Rage to Begin XFL’s Inaugural Season vs. Chicago

Rage to Begin XFL’s Inaugural Season vs. Chicago

By David “D.C.” Coughlin – XFLBoard.com Orlando – (2 February 2001) — The No Fun League is a Pro Bowl away from finality, and Vince McMahon’s XFL is about to receive center stage. On February 3, 2001, the XFL will begin its first season, with the Orlando Rage and the Chicago Enforcers being one of … Read more

Las Vegas is Gonna Take a HIT

Las Vegas is Gonna Take a HIT

By Jordan E. Kanter – XFLBoard.com Hitmen Team Reporter New York – (2 February 2001) — “Hit me.” That’s what heady gamblers say at the card tables in Vegas when they’re looking to win some cash. But that phrase will take on a far more menacing meaning on Saturday, February 3, when the Outlaws go … Read more

Demons Announce a Sellout

Demons Announce a Sellout

News Courtesy of the San Francisco Demons SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (February 1, 2001) – The San Francisco Demons, the XFL leader in ticket sales since shortly after Halloween, have declared a sellout of their 2001 season opener Sunday against the Los Angeles Xtreme at Pacific Bell Park. “We are grateful to the football fans of the … Read more

Football game day is about to change

Football game day is about to change

By Bamaslammer – XFLBoard.com Birmingham – (31 January 2001) — When I was a kid my older sister took me to see BattleStar Galactica at the movie theater. BattleStar Galactica was a TV show and the movie was nothing more than the original episode that started it all. Why would anyone go to a movie theater … Read more

Demons Reach a Radio Deal

Demons Reach a Radio Deal

News Courtesy of the San Francisco Demons SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 31, 2001) – The San Francisco Demons have reached an agreement with Clear Channel Communications, Inc., to broadcast the first-ever Demons’ schedule on radio during the 2001 season. The pact was consummated by John Sutherland, Vice President-Market Manager, of Clear Channel Communications, and Michael Preacher, … Read more

Birmingham is Hungry for Football

Birmingham is Hungry for Football

By Sonny Sanders – XFLBoard.com Birmingham – (30 January 2001) — There are only a few days left before the XFL season kicks off in Birmingham. Underneath all of the college recruiting talk lies anticipation in football fans. College football has been over for a month and the NFL (No Fun League) has once again displayed … Read more

Can the Hitmen Attract Fans?

Can the Hitmen Attract Fans?

By Madd Max (30 January 2001) – With the incredible amount of success that the NY/NJ area has had this past year in sports, can the Hitmen attract the fan base they will need to survive? With the success of the Yankees, Mets, Devils and Giants, is there enough adrenaline left in New York/New Jersey area … Read more

Demons Conclude Training Camp

Demons Conclude Training Camp

SAN FRANCISCO TO TRIM ROSTER TO 45 PLAYERS SUNDAY News Courtesy of the San Francisco Demons LAS VEGAS, Nev. (January 26, 2000) – The San Francisco Demons finished a “productive month” at the first-ever XFL pre-season training camp Friday with a controlled scrimmage against the Las Vegas Outlaws. The Demons and Outlaws faced off in game-like … Read more

XFL Demons on Verge of Ending Training Camp

XFL Demons on Verge of Ending Training Camp

Final Scrimmage with Las Vegas set for Friday News Courtesy of the San Francisco Demons LAS VEGAS, Nev. (January 25, 2000) – For all intents and purposes, the San Francisco Demons conclude its four-week grind of pre-season training camp Friday with a game-type scrimmage with the Las Vegas Outlaws. The Demons do have a short workout … Read more

Bolts End Camp by Scrimmaging Chicago

Bolts End Camp by Scrimmaging Chicago

News Courtesy of the Birmingham Thunderbolts ORLANDO – (24 January 2001) – Coach Gerry DiNardo was pleased with the effort, if not totally pleased by the results as the Birmingham Thunderbolts closed training camp by scrimmaging the Chicago Enforcers Wednesday at Showalter Field. The joint session with Chicago was the last practice for the Bolts before … Read more

Maniax Nickname: Just a History Lesson

Maniax Nickname: Just a History Lesson

By MaddMax – XFLBoard.com Reporter (23 January 2001) – When the XFL announced that Memphis would be one of their inaugural cities, a name had to be chosen that would fit that community. Some may say that the name “Maniax” was chosen solely for the purpose of portraying the WWF-style of toughness and crazed behavior. Nobody really … Read more