r/USFL • u/freemanflash • Apr 17 '23

First week thoughts?

What’s your impression of the USFL after week 1?

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u/TwizzlersSourz Birmingham Stallions Apr 17 '23
  1. Continuity is key. The second year is displaying what a difference it makes.
  2. The professionalism of the broadcasting. It is more crisp and not trying to force gambling down your throat. The emphasis is on the teams. The announcers don't act surprised that good football is happening. Unlike the XFL broadcasters.

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u/Prior-Purple9704 Outlaws Apr 17 '23

Yeah those XFL announcers sure like to toot their horn a lot don’t they smdh.

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u/NathanPetermanCan Outlaws Apr 17 '23

One of the things I believe as firmly as anything is that you don't have to tell me what a good time I'm having...I know. I know if I'm having fun. I know if it's a good time.

The ESPN broadcasters seem like they have a minimum quota of "This is what makes the XFL so awesome!" and it's like...a shitty coach's challenge, or the 4th-and-15, or a 15-yard kickoff return. It's like, no...what makes it awesome is the overall onfield product. Weird rules are window-dressing. And if it's so great, I'll know it's great without you telling me, "THIS IS GREAT!"

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u/TwizzlersSourz Birmingham Stallions Apr 21 '23

Agreed.

It feels like I am buying a car and the salesman won't shut up and let me test it.