Kevin Gilbride rumored to be the first Head Coach of XFL New York

On Tuesday, the XFL is planning to hold a press conference in New York’s Times Square to announce the Head Coach/General manager, and the President of their New York franchise. Today, Fox Sports announcer Jay Glazer reported that the Head Coach candidate would be Kevin Gilbride. Hearing former Giants coach Kevin Gilbride is returning to … Read more

XFL rule testing with “Your Call Football”

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XFL head coaches Jim Zorn (Seattle), Marc Trestman (Tampa Bay), and Pep Hamilton (Washington D.C.) recently spent time working with “Your Call Football” in another test of the proposed XFL rules. Great to have @xfl2020 and their head coaches here to check out #YourCallFootball and test some of their new rules! https://t.co/56RlXEse9u — Your Call … Read more

In 2020, please consider an XFL without Cheerleaders

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Eighteen years ago, when Vince McMahon talked about the first version of his pro-football league, he continuously made the boast that his league would have the best cheerleaders. He insisted that football and cheerleaders belonged together, and that the cheerleaders should have a greater role in the game day product. ‘ Of course, other sports … Read more

Marc Trestman to Coach XFL Tampa Bay

Thomas Bassinger of the Tampa Bay Times has reported that Marc Trestman will be named as the Head Coach/General Manager of the Tampa Bay XFL franchise. https://t.co/vQqkujYdrF — Thomas Bassinger (@tometrics) March 2, 2019 Trestman’s appointment will be made at a press conference which takes place at Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium at 11:00 AM … Read more

Many hurdles before Johnny Football plays in the XFL

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The Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League released quarterback Johnny Manziel on Wednesday, saying he “contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play.” This dramatic step may also spell out how Johnny Manziel may have many hurdles before he would be signed by the AAF or XFL. For the Canadian Football League, the … Read more

Plenty of positivity for Jim Zorn as he is welcomed into the XFL

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Monday saw XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck welcome former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jim Zorn into the XFL as Head Coach and General Manager of the Seattle franchise, which spawned a torrent of positive messages to be sent in Zorn’s direction. First from Oliver Luck himself: “I watched Jim Zorn play for the @Seahawks, an expansion franchise, … Read more

Lawsuit reveals Ebersol’s initial intention to go with XFL

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Earlier today, Sports Business Reporter Darren Rovell tweeted about a lawsuit filed by investor Robert Vanech against the Alliance of American Football and Charlie Ebersol. He also revealed how Ebersol’s original plan was to restart the XFL by purchasing the league for $50 million from Vince McMahon. Lawsuit details here. Exhibit in lawsuit shows that … Read more

Oliver Luck on XFL Broadcast Package, Seattle’s Head Coach Announcement

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Today, XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck was on the Charlie Brennan Show on St. Louis KMOX radio, and gave an update on the progress of league announcements, including a hint Seattle’s Head Coach will be announced next week. Luck confirmed the league will have a 10-game season starting the weekend after the Super Bowl, followed by … Read more

XFL broadcast plans may include surprises

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In January 2019, Sports Business Journal reported the XFL was looking for broadcast partners that would air nearly all their games. They also reported that the league was in talks with ABC/ESPN and Fox Sports. Today, we await an announcement about the XFL’s major network broadcasting plan, which we are told is imminent. We also … Read more