Usfl +xfl =ufl

[AngeloV]

I have to confess, my own interest in the UFL is way lower than it was in either the XFL or the USFL the past few years. Obviously the MBT factor had a major influence last season, but even before that I was always curious to see what sort of TV product these two leagues would put on. I PVRd and watched (much of) the first telecast each time. This year I recorded the opening game but after dabbling with the intro for about a minute, I deleted the recording.

I watched a bit of one of the Sunday games, and the overkill with the VP of officiating Dean Blandino really made it difficult to keep watching. Unlike many CFL fans, I do believe the talent is comparable, but these spring leagues just seem to rush everything. Short training camp, and no pre-season games results in pretty bad offence to start every season they have.

[gilthethrill]

I watched a bit of one of the Sunday games, and the overkill with the VP of officiating Dean Blandino really made it difficult to keep watching. Unlike many CFL fans, I do believe the talent is comparable, but these spring leagues just seem to rush everything. Short training camp, and no pre-season games results in pretty bad offence to start every season they have.

In addition to the “Blandino Show”, the sideline reporter prying for information when the players are trying to review the Ipad was cringe worthy as well.