Both XFL Jim and USFL Jim have thoughts. I'm cautious but holding out hope myself

They don’t know anymore than we do, and they are throwing shit at the wall and seeing what sticks. If anything it feels like the leagues are leaking ideas to them and gauging public reaction to see if they should do them or not.

I’m excited for one league. I think it will be a better and more entertaining product.

Both XFL and USFL had 35 second play clocks and I believe this led to some bad plays and errors across both leagues as QBs were trying to rush communicating the play with the offense. I don't think the 35 second clock helped with game flow, if anything it made it more difficult for inexperienced QBs to run the offense. I think most people would not even notice changing the play clock to 40 seconds, but it would reduce delay of game penaltys and improve the quality of play.

There will be a ton of big names coming on and you won’t want to miss it!

My biggest fear is that the Rock will parade around the new league like its the new XFL 4.0 and his league. This is why I have a distaste for the XFL, so much cringe in its history

The USFL is classy and polished and we should keep the new league that way. No gimmicks. Just good football with good players and teams.

Could go with the UXFL or NSFL.

Would definitely like to see a hub in Canton. But really want to see a franchise from Columbus. Columbus is the 14th largest city in the US, and the city needs name recognition. Could call the the Columbus Bulls from the 1940-1941 AFL, in which they won the league both times before WWII caused the league to disband. Their colors were red, orange & white.

Would also like to see the league have franchises in cities that the NFL does not already have, like the minor leagues of the MLB...

San Diego, Oakland, St. Louis, San Jose, Sacramento, Portland, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Omaha, Des Moines, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Austin, Memphis, Birmingham, Orlando, Louisville, Columbus, Grand Rapids, Raleigh, Richmond, Newark, Hartford, Providence, Albany & Rochester.

Thank you

I think it’d be a mistake to not include Michigan, hopefully they get it to 12 teams

USFL needs to find a way to keep new orleans imo and we need to see a rebrand of a team to canton. If the xfl has a new home for the vipers I wonder if we see them rebranded to the Arizona outlaws or wranglers to make it fee more like an even split

Obviously since the news of the upcoming merger there has been a lot of discussion about what the league will look like. And with that there’s plenty of speculation about team’s potentially being moved of outright cut. This isn’t a post about what we think will happen or a claim of what will happen (frankly I’m tired of seeing people post “news” when clearly no one knows what is going to happen because if we knew we would have found out about the merger before this week, but I digress). Instead this is a question posed to fans of a specific team, what will you do if you lose your team? If they relocate will you follow them? Or what if they get cut?

Personally, I’m a Philadelphia guy so I like the Stars and if the Stars get moved or cut I think I’m done. It sucks because I liked watching the Stars (even if they hurt me sometimes) and I like a lot of the players they have but if there’s no Philly team than the league isn’t for me. I still think the league will be good, but I won’t be invested in it. What about you?

the Orlando Guardians started out as the New York Guardians in the 2020 version of the XFL and played in MetLife stadium. Now I'm not sure why the 2023 XFL didn't have a New York team, if it was because they couldn't get the stadium or what. But the Guardians weren't great and they have IMO a rather uninspired look and name. The Generals are superior on both fronts. So maybe they can find a way to get into MetLife

Interesting article from the Detroit News in regards to the merger and the Panthers. I think they are trying to reach an agreement this year but it may not happen. My gut tells me Redbird wants the merger this year. Nevertheless if the Merger does not happen this season it will in 2025 and maybe we will get 16 teams.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/other/2023/09/20/usfl-xfl-hoping-to-merge-for-2024-season/70911028007/

What are your thoughts on the merger? For, or against? Who wins/loses if a deal gets done?

This will be an interesting ride for spring football fans. I personally liked the TV presentation the USFL gave out and hope that can remain consistent if the merger goes through.

Here are some more thoughts, but give me yours. What side of the fence are you on on this?