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Posted: 2/8/2020 3:49:02 PM EDT
LA Wildcats vs. Houston Roughnecks Week 1 Highlights | XFL 2020


Quick Update for those tuning in.

So far:

XFL punishes any antics during the Anthem

Hot Mics on EVERYBODY

Instant sideline interviews with players when they make mistakes (QB throwing pick 6, missed FG's, etc)

Hot mic on refs during huddles

Hard hits

Entertaining

Fast paced

Good announcers, not annoying pussies

Hard hits

No extra QB protection

Good and unique Kick offs that eliminate touchbacks or kneeling after catching the kick

3 different extra point options, no more PAT kicks.

Did I mention Extremely fast paced?

Players play hard

Low penalty calls

Extremely entertaining

No gay challenges every 30 seconds

Players make $55k a season with a $2K win bonus a week.

Hearing the QB and coaches talking during play is pretty damned cool.



Link Posted: 2/8/2020 3:51:25 PM EDT
[#1]
LOL

The kicker for DC missed a FG and there is a reporter in his face already quizzing him on why
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 3:55:27 PM EDT
[#2]
They are doing some interesting things.
I hope they do well. I think there is definitely room for the XFL.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 3:57:58 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks for the tip.

I’m gunna check it out
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 3:58:20 PM EDT
[#4]
I am finding it pretty good. Like the 1, 2 or 3 point pat that goes at different distances.

More football on TV is a good thing I say.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 3:58:23 PM EDT
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I agree
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 3:58:44 PM EDT
[#6]
Watching...
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 3:59:54 PM EDT
[#7]
Not sure where I’ve been but I really thought this was an indoor league
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:00:15 PM EDT
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XFL will punish ANY players who "protest" during anthem as well
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They are doing some interesting things.
I hope they do well. I think there is definitely room for the XFL.
XFL will punish ANY players who "protest" during anthem as well
I like it even more now
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:01:54 PM EDT
[#9]
“Just trying to get our fucking job done!”

Ha ha ha

Someones gunna get a talking to!
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:02:55 PM EDT
[#10]
Watching here too,good so far
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:04:11 PM EDT
[#11]
Kinda neat EVERYONE, including the refs, are mic'ed up. And they interview head coaches and palyers after shitty plays and bad throws/calls
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:04:21 PM EDT
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Yup....I was wondering how long that would take.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:04:46 PM EDT
[#13]
Missed 2-point!...
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:04:58 PM EDT
[#14]
Blocked punt TD!!!
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:06:02 PM EDT
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A few second tape delay helps too. There have been around half-dozen dead sound events thus far. Dudes cus ...
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:06:45 PM EDT
[#16]
I must say this is MUCH faster pace than NFL as of late...I'm actually enjoying it quite a bit
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:07:06 PM EDT
[#17]
The red-hatted ref with the ball bag on his hip gets the ball set & play clock going quick...
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:07:38 PM EDT
[#18]
Funky but neat kickoff alignment...
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:07:39 PM EDT
[#19]
So far it's better that I expected.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:08:25 PM EDT
[#20]
I like the kick off rules, the points after TD tries are pretty cool as well, and I kind of like the open mics.

the on sideline interviews are pretty weird but I see exactly what the xfl is going for. A good chance for the players to get on mic and make a personality for themselves.

I'm sure the xfl will tweak things as they go.

Edit: pace of the game is great to. Most of the players have mics in the helmets which helps a ton
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:15:20 PM EDT
[#21]
Jim Zorn is Seattles coach...the last Seahawks game I saw in person...he was QB
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:21:07 PM EDT
[#22]
stadium looks decently full too!
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:21:18 PM EDT
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I think there has only been 2 flags this entire quarter....I like it
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:23:07 PM EDT
[#24]
The level of play looks decent.

Solid energy levels
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:24:12 PM EDT
[#25]
I'm enjoying it so far.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:28:12 PM EDT
[#26]
XFL is a Vince McMahon product.  Probably has decent chance of success
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:30:43 PM EDT
[#27]
Pretty decent boot.  Guy seems a little light-loafered
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:35:42 PM EDT
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I think he's going about it differently this time.

Instead of marketing the XFL as competition to the NFL, it seems like it's being marketed as a feeder league for the NFL, and a way to watch off-season football for fans.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:36:11 PM EDT
[#29]
Priced out tickets and they are $24. A few of us will probably go to a game at that price and check it out.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:42:35 PM EDT
[#30]
The football isn’t too bad. I might have to go to a game, the tickets prices look fair enough.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:43:58 PM EDT
[#31]
QBs aren’t as accurate and a higher number of dropped passes but overall we like it so far.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:46:14 PM EDT
[#32]
I'm watching.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:47:37 PM EDT
[#33]
Liking it so far.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:48:52 PM EDT
[#34]
I like the adult language lol
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:52:51 PM EDT
[#35]
Holy cow back to back big TD plays
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 4:54:42 PM EDT
[#36]
Watched a couple downs. I like it so far.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:03:44 PM EDT
[#37]
So whos idea was it for them playing on a freaking Saturday.   I work, are they all gonna be Saturday games?
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:05:46 PM EDT
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Saturday and Sunday games.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:07:19 PM EDT
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No there are two tomorrow too

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TB VIPERS  VS NY GUARDIANS

SUN, FEB 9 - 5:00PM ET
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STL BATTLEHAWKS VS DAL RENEGADES
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:07:50 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:09:26 PM EDT
[#41]
What was the failed pro-football league a few years back? Not the arena football league, but wasn't there a failed XFL about 15-20 years back?
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:14:35 PM EDT
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I think so, It was Trumps too IIRC.

That wasnt the best time, but today with the NFL shenangigans and Anti-American tones, this is a great time to have a Football League who focuses on just football and not SJW hopt topics. Plus so far its not as pussy as the NFL woth kickofss and quarterback protection. Which I Personally love.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:16:56 PM EDT
[#43]
Also, like college, I feel these guys are playing alot harder as they want to make it to the NFL so they give it 100% each play soo far.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:18:45 PM EDT
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It was Vince also back then. It did not stick as it as too WWE-ish.

He is actually trying to have a serious-ish league now.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:19:26 PM EDT
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I think so, It was Trumps too IIRC.

That wasnt the best time, but today with the NFL shenangigans and Anti-American tones, this is a great time to have a Football League who focuses on just football and not SJW hopt topics. Plus so far its not as pussy as the NFL woth kickofss and quarterback protection. Which I Personally love.
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What was the failed pro-football league a few years back? Not the arena football league, but wasn't there a failed XFL about 15-20 years back?
I think so, It was Trumps too IIRC.

That wasnt the best time, but today with the NFL shenangigans and Anti-American tones, this is a great time to have a Football League who focuses on just football and not SJW hopt topics. Plus so far its not as pussy as the NFL woth kickofss and quarterback protection. Which I Personally love.
I was the XFL, Vince McMahon also, HeHateMe and all that.

Unless you meant the World Football League.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:22:31 PM EDT
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I was the XFL, Vince McMahon also, HeHateMe and all that.

Unless you meant the World Football League.
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What was the failed pro-football league a few years back? Not the arena football league, but wasn't there a failed XFL about 15-20 years back?
I think so, It was Trumps too IIRC.

That wasnt the best time, but today with the NFL shenangigans and Anti-American tones, this is a great time to have a Football League who focuses on just football and not SJW hopt topics. Plus so far its not as pussy as the NFL woth kickofss and quarterback protection. Which I Personally love.
I was the XFL, Vince McMahon also, HeHateMe and all that.

Unless you meant the World Football League.
Then there was the AAF. Total disaster.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:25:43 PM EDT
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I think he's dedicated to that task, because the 25 second play clock starts when he sets the ball. They are trying to speed up the game.

First half started a little slow while the teams shook off some cobwebs but the coaches must have looked at them at half time and said "this is football, you've played this before!" because they came out hot in the second half.

I'm not a fan of putting a hot-mic on the coaches during play calling, their lack of enthusiasm doesn't add much for me, but I do enjoy the frequent sideline interviews.

Definitely going to attend a Dallas Renegades game.
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:26:07 PM EDT
[#48]
Pick 6!!

Damn DC's looking good
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:26:46 PM EDT
[#49]
This is actually pretty decent football.

I’m pleasantly surprised.  It’s not nearly as gimmicky and cartoonish as the first iteration.

And, I’m fairly confident that the DC Defenders could beat the Redskins
Link Posted: 2/8/2020 5:27:11 PM EDT
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The crowd looks pretty good as well. No trick camera angles either.

It's a big crowd.
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