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I will root for the DC team with you. Apparently they have the most Buckeyes.
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Leisher wrote: I will root for the DC team with you. Apparently they have the most Buckeyes.
They have 1 Tar Heel... which might be all there is :)
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Pay sucks
The XFL informed agents a week before its Oct. 15-16 draft that non-quarterbacks would receive $2,080 every two weeks they are under contract, for a max base salary of $27,040 for the season. There are $1,685 bonuses for being on an active game-day roster and another $2,222 for players on the winning team. A player who is active for all 10 games and is on a team that goes 5-5 would earn $55,000 for the season.
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Meanwhile, QBs can make up to $500k
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TheCatt wrote: Pay sucks
The XFL informed agents a week before its Oct. 15-16 draft that non-quarterbacks would receive $2,080 every two weeks they are under contract, for a max base salary of $27,040 for the season. There are $1,685 bonuses for being on an active game-day roster and another $2,222 for players on the winning team. A player who is active for all 10 games and is on a team that goes 5-5 would earn $55,000 for the season.
It's a fledgling league whose season is two months long. Looks like 6-7 games is all a team not making the "playoffs" will play. Additionally, this is a televised job interview for NFL teams.

I think $55K for two months work AND a nationally televised showcase for NFL scouts is fair.
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True. I was just reading rom an article where one player already quit over the pay. I guess the risk is not being active, and depends on. What expenses the league is paying for during the season for travel, etc
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Significant rule differences.

My first thoughts were some of these are ok, but as far as the ball placement stuff goes, why don't they just eliminate defenses since it seems like they just want scoring.
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They thought there is too much idle time.
Part of me agrees, but the rest of me doesn't want to become the Arena FL or the NBA.
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TheCatt wrote:
They thought there is too much idle time.
Part of me agrees, but the rest of me doesn't want to become the Arena FL or the NBA.
That was exactly the same thought I had.

There's an interesting discussion in there about how sports have mirrored our short attention spans and entitled/snowflake youth, but I'm too busy today to dig into it.
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Would sure up your fake FG game for a team
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Reminder: The XFL kicks off this weekend!

Embracing gambling.

Bringing fans deeper into the game.
ABC/ESPN and Fox will have access to the coach-player communication systems and can go live with the audio at any time. They will also be able to go into the replay booth as plays are being reviewed.
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I setup my DVR to record it... but I'll be out of town, we'll see.
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I'm not hating it.

Some of the stuff I could do without, but some I'll bet the NFL steals.
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Holy Shit! That's Jerry Glanville!
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Leisher wrote: Holy Shit! That's Jerry Glanville!
Oh man, Houston Oilers guy?
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TheCatt wrote:
Leisher wrote: Holy Shit! That's Jerry Glanville!
Oh man, Houston Oilers guy?
And Atlanta Falcons.
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I watched the DC game. It was alright, dog. The changes weren't very radical. The 3 different extra point varieties felt gimmicky. The kickoff was a little odd with the weird short kick rule (would hate to be a kicker going into a windy day)
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I pretty much felt the same. I watched parts of all four games. I will again next weekend too.

3.3M viewers for that first game on ABC. That's good! It's more than the AAF. Hopefully it holds a lot of those viewers.

It helps that they have a ton of star power out there. Lots of NFL players were at games and tweeting about watching.

One interesting player is a CB for...TB maybe? He was DQed his final season in the Big12 due to grades, so he came to play in the XFL to get exposure before the NFL draft. That is really smart.

If the XFL stays in their own niche, I could see the NFL getting on board and supporting them. They could become like a minor league system for the NFL, and a potential option for kids who can't do college.

I LOVED the replay stuff. Had that system been in place throughout football, OSU would have played LSU for the championship this year. :D
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