It’s about like watching low quality high school football, except there is no natural loyalty to a team. The number of fans in the stands for this game today tells you that the players’ family/girlfriends don’t even go to the games.I'm sure I'll probably be proved wrong, but I just don't see the attraction to low quality football. If USFL, XFL, or any other start up league is supposed to be the equivalent of minor league baseball or hockey, then it makes sense.
But people talk about these start up football leagues like they expect them to explode into something great or unique.
As long as college football is around I don't see much future for more startup football leagues that aren't part of the NFL.
The teams stay in Birmingham, i don't know if their families go down for them.It’s about like watching low quality high school football, except there is no natural loyalty to a team. The number of fans in the stands for this game today tells you that the players’ family/girlfriends don’t even go to the games.
I'm sure I'll probably be proved wrong, but I just don't see the attraction to low quality football. If USFL, XFL, or any other start up league is supposed to be the equivalent of minor league baseball or hockey, then it makes sense.
But people talk about these start up football leagues like they expect them to explode into something great or unique.
As long as college football is around I don't see much future for more startup football leagues that aren't part of the NFL.
Watched the championship, only game I saw all season. Turned out to be enjoyable and competitive, would watch next year if they return.Congrats to the Stallions for winning the first USFL Championship since the Baltimore Stars won the 1985 Championship.
Fun fact, the Stars have played in every USFL championship. The original Philadelphia Stars lost the 1983 championship to the Michigan Panthers, won the 1984 championship over the Arizona Wranglers, and won the 1985 championship over the Oakland Invaders but this time as the Baltimore Stars. The Stars moved to Baltimore in response to the news that they were going to move the 1986 season to the fall. They already had trouble in scheduling at Veteran's Stadium with playing the same time as the Phillies but a move to the fall would mean trying to deal with the Phillies, Eagles and Temple football. Though funny enough, they actually had to play at the Maryland Terrapin's stadium becaues the owner of the Baltimore Orioles wouldn't allow the Stars to play at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
2 words..............................MEMPHIS SHOWBOATS
I moved to this area back in 2009. I guess they changed the rules, but back then the home Buccaneer games were always blacked out for local tv due to not selling enough tickets.Man Tampa must just not be a good place for non-NFL pro football. The Vipers already moved to LV and now the Bandits are "moving" to Memphis. I think they based it all on merchandise sales, and I read the Bandits' stuff was the least bought USFL gear.
The good news for the Bandits is since the USFL owns the rights, they can bring them back if the league gets strong enough to support more teams.