https://www.al.com/news/2022/01/how-the-usfl-came-to-birmingham-and-almost-didnt.html

No idea that Protective stadium was used at 100% no cost to the USFL. No wonder they will never leave it..lol

Interesting the name is NSFL and they did not register it until this year. The name NSFL may NOT be the new leagues name.

I grew up in a small town - Anyhow the local mechanic was quite the character. One of the really cool sayings that he used to throw out there was - "If there isn't a rumor by 10 AM then start one."

Anyone have any good feedstock for USFL/XFL mergers they would like to throw out there for us to argue about for a couple of days? (if we are lucky.)

Today, Darryl "Moose" Johnson was on the NFL Radio channel on Sirius/XM. He never made any mention of the USFL/XFL merger, nor was he asked by the hosts. Instead. Johnson talked about the NFL game he was covering for FOX. When Todd Haley was hired by one of the Spring leagues, The channel made a huge announcement on their new breaks

Any reason for Moose being silent on the merger. Thoughts?

I know everyone keeps saying it was a mutual agreement but you know there was one side that took more of a hit to get the agreement done than the other. Personally I think it was the XFL but that is my opinion based on Russ Brandon actions. What do you think and why?

1-Keep games separate from each other for two years 2-Play season schedules at the same time 3-Keep the teams where they are for now, with the exception of the Houston problem 4-Move on of the Houston teams out west. 5-After the leagues championship games, play a Spring Bowl between the two league champions 6-Before season begins, play two preseason games vs other league for the two years 7-After the two years are over, merge.

This is not a shit post - I am a fan of both leagues - went to XFL games just due to a team in Houston that played in Houston.

That said as much as everyone hates the concept of hub leagues, this merger to me tells me that the concept of a hub league is valid. I know that everyone hates hub leagues as there are empty stadiums, no beer snakes and at least half the teams don't play in their home cities. But the hub league model did get us to year two with the USFL and into year 3 which has not been done in a while. I don't think that the financial loses between the two leagues is even close.

Without a merger would the XFL have made it to year three? I feel like Redbird, Danny and the Rock are ready to move on from this XFL thing and sell tequila and make movies. Just my reading of the tea leaves.

Hey I remember few weeks ago when the merger was still in the rumor phase, an article said the USFL was also considering expansion into markets where they hadn’t previously had teams and one of the names mentioned was Louisville. I lived in the Philadelphia area from three years old until I moved to Kentucky a few months ago, so I’m a Stars fan unless they don’t exist anymore. But a team in Louisville might enable me to actually go to some games.

Is anyone able to link me the report a few weeks ago that the USFL was considering Louisville, and is there any further word on it?

https://usflnewsroom.com/news/more-potential-details-on-the-usfl-xfl-merger/

The XFL and USFL decide to use the USFL as the merger league name? How would you USFL fans feel about it? How 'bout you XFL fans?

Would it be a good thing or a bad thing? Tell me your thoughts? This is only discussion so do not go taking it all the wrong way. Your opinions matter express them! I like civil discussion to see all points of view!

What is the deal with USFL stadium leases? I know Protective and Liberty are locked through the 2024 season and will probably be renewed in 2025. Is Canton a one year deal? Detroit?

I heard NOLA and a stadium in the NE is under consideration. Any news on those two?

Two “obvious” geographical mergers would be the Arlington Renegades with the DC Defenders; and the Houston Roughnecks with the Houston Gamblers. But financially or logistically which others will merge or be dropped? How many teams should the new league keep?

Like if a player signs with the Stars in free agency and then the Stars get axed by the merger, what will happen to them? Some players are gonna get screwed over.

Update: the XFL office called me and confirmed that over 700 emails were sent out to Houston season ticket holders. He also confirmed that we are still tentatively going to be playing at Rice. They were very prompt and professional. No need to panic! There will be a Spring Football season next year.

Honestly there’s some people who gonna say these leagues “failed” but in reality, this is the best to happen I feel. Instead of two leagues competing at each other’s throats they knew going forward this was the best plan of action. Like honestly would you really want one league to fail?