NFL league owners vote to adopt an XFL-style kickoff
The proposal passed by a vote of 29-3. A proposal needs approval by 24 of the 32 owners to pass.
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Wide receiver Vinny Papale is back for a second season with the Memphis Showboats
“I think we’re gonna have a very high powered offense for the whole season.”
Head coach John DeFilippo on the end of Memphis Showboats training camp
“It’s never easy when you tell a young man that he can’t play football on your team.”
Houston’s Manny Bunch announces his retirement from football
Many assumed Bunch would be an anchor on the Houston defense this season.
Comedian Larry David pitches ‘no goalposts’ idea to UFL co-owner Dwayne Johnson
“I thought, let me talk to somebody in the UFL, I mean it’s insane. So, my agent got me on the phone with Dwayne Johnson.”
St. Louis Battlehawks head coach Anthony Becht recognizes the juice in his squad
“We’ll get into our final cuts here tomorrow (Friday) morning to get our roster down to 50,” Becht said. “I feel really good about what we have right now.”
Bob Stoops on the UFL, why he coaches in Spring leagues, and the state of college ball
“When I did step away from Oklahoma, I wanted my own space and time. After a few years, you realize, ‘I got too much of my own space and time,'”
Memphis Showboats linebacker TJ Neal is excited for every opportunity the UFL provides
“We share the level of intensity,” Neal said. “With the merge and the excitement everyone is being appreciative for the opportunity.”
Memphis Showboats Defensive Coordinator Carnell Lake looking at a strong defensive output
“I think that whoever we have to let go could wind up playing on on another team, very easily. That’s the kind of depth that we have.”
Michigan Panthers head coach Mike Nolan talks of roster changes
“I think Hightower was a good addition for us,” Nolan said. “I was a little taken aback when he was let go.”
Defensive end Kenny Willekes a part of a fast, physical, aggressive Michigan Panthers defense
“We need to come out and make sure we’re firing from week one,” Willekes said.
With the merger, Daryl Johnston sees strength and depth in the new UFL
“What we’re seeing now is people are calling us, and agents that we had to reach out to and call are now calling us to get the players back in.”