CaliforniaGlowin Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 San Diego is going to have a shiny new stadium with no pro team. Quote Last updated 2/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 6 hours ago, CaliforniaGlowin said: San Diego is going to have a shiny new stadium with no pro team. That's what I think makes more sense than Las Vegas, does Sam Boyd Stadium even exist anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 3 hours ago, MJWalker45 said: That's what I think makes more sense than Las Vegas, does Sam Boyd Stadium even exist anymore? I think the ownership group (RedBird Capital, Dani Garcia and the Rock) has confidence they would play at Allegiant. Sam Boyd Stadium still exists, but it's turned into an abandoned stadium, with the owner of the stadium (UNLV) not sure what to do with it next. Sam Boyd Stadium’s long farewell nearing end | Las Vegas Review-Journal (reviewjournal.com) Quote Sam Boyd Stadium opened in 1971 at a cost of $3.5 million that, allowing for inflation, translates to $22.5 million today. A $1.2 million renovation in 2015 added a press box tower, luxury suites and other improvements that greatly enhanced the stadium’s revenue-raising capability. But the no-compete agreement with the Raiders pretty much has eliminated any practical use for the stadium, barring another health crisis or other unforeseen circumstance. “The cost of maintaining it and firing it up would make no sense, especially if the events you are doing are smaller attended events,” said Pat Christenson, Las Vegas Events president and a former Sam Boyd Stadium and Thomas & Mack director. “It goes counter to the agreement with the Raiders. Every time you try to do something you have to jump through hoops. Anything that’s competitive, anything of substance that is going to draw fans … the Raiders are going to do.” Although the New Mexico and San Jose State football games and Mountain West championship game produced television exposure for the stadium and the city, they were played in front of empty grandstands eliminating any revenue-making potential. “It’s not a money-maker, but we’re covering our expenses,” is how Reed-Francois described the arrangements with New Mexico and San Jose State that she said were more about being a good conference partner than generating money during what continues to be a desperate time for college athletics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/29/2022 at 2:48 AM, CaliforniaGlowin said: San Diego is going to have a shiny new stadium with no pro team. I don't think it was primarily built for pro. SDSU will do just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGlowin Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, TBGKon said: I don't think it was primarily built for pro. SDSU will do just fine. Well it's not for NFL of course, but XFL would do fine. 1 Quote Last updated 2/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTac Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 So tomorrow is the big day? No leaks yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sykotyk Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 hours ago, EskimoAldus said: So tomorrow is the big day? No leaks yet? Surprised we hadn't heard more leaks from those involved with the host city stadiums. Surely contracts have been signed and some preliminary planning has happened with venues actually hosting games with suppliers, concessions, etc. That someone would know. Unless the guesses outside San Antonio and Orlando are all rather boring. 5 main teams returning to their home stadiums, 3 relocating to obvious better situations. Only Houston as a conflict with the USFL because they had such a great turnout in 2020, that it makes the competition with Houston in football mad Texas an easy gamble. No pun intended. Las Vegas is a bit of a surprise as so much is happening with that city now that they're going to have new team fatigue. San Diego makes the most sense to tap into that anti-NFL backlash that St. Louis had done so enthusiastically. I could see SD going all in with the XFL team if they got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 17 hours ago, EskimoAldus said: So tomorrow is the big day? No leaks yet? It was only hearsay from a reporter in St. Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmccarthy27 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 This is the rumored cities and coaches for each city:https://sportsnaut.com/xfl-teams-coaches/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Does anyone else think its a bit overkill to have 3 of the 8 teams in Texas? Quote Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Just now, Dilbert said: Does anyone else think its a bit overkill to have 3 of the 8 teams in Texas? I think that of all sports leagues. Especially in MLS, where only one of the markets actually draws. But XFL is based in Texas, and it's a no income tax state, so best for the player's paychecks. 1 Quote 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...
gosioux76 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 With all teams sharing Dallas as a training site, I would presume that having more than a third of your league within the same state likely cuts down on travel expenses. If this were like, say, the original USFL, where each team had its own owner responsible for bearing the the costs of their team, it might be a different story. But as a single-entity league, which has to cover the travel for the entire league, I could see this as a prudent way to keep expenses down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavybass Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Return of the Vegas Outlaws? Surely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Im hearing XFL will announce its teams and stadiums on Sunday 2 Quote Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGlowin Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 22 hours ago, Dilbert said: Im hearing XFL will announce its teams and stadiums on Sunday Teams or cities? I heard just cities. Quote Last updated 2/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, CaliforniaGlowin said: Im hearing XFL will announce its teams and stadiums on Sunday BRING THEM ALL BACK 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Cujo said: BRING THEM ALL BACK Those are pretty cringeworthy. Memphis, Orlando and San Francisco - woof. 1 Quote It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Cujo said: BRING THEM ALL BACK No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said: 9 hours ago, Cujo said: Those are pretty cringeworthy. Memphis, Orlando and San Francisco - woof. The Memphis and Orlando logos stink. But the San Francisco logo is a legitimate work of art. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Sec19Row53 said: Those are pretty cringeworthy. Memphis, Orlando and San Francisco - woof. Per rumors, Las Vegas and Orlando could taking the field for XFL 3.0. Should that be the case, I can totally see a return of the LV Outlaws identity. Not so sure about the Rage and that red hulk logo tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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