longer working with new ownership and is officially gone from the league. With Jeffrey Pollack’s departure, this means pretty much all the faces within the league during the 2020 season are now gone. Get full details on what this means for the league’s trajectory towards kickoff in 2023 and notch another road marker on your belt along with the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 192: Cutting Ties first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week on the original official XFL podcast…Dany Garcia breaks the internet…sort of. And a continuation of last week’s road map extravaganza as Alan and Bryant compare and contrast where XFL 2023 stands on the calendar to kickoff compared to the 2020 version of the league.
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The post Episode 191: Consulting the Calendar first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
On this very special episode, the original official XFL podcast has decided to give football fans a valuable tool to reference and utilize on the road to 2023…a ROAD MAP! What are the key markers a league must hit in order to successfully kickoff? What milestones were hit on the road to 2020’s kickoff and how does that timeline fit the current iteration of the XFL’s hopes to kick things off in 2023? Get all those answers, plus all the information regarding where the league currently stands in the quest to reboot in 2023!
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The post Episode 190: Road Map first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Dany Garcia is back posting on social media about XFL ownership meetings and Taylor Heinecke scored a Bud Light sponsorship this week! The original official XFL podcast is back to dive into these topics, plus, Alan and Bryant list off their “DO NOT MESS WITHS” for the 2023 season! Listen to find out what that means and of course get all the latest XFL news you need to know on the road to 2023!
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The post Episode 189: Out of Our Minds first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week on the original official XFL podcast, the question gets asked: do we have the next Tommy Maddox on our hands? With Taylor Heinecke tearing it up for the Washington Football Team, the proof is in the pudding that the XFL helped out some careers! Also, get the latest on an interesting investment part of the XFL ownership group is making in the entertainment industry, and find out why an in-season Hard Knocks style show for the XFL might not be the best idea.
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The post This is the XFL Show Episode 188: Taylor Gun? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Goodness gracious, there is a rookie making comments about the design of the NFL football that has a lot of people forgetting just how revolutionary the XFL’s ball actually was! Go deep into the comments made by Bengals Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase, as well as the pros and cons of having football consuming an entire Sunday versus spreading out the action like the XFL did in 2020. It is a freewheel burning episode of the original official XFL podcast, so grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and don’t hold anything back on this laid back stop on the road to 2023!
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The post Episode 187: Balls first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week, a member from the RedBird Capital arm of the new XFL ownership group spoke about the goals and plans for the new version of the league. Alan and Bryant dissect every word, notion, and idea from this recent interview to give you every nugget of information we have on the current status of the XFL. Also, cut day in the NFL has all of us XFL fans up in our feelings! There is intrigue, new ideas, and a lot of Bryant gloating on this new edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 186: Rooted in Football first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The road to 2023 continues and the beat goes on as the original official XFL podcast! This week on the program, Alan and Bryant take a look at tumultuous college football landscape and the everchanging state of the sport in general, and ask, “what will the status quo of football be when the XFL kicks off in 2023?” Also, get the latest on former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck and the rest of this week’s XFL related news you need to know!
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The post Episode 185: Focused on Football first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week on the original official XFL podcast, the latest rumors in Canada have someone tied to the XFL possibly buying the Calgary Stampeders. Are these rumors valid or just a wild fantasy? Also, the Washington Football Team has whittled down their potential new team name to a few options with one being the Defenders! Will the WFT acknowledge the XFL and adopt the DC identity?
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The post Episode 184: It’s Just a Fantasy first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week’s stop on the road to 2023 includes a full assessment of how XFL 2020 did the preseason and a discussion on how it should be formatted for 2023. Also, get the latest on XFL 2020 players in NFL camps and the CFL, plus a quick look at the new AAF documentary, Alliances Broken. It is the longest preseason in history and it is all covered, right here, on the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 183: Preseasoning first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Back on Football Sundays and as in-depth with the XFL talk as ever, this week the original official league podcasts is laying the groundwork for the long road to 2023! Get the latest on former L.A. Wildcat, Josh Johnson, heading back to the NFL, as well as all the XFL 2020 names you should keep an eye on in the CFL. Also, Alan and Bryant check back in on a relevant question pertaining to player rights, that was asked on the show three years ago during this week’s Hot Read.
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The post Episode 182: We Got Work to Do first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
It is over a year before kickoff 2023, the information on the future of the XFL is not very plentiful right now, but the summer is here, it is hot, and it is prime time for some good old fashioned speculation! This week, Alan and Bryant are taking what we know about the return of the XFL in 2023 and the returning USFL, adding a dash of imagination, and discussing whether or not a merger between the two leagues makes any sense whatsoever. Play along with this major hypothetical and of course, get all the latest news regarding the XFL you need to know on this first ever outdoor edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 181: Speculation Summer first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week, Alan and Bryant are back together in the same room for an episode since the St. Louis Battlehawks welcomed the New York Guardians to their home opener! While the XFL conversation is as thorough as ever, things are very different compared to the last in-person episode! The road to 2023 is underway and now that some interesting twists, turns, and bumps have the league on a clear path to kickoff, what do you hope the rest of the way will look like? Manifest your ideal road to kickoff and get all the latest XFL news you need to know on this lively edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 180: A Complete 180 first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
TSN’s Dave Naylor returns to the show to discuss everything that may have caused the XFL/CFL alignment talks to be called off. From the conflicting philosophies amongst CFL owners to the XFL’s plan for 2023 not being quite clear yet, you’ll get every angle covered on this most interesting and bizarre twist we have taken on the road to the next kickoff!
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The post Good Crisp Interview: TSN’s Dave Naylor on the End of XFL & CFL Alignment Talks first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
With the aftermath of the end of alignment talks with the CFL settling in, many questions are springing up regarding the sustainability of the CFL and the PR strategy of the XFL. Could the CFL see a team jump ship to the XFL? Is the XFL hitting more bumps on the road to kickoff than in the build to 2020? Get into the juiciest parts of those questions, as well as the latest everything else you need to know on the road to kickoff 2023, this week on the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 179: Argonaut Impossible first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The talks are off! This week’s big news was that the XFL and CFL have mutually agreed to end their ongoing conversation about a potential alignment between the two leagues. Over the last four months, the speculation has been rampant among fans and the negotiations were very mysterious between the leagues. Now, that is is over!
So what does this mean for the XFL moving forward? What caused the discussions to end? Get all of these important questions and the news you need to know on this very special edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 178: Talking About Not Talking first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The world of college athletics took a big step towards a brave new world this week, as name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules went into effect. With players in the “amateurs” now being able to make money while playing in college, what does this mean for the XFL and college football? Dive into the potential pitfalls and advantages this new landscape will bring to the forefront! Plus, a lot of your questions from social media and the XFL Fan Line get answered on another thoughtful edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 177: Licensed to NIL first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Summer is here and things are moving on the original official XFL podcast! Get the details on the recent news about XFL 2020 players being affected by the bankruptcy, along with some excellent recap of Hal Mumme’s big Mega Bowl win in The Spring League! Also, how do you explain the XFL’s current situation to someone who maybe doesn’t follow things as closely as you do? Alan and Bryant give tips on how to educate and generate interest from your fellow football fans.
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The post Episode 176: Movin’! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The XFL’s potential alignment partner, the CFL, announced that its 2021 season is a go starting in August! This huge news is not only a relief to many Canadian Football League fans, but also an interesting mile marker on the road to the XFL x CFL collaboration. Does the 2021 CFL season actually taking place affect what happens during the alignment talks? Also, what former XFL players will you recognize in the CFL this season? The original official XFL podcast has you covered, as usual, so strap in and prepare to get hyped for the CFL and some good crisp football talk!
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The post Episode 175: Still Doin’ This first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Football insider Dave Naylor, from TSN in Canada, is back for a very special Good Crisp Interview.
This week the CFL’s Board of Governors voted to officially begin a shortened season on August 5th. Not only does Dave go into detail on the “most anticipated CFL season in XFL history,” but he also dishes his take on the “return” of the USFL, what a 2022 CFL season could look like, and so much more!
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The post BONUS SHOW: This is the XFL Show Good Crisp Interview – TSN’s Dave Naylor is Back and So is the CFL! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week saw a ton of behind the scenes news you may have missed, but have no fear! The original official XFL podcast covers it all on this episode some hosts are calling, “a buffet of information.” From the content creation strategy ramping up, to the key players who may be involved in the XFL’s TV deal, there is plenty going on with the XFL this week that you need to know about. Also, don’t miss the latest from the USFL and CFL in this week’s Cover 2! This episode has a lot of stuff to analyze, dissect, and think about, so come prepared football fans!
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It was an interesting week for the future of spring football! First, the USFL (yes, THAT USFL!), has been announced to return in 2022 with Fox Sports and The Spring League’s ownership running the league. As if the legendary United States Football League coming back wasn’t enough, the top football journalist covering the XFL, Mike Mitchell, returns to the show for a Good Crisp Interview to discuss what he has been hearing from thosen involved in the XFL x CFL negotiations. Mike also gives insight into what the USFL on Fox could look like in 2022 and what he believes the spring football landscape will look like over the next two years.
It is a jumbo sized show for a monumental week and it is all here in front of you on the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 173: The Return of the USFL first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The Non-Disclosure Agreements during the XFL x CFL discussions are so tight, not even XFL Chairwoman and Owner Dany Garcia can say much! After a (cryptic?) social media post this week, Dany Garcia did indeed finally give fans a glimpse into how airtight the negotiations have been. Is there anything to decode though? It doesn’t hurt to try!
Also, as the CFL’s target date for a 2021 kickoff approaches, some minor movement is happening as provinces put together their plans for reopening up Canada. Get the latest and find out what is fact and mere speculation during a week that saw some bold, but not-so-true claims about the CFL’s 2021 status. All this and some personal stories from Alan and Bryant as they answer your questions from the week on another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 172: Exciting & Frustrating first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week a prominent CFL QB came out in favor of a merger between the CFL and the XFL! Also, as sports wagering is legalized more and more from state to state and soon in Canada, how well does this bode for the future of the XFL as a sustainable league? Does this even help the CFL finally change its antiquated business model? It is a Hot Read for not only degenerate gamblers, but anyone who wants to see the game GROW!
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The post Episode 171: You Gotta Bo-lieve! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week, Oliver Luck did not get the Pac 12 commissioner gig. Does that mean the XFL has a chance at landing their old commissioner back? Also, get a quick recap of the first week of TSL action along with the latest from the waiting game being played by the CFL as they hope to kickoff in August. This is the original official XFL podcast! Thank you for enjoying the ride with us and let’s keep rolling down that road to kickoff!
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The post Episode 170: Do You Miss It? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
What are they talking about!? This week the original official XFL podcast is back to speculate on what actually is being discussed between the XFL and the CFL. Also, Alan and Bryant debate what a potential new timeline for a 2023 kickoff will mean for decisions and announcements for the XFL. Get the latest on the CFL, The Spring League, and also what fans thought of last week’s Alignment Draft, all on this extra nice episode of This is the XFL Show!
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The post Episode 169: A Super Nice Spring first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
There is a sort of draft fever going around this week at the same time so many XFL fans are still grasping at what “alignment” with the CFL will entail. So on this week’s edition of the original official XFL podcast, we’re combining the speculation with the outright draft hysteria for the first ever XFL/CFL Alignment Draft!
Catch four rounds of in-depth, well scouted terms and conditions that will be drafted into the foundation of the (hypothetical) XFL/CFL alignment contract! Also, get the latest on former XFLers in The Spring League, which kicks off next week, and former Director of Player Personnel Eric Galko’s new well-deserved gig!
If you love drafts and more importantly, the XFL, this is possibly the most important show in XFL/CFL alignment speculation history!
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The post Episode 168: The Alignment Draft first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week the CFL gave some important updates regarding their 2021 season, as well as some obligatory responses to how the discussions are going with the XFL. With CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie going on a big “update tour” this week, Alan and Bryant had to welcome back TSN football insider Dave Naylor to the show, in order to get to the bottom of everything going on in Canada. Find out why the CFL playing in 2021, may or may not mean too much in the long run when it comes to the XFL’s relationship with the league. Dave Naylor also highlights and squashes some of the more interesting rumors floating around the last month or so as it pertains to XFL/CFL “alignment.” GET OVER HERE and check out another information filled edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 167: All Business first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
As the clock ticks on the CFL to make some kind of announcement regarding its 2021 season, the latest rumors surrounding XFL and CFL alignment have taken the discussion among fans towards some kind of interleague championship game model. What does “interleague” play mean for a football league? Sort out the possibilities, think big and take baby steps towards any eventual kickoff with the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 166: Supermega Grey Cup Bowl first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
As XFL and CFL negotiations continue, the CFL released some sound clips of Commissioner Randy Ambrosie discussing why negotiations began and how they are going. All in all, there were no major developments announced, but the CFL’s commish did say some things that maybe give more insight into the direction both leagues are heading. For instance, could global expansion of the game beyond the U.S. and Canada really be a major goal for both leagues? Look at the clues and maybe it paints a picutre of a much larger map for the sport in the future! Also, get the latest on the Houston Roughnecks logos being disputed by the NFL and a glimpse at Bryant’s new and improved “smart season” idea. The clues add up to this episode being the original official XFL podcast with the info you need, in another week on the road to kickoff!
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The post Episode 165: Get a Clue first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week we learned just how enthused everyone at the top in the CFL is for their negotiations with the XFL. Also, as alignment talks progress, misinformation and anticipation are taking hold, especially on social media. Thankfully, The Rock set the record straight and explained how the goal of XFL/CFL alignment will be to put together a smart season that is beneficial to players and fans. What exactly is a “smart season?” It is time to bust out the calendars and thinking caps on another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 164: A Smart Season first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
With the XFL sitting at the negotiation table, talking about alignment with the CFL, every piece of news coming out about the Canadian Football League weighs heavy on the minds of XFL fans now. This week, the CFL offered a deal to the CFLPA to cut player pay by 20% in order to kickoff on time for the 2021 season. What does this mean for the future XFL/CFL talks? Where are we at amongst fans, the media, and the league executives in this process of the discussions? The questions are endless and the possibilities are only limited by the imaginations of us football fans! Get informed, get excited, and get ready for another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 163: The Most Anticipated CFL Season in XFL History first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Ace football insider from TSN in Canada, Dave Naylor, gives insight into the budding CFL/XFL relationship. Find out why the CFL is possibly considering an alignment with the XFL, reasons behind certain fan reactions to the news, and where it all might lead moving forward. This is a special long form conversation about the biggest XFL news in a long time, so don’t miss out!
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The post Good Crisp Interview: TSN’s Dave Naylor first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
It has been over a week since the XFL and CFL announced that they are talking about a potential alignment between the leagues. Not knowing exactly what that means quite yet, where has the speculation amongst the fans, media, and even players gone? Get the latest on one of the most intriguing and puzzling stories going on in the world of sports as we dive into the various reports on whether this is an actual “merger” or something else between the two football leagues. Also, what is the UFPA and what did they say that got the CFL and the CFLPA so riled up? In a world of uncertainty, fear, hope, and excitement, you can trust the original official XFL podcast to keep you informed and entertained as we venture down this road to towards another eventual XFL kickoff!
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The post Episode 162: Where Does the Mind Go? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week the XFL announced they are entering into negotiations with the CFL about potential alignment in hopes of benefitting both leagues and growing the game of football. What does this mean!? Join the show to parse out exactly what has been said by those in charge of both leagues, as well as all the initial reactions from players, fans, and football people all over the globe. This big news has generated a lot of buzz, speculation, and ideas. What makes sense? What is possible? What does an XFL + CFL alignment look like? No show breaks this week’s big questions down more thoroughly than the original offical XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 161: This is a CFL Show first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Bryant had a gut feeling about the XFL’s 2022 TV deal last week, which now leads to this week’s topic…GUTS! Do you have it? What gut feelings do XFL fans have when it comes to the 2022 season? We asked and you answered! Also, dive deep into the live sports + TV network landscape as the original official XFL podcasts gets the lay of the land when it comes to potential television partners for the league in 2022.
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The post Episode 160: Guts first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The XFL in 2022 is obviously going to be demonstrably different from the XFL in 2001. That does not mean 2001 iteration should be ignored, or does it? Alan and Bryant discuss whether the history of the XFL can be implemented to make 2022 even better. It is also the one year anniversary of the original official XFL podcast’s trip to the first game played in the BattleDome! Witness the never-before-released footage documented from that weekend and get HYPED for the return of pro football to St. Louis all over again!
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The post Episode 159: Embracing Lineage first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
One of the league’s owners debuted a new sitcom on NBC this week, while another gained some very interesting potential partnerships for the league. Just how beneficial will it be for the 2022 season to have the backing of a highly active capital group and the biggest star in the world? Check out the original offical XFL podcast to find out! Also, get the skinny on why all these former XFL players jumping to the CFL will not be a major issue when it comes to acquiring talent for the 2022 XFL season.
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The post Episode 158: Young XFL first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Quarterbacks named Taylor who played in the XFL are grabbing headlines, the biggest thing going on in spring football is the FCS, and Sonic the Hedgehog has reared his spikey little head again. Things are weird right now for XFL fans and with this being the week that marks one year since the 2020 season kicked off, the original official league podcast is rolling right into the weirdness with a full on buck nutty episode you cannot miss!
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The post Episode 157: It Is Time to Get Weird first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The “Big Game” is upon us and that means it was just one year ago this week that we were prepping for the first game week of the XFL season. It is a different situation this year, but just like a Cobra, the original official XFL podcast is adapting and ready to strike with another all new episode! Get the latest news you need to know about the XFL along with a dive into the EA Sports College Football game announcement. Also, see what it is like to get recruited to play at Alabama by Nick Saban, football’s ultimate sensei!
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The post Episode 156: The Best Defense is More Offense first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week the XFL did not make any official announcements, but owner Dany Garcia did give an interview to Forbes.com where she stressed how the league plans to appeal to a traditionally neglected football audience. Also, get the latest on where former DC Defenders HC Pep Hamilton will land in the NFL and how the league has changed some stuff up on XFL.com. Even with limited news to dive into, there is still plenty on the docket as the original official XFL podcast is ready to rumble! Follow us @XFLShow on all social media outlets! Call the XFL Fan Line anytime at 724-565-4XFL!
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The post Episode 155: Something’s Rumblin’ first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The football world is about to be under the world’s microscope and some interesting news about the XFL has come to light just in time! What is a “Chief Football Officer” anyway? Dive into the latest news and rumors you need to know regarding all things XFL on this brand spankin’ new edition of the original official league podcast!
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The post Episode 154: Spotlight Season first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
In addition to having Nickelodeon fever, this week Alan and Bryant discuss the NFL’s disapproval of the Houston Roughnecks logo, the latest fun tidbits from Luck v. McMahon, and the epic wild card weekend for one former XFL backup. Salute your shorts and say “hey dude” as you join your fellow football heads for another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 153: All That first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
On this week’s edition of the league’s original official podcast, the NFL playoffs and the new business strategy in the NHL have provided some interesting options for the XFL to consider. How many teams in the playoffs is too few? How many corporate logos during a league game is too many? Important discussions must be had on these topics and more on this road to 2022!
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The post Episode 152: Selling Out? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
2020 is in the books and it was a year that ultimately ended with hope for XFL fans. As we enter into the long rebuilding year of 2021, start strong with some good crisp XFL talk! With guys like Dwayne Haskins and John Manziel in the news this week, it is time to ask what troubled football players, who might be available, should the XFL consider signing? Also get the latest on a former XFL backup potentially taking an NFL team to the playoffs and a video game curse that may even rival the dreaded Madden Curse!
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The post Episode 151: Some Year, Huh? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
It is a holiday edition of the original official XFL podcast! Get the latest news you need to know as an XFL fan and find out what some XFLers are asking for from The Rock this holiday season as we read their “Letters to Dwanta Claus!”
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The post Episode 150: All I Want for X(FL)mas first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Houston Roughnecks head coach June Jones joins the show for a good crisp interview! Also, original co-host Vince, returns to talk closing out 2020 and what to expect as an XFL fan in 2021 on the road to kickoff in 2022. This special live edition of the original official XFL podcast is tailor made for an XFL fanatic looking for a little holiday cheer! Mahalo and Mele Kalikimaka!
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The post Episode 149: This Is For You! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Mr. Excitement, Martez Carter joins the show to talk about his time as a stud running back for the L.A. Wildcats, what he is up to now, and what he expects from the XFL in 2022. Also, get the latest on a former XFL head coach’s latest potential job opportunity and a HUGE holiday announcement regarding next week’s episode! All this and more on another mighty exciting episode of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 148: This is Exciting first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
It was a bizarre week in the football world. How does a team end up playing a wide receiver at QB when there are perfectly capable former XFL QBs on the market!? Can the XFL be a part of the fixes to strange scenarios like the one in Denver?
Also, Bob Stoops is back (sort of) at Oklahoma and it signifies just how universities are dealing with the rapidly changing college football landscape. The XFL’s return in 2022 will certainly factor into the major changes going on in the college game. How does it happen and what does it look like? Check in on the shifting tides there, plus what some of our other favorite XFL coaches are up to on this, another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 147: Special Assistant Stoops first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
PJ Walker won his debut as an NFL starting QB, putting him in elite 2020 quarterback company. Also, Dany Garcia is teasing some #BlackFriday appreciation from the XFL as the league is thanking its fans this holiday week. It is another edition of the original, official league podcast as we give thanks to you for being a part of this amazing football community and joining us each and every single week to talk XFL!
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The post Episode 146: Undefeated Starting QBs first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
PJ Walker is on the verge of a major opportunity in the NFL (maybe) and as our (unofficial) MVP, it is only fitting that XFL fans back the former Roughnecks QB on this week’s show with a full on pep rally! Also, check out what June Jones is up to now that his XFL coaching days are over! You will find it very interesting for sure. This episode runs and shoots hard as we bring you another top flight episode of the original, official XFL podcast.
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The post Episode 145: PJ Party first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Take it to the top this week and get top notch XFL talk! The top Wildcat, Josh Johnson, is back in the NFL as Donald Parham remains the top producing XFL product currently playing on Sundays. The Spring League has been entertaining from top to bottom, but is there trouble brewing that may keep the league from finishing their already short season? And to top it all off, Bryant has a set of Topps XFL trading cards ready to be unboxed live on the original, official, top of the heap XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 144: Topps Guys first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week is all about fun, games, and unity as we come together to discuss everything you need to know this week regarding the XFL! From XFLers in the NFL to Week 2 of The Spring League, all the latest news is covered on this episode. Plus, ONE RULE GOTSTA GO, in this week’s Hot Read when Alan and Bryant begrudgingly decide which XFL 2020 rule has to hypothetically get scrapped for 2022. With no hesitation, no delay, and all the love for football, it is time for another edition of the original, official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 143: Slow Week first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Dany Garcia gave a pretty revealing glimpse at the XFL’s business plan in an interview she did with Yahoo Finance this week. Why is the league confident their TV deal could be lucrative? How do they plan on making enough money to get over that dreaded spring football hump? Alan and Bryant dive into the details revealed by the new league owner behind the strategy to make the XFL truly successful in 2022 and beyond. Also get the latest on XFLers in the NFL and the timetable to hire league office officials and coaches.
One guy is on his honeymoon and the other is celebrating Halloween a little early on a scorching hot episode of the original, official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 142: Between Two Fires first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
New XFL owner Dani Garcia was featured in both Sports Illustrated and the espnW Women + Sports Summit this week. Not only did SI and ESPN dive into Garcia’s biography, but she also revealed some of her more ambitious ideas for the XFL. What did Garcia say and along with Dwayne Johnson and RedBird Capital, can she achieve these ambitious goals they have set?
Also, find out the latest details behind the league reaching out to the 2020 host venues about potentially housing the XFL in 2022. St. Louis fans might be very pleased with what was said by the gatekeepers of The Dome this!
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The post Episode 141: Ambitious Goals first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The new XFL owners sat down for their first TV interview since purchasing the league. What headlines, if any, were made during this interview conducted by Cari Champion and Jemele Hill? What type of messaging can fans expect from the league as they begin promoting and solidifying this new culture? Get the full breakdown of this important first step by the new ownership as well as a whole lot of hype for The Spring League as former XFL players and coaches prepare to take the field in just over one week! Sooth your football sould with another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 140: We Got Soul first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The business of college football is going to change drastically as name, image, and likeness rules get set for “student athletes.” How will this affect the XFL’s ability to lure young talent to the league? And what does Oliver Luck have to do with this brave new world? Get those answers, plus the latest on The Spring League’s fall showcase and how future XFL players may attempt to have their voices collectively heard. This episode is ALL BUSINESS as we take another step toward 2022 on the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 139: Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Luck first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Hungry and humble, XFL fans woke up to some big news on the first morning of October…the league will kickoff in 2022! With a timeframe for our new road to kickoff set, what needs to be done and what are the priorities for the new XFL ownership? Did they give themselves enough runway to do things the right way? Dive into these questions and a whole lotta hype for this huge news on another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 138: Outwork Everybody first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week’s show features an incredible conversation with one of the most essential and creative minds behind the XFL, Director of Football Operations Sam Schwartzstein. Get a real behind the scenes glimpse at what went into the development of the many innovations the XFL gave us, straight from the source, as Sam details the thought process and execution behind the league’s plan to reimagine the game. It is great football talk and a few stories you’ve never heard before on another edition of the XFL’s original official podcast!
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The post Episode 137: The Imagination Behind the Reimagination first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Week 1 of the NFL had us feeling a certain type of nostalgia for the XFL. With football back, it was clear that it was a totally different type of football than what we experienced in the spring. Does this mean the XFL accomplished its goal of setting itself apart from other leagues? Also, get the latest on XFLers playing in the NFL and we speak a little bit about the dynamic new owner of the XFL, Dany Garcia. Get all the XFL you can handle on another stellar edition of the original, official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 136: We Want Access! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Multiple former XFL players made the final 53 man rosters in the NFL along with a handful of practice squad players. Find out which XFL ballers will now be playing fall football as Alan and Bryant discuss which might end up having the most success. Also, would a bubble-type season before the pandemic have worked for the XFL in early 2020? Dive into an interesting “it almost happened” discussion as well on another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 135: Fall Guys first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Fall football is getting underway in a very different type of way and this unique atmosphere is going to provide us with many more twists and turns on this new road to an XFL kickoff. Get everything you need to know as an XFL fan this week as this week’s episode dives into NFL practice squad rule changes, the latest on a prominent XFL coach/GM, and of course some social media hype from new owner Dwayne Johnson. There are a lot of unknowns in the football world, more than usual, but as always, you can expect all the XFL talk you can handle on another edition of the original, official, XFL podcast!
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The post Episode 134: The People’s Helmets first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
PJ Walker and Cam Phillips are both Carolina Panthers, which should make Matt Rhule’s team a must watch for XFL die hards. Dive into the latest on XFLers in the NFL, the big name from XFL 2020 who just landed a big time job in NASCAR, and a debate on which coaches Alan and Bryant have returning for another campaign in the XFL.
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The post Episode 133: Reunited, World Excited first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Do you want to see the XFL attempt a season in a bubble? What does the CFL canceling their season mean for the XFL? Do all eight 2020 XFL teams remain in their same cities with the same brand identities? Attack these questions and get all the XFL news you need to now on another edition of the original official XFL podcast!
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The sale of the XFL has been approved and the league officially re-entered the news cycle this week. The ever-changing world of football is leading to some intriguing calls for the XFL to hurry up and put a product on the field again. Is it possible? Should it be attempted? Alan and Bryant discuss everything from an XFL bubble season to playing side by side with the NCAA in the spring.
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The XFL has been sold to Dwayne Johnson and his partners RedBird Capital. On this return episode of the original, official, and only XFL podcast, get the basics behind what this bankruptcy sale means for the future of the league. Also find out what The Rock and his partners have already stated are their goals as new owners of the XFL. Spoiler alert: there is hope and we couldn’t be happier to be back!
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Take a unique look at each week of the XFL season that was with this reimagined yearbook recap episode! If you followed along all season long, you won’t want to miss this one!
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Rundown:
5:00 – Checking in with XFL Social Media
10:00 – Cover 2: PFF Grades + What XFL player would you want to have sign your yearbook first?
15:38 – Hot Read: The 2020 XFL Show Yearbook
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With this week having been scheduled to be the final week of the regular season, on this episode we ask “what if” regarding a handful of players and teams from #XFL2020. Also, another fanbase checks in with the show as Alan and Bryant talk to a Guardians fan who also happens to be one of the biggest XFL fans in the world! Send us your “what ifs” and quesitons/comments @XFLShow!
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Rundown:
7:15 – Around XFL Social + Checking-In with the Guardians Fanbase
23:03 – Cover 2: The STL Kick Return Wins the XFL Moment of the Year Bracket + Stories About Fans Falling in Love with the XFL
35:47 – Hot Read: What If?…Taking a look at the trajectory and some players/teams and debating what may have played out in #XFL2020
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On this episode we are counting down the top 5 overall players of #XFL2020! Listen all the way to number one and the player officially deemed by this official XFL podcast as our official pick as the XFL’s Most Valuable Player! Get all that plus good, crisp football talk on the top XFL moments bracket and more on what the landscape will look like in 2021 with this year’s XFL players getting NFL opportunities.
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Rundown:
5:50 – Around XFL Social Media
12:38 – Cover 2: XFL Moments Bracket Update + the affect of former XFL players going to the NFL on the league
24: 47 – Hot Read: Counting down the top 5 XFL players and selecting our league MVP
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Celebrate the very best of the leaders of #XFL2020 as we count down the top 5 coaches of the season, culminating with the crowning of the our Coach of the Year award! Also, check in with a hardcore Roughnecks fan living in Louisiana, the latest from the XFL Moments Bracket polls, and more XFL players getting opportunities to play football in the fall. #XFLShowAwards
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Rundown:
5:10 – Dink & Dunk around XFL Social + Checking in with a Roughnecks Superfan
*20:40 – Cover 2: XFL Moments Brackets + More XFLers getting a shot at the NFL*
34:50 – Hot Read: Counting down the top coaches of #XFL2020
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Awards season continues as the countdown to the Defensive Player of the Year takes place on this episode’s Hot Read! Also, more XFL players are getting signed to the NFL, get the latest on who went where, plus some very fun XFL bracketology for us all to get into over the coming days. All that, plus a close look at DC Defenders fandom with the Ace of DC sports talk, Chad Dukes.
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Rundown:
7:51 – DC Defenders Fandom with Chad Dukes
19:17 – Cover 2: Latest on XFL Players signing to play in the NFL + XFL Bracketology Polls
30:56 – Hot Read: Top Defensive Players Countdown
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Counting down the very best on offensive from the 2020 season as we crown the first XFL Show Offensive Player of the Year! Plus the latest on XFL players taking the next step in their football careers and the feeling behind the league’s official announcement that the final game of the 2020 season has been played.
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Rundown:
7:17 – An XFL Fan’s Story: Conversation with a die hard BattleHawks fan
24:00 – Cover 2: XFL 2020 season is officially over + the latest on some XFL players signing with NFL teams.
39:00 – Hot Read: Counting down the top 5 offensive players all the way to the #1 XFL Show Offensive Player of the Year!
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Counting down the top 5 moments from Weeks 1-5 in the 2020 XFL season, plus a quick check-in on the status of XFL players possibly making the jump to play football in the fall.
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Rundown:
5:00 – Dink & Dunk: The latest from XFL social media
9:15 – Cover 2: FS1’s XFL Marathon + Status of XFL players possibly getting calls from the NFL
19:36 – Hot Read: Counting down the top 5 XFL moments so far
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On this episode, go back to a time far far in the past, before the kickoff to the 2020 XFL season when Alan and Bryant made their preseason predictions. What did they get right? What made them look silly? Also, take a close look at how the future of XFL recruiting will be affected by the new CBA in the NFL.
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Rundown:
7:38 – Dinkin’ & Dunkin’ Around XFL Social Media
16:19 – Cover 2: Checking in on preseason predictions + Are you crowning the Roughnecks?
36:10 – Hot Read: The future of XFL recruiting and how the NFL’s new CBA affects the league
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The XFL regular season has unfortunately been halted. On this episode, get the latest word on how the league will proceed moving forward. Also, Alan and Bryant dive into what we did get to see of the 2020 XFL season, who stood out the most, and why the XFL is here to stay!
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Rundown:
4:30 – Discussing the XFL’s statement on stopping regular season play
20:20 – Cover 2: Mid-Season All-XFL team + Mid-Season Superlatives for each team
1:03:00 – Hot Read : What do we do as football fans moving forward? + What we liked most about the first 5 weeks in the XFL
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Half of the season is complete, we have a learned a lot about these teams, and we are going to learn even more as Week 5 in the XFL shifts into Week 6. With Houston still undefeated, the rest of the field remains wide open. Get quick recaps of each Week 5 game as well as a look ahead for each team as they prepare to embark on the second half of their schedules. Also, Jonathan Coachman of the XFL Pregame chats about the DC beer snake, L.A.’s leadership at QB, and sideline etiquette. All that plus Week 5 awards and the latest power rankings are right here on another jam packed episode of the XFL’s first official podcast!
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Rundown:
8:22 – Dink & Dunk: Hal Mumme replaced as OC in Dallas, the latest transactions, the best of Week 5 XFL social media, and big men making an impact over the weekend!
21:02 – Cover 2: Week 5 Awards + Power Rankings
44:25 – XFL Pregame’s Jonathan Coachman recaps the weekend and looks at the road ahead into Week 6
1:01:54 – Hot Read: What Week 5 taught us and what each team has in front of them moving forward
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Instant recap of the Wildcats 41-34 victory over the Vipers in Week 5 of the XFL.
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Instant recap of the Defenders 15-6 Week 5 win over the BattleHawks.
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Instant recap of the Guardians 30-12 victory over the Renegades in Week 5 of the XFL.
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Instant recap of the Roughnecks 32-23 victory over the Dragons in Week 5 of the XFL.
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Full previews of each Week 5 game in the XFL highlights this episode which also features a good, crisp football chat with Tampa Bay Vipers WR Dan Wiliams and the results of our most recent Twitter polls! Also, your calls on the XFL Fan Line and the battle for fan base supremacy!
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Rundown:
5:00 – Dink & Dunk: Latest transactions heading into Week 5, Ta’amu wins Star of the Week, the XFL Fan Line, and what role will Quinton Flowers have upon his return to Tampa Bay?
30:30 – Cover 2: Toughest RBs in the XFL, Regrettable Sideline moments, and why the Houston/St. Louis fan bases are loving the XFL
49:14 – Hot Read: Week 5 Game Previews and Picks
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The latest on Landry Jones, Hal Mumme, and the DC Defenders locker room are on everyone’s minds as Week 4 turns into Week 5 in the XFL. A topsy turvy weekend showed how there is no margin for error even against seemingly struggling teams. Yet, the BattleHawks and Roughnecks remain the class of their divisions. Find out who took home our weekly awards, what the current power rankings say, and whether or not Jim Zorn knew what the score was on Saturday. Jonathan Coachman joins the show to recap Week 4 and set the tone for Week 5 on another edition of the XFL’s first official podcast!
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Rundown:
4:05 – Dink & Dunk: Latest on Landry Jones’ injury status + who is the toughest RB to tackle in the XFL?
14:22 – Cover 2: Week 4 Awards + Power Rankings
34: 46 – Interview with Jonathan Coachman from the XFL Pregame Show
56:43 – Hot Read: Quick Week 4 recaps + a look ahead for each team
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Recap of the Vipers’ 25-0 win versus the Defenders in Week 4 of the XFL.
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Recap of the Houston Roughnecks 27-20 win over the Dallas Renegades in the first ever “Texas Throwdown.”
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Recap of the BattleHawks 23-16 victory over the Dragons in Week 4 of the XFL
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Recap of the Guardians 17-14 win over Wildcats in Week 4 of the XFL.
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Week 4 is here and it is highlighted by the first ever “Texas Throwdown” when the Renegades and Roughnecks go at it in Arlington! On this episode we preview by talking to a participant in Sunday’s matchup from each side. Dallas Renegades WR Flynn Nagel and Houston Roughnecks RB James Butler join the show to give us insight into both camps throwing down in Texas in Week 4.
Also! Commissioner Oliver Luck joins the program to give his thoughts on the competition in the XFL thus far as well as the positive feedback the league is getting on the innovative new rules. Get these great interviews, discussion on opening cans with your teeth, wearing ski masks on the sidelines, and everything else you need to know to get ready for Week 4 in the XFL!
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Rundown:
7:00 – Dink & Dunk: Quinton Flowers leaving Tampa Bay for personal reasons + other league transactions + calls on the XFL Fan Line
27:10 – Interview: Oliver Luck
48:00 – Cover 2: Dragons Defense wearing ski masks + “Is This a Thing?”
1:02:49 – Interviews: DAL WR Flynn Nagel + HOU RB James Butler
1:17:15 – Hot Read: Week 4 Picks
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For anyone who ever thought St. Louis is not a football town, this special bonus episode will lay that myth to rest. During our trip to the BattleHawks home opener, we met countless fans who have been waiting and waiting for the opportunity to support a pro football team again. From tailgaters reigniting their grills to local fan groups, football traditions have always been in the the Gateway City. Hear the football fans of St. Louis in all their glory during one of the city’s most triumphant moments, the epic home opening weekend of the BattleHawks as they bring pro football back to where it belongs!
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From the return of pro football to St. Louis to the unexpected blow out win for the L.A. Wildcats over the DC Defenders, Week 3 was a memorable affair. This episode includes our Week 3 awards, a look at the current XFL power rankings, and a good, crisp football talk with Jonathan Coachman of the XFL Pregame. Get a recap of all the action and dive into all the major stories throughout the XFL as we head on into Week 4!
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Rundown:
6:12 – Dink & Dunk: Answering social media questions + latest on injuries/transactions
20:36 – Cover 2: Week 3 Awards and the current XFL Show Power Rankings
36:41 – Good Crisp Football Talk with Jonathan Coachman
55:02 – Hot Read: Quick game recaps + a look ahead at what is in store for each team in Week 4
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Recap of the L.A. Wildcats 39-9 victory over the DC Defenders in Week 3 of the XFL.
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Recap of the BattleHawks 2020 home opener victory over the Guardians in Week 3 of the XFL.
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Recap of the Dallas Renegades vs. Seattle Dragons from Week 3 of the 2020 XFL season.
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Recap of the Houston Roughnecks 34-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Vipers in Week 3 of the XFL 2020 season.
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It is time to get ready for another weekend of football with full game previews for each Week 3 match-up in the XFL! Also hear from DC Defenders Head Coach Pep Hamilton and Dallas Renegades Defensive Lineman Frank Alexander as they give us a double dose of good, crisp interviews.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: If you are in the St. Louis area for the BattleHawks home opener, Alan and Bryant from This is the XFL Show will be hosting an XFL watch party on Saturday February 22nd at Westport Social! Come watch the Saturday slate of XFL games, win prizes, get hype for pro football back in the Dome, and maybe even be on the show!
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Rundown:
5:23 – Dink & Dunk: Latest transactions, This is the XFL Show taking over STL this weekend, crowing Cam Phillips the Week 2 Star of the Week
25:15 – Interview with DC Defenders Head Coach Pep Hamilton
32:38 – Cover 2: Which team needs a W the most in Week 3? & What should the Guardians mascot be named?
49:12 – Interview with Dallas Renegades DL Frank Alexander
56:05 – Game Previews for Week 3 games
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With teams separating themselves from the rest of the pack early on, QBs speaking their minds on the sidelines during games, and coaches being put on full display for all the world to see, Week 2 in the XFL brought us plenty to digest as football fans. Get a complete recap of everything that went down and look ahead to Week 3 with us on another addition of the XFL’s first official podcast. We also welcome “The Coach” Jonathan Coachman to the program for a thorough discussion about all things XFL, including how the league will put its stars in their own unique spotlight.
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Rundown:
7:22 – Dink & Dunk: Landry Jones and Josh Johnson debut, what social media said about Week 2, and the Bryant’s trip to L.A.’s home opener.
19:19 – Cover 2: Weekly awards and Week 2 power rankings
43:10 – Talkin’ XFL with “The Coach” Jonathan Coachman
01:03:00 – Hot Read: Week 2 recaps and a look ahead for each team heading into Week 3
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A recap of the Houston Roughnecks vs. St. Louis BattleHawks Week 2 game which saw Houston improve to 2-0 with a 28-24 victory.
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Recap of the Renegades 25-18 Week 2 win over the L.A. Wildcats.
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Game recap of the Seattle Dragons 17-9 Week 2 victory over the Tampa Bay Vipers.
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A recap of the DC Defenders vs. New York Guardians Week 2 matchup. Dive into how DC shut out NY 27-0 and if Matt McGloin’s frustration with the playcalling in NY is warranted.
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Full game previews for every Week 2 matchup, plus reaction to the announcement that the XFL Championship Game will take place in Houston on April 26th. Also hear fans who called into the XFL Fan Line with some interesting comments and questions stemming from their Week 1 experiences. It is a jam packed episode that is guaranteed to get you ready for the second week of action of this XFL season!
Rundown:
5:34 – Dink & Dunk: PJ Walker named XFL Star of the Week, the latest league transactions, and messages from the XFL Fan Line
33:53 – NY Guardians WR Joe Horn
40:30 – Cover 2: XFL Championship Game to be held in Houston + the hype in Seattle and St. Louis is real!
55:46 – Seattle Dragons WR Austin Proehl
1:01 – Hot Read: Week 2 Game Previews and Picks
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The Week 1 debut of the XFL was nothing short of spectacular! From highlight reel plays, insane insight, and epic individual performances, listen to this first post-XFL weekend edition of the show and fully digest all that went down across the league. Also, get a break down of why the L.A. Wildcats may have fired defensive coordinator Pepper Johnson and the first edition of our weekly XFL awards. The XFL has lift-off and the business is picking up with challenges for each team in Week 2. Get the most thorough coverage of the XFL out there today, right here on This is the XFL Show!
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Rundown:
5:40 – Dink & Dunk around the league as L.A. fires defensive coordinator Pepper Johnson, injury’s from Week 1, the best stuff on social media from the weekend
23:45 – Cover 2 on the things that stood out from XFL broadcasts as well as being in-stadium for two of the games and the debut of our weekly awards.
45:25 – Hot Read featuring a recap of all 4 games and a look ahead at the Week 2 challenges for each team.
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This minisode features a quick recap of the Dallas Renegades and St. Louis BattleHawks matchup from Week 1. Alan and Bryant discuss how St. Louis was able to spoil the Renegades’ home opener as they react to this good old fashion slugfest.
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This is a quick recap of the New York Guardians 23-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Vipers. The Guardians dominated in Week 1, so Alan and Bryant dive into why they looked so good and how Tampa Bay can rebound.
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PJ Walker and the Houston Roughnecks exploded on offense in front of their home crowd with a 37-17 victory over the L.A. Wildcats. Alan and Bryant recap the game and discuss how the Houston QB was able to dominate as well as how L.A. might be in trouble if Josh Johnson doesn’t get under center for the Wildcats soon.
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This is a recap recorded live from Audi Field following the very first XFL game of the season as the DC Defenders beat the Seattle Dragons 31-19. Alan, Jake, and Vince give their thoughts on the game as well as insight into their experiences at the historic first game of the new XFL.
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The time has finally come! It is Week 1 of the 2020 XFL season and the 4 games on this weekend’s slate certainly have some intriguing matchups to break down.
Will DC’s aerial attack be too much for the Dragons? Can Winston Moss’ Wildcats contain the Roughneck run n’ shoot offense? Are the Guardians and Vipers the most evenly matched teams this weekend? And what will the Renegades do at QB when they go up against that hyped up BattleHawk defense?
Get our answers to all those questions and much more for each Week 1 showdown, plus find out the latest news regarding XFL Fantasy Football partners, how the league is embracing the sports wagering community, and ton more from around the league. Happy Week 1 everybody!
Rundown:
6:19 – Dink and Dunk with news from around the league involving transactions, fan access, and more
17:05 – Reacting to Optimum Scouting’s data analysis on going for 1, 2, or 3 on P.A.T. attempts
29:30 – XFL Fantasy Partners and a new interesting partnership with VSiN and iHeart
38:04 – Week 1 Game Previews
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Overview of the Tampa Bay Vipers heading into the 2020 season.
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Overview of the 2020 St. Louis BattleHawks heading into the 2020 season
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Overview of the Seattle Dragons heading into the 2020 season.
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Overview of the New York Guardians heading into the 2020 season.
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Overview of the L.A. Wildcats heading into the 2020 season.
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Overview of the Houston Roughnecks heading into the 2020 season.
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Overview of the DC Defenders heading into the 2020 season.
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Overview of the Dallas Renegeads heading into the 2020 season.
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It is finally Week 1 and that means it is time to get final predictions in before the season officially begins! Find out who is getting picked to win MVP, Coach of the Year, and of course, which team is finishing on top of the mountain as 2020 XFL Champions. In addition to locking in final predictions, get the latest news from around league as more teams announce starters, make final additions to their rosters, and find out how “Team 9” will function as a source of potential talent for all 8 teams. We also welcome defensive lineman from the St. Louis BattleHawks Jake Payne to the program for a Good, Crisp Interview! It is February and we are ready for the start of a new football season! Give us your predictions @XFLShow and thank you for riding down the road to kickoff with us!
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Rundown:
4:52 – Dink and Dunk: Hitting on the XFL App, TV ads, Aaron Murray named starter in Tampa, the latest transactions and more from around the league
13:34 – Cover 2: Fantasy outlook for Week 1 + Team 9 is set
30:30 – Jake Payne of the St. Louis BattleHawks talks preparing the Dallas Renegades offense
38:23 – MVP, Coach of the Year, and “Mr. XFL” predictions
50:13 – Predicting team records
1:15:04 – Playoff match-ups and XFL Championship predictions
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The preseason is coming to a close and Week 1 is almost upon us! Get the latest depth chart news with St. Louis announcing their starting QB along with a brief fantasy toe dip. Also, we begin the preseason prediction process by picking top defenses, offenses, and XFL innovators. Get all that plus the latest news from around the league!
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Rundown:
5:23 – Dinking and Dunking with news from around the league including injuries, predicted team win totals, the drug testing process and more!
20:33 – Cover 2: St. Louis names their starting QB and a tiny bit of fantasy football talk
43:46 – Preseason Superlatives Part 1: Predicting the most potent offense, the stingiest defense, the trickiest team, and trending topics
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The 52-man rosters are now official for each team and on this episode we dive into what stands out the most about each team (on paper). Also get an idea of what each team’s on-field style may be with just a hint of speculation about depth charts! And for our Good Crisp Interview, Bryant caught up with L.A. Wildcats team president Heather Brooks Karatz at the team block party. We are closer than ever as we grind out this last week of the preseason!
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Rundown:
8:09 – Brandon Silvers named starter in Seattle
14:43 – Odds makers starting to come up with team win totals
21:06 – Change at defensive coordinator in DC
27:41 – Bob Stoops and Landry Jones spoke about the QB’s injury status
33:51 – Standout roster cuts and additions
40:15 – Good Crisp Interview with L.A. Wildcats President Heather Brooks Karatz
45:00 – Breaking down each team’s 52-man roster
The post Episode 108: Rosters Are Set first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Training Camp has ended and now each team must bring their rosters down to 52 players. With those big roster announcements looming, we put a bow on training camp and discuss the biggest takeaways from the last few weeks in Houston, as well as what else fans can expect from the final two weeks on the road to kickoff. Also find out why Seattle fans are staying true to form and hear about how St. Louis BattleHawks defensive back Kenny Robinson’s interesting journey to the XFL has just gotten even more interesting.
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Rundown:
5:33 – Anticipating teams announcing their 52-man rosters on Monday
7:50 – Reacting to this week’s transactions
12:10 – New Jersey approves gambling on the XFL
14:50 – Kenny Robinson declares for the NFL Draft
22:32 – Seattle fans are HYPED for the Dragons!
26:14 – Putting a bow on Training Camp
38:56 – What to expect on the final two weeks before kickoff
The post Episode 107: Going Down to 52 first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Recorded at TDECU Stadium following the first XFL scrimmage, Alan and Bryant recap what they saw after DC and Seattle squared off! Plus, Tampa Bay Vipers center Jordan McCray joins the show to discuss his time at training camp and what we can expect from Marc Trestman’s team. Also, get reaction to the Luis Perez trade and the latest league transactions as camp winds down.
6:00 – BattleHawks sign QB Nick Fitzgerald + other news and notes from around the league
10:35 – Luis Perez traded to NY
15:39 – Ref unis, stadium visuals, and other “first looks” on Scrimmage Day
23:14 – Good Crisp Interview with Vipers Center Jordan McCray
32:16 – Observations from the DC vs. Seattle scrimmage
The post Episode 106: Dress Rehearsals first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
With training camp winding down, this week features insight from players as well as two of our hosts whose boots are on the ground at Camp XFL in Houston! Alan and Bryant give their take on what they have seen at various team training camps, plus, get the latest on transactions, fantasy football, and much much more!
Good Crisp Interviews Featuring…
Tanner Gentry, Demetrious Cox, and AJ Hendy of the New York Guardians
Tre’ Williams, Damien Mama, and Patrick Vahe of the L.A. Wildcats
6:15 – The latest XFL transactions
25:30 – Good Crisp Interviews
46:10 – Practice Observations and Standouts
56:00 – Potentially Playing XFL Fantasy Football
59:00 – Stories from Alan & Bryant’s Adventures in Houston
1:06:15 – Joint Practices and Upcoming Scrimmages
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Head of Officiating Dean Blandino joins the show to explain and discuss the reimagined rules of football introduced by the XFL earlier this week. Also, get the latest on the first full week of training camp and the sports wagering community preparing for the XFL.
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Rundown:
7:10 – Training Camp roundup
27:57 – Sports wagering and the XFL’s deal with Genius Sports
33:50 – Good Crisp Interview with Dean Blandino
57:37 – Reaction to Blandino interview + more rules discussion!
The post Episode 104: This Rules! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The XFL rules were confirmed and made official today! Get instant reactions and explanations of the key changes the league is making to reimagine the game of football.
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Rundown:
4:40 – Special Show Announcement
8:10 – The makeup of XFL officiating crews
14:40 – Landry Jones injury
18:06 – Kickoff rules
33:40 – PAT rules
42:30 – The Double Forward Pass
49:53 – Punt rules
58:30 – OT rules
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Training camp is underway and the rules will soon be rolled out! The first week of 2020 brings a ton to dive into including rumors surrounding the BattleHawks offensive coordinator position, potential camp additions, and of course what the rules reveal will be like this coming Tuesday. The road to 2020 is complete but we are still onward toward kickoff in February with another jam packed XFL Show!
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The post Episode 103: This is 2020 first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
It is the final episode of 2019 and this week’s show features a look into the hopes and wishes for what’s to come in 2020! Which player are you rooting for the succeed the most? Which coach is going to be the most talked about? What does success for the league mean in 2020? All that plus a deep dive into the roster breakdowns of each team heading into training camp.
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The post Episode 102: Happy Kickoff Year! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
As mini camps finish up across the XFL this week, this episode features a glimpse at what went down at Bob Stoops’ camp in Dallas as defensive end Winston Craig of the Renegades joins the program. Also, Houston’s head man in charge, June Jones says “aloha” to the show to discuss Roughnecks mini camp, his run-n-shoot offense, and a ton more. The league also had its first trades made this week to go along with some other notable roster moves by a couple teams. All this, plus all the essential news from the XFL you need to know from the last week!
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The post Episode 101: Minicamps Come to a Close first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
As we celebrate 100 episodes, this week we look at what fans need the most out of an XFL mobile app and we get into some noteworthy news from Oliver Luck’s “state of the league” mini camp tour. Also, get a crash course in everything we’ve covered through our first 100 episodes on the road to XFL kickoff 2020!
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Preview of this week’s bonus episode where we ranked the XFL team uniforms.
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On this week’s show HC/GM of the BattleHawks Jonathan Hayes explains his approach toward building a team St. Louis can be proud of as mini camps get underway. Also, QB Josh Johnson of the L.A. Wildcats discusses why he chose to join the XFL. And of course, get detailed discussion about the new team uniforms!
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The post Episode 99: Full Gear first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The XFL bombarded social media as it revealed team uniforms today! Alan and Bryant give their instant reactions after laying their eyes on these beauties for the first time!
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The XFL game ball was revealed this week, just in time for Turkey Bowls! XFL Director of Football Operations Sam Schwartzstein joins the show to explain the ball’s design and the method behind how it all came about. Also, dive into the latest discussion regarding the XFL contracts being honored in the face of NFL or even CFL opportunities for players and coaches.
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The post Episode 98: Tasty Touchdowns first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
With no shortage of news to talk about, this week’s show is an absolute monster! Get complete coverage and analysis of the following:
- XFL Training Camp announced for Houston in January
- The L.A. Wildcats take minicamp to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada
- The league rolls out its Football Advisory Network
- A good, crisp interview with DC Defenders Head Coach/GM Pep Hamilton
- 3 newly assigned QBs + the supplemental draft
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The post Episode 97: We Got Pep! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
League officials and coaches were at XFL HQ this week to discuss and plan for the next big wave of league events. We dive into what went down during this important summit and we go over how far the league has come with its dedication to digital content over the last year. This week also features a Good Crisp Interview with XFL President Jeffrey Pollack who discusses the league’s focus on creating new ways to engage with fans.
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The post Episode 96: Summit in Stamford first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
ESPN announced its broadcast teams for their XFL coverage this week and along with that they promised “unprecedented access.” This week we discuss what that means and how it could make games even more exciting in 2020. Also, L.A. Wildcats Head Coach Winston Moss joins the program to discuss his plan to bring fun, smart, and physical football to Los Angeles. It is another jam packed episode on the road to 2020! Don’t forget to follow us @XFLShow and have some fun with our season simulator, poll questions, and more!
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The post Episode 95: Just Winston Baby! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week Tampa Bay Vipers Head Coach Marc Trestman joins the show to discuss what it has been like putting together his team’s roster and staff, plus why he joined the XFL. Get a glimpse into what style of football will be played down in Tampa in this candid conversation with one of the league’s most experienced coaches!
Also on this episode:
Word is the Renegades hit on a huge percentage of the players they were targeting in the draft, Is that even possible?
Some XFL draftees have been picked up by NFL teams recently. What does that mean for the XFL now and moving forward?
Which QB situations are open to the most competition?
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The post Episode 94: A Viper’s Voyage to 2020 first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week the XFL released the schedule for the 2020 season which means the match-ups are set and fans are making plans to attend games! Find out which games will have the most hype going into the season with some lively debate on some of the more prominent showdowns throughout the coming season. This week’s Good Crisp Interview of the Week features L.A. Wildcats Team President Heather Brooks Karatz discussing how the team is already interacting with the Los Angeles community as they plan on having a completely unique game day experience. Also, get a brave attempt at naming the potential rivalry games that may develop and find out which teams may benefit from how the schedule is laid out.
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The post Episode 93: Mark Your Calendars! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This bonus episode is a week by week instant reaction to the recently revealed 2020 regular season schedule. Mark your calendars!
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With the XFL Draft in the rear view mirror, this week’s episode features something we’ve been waiting since January of 2018 to do…BREAK DOWN SOME ROSTERS! Go team by team with us as we try to envision what schemes and styles each coach will implement come kickoff in 2020.
In addition to a quick recap of Alan and Bryant’s trip to XFL HQ for the historic XFL Draft, Alan, Vince, Jake, and Bryant give their favorite picks for each team. This is a jam packed show and if any new listeners are joining us on the road to 2020 after this week’s monumental draft, WELCOME AND LET’S TALK SOME FOOTBALL!
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The post Episode 92: The Inaugural Roster Breakdown first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
The XFL draft pool of players has been released! This episode features analysis of some of the more interesting names in the pool via a mini mock draft. Also, dive deep into draft strategy with discussions on how each team may approach every phase of next week’s 5 phase XFL Draft.
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This week the XFL announced its 2-day draft to take place on October 15th and 16th. Commissioner Oliver Luck joins the program to discuss how the process will work and what went into coming up with the 5 phase format. And do not miss our big announcement for next week’s draft as it pertains to the show!
Also, with season tickets finally becoming available, learn everything there is to know about the pricing and perks for XFL season ticket holders.
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The post Episode 90: The Draft Process first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Draft analysis has begun! This week features a look at what each team’s Head Coach/GM might be thinking when it comes to the positions they target in round 1 of the XFL Draft. Also, take a look at the “leaked” photo of what might be a Tampa Bay Vipers away jersey and let us know what you think as we see if it lives up to Jake’s high fashion standards.
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The post Episode 89: Draft Battle Plans first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
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This week features a close look at whether or not Clemson is actually still elite after a scare versus UNC. Also help us decide which NFL trend going to Week 4 is the most annoying! Minshew Mania baby!
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On this week’s show the Seattle Dragons are seemingly atop the leader board when it comes to season ticket hype, a detailed letter assumed, but not confirmed (yet), to be sent from the league to potential players is circulating online, and the Week 1 schedule continues to be a hotly debated topic. Also learn what L.A. Wildcats coach Winston Moss is looking for in his players and what Bob Stoops is doing to drum up interest in his Dallas Renegades. As they say, we are closer than ever to kickoff 2020, and we are going at it on another good crisp edition of This is the XFL Show!
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The post Episode 88: What Will Week 1 Look Like? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
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Coin Toss: Which win was better: UCLA over Washington St. or Pitt over UCF?
Targeting: Assessing all these new QBs taking over for hurt QBs in the NFL
No Huddle: Baker vs. Rex, Legit undefeateds, Who wins the Pac 12?
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There are quite a few talented players who have recently hit the open free agent football market and a few of them come with a lot of excess baggage. This week’s show features a thorough discussion on whether or not the XFL should pursue these players as well as how the NFL might be causing the market for players to be somewhat erratic for the XFL.
Also covered this week:
The interesting timeline for the renovations to the Dallas Renegades home field at Globe Life Park, rumors about Bob Stoops going back to college ball, and few silly conspiracies get tossed into the mix.
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The post Episode 87: The Bad Boy Baller Dilemma first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
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It was a rough week for QBs in the NFL! On this episode we look at whether the Big Ben era in Pittsburgh is officially over and why so many QBs are going down with injuries this early in the season. Also get our picks for some of the biggest college football games happening this weekend, along with some novel ideas to better the pass interference review process!
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From sideline seating to meet n’ greets, the XFL is giving fans something different when it comes to experiencing a football league. This week we break down the XFL’s more unique fan-oriented ideas. Also dive into some philosophy! How and when should the league approach signing the rest of the top 8 QBs? What should your approach be when you explain what the XFL is to a fellow football fan? These deep questions and more all get answered on another edition of the longest running weekly episodic XFL show in podcast history!
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The post Episode 86: Best Seat in the House first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
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Week 1 of the NFL is in the books and some people are already exhausted. Dive into the unbelievable drama, the insanity, and even some of the actual football going on in the NFL on this week’s show! We also hit some of the college game while we are at it!
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The top tier players in XFL will soon be signed to contracts and this week the process behind how they will be assigned to their teams became a little clearer. Listen and learn about the Quarterback lists coaches are putting together when it comes to prioritizing and letting league officials know which players they want. In addition to this fascinating glimpse at into the roster building that is going one, we also tackle how the league’s TV partners appear to be assembling rosters as well.
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The post Episode 85: The QB List first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
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LSU vs. Clemson! NFL Week 1! It’s an epic football weekend and we’ve got it all covered from the big college football games to the Westgate spreads for NFL Week 1!
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This week the NFL will cut their rosters from 90 players to 53 in each of their 32 cities. That leaves hundreds of players available who could be getting XFL draft invitations very soon! Learn what this week’s process will be like for XFL coach/general managers as well as the players they contact. Plus, find out what team presidents are doing and saying in order to cultivate fan bases in each city now that their teams have logos, names, and identities. Also get the latest on preseason NFL QB scenarios that may affect the XFL as well as why one XFL team executive is steering clear of Johnny Football. It is another pivotal stop on the road to 2020 that is filled with opportunity for some good crisp XFL talk!
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The post Episode 84: Opportunity Week first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
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Coin Toss: Does Bama/Clemson dominance hurt interest in CFB? + What the hell is this weird Jacksonville State hype video all about?
Targeting: Andrew Luck retires
No Huddle: Carli can kick and Keith Jackson forever!
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Capping off a history making week for the XFL, get to know the 8 new XFL teams with their names, logos, and all! Get full discussions on all 8 new team identieis, plus gauge fan reaction and dive into potential reasons why the XFL chose each team’s logo and name. Celebrate the big announcements with this jumbo sized episode and get ready to choose your XFL squad!
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The post Episode 83: Choose Your Squad first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
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On a relaxed fit edition of This is NOT the XFL Show, we discuss Baker Mayfield’s recent comments about the Giants rookie QB and we predict the first weekend of College Football.
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Team names are officially official! This special edition of the show features all the happenings of the fateful day the XFL team identities were born.
Featuring:
The Team Name Pregame
The official XFL announcement of all 8 team names
The Team Name Postgame
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The first player to sign with the XFL was announced this week! QB Landry Jones is officially the first player to join the league and with the announcement also came some more information on how tier 1 QBs will be announced and selected by teams. Also, QB Tanner Mangum joins the program to discuss receiving a Commissioner’s Invitation into the XFL Draft player pool. And of course we dive into the sneak peek the XFL social accounts gave fans of the soon to be revealed team logos. Mark this one down as a historic milestone on the road to 2020!
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Andrew Luck’s ankle is a concern in Indy, Auburn is still waiting to announce their starting QB, and AB’s helmet is causing a stir of epic proportions! It was another week of intrigue in the Football world. Join us as we comb through the headlines and dive deep into a discussion of where Antonio Brown ranks among the game’s most over-the-top divas.
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This week the XFL announced they would be sending out Commissioner Invitations to free agents to enter into the league’s inaugural draft pool. Get a complete breakdown of what the league intends to do with the players who get the invites as well as a fun Cover 2 segment that dives into XFL L.A.’s unique plans for fan engagement and ESPN’s coverage of the XFL thus far.
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This week features Alan’s recap of his trip to Steelers training camp, an NFL injury report, a battle of QB battles, and an AFC West preview!
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Try to picture what an XFL broadcast on Fox or ESPN will look like in your head and join us this week as we discuss which innovations might make for good TV and which might make the televised product not so good. Also, offensive lineman and XFL prospect Sean Hickey joins the show to discuss his tryout at the Summer Showcase in NY and why he believes the XFL is doing a good job of providing solid incentives for players to consider joining the league. We don’t have team names yet, but there is still so much to talk about as we make our way down the road to 2020!
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The post Episode 80: Good Crisp Broadcasts first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
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Coin Toss: Are you rooting harder for LSU to beat Bama now that Coach O says he’d do the Haka?
Targeting: The most absurdly optimistic NFL training camp talking points
No Huddle: Potty mouthed fanbases, Washington’s angry tackle, and more!
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As NFL Training Camps are underway, this week we take a look at higher profile players rumored to be on the bubble of making their NFL teams and whether or not they would be a fit in the XFL. Also, a discussion on quality staff hires by the XFL catching the eye of NFL franchises and the latest interesting trademark filed by the league’s parent company has many fans speculating on how the league plans to interact with fans online.
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Coin Toss: Is a Georgia National Title inevitable?
Targeting: Alan’s real QB Tweets
No Huddle: Save Your Money! + Chile Rellanos
The post This is NOT the XFL Show Episode 26: Is a Georgia National Title Really Inevitable? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
This week features a breakdown of the most interesting player at each of the 8 Summer Showcases as well as a color scheme proposal for each XFL franchise. Also, if you could guarantee 1 of the rumored rules innovations makes it into the XFL rule book, which would you choose? Dive deep into some good crisp XFL talk as we check off another mile marker on the road to 2020!
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Coin Toss: Do you dig the rumored NFL proposal for a 18 game season where players can only play in 16 games?
Targeting: Louisiana Sports Talk Radio icon Clint Domingue joins the show from SEC Media Days
No Huddle: Madden Ratings, RB holdouts, and more!
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As the league winds down the Summer Showcases and the finalized rule book draws near, the arguments are getting heated and even more interesting! This week features a close look at the final Summer Showcase, which takes place in St. Louis, as well as the reactions to our recent mock regular season schedule. In addition to that, Jake and Vince add to the debate started last week regarding the league’s innovative “Comeback Period” concept.
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Coin Toss: Is Madden 20 Trolling Daniel Jones?
Targeting: New College Coaches in Year One
No Huddle: Clowney, QB1 Battles, and more!
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As NFL Training Camps draw near, we take a look at some of the lower-on-the-depth-chart quarterbacks who may have a future in the XFL. Find out which NFL camps you need to keep an eye on as an XFL fan and let us know what current NFLers you think could be lured into the XFL with the promise of playing time.
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This week it is all about team names and the proposed “Comeback Period” in the XFL! As fans anticipate the revealing of team names, this week we try to understand the process of how the league is putting team identities together with an insightful discussion with trademark lawyer Josh Gerben. In addition to going into how and why the league will choose names, we look at the results of Bryant’s team name Instagram experiment and discuss team names fans have proposed.
There is nothing more interesting this week than what Oliver Luck has called the “Comeback Period.” During Summer Showcases in Tampa Bay, Commissioner Luck revealed that the league has interesting plans for the ends of the 2nd and 4th quarters. Find out what those plans are and how this may be the biggest idea to re-imagine the game the XFL has had yet!
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Coin Toss: With Kareem Hunt getting into more trouble, this week we ask…do you follow a moral compass when selecting fantasy players?
Targeting: Charlie Ebersol blames AAF players for the demise of the AAF.
No Huddle: Sorting out truths and lies as we prepare for fantasy football 2019.
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It was a good week for hot XFL gossip as team name trademarks were filed for Seattle and rumors swirled about how tier 1 quarterbacks would be placed on teams. All of that gets covered this week, plus what fans are saying about potential XFL expansion after season one, as well as a close look at whether the players we’ve seen at Summer Showcases so far will provide the quality Football the XFL is aiming for.
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Coin Toss: Should Tom Dundon get his money back?
Targeting: California takes on the NCAA with bill that will compensate players for use of their likeness.
No Huddle: Jalen Ramsey is a grown up, NFL playoff odds, What’s next for the AAC?
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This week features breakdowns of everything going on at XFL Summer Showcases in Los Angeles and Seattle! Get interviews and recaps from the league’s player workout event in L.A. and hear from head coach Winston Moss, new XFL L.A. Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow, and Commissioner Oliver Luck. Find out what the league plans on doing with conference alignment and player retention once rosters are built. Join us in the land of Hollywood for another entertaining stop on the road to 2020!
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Coin Toss: Michael Thomas worthy of the top WR contract?
Targeting: Browns honeymoon already over?
No Huddle: Norm Chow, Longhorns, and more!
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This week the XFL held Summer Showcases in New York and Washington D.C. Alan hit the road to cover both camps and speak to league officials as well as players. Catch his interviews with Oliver Luck, NY HC Kevin Gilbride, QB prospect Alejandro Bennifield, RB prospect Isaiah Johnson, and DC HC Pep Hamilton.Also, L.A. Team President Heather Brooks Karatz joins the show to discuss her role and how XFL L.A. plans on establishing a team identity through a special bond with football fans in the city of Angels.
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Coin Toss: Did Athlon get it right with their QB rankings?
Targeting: PBWR vs. PRWR
No Huddle: Pats tampered with, CFL predictions, and more!
The post This is NOT the XFL Show Episode 20: Does Pass Blocking or Pass Rushing Win More Games? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.
Summer is officially here for the XFL as showcases in Dallas and Houston kick off the league’s pursuit of talented players to fill the rosters of the 8 teams. Get reaction to news from Bob Stoops’ Dallas camp and a glimpse into what it was like for Bryant and other XFL L.A. fans who attended the team’s meet and greet in Carson, CA earlier in the week. Also, the XFL has officially announced its health advisory committee and Alan previews what he will be doing for the show next week when he attends Summer Showcases in New York and D.C.!
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Coin Toss: Could the Bills possibly leave Buffalo?
Targeting: Can a running back be the leader of a team?
No Huddle: Notre Dame’s tough schedule, Gerald McCoy choose Carolina, and more!
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As we gear up for XFL Summer Showcases in 8 different cities, this week we speak with the players who are going to be working out for the league and one who is aspiring to just get the opportunity. Join us as XFL prospects Glen Cuiellette, Brandon Robeson, Matt Conroy, and Anthony Johnson, Sr. tell us their stories as they attempt to make it in the XFL. Also, get insight and details behind the process that led up to Summer Showcases as well as information about what the league has planned for their 8 player combines with our exclusive interview with Director of XFL Player Personnel Eric Galko.
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Cover 2: Could Lincoln Riley cement his legacy as the greatest quarterback whisperer this season?
Targeting: More games, more playoff teams, and more weed in the coming NFL CBA
No Huddle: Cool QB names, Peyton Manning’s retirement so far, and the naming rights to the L.A. stadium
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This week features a breakdown of the June Jones press conference, the XFL’s plan for gear and equipment, and a thorough discussion on everything we know about the coming Summer Showcases along with players who have been invited to the 8 combines so far.
We are also joined by a special guest named Keenan, a College Football player in his 40s who has not only shown the show immense support on our Patreon, but is also looking for the coveted invite to one of the XFL Summer Showcases. Hear his story and a whole lot more on this unofficial kickoff to a sure-to-be red hot XFL summer!
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Coin Toss: Is the NFL going too far in attempting to prevent concussions by asking teams to no longer use the Oklahoma Drill in practice?
Targeting: How the CFL’s collective bargaining agreement relates to the XFL
No Huddle: Chad Kelly’s 3rd chance, new NFL Draft locations, and more!
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A busy week in the XFL gave us the 8th and final head coach announcement, a new player personnel hire in Dallas, and key dates for the development of the player pool. On this week’s show we dissect the hiring of June Jones as the XFL Houston head coach/general manager while also diving into the growing competition among the league’s teams as the begin to scout and organize information on players. Learn about the coming Summer Showcases which will act like combines for the league as the player pool is formed before this fall’s draft.
A week full of news gave us plenty to talk about. Join us and let us hear your thoughts @XFLShow on all social media outlets or call the XFL Fan Line at 724-565-4XFL!
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Coin Toss
Flacco doesn’t care about helping Drew Lock develop as a pro QB. Should veteran QBs worry about helping rookies get better?
Targeting
The Jets fired their GM a few weeks after the draft. Why fire the guy now?
No Huddle
Dak, AAF players in the NFL, CFL CBA, and more!
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A blockbuster week is in the books as the XFL announced a huge TV deal with Fox and ESPN. Also, the L.A. franchise finally has their head coach/general manager and he is “feeling competitive.” Join us and get the scoop on Winston Moss joining the league as its 7th head man in charge and look ahead to the 8th and final HC/GM press conference in Houston next week! It was an amazing week on the road to 2020 and it is all covered on this excellent episode! Thanks for listening!
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Coin Toss: Who won the Eli Manning/Phil Rivers trade?
Coin Toss: Who won the Eli Manning/Phil Rivers trade?
Targeting: How to celebrate NFL 100
No Huddle: Mariota expecations, Tua overrated, AAF pays in quarters, McNabb vs. Philly
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Special live episode featuring all the details on the newly announced XFL TV deal with ABC, Fox, and ESPN. Learn all about the XFL’s broadcast plan and get instant reaction to the huge breaking news!
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The XFL announced a huge marketing partnership with Elevate Sports Ventures this week. Get the details on the goals and benefits of the XFL teaming up with Elevate as they look to begin ticket sales very soon!
Plus, Alan has his players to watch coming out of last week’s NFL Draft. Find out which young players he thinks could potentially be XFL stars. Also get the latest news on hires in the league offices and the Seattle coaching staff.
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Coin Toss: Did the Raiders have a good draft?
Targeting: The initial top investor of the AAF could go to jail for 70 years
No Huddle: Where does Fitz fit in with the Rosen trade? Is an NCAA Football game ever coming back? Bold post-draft predictions
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The NFL Draft was this week and it will undoubtedly affect the XFL in many ways. This week we also take a look at how the first round could potentially affect the XFL.
As for this week’s Hot Read, Oliver Luck confirmed that October will see the XFL Draft while the league will gather for a combined training camp in January. Also learn more about what “Team 9” is and how it is crucial to the XFL’s success.
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It is draft week in the NFL and that means lyin’ season is here! This week we decipher whether some of the bigger rumors heading into the NFL Draft are lies or real leaks from poorly managed Football teams.Also featured on this week’s episode:
Coin Toss: Do you like the NCAA’s new overtime rules?
No Huddle: Big Ben’s new deal, Justin Tucker gets paid, and Jeff Fisher is a Twitter ace!
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This week XFL New York and XFL St. Louis got their head coaches/general managers. Get a full breakdown on Kevin Gilbride and Jonathan Hayes along with in-depth analysis on what these hires mean for the league.
Also, with L.A. and Houston coaches to be named , a looming TV deal announcement, and the NFL Draft next week, we discuss the latest XFL rumors of the week.
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The NFL released the 2019 schedule, the draft is a week away, and the AAF is officially bankrupt! Get all the Football talk you can handle on this very special episode!
Coin Toss: Is the Browns schedule manageable enough to make the playoffs?
Targeting: Breaking down Vince’s final mock draft.
No Huddle: New CFL rule ideas, the AAF files for bankruptcy, picking the best games in primetime.
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The Spring League has wrapped up in Texas and as the league was testing we learned a ton about potential rules that will be included in the coming league rule book, including the much talked about overtime “shootout.” This week we react to our chat with Doug Whaley and Justin King of XFL Football Operations as well as some of what Oliver Luck said during the week as he made his media rounds.
Also get the latest rumors on the XFL TV deal, a discussion on player tracking technology the league tested at The Spring League, and a look ahead at next week’s introduction of the New York head coach/general manager and team president.
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This one’s for John!
Coin Toss: Should the Cardinals draft Kyler Murray?
Targeting: Mocking the mock drafts
No Huddle: John Football, Chad Kelly, young bucks in the XFL, Gronk’s heir, and more!
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This week XFL Senior Vice President of Football Operations Doug Whaley and Manager of Football Operations Justin King join us for a conversation about everything being planned for the XFL’s on-field product. While Whaley, King, and their team are down in Texas testing and reimagining the game of Football at The Spring League, they take time to fill us in on all the new rules and ideas that could ultimately be implemented in the XFL come 2020! If you are a Football freak, you cannot miss this epic Football conversation with the brains behind the Football operation of the XFL!
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This week’s show is solely focused on the AAF ceasing Football operations before finishing their inaugural season.
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With two more team presidents signing on, the start of The Spring League, and significant financial news coming out, it was a very busy week on the road to 2020!
Are XFL team presidents more important hires than coaches? We debate! Plus, we examine how the XFL’s sound financial plan and quality hires for key roles sets itself apart from the failing AAF experiment.
We are all business on this stop en route to 2020! Join us for some more good, crisp XFL talk!
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This is a preview of our weekly Football show about everything else going on outside of the XFL. Give to ourPatreonand get the full episode! Here is some of what is talked about this week:
Coin Toss: Is the new pass interference review rule going to succeed in the NFL
Targeting: Tom Dundon has said the AAF could fold if the NFLPA does not work with the new league in building it as an NFL developmental system. Is the AAF doomed?
No Huddle: NFL 2019 opens with Da Bears & the Packers, KC Chiefs propose a new OT rule, teams looking to trade for Josh Rosen
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XFL L.A. is the first team to get a team president as Heather Brooks Karatz, formerly of the MLS’ LAFC, assumed the role of the head business person of the franchise. This week we take a look at what Karatz’ role entails and why the league gave L.A. a team president before a head coach.
While business moves were made in the XFL this week, Football moves will be made when the league runs tests along with the coaches and players of The Spring League. As we get ready for all of the information to come out of The Spring League in Austin, TX, this week features a lengthy conversation on players, data, and rules to key on throughout this scouting bonanza.
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Coin Toss: Is the AAF moving the championship game to Frisco, TX good for the league?
Targeting: Will Johnny Manziel save his career in the AAF?
No Huddle: Burfict signs w/ OAK, NYG going QB in the draft, Chad Kelly, Clay Matthews, and the Lev Bell SI interview.
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The XFL took the week off from announcing another head coach/general manager, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to talk about! With NFL free agency dominating the news this week, it is time to take a look at some potential Tier 1 QBs that the XFL could be targeting. We also get even deeper into the details within the research and development of new rules that are being tested at Your Call Football and The Spring League! Join us for some more good, crisp Football talk on the road to 2020!
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Your weekly bonus show into all things Football is here! This week, NFL free agency and trading season have us asking: “what ever happened to predictability?” Join us as we discuss the Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham Jr. trades. Also dive into some NFL free agency signings, the halfway point of the AAF season, and the academic fraud scandal that has millions of people telling the NCAA,”how rude!”
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This week’s show reacts to Marc Trestman’s introductory press conference as the new XFL Tampa Bay Head Coach/General Manager. We also welcome Dave “Softy” Mahler from 950 KJR in Seattle to discuss Jim Zorn and the XFL taking over CenturyLink Field next February. Also get the latest on a new XFL Football Ops hire, a conversation on a potential innovation to be tested during The Spring League, and more fun with the XFL salary tiers!
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This is a preview of our weekly Football show about everything else going on outside of the XFL. Give to our Patreon and get the full episode! Here is some of what is talked about this week:
Coin Toss: Is Orlando just that much better than every other team in the AAF
Targeting: Kyler Murray has no leadership skills, the Cards will trade Rosen, and other NFL Draft misinformation.
No Huddle: Steelers rumored to have deal for AB by Friday, AAF developing a relationship with the NFL, Free Agents to watch, Foles to Jacksonville
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The XFL’s plan to entice quality young players is taking shape, so we are breaking down the Action Network’s report on just how the league intends to do that with special signing bonuses. Also get the details on how many players can be signed to each team based on what salary tier they fall into.
In addition to all the nerdy salary talk, we also recap and grade new Seattle head coach/general manager Jim Zorn’s press conference while speculating on the upcoming Tampa head coach press conference. March is here and the coaches keep on coming! Join us for another pivotal week on the road to 2020!
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Give to our Patreon to get the full show! Go to patreon.com/thisisthexflshow to become a gentle patron now! Here is everything that is covered this week…
Coin Toss: Would you call the AAF a “hit” so far?
Targeting: With the lawsuit against the AAF revealing that the AAF was originally going to be the new XFL, is it possible Vince McMahon is bringing his league back out of spite?
No Huddle: Covering Johnny Manziel getting banned from the CFL, Foles not franchised, female Football players, the Raiders QB situation, the Memphis Express searching for a W, and a whole lot more!
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Pep Hamilton was officially introduced as the head coach/general manager of XFL D.C. this week. Join us as we discuss the hire and what type of team Hamilton will mold D.C. into. We also dive into the XFL’s next round of rules experiments, this time with the interactive Your Call Football series.
During this week’s Hot Read, get all of the latest details on XFL team names and when they will be announced as well as a look at the league’s time frame for announcing coaches. Get caught up on everything the XFL has planned in the coming months regarding player signings, QB salaries, practice facilities, and more. It is an information packed episode full of XFL news you need to know!
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While Bob Stoops is currently the only officially announced Head Coach/General Manager in the XFL, there are reports surfacing about a few other notable coaches who could be announced very soon. This week we take a detailed look at Pep Hamilton, Jim Zorn, and a couple of other coaches being discussed as candidates during the Hot Read. RJ Choppy of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas also joins the show to talk Stoops and all things Dallas Y’all!
Also, the spotlight is put on two very well respected names in the Football community who will be consulting with the XFL. Dean Blandino will lend his officiating expertise to the XFL while QB guru Tom House is going to provide help to the league’s quarterbacks. Learn more about Blandino and House during this week’s Cover 2.
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This week the XFL introduced former Oklahoma Sooners Head Coach Bob Stoops as the new Head Coach and General Manager of XFL Dallas. Football insider Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) joins the show to discuss why some people didn’t want to believe his report about Stoops joining the league, why this is a such a big signing for the XFL, and who we might expect to be hired to the other 7 XFL head coaching gigs.
Also on this week’s show: Shooting down rumored coaching candidates, spotlighting the XFL’s League Neurologist Dr. Julian Bailes, and Oliver Luck reiterates that the XFL is not settling for a small time TV deal.
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Oliver Luck got people hyped for the XFL as he made his way through Atlanta during the week of the “Big Game.” This week we recap everything Luck revealed and didn’t reveal, including a bombshell piece of information regarding the XFL’s much anticipated “modified officiating protocol.”
Also on this episode, a new hope for safety in Football has emerged from the helmet makers at Riddell. What is this new tech and can it save Football from changing too much? And we react to the XFL making its partnership with The Spring League official. This is a SUPER episode, so lock in and get ready for a lot of good, crisp XFL talk!
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Major rumors surfaced this week about the XFL negotiating with Fox and ESPN to air games in 2020. Is it too good to be true? This week’s show hammers out why the XFL might be so coveted by the networks. We also spotlight the newly hired President and COO of the league, Jeffrey Pollack and what kind of impact he will make on the business side of the XFL.
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Oliver Luck revealed that a TV deal should be announced in “about three weeks” which is right around Super Bowl Sunday. This week’s show features a discussion on the XFL reportedly getting many great broadcasting offers as well as the chances the league runs an ad during the Super Bowl.
On this week’s Hot Read, we recap the alarming Outside the Lines report about the many insurance issues Football is facing and how it may change the game from pro leagues like the XFL and NFL down to youth Football. It’s a deep conversation on a heavy topic, but an essential conversation that has to happen on a show for Football freaks like This is the XFL Show!
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Who are the ideal and realistic quarterbacks the XFL could be signing this year? Run down the list of potential field generals with us on this week’s episode!
Also, the NFL coaching carousel is finally settling down but not without affecting teams in multiple leagues. Get the latest on what it all means for the XFL as well as why the XFL is in a great position to lure young talent away from college football in 2020.
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With new information regarding details within the XFL’s stadium agreements, this week’s show takes a look at exactly what the league is giving it’s 8 host cities to play games and why. Could a bigger than expected TV deal be in the works? Also, get the latest news from the coaching ranks and how it could affect Oliver Luck’s search for the 8 HCs/GMs.
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As we anticipate the NFL’s dreaded “Black Monday” and the XFL announcing the 8 Head Coaches/General Managers for their 8 teams, this week features a lengthy discussion on potential candidates. From “pie in the sky” names to realistic ones, on this episode you will get an assessment and a lively debate on what will make a perfect leader for each XFL team in 2020.
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XFL Director of Player Personnel Eric Galko gives us a behind the scenes account of what is being done by the XFL to acquire talented players. This is a fascinating conversation where Eric discusses, in detail, the types of players that will make up the XFL, as well as how the league is using Optimum Scouting to assist it’s future coaches and general managers.
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The XFL has revealed some of the rules that will be tested out prior to the 2020 kickoff. This week we enter the “Football Laboratory” and discuss which new ideas to re-imagine the game are good and which ideas need to be dropped. Also, an NFL coach is very excited for the XFL coming to his city and details on the league’s deal with the city of St. Louis.
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This week’s show recaps the most eventful week for the XFL since the return was announced in January, featuring a break down of each of the 8 XFL cities and their stadiums. Alan, Vince, and Jake also discuss everything coming out of the test practices and test game being conducted by the league with junior colleges in Mississippi. This episode is loaded with XFL news you need to know as we celebrate the biggest week for the league thus far!
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Get a complete recap from today’s monumental press event as the XFL has now officially revealed all 8 host cities for the inaugural 2020 season. Bryant runs down all the events of the live press conference while Alan, who attended the event at MetLife Stadium, gives a detailed account you can only get here!
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In a week that saw multiple reports on XFL cities being chosen, this week’s episode sets the record straight as we discuss everything you need to know when it comes to the future locations of the 8 XFL teams in 2020. As more news comes out, business is picking up and we are jam packed with great XFL talk and a huge week ahead for the league!
The XFL has a planned press event on December 5th to officially unveil the cities, but due to an accidental (or accidentally on purpose) leak on the league website, 8 cities have been named. On this episode, we discuss those 8 cities and we are joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano to talk about his report that St. Louis will get an XFL team.
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This week we give thanks to Football as we discuss the latest XFL news including a potential lawsuit with Adidas, CFL turmoil being good for the XFL, and how live televised betting elements in the Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson presentation could shape an XFL broadcast.
This week is also the return of our XFL Legend series with the spotlight on the one and only XFL MVP, Tommy Maddox!
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This week we learned what the salary structure for players and coaches will look like. Vince and Alan discuss what type of players and coaches the XFL will be able to attract with their tiered salary structure.
Also, a scouting firm called Optimum Scouting will team with the league to assess and scout talent for the inaugural season. We’ll give you background info on Optimum Scouting as well as what this means for the player signings coming in early 2019.
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The XFL hired a new VP of Football Operations this week. Vince gives us the background info on the new executive working under Oliver Luck. We also hear from many XFL fans who chimed in on the XFL Fan Line this week as we go “XFL Coast to Coast” on a variety of topics like the title game location and banning punts.
This week’s Hot Read features a breakdown of everything Oliver Luck announced during his interview on San Diego radio earlier in the week.
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This week’s show features your reaction to the latest show topics and some interesting debates on where the XFL title game will be held.
Cover 2:
Johnny Football has no interest in the XFL…yet
Betting on every single play in the AAF
Hot Read:
Where will the XFL Championship Game be held?
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The NCAA and NFL enforce targeting in different ways but both have rules in place to keep the game safer. This week’s Hot Read features a debate on how to best enforce this rule while also preventing things like players being ejected for hits that maybe are not as violent as referees see at first glance. We also hear from XFL fans with another “XFL Coast to Coast” segment!
As part of the Cover 2, there is speculation on why the timeline on city announcements is seemingly getting pushed back. Alan, Jake, and Vince also discuss how the XFL can keep the spirit of the original incarnation of the league without having as many silly gimmicks that led to it’s downfall.
XFL Fan Line Question of the Week:
How should the XFL enforce targeting?
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The XFL had a prominent presence at this week’s Sports Media & Technology Conference and Oliver Luck made some announcements as well as one interesting idea league officials have talked about introducing to the league in 2020.
Alan and Vince recap what was said regarding nicknames on jerseys, alternate ways players can earn income from their play, and the ensuing war between the XFL and the AAF.
XFL Fan Line Question of the Week:
Which league is doing a better job of drumming up excitement: XFL or AAF?
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Many of you reached out on social media and the XFL Fan Line in response to this week’s topic which features a debate on whether or not it is possible for the XFL, the Canadian Football League, and the Alliance of American Football to all thrive in the shadow of the NFL. Jake, Alan, and Bryant discuss how the three can coexist, if at all.
Also, news on some more interesting names affiliated with the AAF as well as a discussion on the what the policy on referee criticism should be in the XFL.
XFL Fan Line Question of the Week:
If you can have any coach not currently coaching in the NFL, AAF, or CFL, who would you hire to be in charge of your XFL team?
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Oliver Luck has stated that cities will be announced for the XFL’s return in the month of October. That is this month! Jake believes one city has it in the bag. Listen and find out what town that is, plus a thorough break down of the latest AAF team names on this week’s Hot Read!
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With the AAF and XFL emerging, is the CFL in trouble? Are there enough good players to go around for all three leagues? Call and give us your opinion on the XFL Fan Line at 724-565-4XFL!
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This week we open the XFL Fan Line so our listeners can state their city’s case for being an XFL city in 2020. The reaction and enthusiasm for the XFL is overwhelming and the callers are highly entertaining. Listen along with Alan, Vince and Jake and you be the judge this week as we hear some of the most passionate XFL fans explain why their cities are the best XFL cities.
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Unpacking everything Oliver Luck talked about on last week’s show including the revelation that an original XFL city will be back in 2020, the process of finding a TV home, and why it is important to keep gimmicks away from the new XFL.
Also, get a detailed review of the new AAF team names that were announced this week.
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XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck joins the show for a thorough discussion about the league building process, what cities may be hosting the first eight teams, and how the XFL will re-imagine football.
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Jeff Pearlman is a New York Times best-selling author and his latest book entitled Football For a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL tells the amazing story of the most successful alternative football league to ever exist.
The United States Football League of the 1980s was an amazing experiment that has inspired many similar leagues, but nothing quite like what the USFL was able to accomplish. Jeff Pearlman gives us insight into what made the league successful, while also telling some truly insane stories that are hard to believe. We also discuss how the XFL compares to the USFL and how spring football in America can become a thing that lasts more than a few years.
For fans of the USFL or younger football fans who just want to hear about this crazy league inspiring the likes of the XFL and AAF, then this episode is an absolute CAN’T MISS!
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Jake and Alan discuss Oliver Luck’s email to various football agents, our burning questions for the commissioner, as well as some names that were cut by NFL teams this week that would be intriguing for the XFL.
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Cover 2:
The NCAA replaced Oliver Luck this week while the new XFL commissioner was busy having meetings about media production.
The NFL helmet rule is here to stay. Does this introduce a “balls and strikes” aspect to officiating that the XFL should steer clear of?
The Hot Read:
The XFL’s relationship with Fantasy Football
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Oliver Luck did some radio interviews where he revealed a few things about the XFL, including the ideal player for the league, how the league plans to broadcast it’s games, and when the league plans on announcing the host cities for it’s inaugural season.
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This week’s show examines how the NFL’s new helmet rule has looked so far in their preseason and how the XFL will approach the issue. Also, the AAF has it’s first 100 players signed; did any recognizable names join the defacto NFL developmental?
We also introduce a new segment on the show called The Hot Readwhere we look ahead to the NFL and NFLPA’s deal expiring and how that could benefit the XFL.
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Bryant gives a recap of his time at the AAF’s west coast Combine and Oakland, CA tells the XFL “no thanks.” We also discuss Oliver Luck’s formation of the “Reimagination Committee” that will meet to mold the rules for the new XFL.
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With the AAF announcing that Starterwill be the official apparel provider for the league, we discuss what brands would be most beneficial to the XFL as an official partner. Also, mailbag questions, including one on NFL practice squad pay vs. AAF/XFL pay, and we highlight an XFL legend!
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Is Football under attack? This week we react to UNC head coach Larry Fedora’s comments on how Football will not be the same in 10 years. Will it cause the fall of civilization? We discuss that, plus reactions to Oliver Luck saying he doesn’t want the XFL to be too “gimmicky.”
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The AAF revealed how much their players will make and the XFL’s rap video pitch to the city of Houston was leaked. This week we discuss those topics as well as the type of exclusive content the XFL should try to provide in addition to traditional football gamer broadcasts.
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This week the AAF announced the dates for their tryout combine and we come up with a plan to help some of our listeners who plan to try out with the exorbitant registration fees! Also this week, the XFL asked fans what kind of overtime rules they want, so we create the perfect overtime format for the new XFL.
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This week saw more details emerge regarding just how much Vince McMahon is investing into the XFL. We also were given ball park range for player salaries. What do these figures mean and are these figures large enough to help the XFL become sustainable and successful? We debate this and also go back into the mailbag for some extra comments and questions from listeners!
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The XFL’s social media has been very active with crowd sourcing questions as they try to gauge what football fans want. This week we answer those questions and your questions sent into us @XFLShow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Oliver Luck is getting paid handsomely to make the XFL successful. This week features a discussion on how Vince McMahon is showing that he is investing well into the league as well as speculation on the 30 cities that were sent proposals last week.
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Oliver Luck was named the Commissioner of the XFL this week and we have a complete biography on the man, plus reaction to the hire and what it means for the building of the league.
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This week we find out what people saying as the XFL poses more and more questions on social media by sifting through the comments sections on Twitter, PFT, and other sites talking XFL. Plus, get the latest AAF news and a lengthy discussion on the future of the kickoff.
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This week features a lengthy discussion about a survey of new ideas Alpha Entertainment released in May. The XFL was also (relatively) active on social media this week. We recap their tweets and discuss the latest AAF news.
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This week our guest is the journalist who broke the news of the XFL’s impending return a full month before Vince McMahon’s press conference. His name is Brad Shepard and he gives us insight into what it has been like for members of the media as they try to extract any kind of information from the league as they are keeping us fans in the dark regarding the reformation of the the XFL. It’s an tremendous conversation about the XFL’s relationship (or lack-thereof) with the media and fans that you cannot afford to miss! We also dip our toe into the survey that leaked about potential innovations we could see in the new XFL and talk AAF news.
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This week Alan and Bryant chronicle what it was like for them as fans of the first and only XFL Champions, the Los Angeles Xtreme. Go on a journey and learn what it was like to be a fan following Tommy Maddox all the way to the Milion Dollar Game. We also discuss infamous stories and incidents surrounding the team.
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The XFL has reportedly reached out to Orlando as a potential host city for one of the 8 teams. Is this a smart move considering the AAF has already set up shop there? Plus, should the XFL be a minor league to the NFL? Can there even be a sustainable minor league affiliated with the NFL?
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This week we’re asking if the XFL should be taking a more traditional approach to football in order to separate itself from the NFL and AAF. Do you think the XFL should kick it OLD SCHOOL?
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Answering listener questions on sports betting/fantasy impact on XFL and the great AAF/XFL conspiracy. Plus highlights from Steve Spurrier’s introductory press conference for Orlando’s AAF team.
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Recapping conversations from New Orleans with XFL Fans/Doubters. Steve Spurrier joins the AAF which announced Orlando as their first host city. Are you getting anxious with the lack of XFL news?
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Unfortunately our interviews (about 11 of them) were all lost over the weekend. No excuses though. We messed up. Here is our apology and a little bit of hype for this Sunday’s episode. Even though we lost our interviews, we can confirm that the excitement and interest in the XFL is real (at least among Vince’s WWE crowd).
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This week we finish our XFL City Madness month with the final 2 cities in the Eastern Region. These two cities will be the final pieces to the 8 team puzzle, joining OKC, Orlando, L.A., Portland, Chicago, and Columbus as our ideal places for the XFL in 2020!
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With the announcement of the new Alliance of American Football league this week, many questions have been raised as to how this will affect the XFL. Fear, interest, and conspiracy theories ran amok and this week we dissect all of that on a bombshell edition of the program!
(With this being a very unexpected and interesting week for football, we jhave rescheduled and our XFL City Madness will continue next week with the East Region)
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Our march through the madness of picking the best cities for the 8 XFL teams in 2020 continues this week as we pick two western cities. Last week Chicago and Columbus, OH survived the madness. What cities will it be this week!?
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Our march through the madness of picking the best cities for the 8 XFL teams in 2020 continues this week as we pick two northern towns that are prime and ready to host an XFL team. Last week OKC and Orlando survived the madness. What cities will it be this week!?
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It is March and with the madness spreading across the nation, it is the perfect time to make some brackets and figure out which cities should host the XFL in 2020. Each week during the month of March we will select two cities from four regions and at the end of the “madness,” we will have our Elite 8 cities for the new XFL!
This week’s featured XFL Legend: Gerry DiNardo
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This week we review the major rule changes in the original XFL and create a foundation of 3 Golden Rules for the new XFL in 2020.
This week’s featured XFL Legend: Scott Milanovich
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This week we take a close look at the types of names and players the XFL should target and promote. Who should be the “face that runs the place?” Alan and Jake also discuss another city showing interest in the league and it is the debut of a new feature that will pay homage to the most important figures in XFL history.
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This week we discuss the league’s clever Tweets poking fun at the NFL on Super Bowl Sunday, as well as famous college players already expressing interest in playing for Vince McMahon’s new brand.
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Vince McMahon announced the rebirth of the XFL on January 25th, 2018. This week on the debut episode of This is the XFL,we dissect everything the head of the league said, as well as everything written and said in reaction to the monumental press conference.
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Welcome to the preview episode of This is the XFL Show!Here we detail what you can expect from these weekly podcasts and that is anything and everything related to the XFL! From the birth of the league to it’s current re-launch, this show will examine the history of the XFL and explore everything going into it’s reconstruction. There has never been anything like the XFL and with it’s return, somebody had to do a podcast about it, dammit! We hope you will follow us on on Twitter and Facebook, subscribe to the podcast, and enjoy the ride to 2020 as we discuss all things XFL!
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