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re: I didn't think the XFL would take off like it has
Posted on 2/10/20 at 7:36 am to TigerTalker16
Posted on 2/10/20 at 7:36 am to TigerTalker16
I watched some of the games out of curiosity this weekend. I can't really see myself watching it every weekend for the next few months
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Posted on 2/10/20 at 7:47 am to Ed Osteen
The only thing it has going for it is using established networks and announcers/sideline reporters. So it's presented like we are used to, for the most part.
This post was edited on 2/10/20 at 7:51 am
Posted on 2/10/20 at 7:48 am to Ed Osteen
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I watched some of the games out of curiosity this weekend. I can't really see myself watching it every weekend for the next few months
Yea come March I'll be paying attention to CBB on saturdays.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 7:51 am to I Bleed Garnet
Saturday's games were more entertaining as the scoring was much higher. It'll definitely be taking a backseat to March Madess. Hopefully they have some down to the wire playoff finishes to keep the fans interested.
Anyone know how the playoff format works?
Anyone know how the playoff format works?
Posted on 2/10/20 at 7:54 am to DumpTruckerson
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Anyone know how the playoff format works?
The XFL has a 10-week regular season, with each team hosting 5 home games, and no bye week. This is followed by a two-week post-season, featuring the top two teams in each conference competing in a single elimination bracket.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 7:56 am to Ed Osteen
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I watched some of the games out of curiosity this weekend. I can't really see myself watching it every weekend for the next few months
Yeah, we'll see how it goes in the long term. That's always the test for new leagues.
The XFL kickoff game got a 3.3 million viewer average compared to the AAF's 2.9 mil. It's not a bad debut by any means, but like with the AAF, a lot is about sustaining things.
If the XFL keeps tv and attendance numbers the same (there were about 17k at each game) it has a chance at getting a foothold.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 8:10 am to Rep520
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The XFL kickoff game got a 3.3 million viewer average compared to the AAF's 2.9 mil. It's not a bad debut by any means, but like with the AAF, a lot is about sustaining things.
That AAF game was on CBS and the rest moved to lesser channels. All of the XFL games will be on ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1. I think you will see the ratings hold up a better in the XFL than the AAF
This post was edited on 2/10/20 at 8:14 am
Posted on 2/10/20 at 8:14 am to The Godfather
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That AAF game was on CBS and the rest moved to lesser channels.
what was the reasoning behind that?
Posted on 2/10/20 at 8:22 am to TigerTalker16
Bill Burr giving a shout-out to the XFL on his podcast.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 8:23 am to I Bleed Garnet
It was a piss poor plan from the start and that's the reason it didn't even last the season. They have been planning the XFL for at least 3 years.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 8:31 am to PEPE
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The fan interest in the AAF seemed semi-ok, what killed that league was financial mismanagement. They saw they were losing a ton of money and pulled the plug, but losing a bunch of money the first few years is a given, so you have to wonder WTF they were ever thinking.
I personally knew a lot of people who were really interested in the AAF. Not so much with the XFL. McMahon is a relatively savvy guy when it comes to sports entertainment and making money. He’ll pull the plug just as quick if he sees the marketing return numbers look bad. But I don’t think he will just because of being in the red for the first year or two if the indicators are that there is sustainable positive revenue within the first 3-5 years.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 8:42 am to TigerTalker16
It won't last long
Posted on 2/10/20 at 8:50 am to TigerTalker16
Better watch it while you can.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 8:58 am to Cosmo
quote:This all day
We said this Week 1 of AAF
Lets see if it lasts
The 1st weekend of the AAF, this board was littered with just as many posts/threads.
It's really not much different, and interest fell off really quickly, and I assume the same will happen with the XFL.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:18 am to shel311
The AAF died because they had no money not because people didn't watch.
I can see the XFL lasting awhile if Vince McMahon continues to dump money into this thing.
I can see the XFL lasting awhile if Vince McMahon continues to dump money into this thing.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:22 am to BulldogXero
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Best selling XFL teams (apparel + hats), per @47brand: 1. St. Louis Battlehawks, 2. Dallas Renegades, 3. New York Guardians
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:24 am to shel311
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It's really not much different
Except for the ticket sales, TV deals, financials, etc. But yea other than those minor things, completely the same
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:26 am to LNCHBOX
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Except for the ticket sales, TV deals, financials, etc. But yea other than those minor things, completely the same
Don't forget the rules
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:31 am to PlateJohnsonIII
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but for the most part it was just "we know we're offering sub-par football, but we're better than nothing!"
That's all the XFL was. The games and talent were terrible in the XFL this past weekend. The QB play, specially, was absolutely dog shite. The league is going no where with QB play like that.
It has just been marketed a little better than the AFL. Consumers are so stupid. I cant believe how many people are saying that was a good product
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:34 am to Lester Earl
Outside of about 10-15 quarterbacks, the qb play in the NFL is dog shite.
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