buzzcut Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Red Comet said: It's a shame the league is apparently shutting down. But, it really is a case study that you need an actual financial plan and to plan on losing at least tens of millions. Oh, and actually market your team in said markets. It's not a coincidence that San Antonio was the only market to succeed as it was the only team in the AAF that thought "Maybe this advertising idea isn't so overrated?" Honestly? If Vince plays his cards right, the XFL will at least finish its first season and maybe a second (especially if looks like there's a strike/lockout come 2021). If Vince McMahon were honest, he'd drop the proposal to relaunch immediately. The CCSLC's resident Geelong Cats fan. Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Sounds like something from a Rocky & Bullwinkle story arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, Red Comet said: It's a shame the league is apparently shutting down. But, it really is a case study that you need an actual financial plan and to plan on losing at least tens of millions. Oh, and actually market your team in said markets. It's not a coincidence that San Antonio was the only market to succeed as it was the only team in the AAF that thought "Maybe this advertising idea isn't so overrated?" Honestly? If Vince plays his cards right, the XFL will at least finish its first season and maybe a second (especially if looks like there's a strike/lockout come 2021). Honestly, I picture Goodell in his Park Avenue office reveling with fiendish glee over the AAF folding since the Alliance took attention away from his own league. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, neo_prankster said: Honestly, I picture Goodell in his Park Avenue office reveling with fiendish glee over the AAF folding since the Alliance took attention away from his own league. But did it though, other than in a “lolcow”-ish way? MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, SFGiants58 said: But did it though, other than in a “lolcow”-ish way? I'd say the Alliance while it lasted was a breath of fresh air. Hopefully Sky Judge will live on. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 But then again, if owners say no to Sky Judge, then fans should just stop complaining about bad calls: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/01/coaches-pushed-for-sky-judge-owners-said-no/ The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, neo_prankster said: I'd say the Alliance while it lasted was a breath of fresh air. Up and gone like a fart in the wind. On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, neo_prankster said: Honestly, I picture Goodell in his Park Avenue office reveling with fiendish glee over the AAF folding since the Alliance took attention away from his own league. I don't think this is very honest at all. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I can’t imagine Goodell even began to notice the AAF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/29/2019 at 12:10 AM, SFGiants58 said: This bears repeating. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, SFGiants58 said: This bears repeating. Is that Jonah from Superstore? (Am I the only one who knows that actor as Jonah from Superstore? Is that disqualifying?) 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Comet Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, buzzcut said: If Vince McMahon were honest, he'd drop the proposal to relaunch immediately. Vince is stubborn. Hell, if it weren't for not finding a TV deal, he would've gone ahead for year 2 of the XFL. I can't imagine that being 20 years older has made him any less stubborn. And the fact that he's drummed up around half a billion in available capital tells me he isn't going to just cut and run like Dundon is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 38 minutes ago, AustinFomBoston said: Wow even the original XFL manged to make it past 1 full season. NBC was a co-owner as well as broadcaster. There was never any chance that the XFL wasn't going to finish out its television schedule regardless of ratings. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Red Wolf said: I can’t imagine Goodell even began to notice the AAF. Nor does he seem to notice legit gripes about his league's officiating. Seems more like he hypothetically told Saints fans to "get over it" after that playoff loss to the Rams. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimalCookie Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Folks, this is why no one in Orlando cared. Because we all knew this would happen. It’s happened too many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, DG_Now said: Is that Jonah from Superstore? (Am I the only one who knows that actor as Jonah from Superstore? Is that disqualifying?) He's the lawyer in Silicon Valley as well. I like Superstore, though. As for the AAF... It's a little disappointing, though not terribly surprising. I was hoping they could at least make it through an entire season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 41 minutes ago, Red Comet said: It's a shame the league is apparently shutting down. But, it really is a case study that you need an actual financial plan and to plan on losing at least tens of millions. Oh, and actually market your team in said markets. It's not a coincidence that San Antonio was the only market to succeed as it was the only team in the AAF that thought "Maybe this advertising idea isn't so overrated?" Honestly? If Vince plays his cards right, the XFL will at least finish its first season and maybe a second (especially if looks like there's a strike/lockout come 2021). Why is it a shame? Is it because it was woefuly underfunded from the beginning and was doomed on that basis? It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Comet Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, Sec19Row53 said: Why is it a shame? Is it because it was woefuly underfunded from the beginning and was doomed on that basis? Because I actually enjoyed watching the product despite all of the off-field issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBeltz Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I just hope some of the players from the league who were doing well can get a camp call up & make a roster spot. I was hoping it would have succeeded because a lot of these players on those rosters needed game action & development. Some players just need more development after college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, Red Comet said: Because I actually enjoyed watching the product despite all of the off-field issues? Yeah so did I. I hoped the Fleet would stick around longer just to stick it to Spanos. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp49 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I knew the league was folding when they abruptly moved the championship game from Las Vegas to Texas. What I also learned was that Ebersol and company either grossly underestimated the amount of capital needed to operate the league or he was an amateur snake oil salesman or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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