bob
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Post by bob on Feb 21, 2009 16:39:35 GMT -5
I watched every single game in the history of the league!
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Post by Thank You Shawn on Feb 21, 2009 17:23:50 GMT -5
Three Words:
He Hate Me
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Magician under the moonlight
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Always Beaten To The Punchline. Always.
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Post by Magician under the moonlight on Feb 21, 2009 17:35:17 GMT -5
After the first game, I did not bother to watch anymore. Honestly, I was really surprised it folded.
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Post by Paul Servo on Feb 21, 2009 18:48:38 GMT -5
My only real XFL memory is a coworker going on a rant about the demise of the XFL being a White House poltical vendetta
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Post by MiLB Fan on Feb 21, 2009 19:41:53 GMT -5
I'd love to have one of these. I got an XFL mini-football for ordering a PPV. I still have it, as well as my 3 XFL hats: logo, Chicago Enforcers, and NY/NJ Hitmen. I bought a Hitmen hat because that was the closest team to Pittsburgh, and I got the Enforcers hat because believe it or not, my high school guidance counselor's husband was one of the QBs! Yes, really! I wasn't a big football fan when the XFL started, so the quality of play didn't really bother me. Maybe I just didn't notice it, or maybe I really wanted the league to succeed. Interesting to note: WWE filed a new trademark for "XFL" earlier this month. In fact, the filing date is one day shy of the XFL's first game! Word Mark XFL Goods and Services IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services in the nature of professional football games and conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of football events Standard Characters Claimed Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Serial Number 77661542 Filing Date February 2, 2009 Current Filing Basis 1B Original Filing Basis 1B Owner (APPLICANT) XFL, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DELAWARE 1241 East Main Street Stamford CONNECTICUT 06902 Attorney of Record Lauren A. Dienes-Middlen Type of Mark SERVICE MARK Register PRINCIPAL Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Klutch
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Not so good at that whole noticing thing.
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Post by Klutch on Feb 21, 2009 20:10:51 GMT -5
I remember the dash for the ball, instead of a coin flip for possesion.
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Post by CM Crünk is teh 'CRAP! on Feb 21, 2009 20:25:04 GMT -5
My Dad and I watched a quite a few games. You know when it started to go downhill when wrestlers were showing up just so they can get ratings.
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Post by mysterydriver on Feb 21, 2009 20:58:54 GMT -5
My favorite moment...perhaps the only moment I ever watched of the XFL...was when I randomly flipped on a game between two teams whose names I can't remember and wouldn't remember at gunpoint.
The play began with the QB handing the ball off and the RB being smart enough to run past his block and get hit by a LB. End of play right?
Except the RB dropped the ball after hitting the ground. One of the big, nearly immobile Offensive Linemen dives onto the ball like it were the last porkchop and rolls to his feet. He takes off running...well...plodding as fast as he can.
The play is dead. The whistle has been blown. People are just watching this big man as he attempts to break the play of his life. One of the other team's players walks to him to try and tell him the play is over. Whistle still blowing, by the way.
BOOM! STIFF ARM! The other team's player bites the dirt hard and finally his own teammates grab him as a referee rushes in and throws a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct.
It was...amazing.
And then I changed the channel.
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Post by Bauertainments on Feb 21, 2009 21:01:05 GMT -5
Interesting to note: WWE filed a new trademark for "XFL" earlier this month. In fact, the filing date is one day shy of the XFL's first game! Word Mark XFL Goods and Services IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services in the nature of professional football games and conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of football events Standard Characters Claimed Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Serial Number 77661542 Filing Date February 2, 2009 Current Filing Basis 1B Original Filing Basis 1B Owner (APPLICANT) XFL, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DELAWARE 1241 East Main Street Stamford CONNECTICUT 06902 Attorney of Record Lauren A. Dienes-Middlen Type of Mark SERVICE MARK Register PRINCIPAL Live/Dead Indicator LIVE Probably just to keep the trademark. They don't want another one to slip through the cracks like with "Superstars of Wrestling".
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Post by The Unknown Wilson on Feb 21, 2009 21:03:48 GMT -5
The XFL still lives on today. Anytime you see camera shot that I call the "Madden View" was first used during XFL games. Looks like McMahon did change football.
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Post by TheShowStoppin Classic JBHENDU on Feb 21, 2009 21:17:05 GMT -5
TWO WORDS:
Tommy F'ing Maddoxx
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Post by the threadkiller on Feb 21, 2009 21:18:27 GMT -5
I'd love to have one of these. I DO have one of these.
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Post by leapinglambert on Feb 21, 2009 21:33:05 GMT -5
Check out my cap ;D
You'll like the book, i read it a few years ago
I liked the running for the ball in lieu of a coin toss. but I lost interest as the CFL season was starting.
(I lucked out at a second hand store, which was selling tapes a couple of years ago that sometone had taped off the TV. His tape was an entire XFL game that he had taped off the local Birmingham TV station.)
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Post by Supersmark is a Troll on Feb 21, 2009 21:51:16 GMT -5
Check out my cap ;D You'll like the book, i read it a few years ago I liked the running for the ball in lieu of a coin toss. but I lost interest as the CFL season was starting. (I lucked out at a second hand store, which was selling tapes a couple of years ago that sometone had taped off the TV. His tape was an entire XFL game that he had taped off the local Birmingham TV station.) Including commercials?
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Post by Mr T L Wolf on Feb 21, 2009 22:14:19 GMT -5
I remember one guy getting hit out of bounds into one of those guys with the dome mics, and the momentum made the player get powerslammed by the dome mic.
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Triple Kelly
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Post by Triple Kelly on Feb 21, 2009 22:30:28 GMT -5
My favorite moment...perhaps the only moment I ever watched of the XFL...was when I randomly flipped on a game between two teams whose names I can't remember and wouldn't remember at gunpoint. The play began with the QB handing the ball off and the RB being smart enough to run past his block and get hit by a LB. End of play right? Except the RB dropped the ball after hitting the ground. One of the big, nearly immobile Offensive Linemen dives onto the ball like it were the last porkchop and rolls to his feet. He takes off running...well...plodding as fast as he can. The play is dead. The whistle has been blown. People are just watching this big man as he attempts to break the play of his life. One of the other team's players walks to him to try and tell him the play is over. Whistle still blowing, by the way. BOOM! STIFF ARM! The other team's player bites the dirt hard and finally his own teammates grab him as a referee rushes in and throws a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. It was...amazing. And then I changed the channel. LMAO!! Great Great Great!!! That's too damn funny. And the book really is awesome and funny. I highly recommend it to you all. The author traveled with the LV Outlaws and talked about each player and what they went through before and after the XFL folded. He also describes a lot of the games in great detail, what went on behind the scenes, etc. And what went on in the WWF at the time in relation to the XFL (Jerry Lawler being forced out, Jesse Ventura's time as an announcer for XFL, the Costas interview, etc.)
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Post by Janitor From Mars on Feb 21, 2009 22:32:32 GMT -5
He Hate Me.
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Post by Candyman's surprise on Feb 21, 2009 22:32:34 GMT -5
I have to get my hands on a copy of that book.
What I remember about the XFL? It wasn't a good sign when the XFL Blimp crashed in the Bay Area before the league even started. I remember the first game between the Outlaws and the "Gutless Rusty" (Tillman) led Hitmen. "Gutless" was the nickname coined by Jesse the Body because of Rusty's conservative play calling. If memory serves, there was like 30 seconds to go in the half and Rusty had his QB take a knee instead of driving 80 yards down field and most likely risking a turnover so close to the Outlaws' end zone. Years later, one of the Outlaws players, B Mack (AKA Former NY Giants safety and Arizona Wildcat Brandon Sanders) got caught with 100 ilbs of the 420 in his garage. Despite having a 3 season stint in the NFL, even starting a few games, the local news identified him as a former XFL player for their Las Vegas Franchise.
People give Vince a hard time for this league. It sucked; yet, no one makes fun of the peacock network for co-owning it. Vince probably lost some chump change on the idea because he was able to secure additional investors.
If the XFL was around today, how many teams do you think they would have? A 16 team, two conference league with teams in Las Vegas, San Francisco, L.A., Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Portland, Tucson, El Paso, Birmingham, Memphis, Orlando, New York/New Jersey, Chicago, Hartford, Richmond and Toronto. LOL
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Triple Kelly
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Post by Triple Kelly on Feb 21, 2009 22:36:50 GMT -5
I have to get my hands on a copy of that book. What I remember about the XFL? It wasn't a good sign when the XFL Blimp crashed in the Bay Area before the league even started. I remember the first game between the Outlaws and the "Gutless Rusty" (Tillman) led Hitmen. "Gutless" was the nickname coined by Jesse the Body because of Rusty's conservative play calling. If memory serves, there was like 30 seconds to go in the half and Rusty had his QB take a knee instead of driving 80 yards down field and most likely risking a turnover so close to the Outlaws' end zone. Years later, one of the Outlaws players, B Mack (AKA Former NY Giants safety and Arizona Wildcat Brandon Sanders) got caught with 100 ilbs of the 420 in his garage. Despite having a 3 season stint in the NFL, even starting a few games, the local news identified him as a former XFL player for their Las Vegas Franchise. People give Vince a hard time for this league. It sucked; yet, no one makes fun of the peacock network for co-owning it. Vince probably lost some chump change on the idea because he was able to secure additional investors. If the XFL was around today, how many teams do you think they would have? A 16 team, two conference league with teams in Las Vegas, San Francisco, L.A., Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Portland, Tucson, El Paso, Birmingham, Memphis, Orlando, New York/New Jersey, Chicago, Hartford, Richmond and Toronto. LOL Yes yes yes. The author talks about all the problems with NBC, Ebersole's friendship with McMahon and putting SNL on a delay causing Lorne Michaels to flip out. The book is great. Check the library or ebay for copies. It's well worth it.
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Post by Candyman's surprise on Feb 21, 2009 22:45:30 GMT -5
I remember Lorne Michaels being very pissed off at Ebersol & Vince for interrupting his big "J-Lo" show. The Mango/J-Lo skit was pretty funny for something with Chris Kattan and J-Lo in it; however, the episode sucked.
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