Will the XFL become a home for the player formerly known as Johnny Football?

(17-Aug-2019) Now that the XFL is starting to sign players, beginning with the recent signing of quarterback Landry Jones, other signings won't be too far away. If there is one potential XFL player signing that is highly anticipated among fans, it is Johnny... Read more

Speculation abounds after the XFL teases team identities

(16-Aug-2019) Today, the XFL released two thumbnails representing the identities of two of their eight franchises. ? Our first clues. The big picture is coming soon.#XFL pic.twitter.com/Mi6eTNb0Jr - XFL (@xfl2020) August 16, 2019 This immediately kicked-off... Read more

The hunt for potential XFL talent continues: A list of the deepest position groups for every NFL team (pt. 2)

(15-Aug-2019) Part two of my look across the NFL at the deepest position groups for every time continues with the NFC. (Look for part 1 here) Arizona Cardinals Linebackers: Arizona's 3-4 scheme means they have a high number of linebackers in camp. Right now,... Read more

Opinion: The XFL team names must be worth the wait

(15-Aug-2019) The XFL hasn't yet named their eight inaugural franchises, and continue to refer to the teams as XFL Houston, XFL Dallas, XFL St. Louis, etc. Although league staff had conveyed plans to announce actual team names prior to August, it is now the middle... Read more

Landry Jones has signed with the XFL

(15-Aug-2019) The XFL has announced that Landry Jones has signed a contract with the league. The former University of Oklahoma standout and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will play for one of the XFL's eight teams. "We're excited to welcome Landry to the XFL... Read more

Fantasy football and how the XFL can profit off of it + a brief Q&A with some AAF Fantasy Experts

(11-Aug-2019) Whether it is your home season-long league, game spreads or high stakes DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) contests, fantasy football and football gambling are very popular. Some players do not necessarily care about or like fantasy football (Marcellus... Read more

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XFL 2001 Archive

XFLXFL 1.0 was born on 3 Feb 2000, and died on 10 May 2001. In that short time, the football league was formed and eight teams played one full 10 game season.

Created by the wrestling guru Vince McMahon, the mastermind behind the success of the WWE, the XFL was promoted to be "Smashmouth Football", and the on field product was designed to be fan-friendly.

This site was the unofficial home to XFL fans. Today, the files from 2000/2001 remain as an archive, dedicated to the fans of the XFL.

The Story of the XFL

Do you recall how the XFL was born? Do you want to know how it ended? (Read the Story)

It was 18-years ago. How well do you remember the XFL?

How much do you remember about the XFL? Take our fun XFL Quiz and test your knowledge. - Link to Quiz

Rewind: Do you remember how the XFL was cancelled?

(Originally published 10 May 01) ...Joining us on the call today are Vince McMahon, Chairman of World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Dick Ebersoll, Chairman of NBC Sports and Olympics, Bazil Devito [sp], President of the XFL... Link to Transcript of Cancellation News Conference

Rewind: Lightning Does Strike Twice

(Originally published 19 Feb 01) Read how the Bolts Got their 2nd Win and how our team reporter almost got booted from the press box for cheering too loudly.. Link to Article

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