GDT: 2024 UFL Thread

[MMC]

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[Blackhawkswincup]

Think they would have been better of dropping conferences based on previous leagues and went with

Div 1
Arlington
San Antonio
Houston
Birmingham

Div 2
Memphis
St Louis
Michigan
DC

Think 12 teams would have been better setup then 8 and hope that expansion comes in future years

 

[MMC]

Think they would have been better of dropping conferences based on previous leagues and went with

Div 1
Arlington
San Antonio
Houston
Birmingham

Div 2
Memphis
St Louis
Michigan
DC

Think 12 teams would have been better setup then 8 and hope that expansion comes in future years

Would prefer no divisions at all

 

[John Price]

 

[keonsbitterness]

I'll go with four teams by 2025 and rebranded as 'The FU League'.

 

[StreetHawk]

Would prefer no divisions at all

Would agree.

I am surprised it's just 8 teams vs like 10 or maybe 12. But, better to start slow and then grow if necessary.

 

[Unholy Diver]

Would prefer no divisions at all

give it a year or two, there won't be

 

[MMC]

Would agree.

I am surprised it's just 8 teams vs like 10 or maybe 12. But, better to start slow and then grow if necessary.

I kinda am too, but if you figure they're trying to minimize costs at the start it makes sense, the only one that I'd imagine they miss is Seattle. Rest of the USFL teams didn't have stadium deals and the Vipers/Guardians weren't doing well, and the Vipers also didn't have a stadium deal. Just hope they expand by 2025

 

[StreetHawk]

I kinda am too, but if you figure they're trying to minimize costs at the start it makes sense, the only one that I'd imagine they miss is Seattle. Rest of the USFL teams didn't have stadium deals and the Vipers/Guardians weren't doing well, and the Vipers also didn't have a stadium deal. Just hope they expand by 2025

UFL really do need to be in MLS sized stadiums. Part of what makes the NFL great is the sound and seeing the stands before the player's bench area full.

 

[MMC]

No idea why people seem to want these leagues to fail. I desperately hope a true strong spring league comes out of it and I definitely think it's possible with this one

 

[Babe Ruth]

No idea why people seem to want these leagues to fail. I desperately hope a true strong spring league comes out of it and I definitely think it's possible with this one

Amen.
I believe the key is, finding its feasible niche. The mistake of the past, was trying to directly rival/duplicate the NFL. That's not practical..

If they maximize themselves in non-NFL markets, cultivate themselves as a level between college & NFL, have some rules that distinguish themselves from the NFL.. they can be similar to successful minor league baseball (which has its own valuable role and traditions).

Personally, I crave a league that offers smaller more intimate venues & markets. Seeing guys develop between college & NFL skill level. And I'm hoping this league is apolitical.. because the NFL views itself now as a delivery method for public service announcements on racism, ethnic heritage months, celebrating American militarism, Michael Sam's personal love life, etc. If the UFL just presents football, it could be a throwback to days before an activist NFL, which some fans will appreciate.

 

[John Price]

No idea why people seem to want these leagues to fail. I desperately hope a true strong spring league comes out of it and I definitely think it's possible with this one

people are fed up with football after February and claim they can't watch anymore, or complain about quality.

I'm a football nerd I'll watch any football

 

[John Price]

 

[keonsbitterness]

give it a year or two, there won't be

Agreed. No need for divisions when the league goes under.

 

[MMC]

Rosters after first dispersal draft

 

[MMC]

Updated rosters after the second phase of the dispersal draft

 

[Hasbro]

Damn, no Breakers. One of my favorite logos all time. Maybe if the league expands west they can put a team in Portland again.

 

[MMC]

 

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[MMC]

Damn, no Breakers. One of my favorite logos all time. Maybe if the league expands west they can put a team in Portland again.

Wouldn’t be surprised if the Breakers were one of the first teams to come back if they expand next year

 

[GKJ]

I imagine they’ve figured out where everyone is playing, but are they doing any hubs at all or does everyone have their home field? That’s going to determine which teams they add, assuming they do at all.

 

[MMC]

I imagine they’ve figured out where everyone is playing, but are they doing any hubs at all or does everyone have their home field? That’s going to determine which teams they add, assuming they do at all.

2023 XFL model, everyone practices and stays in Arlington but flies to the home cities of the teams for game day (which is why the 8 teams are what they are)

 

[John Price]

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