The XFL Makes a Return
The XFL is attempting to make a second run at creating a football league in the United States that isn’t the NFL. Vince Mchanon owns the XFL. Mchanon first tried to make the XFL a thing in 2001. The league only lasted for one season, though.
Years later, McHanon is attempting to bring back the XFL, but with a different mindset. Originally the XFL relied on WWE type tactics, such as highlighting cheerleaders and plays with big hits.
What is the XFL?
What is the XFL? It is a new football league that hopes to offer football fans another option besides the NFL. When the XFL was first a thing in 2001, big hits were the main focus of the league. This mindset can also be seen by the AAF, another football league. This tactic is a thing of the past, though. The AAF wasn’t even able to last for one season in 2018.
The new XFL hopes to bring a refreshing take on football. This includes less off-field controversies, as well as faster and simpler play then the NFL. Although one might wonder how legit the XFL is, they have been able to team up with some pretty big names in the TV and sports industry. This includes broadcasting deals with ESPN, ABC, and Fox Sports.
There are eight teams in the league in major cities across the country, such as Dallas, DC , LA , New York, and many more. The XFL season is 10 games, with 2 rounds of games in the playoffs. The second week of the playoffs features the Championship game for the league.
New Rules
Along with bringing a different mindset to football, the XFL has also brought a few new rules. During the kickoff, both teams are not allowed to move until the punt returner catches the ball. The XFL hopes that this will result in fewer injuries and a safer league.
Another new rule that the XFL features has to do with PATs. After a team scores a touchdown, they will not have the option to kick a field goal. Instead, they can choose to run or throw the ball at the 2, 5, or 10-yard line. The benefit of choosing to go from the 5 or 10-yard line is that you would be able to receive 2 or 3 points, respectively. As compared to receiving 1 point when a team scores a PAT from the 2 yard-line.
Final Thoughts
What do you guys think though?
Does the XFL seem like something you’d want to watch? Or is the NFL the only football league for you?
