New York – (16 March 2001) — The NY/NJ Hitmen defense may face their toughest challenge to date. On Saturday night, the XFL’s hottest offense rolls into Giants Stadium to clash with the Hitmen. The league’s hottest offense right now belongs to the Memphis Maniax led by Kippy Brown. The Hitmen are coming off a stunning … Read more
By David Curtis – Xtreme Team Reporter Los Angeles – (13 March 2001) — For the first time in three attempts, Los Angeles won a game televised on UPN. There were more meaningful milestones as well: The team didn’t rest on its laurels after an impressive victory the week before, and the defense learned how to … Read more
By Sonny Sanders – Bolts Team Reporter Birmingham – (13 March 2001) — The Bolts offense finally made an appearance. The high-powered offense that was displayed by the Bolts Sunday is what I have been expecting all season. I knew that with the talent at quarterback, running back, and receiver that Birmingham could be one … Read more
By Troy Pringle – Enforcers Team Reporter Chicago – (12 March 2001) — As should be expected in the XFL, the Enforcers – Maniax battle lived up to it’s billing. From the very first drive, we laid witness to a scoring onslaught. Teams were throwing the ball downfield and scoring at will. Big play after … Read more
New York – (12 March 2001) — After 5 games, the NY/NJ Hitmen were The XFL’s most unattractive team. The Hitmen had scored no more then 13 points in their first 5 contests. Their games were slow, sloppy and dull. On Sunday, the Hitmen unveiled a new look and feel to their team. The shocker of … Read more
By Bamaslammer – Bolts Team Reporter Birmingham – (12 March 2001) — The Bolts found a pulse but the bleeding continues. Quarterback Casey Weldon shook off two abysmal weeks and scored on his first offensive drive hitting WR Quincy Jackson in the Corner for 6. Casey lit up the LA defense for 300 yards and 3 … Read more
Xtreme 35, BOLTS 26 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Saladin McCullough rushed for 124 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Xtreme beat the Birmingham Thunderbolts 35-26 Sunday night. The win gave Los Angeles (4-2) sole possession of first place in the XFL West Division. Los Angeles quarterback Tommy Maddox completed 17 of 25 passes … Read more
Hitman 20, DEMONS 12 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Aska’s return to the Bay Area was an overwhelming success. The former Oakland Raider put the finishing touches on his team’s victory with a 2-yard touchdown dive late in the fourth quarter as the New York/New Jersey Hitmen defeated the San Francisco Demons 20-12 in the XFL … Read more
News Courtesy of the San Francisco Demons SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – In true hitman style, the Demons’ chances of taking control of the Western Division race in the XFL were rubbed out by New York/New Jersey’s furious pass rush led by defensive end Dwayne Sabb and quarterback Wally Richardson’s timely passing. The Hitmen harassed San Francisco … Read more
By QumarChicago – Enforcers Team Reporter Chicago – (10 March 2001) — I have to start off by mentioning last week’s come from behind win by the Enforcers. And, I have to be selfish here. The Enforcers were winless because I wasn’t at the home games. They won when I went to Soldier Field and … Read more
Memphis 29, Chicago 23 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jim Druckenmiller threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Daryl Hobbs with 20 seconds left Saturday night to give the Memphis Maniax a 29-23 victory over the Chicago Enforcers. The touchdown pass, Druckenmiller’s third of the night, capped a 413-yard passing performance by the Memphis quarterback. Charles Jordan caught … Read more
