Player 54 Chasing the Dream

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Are you watching this? What do you think?

I think I was expecting more insight into the building of the league? Ie. league owners’ decisions. That’s my mistake though.

I also find it is so far behind. Like what am I watching? This happened two weeks ago?

Production wise it isn’t so special. And they promote it is directed by “Peter Berg”? I had to look him up. So how is that supposed to make me care? Oh, he directed “Hancock” so I’ll watch this now?
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He directed Friday Night Lights (the movie) and the developed the TV show. I think that's why they think his name might carry weight for football fans.
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I watched the first two episodes but haven't stuck with it.
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Peter Berg has ties to the Rock, having directed the Rock in the Rundown in 2003.
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MarkNelson wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:14 am Are you watching this? What do you think?
I watched the first two episodes but am behind on the third. I do plan to watch it. I think it's very slick and well-produced.
MarkNelson wrote:I think I was expecting more insight into the building of the league? Ie. league owners’ decisions. That’s my mistake though.
I mean, it IS called "Player 54 - Chasing the XFL Dream." That would indicate to me it's more about the players. Which is good, because I think we've probably heard enough from ownership at this point. If they were to make a show (perhaps in the offseason?) and were to really get into the weeds on like the CFL negotiations and stuff, then I'd be all for it. But if it would be more of the same fluff we've heard before ("it was the easiest 'yes' I've ever said") then count me out.
MarkNelson wrote:I also find it is so far behind. Like what am I watching? This happened two weeks ago?
The first two episodes were surprisingly up-to-date. Remember though that no episode aired two weeks ago. So the episode that aired this past week would seem a little more behind.
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Tank55 wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:50 am He directed Friday Night Lights (the movie) and the developed the TV show. I think that's why they think his name might carry weight for football fans.
Well that makes sense. Average football fan would not pick that up though.
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GregParks wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:32 pm The first two episodes were surprisingly up-to-date. Remember though that no episode aired two weeks ago. So the episode that aired this past week would seem a little more behind.
I am beginning to think this series might be good to binge watch after the season is over. Like a dramatic recap.
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MarkNelson wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:14 am Are you watching this? What do you think?

I think I was expecting more insight into the building of the league? Ie. league owners’ decisions. That’s my mistake though.

I also find it is so far behind. Like what am I watching? This happened two weeks ago?

Production wise it isn’t so special. And they promote it is directed by “Peter Berg”? I had to look him up. So how is that supposed to make me care? Oh, he directed “Hancock” so I’ll watch this now?
Don't watch and I didn't watch the UbF to be honest. I'd rather they have a 30minute weekly show of past highlights and pregame (post for those played) so I know the names of the players better and what to be on look out for. I think both leagues are missing that. It would help raise interest. Even web only.
They like to name drop its a no-valued add to the viewer.
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GregParks wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:32 pm
I mean, it IS called "Player 54 - Chasing the XFL Dream." That would indicate to me it's more about the players. Which is good, because I think we've probably heard enough from ownership at this point. If they were to make a show (perhaps in the offseason?) and were to really get into the weeds on like the CFL negotiations and stuff, then I'd be all for it. But if it would be more of the same fluff we've heard before ("it was the easiest 'yes' I've ever said") then count me out.
Hey Greg you are right. This is my only problem with this league and this show in that it is supposed to be about the players but the owners say it’s about them. Yawn. I am loving the games. Though.
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FootballYoda wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:03 pm
GregParks wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:32 pm
I mean, it IS called "Player 54 - Chasing the XFL Dream." That would indicate to me it's more about the players. Which is good, because I think we've probably heard enough from ownership at this point. If they were to make a show (perhaps in the offseason?) and were to really get into the weeds on like the CFL negotiations and stuff, then I'd be all for it. But if it would be more of the same fluff we've heard before ("it was the easiest 'yes' I've ever said") then count me out.
Hey Greg you are right. This is my only problem with this league and this show in that it is supposed to be about the players but the owners say it’s about them. Yawn. I am loving the games. Though.
See I call this the 4th effect
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