Cold Dead Hands 1,731 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Our family has adopted the BattleHawks. It is stupid and awesome simultaneously 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Octopus 15,732 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 9:15 AM, Jayrok said: Would like to see Greg Olsen get the MNF job either replacing booger or joining them putting booger back in his obstructed (-ing) view chair. He's done NFL games on FOX during his bye weeks in the past and has had a standing offer/contract waiting for him since before last season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capella 29,605 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Dr. Octopus said: He's done NFL games on FOX during his bye weeks in the past and has had a standing offer/contract waiting for him since before last season. Instantly would be the second best guy on tv behind Romo imo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Ford 60,520 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Cold Dead Hands said: Our family has adopted the BattleHawks. It is stupid and awesome simultaneously OMG. We also adopted the BattleHawks. I let my wife pick our team based solely on the names before the games last weekend. Edited February 11, 2020 by Henry Ford 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Ford 60,520 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Cold Dead Hands said: I feel like the XFL is taunting my fantasy football teams by trotting our players that I faithfully held on my bench like Cameron Artis Payne and McGloin. YES. The fact that Matt Jones and Christine Michael are on the same team that my wife chose for us to root for "based on the name" makes me think she planned to taunt me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parrothead 3,503 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Need better names (except for Houston)- how about- LA Wave Dallas Thundering Herd St Louis Arches Seattle Fog DC Monuments Tampa Bay Sand Pipers NY Highrisers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Servo 6,979 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 22 hours ago, TheIronSheik said: Wildcats fire Defensive Coordinator. Yikes. Actually, that could be a thing. If your team gives up the most points that week, that team's DC is automatically fired. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General Malaise 26,438 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Lines are out NY Guardians +5 at DC Defenders Tampa Bay Vipers -2.5 @ Seattle Dragons Dallas Renegades -4.5 @ LA Wildcats St. Louis Battlehawks +8 @ Houston Roughnecks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Ford 60,520 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 minute ago, General Malaise said: Lines are out NY Guardians +5 at DC Defenders Tampa Bay Vipers -2.5 @ Seattle Dragons Dallas Renegades -4.5 @ LA Wildcats St. Louis Battlehawks +8 @ Houston Roughnecks Go Battlehawks! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[scooter] 14,071 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, TheIronSheik said: I was thinking last night that it's funny that people are complaining the names of the teams are too plain and simple. But then also complaining that the Battle Hawks is too dumb and not simple enough. Starting to think these people would be upset no matter what the team names were. To paraphrase Rick Sanchez, "You can't just add an action word to a mascot word and hope it means something. Now, let's go root for the Battle Hawks." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General Malaise 26,438 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I feel like Matt McGloin as an underdog is just an automatic bet at this point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nirad3 2,646 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 5 hours ago, [scooter] said: Did you ever stash Christine Michael? He had a perfectly Christine-Michael-kind-of-performance on Sunday, with 7 carries for 0 yards. Plus a fumble. I bet he's still rostered in 99% of XFL fantasy leagues, though. Can't give up the dream on a fluke game, ya know! I read on some site that ranked the XFL players for fantasy and Michael was the #1 overall player to own. Ouch. 4 hours ago, Capella said: Instantly would be the second best guy on tv behind Romo imo For sure. Smart, doesn't trip over himself speech-wise, great commentary. Hopefully he has another year or two in him, though ... could use him in a TE-friendly dynasty league I'm in. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leroy Hoard 13,452 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, General Malaise said: I feel like Matt McGloin as an underdog is just an automatic bet at this point. I like that his name rhymes with McGroin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Osaurus 8,957 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Leroy Hoard said: I like that his name rhymes with McGroin. Related? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General Malaise 26,438 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 37 minutes ago, Leroy Hoard said: I like that his name rhymes with McGroin. He should change his XFL name to "Patt McGroin" and just sell a heck ton of jerseys. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboysfan8 7,632 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 3 hours ago, General Malaise said: I feel like Matt McGloin as an underdog is just an automatic bet at this point. Yep Im in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capella 29,605 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 6 hours ago, General Malaise said: Lines are out NY Guardians +5 at DC Defenders Tampa Bay Vipers -2.5 @ Seattle Dragons Dallas Renegades -4.5 @ LA Wildcats St. Louis Battlehawks +8 @ Houston Roughnecks Lol how are the Vipers favored Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rustoleum 1,439 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) On 2/10/2020 at 12:59 PM, cheeseypoof said: Google the old World League of American Football Orlando Thunder uniforms. Similar shade of unnatural green. We found these at a factory outlet in college and outfitted our whole intramural flag football team in them. Nothing quite like a bunch of supremely unathletic engineering students running into each other in identical, atomic green Scott Mitchell jerseys. ETA: Think I still have mine. Edited February 12, 2020 by Rustoleum 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Jabroni 746 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Ratings were decent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheIronSheik 8,167 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Tony Jabroni said: Ratings were decent. Highest rated sport of the weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewlyRetired 16,496 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 38 minutes ago, TheIronSheik said: Highest rated sport of the weekend. second highest. The PGA Sunday pro-am event drew 3.51m viewers. The XFL however was the highest in the key 18-48 demographic. As mentioned before though, first week ratings and attendance are meaningless. The numbers in the middle of the season will give every one a much better feel for where things stand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewlyRetired 16,496 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 By the way, just to show how much times have changed on tv, the XFL did 3.3m viewers this weekend, which looks wonderful especially if it holds. The first incarnation of the XFL drew over 14 million viewers to the first game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheIronSheik 8,167 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, NewlyRetired said: By the way, just to show how much times have changed on tv, the XFL did 3.3m viewers this weekend, which looks wonderful especially if it holds. The first incarnation of the XFL drew over 14 million viewers to the first game. First XFL game was on a Saturday night in prime time leading into SNL. I honestly don't know if that matters, but that might be something. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jayrok 3,659 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 We adopted the Roughnecks. Like June Jones' offense and PJ Walker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseypoof 1,741 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Rustoleum said: We found these at a factory outlet in college and outfitted our whole intramural flag football team in them. Nothing quite like a bunch of supremely unathletic engineering students running into each other in identical, atomic green Scott Mitchell jerseys. ETA: Think I still have mine. Awesome!!!! Ashamed to admit I saw them play the NY/NJ Knights in the Meadowlands. 🤦🏼♂️😂🤣😂 Edited February 12, 2020 by cheeseypoof Quote Link to post Share on other sites
St. Louis Bob 6,285 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 When it was announced STL would be getting a team there was a large contingent of lol supporters. The best I can tell a lot of those people are now legit fans and I understand that tickets for the home opener are going for $100 each. I think it got a 7.1 rating for the game Sunday which is cra-cra. For you Battlehawks fans, the unofficial cheer is *KA-KAW! KA-KAW!* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Ford 60,520 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, St. Louis Bob said: When it was announced STL would be getting a team there was a large contingent of lol supporters. The best I can tell a lot of those people are now legit fans and I understand that tickets for the home opener are going for $100 each. I think it got a 7.1 rating for the game Sunday which is cra-cra. For you Battlehawks fans, the unofficial cheer is *KA-KAW! KA-KAW!* Of course it is. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheIronSheik 8,167 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 12 hours ago, Rustoleum said: We found these at a factory outlet in college and outfitted our whole intramural flag football team in them. Nothing quite like a bunch of supremely unathletic engineering students running into each other in identical, atomic green Scott Mitchell jerseys. ETA: Think I still have mine. I thought the Thunder's unis were the coolest thing back in the day. Loved their look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
St. Louis Bob 6,285 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, Henry Ford said: Of course it is. Not my creation. The mascot for my boy's elementary school was "The Hawks" and they would end correspondence with *SCREECH!* which makes a lot more sense if you've ever actually observed hawks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General Malaise 26,438 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 2 hours ago, St. Louis Bob said: When it was announced STL would be getting a team there was a large contingent of lol supporters. The best I can tell a lot of those people are now legit fans and I understand that tickets for the home opener are going for $100 each. I think it got a 7.1 rating for the game Sunday which is cra-cra. For you Battlehawks fans, the unofficial cheer is *KA-KAW! KA-KAW!* The kicker is from Millsaps College!!!!!!! I about fell to the floor when I heard that announced on Sunday. I've never EVER heard the name Millsaps College as an alum for any athlete in any sport until now. So, anyhow Catshirt, I'm a size XL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Servo 6,979 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 16 hours ago, Capella said: Lol how are the Vipers favored The Dragons may suck harder than the Vipers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Servo 6,979 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, St. Louis Bob said: Not my creation. The mascot for my boy's elementary school was "The Hawks" and they would end correspondence with *SCREECH!* which makes a lot more sense if you've ever actually observed hawks. Did @Otis go there? Edited February 12, 2020 by Tom Servo 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rustoleum 1,439 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 8 hours ago, TheIronSheik said: I thought the Thunder's unis were the coolest thing back in the day. Loved their look. Found it! Some opposing nerd actually protested that we were all #12. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joey 1,497 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 50 minutes ago, Rustoleum said: Found it! Some opposing nerd actually protested that we were all #12. Lord almighty, that’s horrific. I’ve adopted the NY Guardians, both as a former NYer as well as a McGloin/Raiders fan. Also, as a Raiders fan, any team with a mostly-black color scheme catches my eye. My family has adopted a "Damn, is there MORE football?! I thought this was over. I don’t give a crap" position on the XFL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capella 29,605 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 “Ticket sales for the Seattle Dragons home opener Saturday against the Tampa Bay Vipers have surpassed 25,000, and the team hopes the crowd at CenturyLink Field will reach 30,000, Dragons president Ryan Gustafson said Tuesday.“ Holy crap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General Malaise 26,438 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 12:19 PM, General Malaise said: Lines are out NY Guardians +5 at DC Defenders Tampa Bay Vipers -2.5 @ Seattle Dragons Dallas Renegades -4.5 @ LA Wildcats St. Louis Battlehawks +8 @ Houston Roughnecks Guardians +7 now. Took them and added the OVER 47 for this one. Tampa -1 O/U 43.5 Dallas -4 O/U 47.5 Houston -7.5 O/U 49.5 Am thinking the Totals have come down after last week's inflated numbers. Perhaps the offenses have figured some things out and we'll see some higher scoring contests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboysfan8 7,632 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) In on Guardians +7 And Seattle +1.5 I don’t remember if I saw Seattle play or not, but I did see Tampa play. Maybe they’ll win this week but I’m betting against them at least every week until they do. Hoo boy they sucked Edited February 14, 2020 by Cowboysfan8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dickey moe 3,886 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/9/2020 at 5:47 PM, Capella said: Yes. He’s definitely getting reps for a bigger job one day. Enjoyed him shredding Trestman or whatever his name his. He's done several NFL games in the past. He's a natural at it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-fish- 13,791 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Cowboysfan8 said: In on Guardians +7 And Seattle +1.5 I don’t remember if I saw Seattle play or not, but I did see Tampa play. Maybe they’ll win this week but I’m betting against them at least every week until they do. Hoo boy they sucked Seattle and TB look like they are clearly the two bottom-dwellers of the league. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hov34 4,795 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Would the best XFL team (I have no idea who that would be) beat the best College team (LSU, Clemson, Ohio State)? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nirad3 2,646 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 6:02 PM, Capella said: “Ticket sales for the Seattle Dragons home opener Saturday against the Tampa Bay Vipers have surpassed 25,000, and the team hopes the crowd at CenturyLink Field will reach 30,000, Dragons president Ryan Gustafson said Tuesday.“ Holy crap Yeah I heard they opened up a few other sections at the Link and those tickets sold out in 20 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General Malaise 26,438 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, -fish- said: Seattle and TB look like they are clearly the two bottom-dwellers of the league. I think Seattle lost to the best team in the XFL. We'll see how it goes at home for them. I think Houston and DC are the top teams so far. Until Josh Johnson returns from injury, LA is a bottom dweller too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-fish- 13,791 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 43 minutes ago, General Malaise said: I think Seattle lost to the best team in the XFL. We'll see how it goes at home for them. I think Houston and DC are the top teams so far. Until Josh Johnson returns from injury, LA is a bottom dweller too. I'm still leaning toward unders based on bad QB play and simple offenses. Last week I teased all 4 under and won. This week taking Battlehawks +8, Dragons +3, Guardians/Defenders u48, and teased all but the Seattle/TB game under. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WDIK2 966 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) I thought one of the broadcasts mentioned a few players only having a couple of weeks of practice? And that there was limited or no contact until the first games. Hoping the play improves as players get their feet under them. Especially the QBs. Edited February 15, 2020 by WDIK2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capella 29,605 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Hov34 said: Would the best XFL team (I have no idea who that would be) beat the best College team (LSU, Clemson, Ohio State)? Of course. Almost all the xfl guys were drafted or made nfl camps. Some guys played multiple years in the league. College team would have more top-end talent but would get killed on the lines of scrimmage. Edited February 15, 2020 by Capella 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Ford 60,520 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 5 hours ago, WDIK2 said: I thought one of the broadcasts mentioned a few players only having a couple of weeks of practice? And that there was limited or no contact until the first games. Hoping the play improves as players get their feet under them. Especially the QBs. The league limited contact (pads) practices to one week before opening day to limit injuries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefD 18,518 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Anyone else watching week 2? Looks like a lot less people in the stands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheIronSheik 8,167 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Just now, ChiefD said: Anyone else watching week 2? Looks like a lot less people in the stands. This is my first game I’m watching. Love the kickoff rule. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefD 18,518 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, TheIronSheik said: This is my first game I’m watching. Love the kickoff rule. You’ll really like the signs....errr.....play calls going over the air for anyone to hear..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheIronSheik 8,167 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 That drive looked like a normal NFL drive Also, everyone in the old thread said teams would go for 3 points every time. So far, no team has gone for 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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