In college football, plenty of legendary coaches have roamed the sidelines in recent years. Bobby Bowden, Jimmy Johnson, Lou Holtz and Nick Saban are just a few on what seems like a never-ending list. But one name that always seems to make the headlines, especially in coaching searches these last …
Read More »XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck sues McMahon after league declares bankruptcy
Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck is suing Vince McMahon. The lawsuit claims wrongful termination of Luck’s contract. On April 9, McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment, which owns the XFL, fired Luck. Four days later, the XFL declared bankruptcy after having to suspend operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. The league had played …
Read More »Steve Spurrier talks the end of the XFL
Steve Spurrier won the 1966 Heisman Trophy back when he was playing for the Florida Gators, he was picked in the first round to play for the San Francisco 49ers and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Steve Spurrier is a football legend and he had some …
Read More »XFL Suspends All Operations; No Plans for a Return in 2021
The XFL suspends all operations due to COVID-19 and has no plans to make a return on 2021. The league has laid off almost all of its staff and only very few executive remain employed. This suspension of operations was made on Friday, April 10th in the morning. XFL Chief …
Read More »XFL Stops Play
The new professional football league that debuted in 2020 has hit pause on its’ regular season until further notice due to the coronavirus. On Thursday, the league announced that play would be suspended. The league had completed half of the regular season so far. XFL statementhttps://t.co/MbuHgUmzmZ pic.twitter.com/PIZLOl1fld — United Football …
Read More »Tampa Bay Vipers Still Looking for First Win
The Tampa Bay Vipers lost their first home game at Raymond James Stadium 34-27. https://twitter.com/XFLVipers/status/1231337790161461255 Game Recap Fans early in the game booed Taylor Cornelius to be replaced by quarterback Quinton Flowers. The hometown favorite, Flowers, played in Raymond James during his college career at South Florida. Flowers led the …
Read More »Tampa Bay Vipers are Set for Home Opener
The Tampa Bay Vipers head into week three with their home game of the regular season. The team enters the week 0-2 after their losses against the New York Guardians and Seattle Dragons. Viper Season Recap The Vipers opened their XFL season at Metlife Stadium facing the Guardians. New York …
Read More »XFL Commissioner talks on first week
The XFL is coming off a positive first week of play. The four games took place over the weekend, and stadiums were moderately filled with football fans. Three of those four games were close in score going into the final quarter, keeping fans intrigued. The Alliance of American Football had …
Read More »XFL: Tampa Bay Vipers Lose Season Opener to New York Guardians
On Sunday, the New York Guardians hosted their 2020 XFL season opener where they defeated the Tampa Bay Vipers 23-3. Quarterback Matt McGloin threw the first touchdown in Guardians’ history. Then, Guardians running back Tim Cook quickly added a one-point conversion. The first quarter ended with the Guardians up 7-0. …
Read More »Tampa Bay Vipers’ Squad Jam-Packed With Former Gators
For those who can’t get enough football, you’re in luck. Football is back, as the XFL’s Tampa Bay Vipers kick off their inaugural season on Sunday when they head up North to face the New York Guardians. The squad features a multitude of well-known college athletes, with a majority of …
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