Tag: espn
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Episode 177: Licensed to NIL
The world of college athletics took a big step towards a brave new world this week, as name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules went into effect. With players in the “amateurs” now being able to make money while playing in college, what does this mean for the XFL and college football? Dive into the potential […]
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Episode 176: Movin’!
Summer is here and things are moving on the original official XFL podcast! Get the details on the recent news about XFL 2020 players being affected by the bankruptcy, along with some excellent recap of Hal Mumme’s big Mega Bowl win in The Spring League! Also, how do you explain the XFL’s current situation to […]
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Episode 175: Still Doin’ This
The XFL’s potential alignment partner, the CFL, announced that its 2021 season is a go starting in August! This huge news is not only a relief to many Canadian Football League fans, but also an interesting mile marker on the road to the XFL x CFL collaboration. Does the 2021 CFL season actually taking place […]
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BONUS SHOW: This is the XFL Show Good Crisp Interview – TSN’s Dave Naylor is Back and So is the CFL!
Football insider Dave Naylor, from TSN in Canada, is back for a very special Good Crisp Interview. This week the CFL’s Board of Governors voted to officially begin a shortened season on August 5th. Not only does Dave go into detail on the “most anticipated CFL season in XFL history,” but he also dishes his […]
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Episode 174: A NewCo Production
This week saw a ton of behind the scenes news you may have missed, but have no fear! The original official XFL podcast covers it all on this episode some hosts are calling, “a buffet of information.” From the content creation strategy ramping up, to the key players who may be involved in the XFL’s […]
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Episode 173: The Return of the USFL
It was an interesting week for the future of spring football! First, the USFL (yes, THAT USFL!), has been announced to return in 2022 with Fox Sports and The Spring League’s ownership running the league. As if the legendary United States Football League coming back wasn’t enough, the top football journalist covering the XFL, Mike […]
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Episode 172: Exciting & Frustrating
The Non-Disclosure Agreements during the XFL x CFL discussions are so tight, not even XFL Chairwoman and Owner Dany Garcia can say much! After a (cryptic?) social media post this week, Dany Garcia did indeed finally give fans a glimpse into how airtight the negotiations have been. Is there anything to decode though? It doesn’t […]
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Episode 171: You Gotta Bo-lieve!
This week a prominent CFL QB came out in favor of a merger between the CFL and the XFL! Also, as sports wagering is legalized more and more from state to state and soon in Canada, how well does this bode for the future of the XFL as a sustainable league? Does this even help […]
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Episode 170: Do You Miss It?
This week, Oliver Luck did not get the Pac 12 commissioner gig. Does that mean the XFL has a chance at landing their old commissioner back? Also, get a quick recap of the first week of TSL action along with the latest from the waiting game being played by the CFL as they hope to […]
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Episode 169: A Super Nice Spring
What are they talking about!? This week the original official XFL podcast is back to speculate on what actually is being discussed between the XFL and the CFL. Also, Alan and Bryant debate what a potential new timeline for a 2023 kickoff will mean for decisions and announcements for the XFL. Get the latest on […]
