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Pep Hamilton was officially introduced as the head coach/general manager of XFL D.C. this week. Join us as we discuss the hire and what type of team Hamilton will mold D.C. into. We also dive into the XFL’s next round of rules experiments, this time with the interactive Your Call Football series. During this week’s … Continue reading "Episode 57: Pep Rally" The post Episode 57: Pep Rally first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

While Bob Stoops is currently the only officially announced Head Coach/General Manager in the XFL, there are reports surfacing about a few other notable coaches who could be announced very soon. This week we take a detailed look at Pep Hamilton, Jim Zorn, and a couple of other coaches being discussed as candidates during the Hot … Continue reading "Episode 56: Hip Hip Hooray!" The post Episode 56: Hip Hip Hooray! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week the XFL introduced former Oklahoma Sooners Head Coach Bob Stoops as the new Head Coach and General Manager of XFL Dallas. Football insider Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) joins the show to discuss why some people didn’t want to believe his report about Stoops joining the league, why this is a such a big signing … Continue reading "Episode 55: Big Game Bob is Back!" The post Episode 55: Big Game Bob is Back! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Oliver Luck got people hyped for the XFL as he made his way through Atlanta during the week of the “Big Game.” This week we recap everything Luck revealed and didn’t reveal, including a bombshell piece of information regarding the XFL’s much anticipated “modified officiating protocol.”Also on this episode, a new hope for safety in … Continue reading "Episode 54: Mr. Luck Goes to the “Big Game”" The post Episode 54: Mr. Luck Goes to the “Big Game” first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Major rumors surfaced this week about the XFL negotiating with Fox and ESPN to air games in 2020. Is it too good to be true? This week’s show hammers out why the XFL might be so coveted by the networks. We also spotlight the newly hired President and COO of the league, Jeffrey Pollack and … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 53: Maximum Exposure" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 53: Maximum Exposure first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Oliver Luck revealed that a TV deal should be announced in “about three weeks” which is right around Super Bowl Sunday. This week’s show features a discussion on the XFL reportedly getting many great broadcasting offers as well as the chances the league runs an ad during the Super Bowl. On this week’s Hot Read, we recap … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 52: Insuring the Future of Football" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 52: Insuring the Future of Football first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Who are the ideal and realistic quarterbacks the XFL could be signing this year? Run down the list of potential field generals with us on this week’s episode!  Also, the NFL coaching carousel is finally settling down but not without affecting teams in multiple leagues. Get the latest on what it all means for the … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 51: To Be an XFL QB" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 51: To Be an XFL QB first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

With new information regarding details within the XFL’s stadium agreements, this week’s show takes a look at exactly what the league is giving it’s 8 host cities to play games and why. Could a bigger than expected TV deal be in the works? Also, get the latest news from the coaching ranks and how it … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 50: What’s the Big Deal?" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 50: What’s the Big Deal? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

As we anticipate the NFL’s dreaded “Black Monday” and the XFL announcing the 8 Head Coaches/General Managers for their 8 teams, this week features a lengthy discussion on potential candidates. From “pie in the sky” names to realistic ones, on this episode you will get an assessment and a lively debate on what will make … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 49: Follow the Leader" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 49: Follow the Leader first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

XFL Director of Player Personnel Eric Galko gives us a behind the scenes account of what is being done by the XFL to acquire talented players. This is a fascinating conversation where Eric discusses, in detail, the types of players that will make up the XFL, as well as how the league is using Optimum … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 48: XFL Director of Player Personnel Eric Galko" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 48: XFL Director of Player Personnel Eric Galko first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

The XFL has revealed some of the rules that will be tested out prior to the 2020 kickoff. This week we enter the “Football Laboratory” and discuss which new ideas to re-imagine the game are good and which ideas need to be dropped. Also, an NFL coach is very excited for the XFL coming to … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 47: Enter the Football Laboratory" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 47: Enter the Football Laboratory first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week’s show recaps the most eventful week for the XFL since the return was announced in January, featuring a break down of each of the 8 XFL cities and their stadiums. Alan, Vince, and Jake also discuss everything coming out of the test practices and test game being conducted by the league with junior … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 46: The Great XFL Eight" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 46: The Great XFL Eight first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Get a complete recap from today’s monumental press event as the XFL has now officially revealed all 8 host cities for the inaugural 2020 season. Bryant runs down all the events of the live press conference while Alan, who attended the event at MetLife Stadium, gives a detailed account you can only get here! Follow … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 45: Cities & Stadiums Are Officially Official" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 45: Cities & Stadiums Are Officially Official first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

In a week that saw multiple reports on XFL cities being chosen, this week’s episode sets the record straight as we discuss everything you need to know when it comes to the future locations of the 8 XFL teams in 2020. As more news comes out, business is picking up and we are jam packed … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 44: Big City Football" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 44: Big City Football first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week we give thanks to Football as we discuss the latest XFL news including a potential lawsuit with Adidas, CFL turmoil being good for the XFL, and how live televised betting elements in the Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson presentation could shape an XFL broadcast. This week is also the return of our XFL … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 43: Thankful For Football" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 43: Thankful For Football first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

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 … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 42: Optimum Scouting" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 42: Optimum Scouting first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

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 … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 41: Whaley" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 41: Whaley first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

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, … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 40: Title Town" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 40: Title Town first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

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 … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 39: Targeting" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 39: Targeting first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

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 … Continue reading "This is the XFL Show Episode 38: No More Nicknames" The post This is the XFL Show Episode 38: No More Nicknames first appeared on This is the XFL Show.