Tag: this is the xfl show

• 11/18/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 42: Optimum Scouting

  

  This week we learned what the salary structure for players and coaches will look like. Vince and Alan discuss what type of players and coaches the XFL will be able to attract with their tiered salary structure. Also, a scouting firm called Optimum Scouting will team with the league to assess and scout talent for […]
• 11/11/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 41: Whaley

  

  The XFL hired a new VP of Football Operations this week. Vince gives us the background info on the new executive working under Oliver Luck. We also hear from many XFL fans who chimed in on the XFL Fan Line this week as we go “XFL Coast to Coast” on a variety of topics like […]
• 11/04/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 40: Title Town

  

  This week’s show features your reaction to the latest show topics and some interesting debates on where the XFL title game will be held. Cover 2: Johnny Football has no interest in the XFL…yet Betting on every single play in the AAF Hot Read: Where will the XFL Championship Game be held? Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, […]
• 10/28/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 39: Targeting

  

  The NCAA and NFL enforce targeting in different ways but both have rules in place to keep the game safer. This week’s Hot Read features a debate on how to best enforce this rule while also preventing things like players being ejected for hits that maybe are not as violent as referees see at first […]
• 10/21/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 38: No More Nicknames

  

  The XFL had a prominent presence at this week’s Sports Media & Technology Conference and Oliver Luck made some announcements as well as one interesting idea league officials have talked about introducing to the league in 2020. Alan and Vince recap what was said regarding nicknames on jerseys, alternate ways players can earn income from […]
• 10/14/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 37: Can There Be Too Much Football?

  

  Many of you reached out on social media and the XFL Fan Line in response to this week’s topic which features a debate on whether or not it is possible for the XFL, the Canadian Football League, and the Alliance of American Football to all thrive in the shadow of the NFL. Jake, Alan, and […]
• 10/07/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 36: The XFL, CFL, and AAF Are Competing For Players

  

  Oliver Luck has stated that cities will be announced for the XFL’s return in the month of October. That is this month! Jake believes one city has it in the bag. Listen and find out what town that is, plus a thorough break down of the latest AAF team names on this week’s Hot Read! […]
• 09/30/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 35: Why is Your City an XFL City?

  

  This week we open the XFL Fan Line so our listeners can state their city’s case for being an XFL city in 2020. The reaction and enthusiasm for the XFL is overwhelming and the callers are highly entertaining. Listen along with Alan, Vince and Jake and you be the judge this week as we hear […]
• 09/23/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 34: All Aboard the XFL Express!

  

  Unpacking everything Oliver Luck talked about on last week’s show including the revelation that an original XFL city will be back in 2020, the process of finding a TV home, and why it is important to keep gimmicks away from the new XFL. Also, get a detailed review of the new AAF team names that […]
• 09/12/2018

  This is the XFL Show Episode 33: A Conversation with Commissioner Oliver Luck

  

  XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck joins the show for a thorough discussion about the league building process, what cities may be hosting the first eight teams, and how the XFL will re-imagine football. Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK!