Two years since the revival of the XFL was announced, the reincarnated and redesigned professional football league officially kicks off with doubleheaders on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9, a week after Super Bowl LIV concluded the 2019/20 NFL season. Continue reading “XFL Makes its Return a Week After Super Bowl LIV”
A double-forward pass?! A three-point play?! A five-round overtime?!
These may sound like the exaggerated rules from the first incarnation of the XFL that were developed as more of a gimmick for entertainment value similar to the WWE, but they are integral parts of the recently announced rules for the new XFL set for its rebirth on February 8. Continue reading “XFL Rules Announced For 2020 Season”
Rod Smart was a dual-sport athlete at Western Kentucky University. The running back and track star had his sights set on the National Football League. Smart signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2000. Continue reading “Rod Smart Recalls ‘He Hate Me’ Nickname, Time in XFL”
Mike Pawlawski conjured up an audacious and scandalous narrative. He wanted a rumor to circulate that he, quarterback of the San Francisco Demons, was having an affair with one of the team’s cheerleaders. His then-wife would get wind of the situation, trudge down from her seat inside the stadium, seek out the adulterous cheerleader on the sideline, hit her with a chair and a melee would ensue. Continue reading “Mike Pawlawski Has ‘Zero Regrets’ Playing in the XFL”
