raz Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Look, we know you hate Johnson, you've made that clear. Let it go. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerws Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 It's not inspiring, so I expect them to change it up some next season. Just making the football solid would help. Another of trophy companies might do a discount price if they let them "sponsor" the trophy and the post game presentation 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, walkerws said: It's not inspiring, so I expect them to change it up some next season. Just making the football solid would help. Another of trophy companies might do a discount price if they let them "sponsor" the trophy and the post game presentation It and the division championship trophies remind me of the AFC and NFC trophies, and that's probably what the end goal was. They contracted a welder to design it and that's why it is the way it is. The 2020 trophy was still a better look, but it probably looked too closely like the Military Bowl trophy, so that didn't help. https://www.xfl.com/xfl-latest-news/xfl-unveils-championship-trophy "The XFL today unveiled its Championship Trophy, which will be presented to the winner of the 2023 XFL Championship, which takes place at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 13 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and will air nationally on ABC. The XFL Championship Trophy features a football above a gold-treated “X” that symbolizes the XFL’s foundation as the intersection of dreams and opportunity. Gold is a traditional signifier of greatness and champions. The panels of the football are left open, representing the aperture of what football and the XFL can make possible for its players, coaches, fans, and cities. The trophy is a masterpiece of stainless steel and aluminum that stands 24 inches tall and weighs 27 pounds. “We built the XFL to be the ‘League of Tomorrow’ – a League that is open, unrestricted by tradition, and advances the future of the sport,” said Dany Garcia, XFL Chairwoman and Owner. “We have paved a path for players to realize the dreams that football makes possible. The “X” represents that intersection of dreams and opportunity, and our championship trophy is a physical emblem of that philosophy.” The trophy’s design was inspired by the XFL’s core values and stated mission to provide opportunity and reward hard work and dedication. The League commissioned Stephanie Hoffman, a trailblazing welder, artist, and owner of the nationally renowned Underground Metalworks, to craft both the XFL Championship and Divisional Championship trophies in her Forked River, New Jersey workshop. “We were honored that Underground Metalworks was selected to create the XFL’s championship trophy,” said Hoffman. “Ownership’s vision for the League helped to shape our design and the creative process. I hope we have captured their passion to bring this historic piece to life.” Also, a lot more tickets were released last night, so it looks like there will be plenty of good seats still available for the game. I'll be sitting at the 30 yard line on the home team side of the field. If they realign the league to East vs West next year, I might try flying out to catch a Vegas Vipers game on the weekend if it's a Saturday game. IT's pretty cheap to hop a flight as long as you plan ahead, and hotels are pretty cheap too. I'm glad to see the TD Club is still set up for the championship as well, instead of just pulling out more seats. It looks like there will be around 13,000-15,000 for the game. I'd be highly surprised if St. Louis isn't the host next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 12 hours ago, Cujo said: It looks cheap and uninspiring. Dwayne: "Just make sure there's an X on it and that it costs under fifty bucks." Also looks like it's the same size at their dollar store conference trophies. At least the original trophy, while a bit gawdy, was incredibly unique and a good-sized. This is nothing but an obnoxiously large belt buckle. Carrying this thing around makes you look like someone who lost a bet rather than won a championship. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 12 hours ago, Cujo said: It looks cheap and uninspiring. Counterpoint- the college football national champs used to get a crystal football that looked like it belonged in grandma's fine china cabinet. And they "upgraded" from that to a glorified beer tap. The XFL trophy is fine. 14 Quote PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 43 minutes ago, IceCap said: Counterpoint- the college football national champs used to get a crystal football that looked like it belonged in grandma's fine china cabinet. And they "upgraded" from that to a glorified beer tap. The XFL trophy is fine. Compared to this, I appreciate what the XFL is trying to do with their trophies, and that's why I like the league trophy design better than this. And guess what? It has all of the same attributes as the XFL trophies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival79 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 hours ago, MJWalker45 said: The XFL Championship Trophy features a football above a gold-treated “X” that symbolizes the XFL’s foundation as the intersection of dreams and opportunity. Except the "X" doesn't, you know, intersect. 1 Quote "If things have gone wrong, I'm talking to myself, and you've got a wet towel wrapped around your head." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Survival79 said: Except the "X" doesn't, you know, intersect. It all depends on your definition: intersectin American English (ˌɪntərˈsekt) TRANSITIVE VERB 1. to cut or divide by passing through or across The highway intersects the town INTRANSITIVE VERB 2. to cross, as lines or wires 3. Geometry to have one or more points in common intersecting lines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival79 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, MJWalker45 said: It all depends on your definition: intersectin American English (ˌɪntərˈsekt) TRANSITIVE VERB 1. to cut or divide by passing through or across The highway intersects the town INTRANSITIVE VERB 2. to cross, as lines or wires 3. Geometry to have one or more points in common intersecting lines So the XFL's foundation is the cutting or dividing of dreams and opportunity? Quote "If things have gone wrong, I'm talking to myself, and you've got a wet towel wrapped around your head." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Survival79 said: So the XFL's foundation is the cutting or dividing of dreams and opportunity? The trip isn't complete yet, so the X is not yet intact. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerws Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Just now, MJWalker45 said: The trip isn't complete yet, so the X is not yet intact. They'll meet at the ball so that's a nice visual metaphor to lean into. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayGloria Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 I just don't love gold and silver mixed. The design of the trophy is actually okay in my book. I would like to see a solid gold version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogoFan Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 On 4/19/2023 at 3:46 PM, MJWalker45 said: I had to go look it up to be sure. Not sure why my brain overlooked that. Their jerseys for sale are absolutely horrible. And even at that, they managed to get right the one thing I hate about their '23 look: the centerline striped on the numerals. They almost look like reflectors you put on clothing for running in the evening/night. Their original look was so sharp....what a downgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Well, the XFL Championship end zones are generic lifeless trash 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, DCarp1231 said: Well, the XFL Championship end zones are generic lifeless trash YIKESSSSS Dwayne and ex-wife hired budget painters to save $$ before they file for Chapter 11 on Monday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerws Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, DCarp1231 said: Well, the XFL Championship end zones are generic lifeless trash It's the same ones they used all year. They should have just put down team nicknames and a logo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Cujo said: YIKESSSSS Dwayne and ex-wife hired budget painters to save $$ before they file for Chapter 11 on Monday. Cujo my friend! Your Johnson hatred is showing again! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sykotyk Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 2 hours ago, DCarp1231 said: Well, the XFL Championship end zones are generic lifeless trash Have you watched any of the games? This is possibly the nicest endzones all season. DC uses a plain blank endzone at Audi Field and Arlington's field is green endzones with the wordmark, nothing more. Same template here and used elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 2 hours ago, raz said: Cujo my friend! Your Johnson hatred is showing again! I actually really like The Rock. I just think the league was better run better under Vince (1.0 and especially 2.0) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Cujo said: I actually really like The Rock. I just think the league was better run better under Vince (1.0 and especially 2.0) Well 3.0 is likely to get a second season, and if it does, it beats out what Vince did. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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