XFL 2001: ESPN’s Jonathan Coachman reflects on the backlash of a racy XFL commercial
ESPN’s Jonathan Coachman reflects on the backlash a racy XFL commercial caused the league after many found the spot to be distasteful.
XFL 2001 News
Rumors Aside, Fans Should Take a Big Bite of a World Without the XFL
(Author: Mark Nelson – Originally posted on TheFanForce.com) Just like Andy Kaufman and the venerable Elvis, the XFL’s death was unsure and frought with rumors of revival. In the end the fans have lost out! The XFL’s revival will only be seen in the NFL’s new camera angles and the play of stars like LA … Read more
Broken Hearts and Broken Promises in Birmingham
Birmingham – (15 May 2001) —News of the death of the XFL hit hard in Birmingham. The staff was finally making some inroads into local public life. The cheerleaders had starred in a leather modeling show at a Harley Davidson shop and they were scheduled to be a sponsor at a local crab boil. The coaches … Read more
Archive: The XFL Would Thrive Under New Management
Catch 22: The XFL can’t survive as part of the WWF; The XFL would not have started without Vince McMahon’s vision. (14 May 2001) –On the 10th of May 2001, the Worldwide Wrestling Federation officially put the XFL to bed. There was supposed to be a second season. According the Vince McMahon, the founder of … Read more
XFL Closure Conference Call Transcript
This is a transcript of the conference call where the XFL closure was explained to the media. Moderator: Vince McMahon May 10, 2001 Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the NBC and World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. conference call. During the presentation all participants will be in a listen-only mode. … Read more
Memories of the Million Dollar Game
A special look at the XFL’s inaugural Million Dollar game through XFLGal’s collection of photos.
Million Dollar Photo Gallery
Bryan Eggars, of the former XFL website xfl-football.com, captured the essence of the behind the scenes action of the Million Dollar Game. From Dick Butkus and Vince McMahon giving interviews, to Linda McMahon signing autographs, this photo gallery shows the atmosphere at the LA Coliseum before and during the XFL championship game. All photos used … Read more
The XFL’s First Million Dollar Game
Home town fans could be sparse, but QB’s on opposing teams both come out swinging in defense of their own league. LOS ANGELES – (AP) (21 April 2001) –The stands in the Coliseum are expected to be nearly empty and the national television audience may be the smallest ever for a pro sports title game. To … Read more
XFL Million Dollar Game – LA Xtreme Conquer San Francisco’s Demons
Saturday April 21 11:28 PM ET, Xtreme 38, Demons 6
Message to the Sports World: Don’t Write Off the XFL
(20 April 2001) — As the first ever XFL season comes to a closing, let’s take some time to recollect some of the many exciting moments of the inaugural season. In the first televised game in XFL history, the game of football was presented to Sin City. In this opening day shutout, the world was … Read more
The XFL’s Xclamation Point On Saturday
The football experts predicted that LA would make it to the championship. San Fran wasn’t expected to be there. (19 April 2001) — It’s been a wild season for the XFL. The misunderstood league has had a lot of ups and downs in it’s first year. No sports league has ever recieved more scrutiny then … Read more
Million Dollar Game Conference Call
Comments made by the starting Quarterbacks and the Head Coaches during a media conference call on Wednesday, prior to the Million Dollar game. Los Angeles Xtreme Quarterback Tommy Maddox On receiving the Player of the Year Award… “It’s a big honor and anytime something like that happens, it’s overwhelming. I think it’s a team award … Read more