Another XFL 2020 alumni, Kirskey served as wide receivers coach for the Seattle Dragons. "I think the biggest thing for us in Year 1 was just finishing the season, and crowning a champion," USFL presidentDaryl Johnston told USA TODAY Sports last week. Despite being an
football spring Another team logo that got a nice touch of modernization, keeping the scarlet, white, royal blue and sunflower gold colors that made them popular in the 1980s. Winter and Spring 7-on-7 football tournaments are widely recognized as the best way for offensive and defensive skill players to develop essential skills without having to The one thing that we all talked about was, in Year 2, weve got to be more proactive instead of reactive. Our Philosophy | Showtime College Prep | Development Teams | EForce Peak (Central Oregon). @BMarshh is a @NevadaFootball alum who was selected by the Jaguars in the 5th round of the 2012 Draft. The Spring League (@TheSpringLeague) April 17, 2021.
BYU football: Taking a stab at defensive, special teams depth Higgins broke out in his second season for the Colonels with 58 catches for 757 yards and a team-high 10 touchdowns. In Week 1, the Jousters will face the Generals from Rice Stadium in #Houston at 3 pm ET on Saturday, May 8!
2023 spring college football games: QB battles, injuries, more "We are extremely fortunate to have this extraordinary team of experienced executives to guide the new USFL's development as we move toward launch this spring," Shanks said. [5] Several other developmental leagues unaffiliated with the NFL have arisen, such as the FXFL, Gridiron Developmental Football League, and the Rivals Professional Football League. Four will be in the North Division and four will be in the South Division: NORTHERN DIVISIONMichigan PanthersNew Jersey GeneralsPhiladelphia StarsPittsburgh Maulers, SOUTHERN DIVISIONBirmingham StallionsHouston GamblersNew Orleans BreakersTampa Bay Bandits. With this revenue source, the league's revenue exceeded one million dollars and would have its first profitable year. The game will air on @FS1. In the North, the USFL will have the Michigan Panthers, New Jersey Generals, Philadelphia Stars and Pittsburgh Maulers. "The Linemen Win the 2021 The Spring League Mega Bowl", "Mega Bowl Championship Game Recap/Highlights", "He left no doubt. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. [6] The players ranged from two to 10 years out from college. Support the SFL Campaign! A non-profit 501(c)3 organization : 27-2535534. The quality of football generated by our coaches and their staffs, and the production value that Foxand NBC are going to bring to it, is a combination that I just feel is very, very difficult to beat.". Fox Sports will serve as the initial broadcast partner of the league. The schedule will be updated as dates, times, and TV (if any) are announced. BIG MAHALO TO COACHES & PLAYERS I WAS GOT TO WORK WITH! Obviously both leagues will be playing on the weekends, but how will this look for fans looking to catch the games on TV? "For us, sometimes its better to go out and give that person who hasnt had that opportunity a chance to shine," he added.
How to Watch Fresno State at New Mexico, College Baseball Players must also pay a $350 application fee. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). t.co/X0sNXrLt1a", "TSL Blues, Roster, Record, Results, Stats, Schedule", "The Spring League: 2021 Blues Roster Breakdown", "First look at the defending champion #TSLGenerals roster at #TSL2021! As of now, there appear to be no major roadblocks preventing these two leagues from being successful simultaneously in Spring 2023. Philadelphia WR Corey Coleman,who won the Biletnikoff Award at Baylor and caught 61 passes in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants from 2016 to 2018. ET | NBC, Peacock, Pittsburgh at New Orleans | 6:30 p.m. [82] For the first time, one game every week will be broadcast on Fox including the championship game, while all other games will be broadcast on FS1 and FS2.
Big 12 spring wrap: Players to watch from each team | The Star [24] Flofootball.com's FloPRO subscription service streamed the game. [39] For the first time, one of the teams had a brand name; the Austin Generals (formerly South) was named after its host city of Austin, Texas, and used the logo and colors of the former New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League. WebFootball programs are open to youth participants ages 5-16. 4th grade is sold out for April, (you can still get Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below or join the conversation on Discord. Davis finished #TSL2021 with 14 receptions for 223 yards and 2 TDs (including this highlight reel catch in Week 1). Thankful for the opportunity and ready to get to work", "Conquerors Defeat Linemen In Exciting TSL Opening Night Fashion", "#TSLConquerors vs. #TSLLinemen Week 1 Stats QB @Andersonpassing: 14/22,159yds/2TD QB @RyanWillis14: 26/38,176yds/TD/2INT RB @itssolatime: 12rush/92yds/2TD WR @cantguard86: 5rec/64yds WR @Bputman11: 7rec/49yds/2 TOT TD DB @NickWashingtonn: 2INT Box score: t.co/ceSld9wVTV t.co/kLp5XqaV0N", "The Blues Edge Out the Sea Lions 15-12 in Week 1 TSL Matchup", "#TSLBlues vs. #TSLSeaLions Week 1 Stats Leaders: QB @_Dirtie: 9/15,100 yds/TD RB @_Deshawn2: 8 rush/72 yds RB @_Galloway7: 10 rush/95yds WR @14DDavis: 2rec/43yds WR @TheyHearMeNow: 2 rec/35 yds/TD WR @Aj_greene15: 3 rec/13 yds Full box score: t.co/B2peCP5iE6 t.co/eE6nGxYqyw", "The Spring League: Week One TV Ratings On FOX/FS1", "The Defending TSL Champion Generals Outlast the Jousters", "#TSLGenerals vs. #TSLJousters Week 1 Stats: QB Ryan Mallett: 20/31, 252 yds/TD QB @DrewAnderson_12: 12/21, 129 yds/TD/INT RB @yocrazylegs: 5 rush/24 yds, 2 rec/72 yds/TD TE @Ernsberger85: 4 rec/28 yds/2 TD K @Lirim_70: 5/5 FG, 59 yd long Full box score: t.co/SBQYDmw2fm t.co/owBzZ15IA2", "The Spring League Week 2 Preview | TSL Newsroom", "Week #2 Preview, League Leaders, Standings", "The Spring League Ratings Rise For Second Week on FOX", "Alphas Conquer the Conquerors in First TSL Game of Week Two", "#TSLAlphas vs #TSLConquerors Week 2 Stats QB @_VL2: 8/10, 86 yds/3 TOT TD QB Brandon Silvers: 17/26, 202 yds/3 TD/INT WR @__tevonn: 8 rec/92 yds/TD WR @ohYeah_higg: 5 rec/52 yds/TD WR @mikeybandz5: 5 rec/37 yds/TD DB @theejojotillery: INT Full box score: t.co/Z6Ho2oLjq3 t.co/dYJcmTTWMG", "TSL: Week 2 Roster Transactions, Signed, Released, IR", "The Spring League Reveals South Division Transactions", "The Spring League North Division Transactions Announced", "The Linemen Secure First TSL Win Defeat Aviators 17-3", "#TSLLinemen vs. #TSLAviators Week 2 Stats: QB @RyanWillis14: 24/35, 202 yds/TD RB @Minter23M: 8 rush/47 yds/TD, 4 rec/13 yds WR @RHorn19: 4 rec/57 yds WR @Bputman11: 6 rec/39 yds/TD DT @ElijahQualls11: SACK, FR DE @45_Raby: SACK, FR Full box score: t.co/jCmoUIYSC2 t.co/A0x3hkot2u", "The Spring League: Week 3 TV Ratings On FOX/FS1", "Sea Lions Hand The Generals Their First Loss in TSL History", "#TSLGenerals vs #TSLSeaLions Week 2 Stats QB @DredaDon14: 18/24, 195 yds/TD/INT, 33 rush yds QB Ryan Mallett: 14/31, 170yds/TD/2 INT RB @_Galloway7: 21 rush/122 yds/TD, 6 rec/29 yds WR @FlyyGray: 5 rec/54yds/TD LB @Theofficialjch1: FR/INT Full box score: t.co/UdBL8flzSO t.co/68uDV6gpIG", "Jousters vs Blues Moved to Tuesday Due to Rain Delay", "Jousters Snatch Their First Win Destroy Blues 28-7", "#TSLJousters vs #TSLBlues Week 2 Stats QB @PerezLuisQB: 14/20, 135yds/2TD/INT QB @DrewAnderson_12: 2/6, 100yds/TD/INT, 78 rush yds TE @DeQuanHampton: 9 rec/80yds/TD WR @DWood_EQ: 2 rec/98yds/TD WR @ARatWill: 3 rec/44 yds/2 TOT TD/2PT Full box score: t.co/YfLw1Vms9l t.co/d5C0bl8FBv", "Conquerors Demolish The Aviators En Route To a 34-7 Victory", "#TSLConquerors vs #TSLAviators Week 3 Stats: QB @Andersonpassing: 12/17, 171yds/TD QB Silvers: 7/9, 98yds/2TD RB @itssolatime: 13rush/46yds/TD RB @Air_Jordan2020: 6 rec/85yds WR @mikeybandz5: 7rec/60yds/2TD WR @vinny_papale: 2rec/43yds/TD Full box score: t.co/DAKge6sy8Z t.co/viTfgdsIkF", "TSL Week 3: Roster Transactions, Signed, Released, IR", "The Spring League Week 2 North Division Transactions", "The Spring League Week 2 South Division Transactions", "The Linemen Wreck the Alphas 47-7 Go 2-1 on the Season", "#TSLAlphas vs #TSLLinemen Week 3 Stats: QB @RyanWillis14: 26/37, 293yds/3TD/INT WR @M_Dereus5: 6rec/132yds/TDRB WR @RHorn19: 8rec/75yds/2TD WR @Bputman11: 5rec/44yds/TD WR @__tevonn: 5rec/105yds LB @8_gello: SACK/2INT Full box score: t.co/hoYERg85cz t.co/MHdRMkpIdG", "Ratings for Week 3 of The Spring League on Fox | TSL Newsroom", "The Generals Shine in 24-9 Week 3 Victory Over the Blues", "#TSLGenerals vs #TSLBlues Week 3 Stats QB @connorkegs: 11/20, 107 yds/TD QB Ryan Mallett: 16/23, 154 yds/INT WR @SdotGatsby: 5 rec/67 yds RB @yocrazylegs: 7 rush/45yds/TD RB @5ive2Live: 8 rush/39yds/TD WR @14DDavis: 3 rec/48 yds/TD Full box score: t.co/TeYn0m3n2P t.co/E2ySnvFc0x", "Jousters Outlast The Sea Lions In Rainy Saturday Night Action", "#TSLJousters vs #TSLSeaLions Week 3 Stats: QB @DredaDon14: 8/16, 101yds/TD/INT, 15rush/108yds RB @_Galloway7: 13rush/77yds QB @PerezLuisQB: 6/15, 76yds/2TD WR @KaVontaeTurpin: 2 rec/55yds/TD DB @Bonezjonezz31: INT TD Full box score: t.co/lA8AQk5atH t.co/95hDUOIex1", "Week #4 Preview, League Leaders, Standings, Player Of The Week", "Linemen Best The Conquerors in Game Of The Year Candidate", "#TSLLinemen vs #TSLConquerors Week 4 Stats QB @RyanWillis14: 29/51, 444yds/4TD QB Silvers: 14/18, 227 yds/3TD WR @M_Dereus5: 10rec/176yds/TD/2PT WR @_Zicoooo: 4rec/86yds/2TD RB @Minter23M: 15rush/70yds/2 TOT TD WR @mikeybandz5: 9rec/95yds Full box score: t.co/BrNhmsS19H t.co/h97rzjf2Ca", "TSL Week 4: Roster Transactions, Signed, Released, IR", "The Spring League Week 4 North Division Transactions", "The Spring League Week 4 South Division Transactions", "Alphas Rebound in Week 4 by Dominating Aviators 30-6", "#TSLAlphas vs #TSLAviators Week 4 Stats QB @brianlewerke14: 10/16, 147yds/2TD/INT RB @blakemorgan23: 4rush/45yds/TD WR @__tevonn: 6rec/75yds/TD RB @LKW2LIVE: 17rush/50yds/TD WR @jnyce81: 1rec/29yds/TD DB @KYAHVA44: INT Full box score: t.co/UEvNS3jwTc t.co/mdBGxus8Cr", "Blues Outlast the Sea Lions 19-10 to go Even on the Season", "#TSLBlues vs #TSLSeaLions Week 4 Stats QB @connorkegs: 8/13, 140yds/2 TOT TD/INT QB @DredaDon14: 9/19, 92yds/TD/INT, 30 rush yds WR @14DDavis: 4rec/78yds/TD WR @KaVontaeTurpin: 4rec/71yds/TD RB @MarceliasSutton: 17rush/63yds/TD Full box score: t.co/fz0UgyShIS t.co/vV94RhD4AP", "Jousters Dominate The Generals In Crucial Saturday Night Win", "#TSLJousters vs #TSLGenerals Week 4 Stats: QB @PerezLuisQB: 11/19, 124yds/INT RB @cam_scarlett11: 25rush/128yds/TD, 2 rec/18 yds QB Mallett: 16/31, 164 yds/TD/INT WR @FlyyGray: 5rec/53yds DB @aj_hendy: FF/Punt Block LB @ShowinStatsSam: FR TD Box score: t.co/XxyGssNORu t.co/d0XsZaKXDo", "Week #5 Preview, League Leaders, Standings, Player Of The Week", "Alphas vs. Conquerors Prediction & Match Preview - June 3 | Spring League 2021", "The Spring League: Week 5 TV Ratings On FOX/FS1", "The Conquerors Conquer the Alphas 24-10 in Week 5 Kickoff", "#TSLConquerors vs #TSLAlphas Week 5 Stats RB @Air_Jordan2020: 10rush/30yds/TD, 3rec/11yds WR @cantguard86: 4rec/52yds/TD WR @mikeybandz5: 7rec/42yds QB @BradyWhite223: 9/14, 111yds/TD WR @__tevonn: 7 rec/65yds LB @basiljackson_: PB ret TD Full box score: t.co/PXuGfsDi39 t.co/DmPNpB70aT", "The Spring League (TSL) Week 5 North Division Transactions", "The Spring League Week Five South Division Transactions", "The Spring League Week Five North Division Transactions", "Aviators vs. Linemen Prediction & Match Preview - June 4 | Spring League 2021", "The Linemen Comeback to Defeat the Aviators 20-19", "#TSLLinemen vs #TSLAviators Week 5 Stats QB @RyanWillis14: 32/52, 247yds/TD RB @Minter23M: 6rush/36yds/TD, 7rec/29yds WR @RHorn19: 5rec/88yds/TD QB @_VL2: 13/21, 209yds/TD RB @Kelvintaylor21: 11rush/30yds/TD DT @master_mind101: FF FR Full box score: t.co/zT0MWmhmzw t.co/8fuJw4gNX2", "Sea Lions vs Generals Prediction & Match Preview - June 5 | Spring League 2021", "Generals Defeat The Sea Lions To Keep Championship Aspirations Alive", "#TSLGenerals vs #TSLSeaLions Week 5 Stats QB Mallett: 16/27, 193yds/2TD RB @yocrazylegs: 1rec/47yds/TD, 2 KR TD WR @SdotGatsby: 6rec/44yds/TD, 2PT RB @ware_ced: 5rush/34yds/2TD WR @KaVontaeTurpin: 4rec/29yds/TD DB @EVW_6: INT Full box score: t.co/RPKZ3JXSTi t.co/oN3B8LawmW", "Blues vs Jousters Prediction & Match Preview - June 5 | Spring League 2021", "The Blues Shock the Jousters with Last Second Hail Mary", "#TSLBlues vs #TSLJousters Week 5 Stats QB @connorkegs: 11/22, 126yds/TD QB @PerezLuisQB: 10/18, 110yds/TD/INT, 20 rush yds WR @TheyHearMeNow: 2rec/60yds/TD RB @thrilliman: 19rush/63yds WR @TM7_JS7: 4rec/61yds/TD DB @iAMPrinceMauger: INT Full box score: t.co/JZN8YgtiKg t.co/0uPYWS39qf", "The Spring League Week 6 Preview And Playoff Scenarios", "Linemen vs Alphas prediction & match preview - June 11 | Spring League 2021", "The Spring League Unveils Mega Bowl Logo", "The Spring League: Week 6 TV Ratings On FOX/FS1", "The Linemen Secure Mega Bowl Appearance After Taking Out The Alphas", "#TSLLinemen vs #TSLAlphas Week 6 Stats QB @RyanWillis14: 28/43, 318yds/3TD/2INT WR @Bputman11: 9rec/99 yds WR @_Zicoooo: 4rec/71yds/2TD DB @boomane_6: 2INT/TD DL @master_mind101: 2SACK RB @blakemorgan23: 9rush/42yds/TD, 5rec/99yds Full box score: t.co/9uq7nBP6qf t.co/NkGDdgZlRp", "TSL Week 6: Roster Transactions, Signed, Released, IR", "The Spring League Week Six North Division Transactions", "The Spring League Week Six South Division Transactions", "Aviators vs Conquerors prediction & match preview - June 11 | Spring League 2021", "The Conquerors Outlast the Aviators in Overtime 16-9", "#TSLConquerors vs #TSLAviators Week 6 Stats QB @_VL2: 15/26, 155yds/TD, 38 rush yds QB @Andersonpassing: 12/27, 172yds/TD QB @Air_Jordan2020: 15rush/49yds/TD WR @mikeybandz5: 6rec/63yds TE @dylstapes84: 3rec/26yds/TD DL @WYarbary: 2 SACK Full box score: t.co/IcFGecJSWI t.co/Pc23DxnhJU", "Sea Lions vs Jousters prediction & match preview - June 12 | Spring League 2021", "Jousters Defeat The Sea Lions Bringing Them Closer to the Mega Bowl", "#TSLJousters vs #TSLSeaLions Week 6 Stats QB @PerezLuisQB: 8/10, 151yds/TD WR @TM7_JS7: 1rec/58yds/TD RB @_Galloway7: 5rush/26yds/TD WR @KaVontaeTurpin: 4rec/50yds DB @brandonbrice_1: INT DL @pono_davis51: SACK FF LB @jmcculloch17: SACK FF Box score: t.co/gMkWdxiBhR t.co/aub8G3ABrA", "Blues vs Generals prediction & match preview - June 12 | Spring League 2021", "Generals Knock Off The Blues In Final Regular Season Game", "#TSLGenerals vs #TSLBlues Week 6 Stats QB Ryan Mallett: 16/32, 206yds/TD RB @Paulterry55: 8rush/56yds/2TD DB @jareyelder21: 2 PT CONV INT RETURN WR @melli_mel_1: 5rec/101yds/TD TE @HakValles80: 3rec/101yds RB @yocrazylegs: 7rush/55yds Box score: t.co/MPWKu6vWl6 t.co/aWfsEWAq1j", "Preview Of The Spring League's 2021 Mega Bowl", "Spring League 2021 Mega Bowl: Linemen vs. Jousters prediction & match preview - June 19", "The Spring League Reveals Mega Bowl 2021 Logo", "The Spring League on FOX Mega Bowl Viewership", "Linemen Defeat The Jousters In Exciting Mega Bowl Action", "Mega Bowl Stats QB @RyanWillis14: 26/37, 167yds/2TD WR @_Zicoooo: 3rec/40yds/2TD WR @TM7_JS7: 2rec/90yds/2TD QB @PerezLuisQB: 15/21, 203yds/2TD/2INT RB @Minter23M: 11rush/67yds WR @RHorn19: 5rec/41yds DB @j_wy21: INT DB @JJDallas444: INT Box score: t.co/8shzPcV9Ni t.co/1P2JYL8R8h", "The Jousters Add to Their O-Line Prior to the Mega Bowl", "NORTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK What a start to #TSL2021 for #TSLAlphas RB Blake Morgan (@blakemorgan23)! The ultimate off-season training experience for skill position players. The league started with 12 teams and had a territorial draft, to load up rosters with familiar local collegiate stars to attract fans.
Rather, the games are more showcases for the NFL and Canadian Football League (CFL) scouts in the spring and summer months. The XFL was reported to be toying with the idea of using a central location like the USFL did, but ultimately have decided to go ahead and play games at multiple sites across the country which is great news for fans. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. [39][40] The remaining three teams retained their generic North, East and West brandings. #TSLinNFL t.co/lR77IRuYro", "We have signed Free agent QB Brian Lewerke. In Week 1, the Blues will face the Sea Lions from Rice Stadium in #Houston at 9:30 pm ET on Friday, May 7! Michael Bandy [9], Unlike the FXFL, which paid a per-game stipend for its players, The Spring League paid only for room and board. The all-inclusive USFL officials roster is also noteworthy, including 16 people of color and four women. The game is not open to the public. Jousters: Luis Perez, Drew Anderson, Lavon Coleman, De'Lance Turner, DeQuan Hampton, Damore'ea Stringfellow, Donnie Ernsberger, Tejan Koroma, Damien Mama, Bunmi Rotimi, Tomasi Laulile, Christian Sam, Nyles Morgan, Derrick Jones, A. J. Hendy, Shalom Luani, Joshua Simmons, William Likely, Ricky Aguayo, Manoa Pikula and Colton Schmidt. The top two teams in each division will play against each other in the semifinals followed a week later by the championship game. [53] Mettenberger agreed to return as a quarterback. Central. We look forward to the start of our inaugural season.". Oklahoma and Texas will start a Big 12 farewell tour while four new teams settle into the conference. [292], However, on February 18, 2022, Woods stated that TSL was "no longer operational."[293]. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Each team will play a 10-game schedule, with teams in the same division playing each other twice and teams in the other division once. All Rights Reserved. While it has kept the moniker XFL, the new version of the league has played down the "Xtreme" element a bit. Ben Putman Congrats, @rrcole_! 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. [1][2], The Spring League was the second football property to be established by Woods, following the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL) from 2014 to 2015 and preceding the United States Football League revival in 2022. His success in The Spring League led to him earning a tryout with the Colts in February of 2021. [61], All six teams had brands and names, including the returning Generals[62][63] (originally from Austin), Aviators[64][65] (re-branded from Las Vegas Hughes), and four new teams: the Blues[66][67] (modified from the FXFL Blacktips), Alphas[68][69] (a wolf motif), Conquerors[70][71] and Jousters. [9], On July 15, 2017, the Spring League Showcase was held at Napa Memorial Stadium in California between Spring League California, coached by Terry Shea and Spring League East, coached by Donnie Henderson. USFL players and staff can enroll at Strategic Education's Strayer University and Capella University, both institutionally accredited universities that support working adults in achieving their academic goals. There are 10 weeks scheduled for the regular season of this eight team league, with a single round of semifinals making up the playoffs before the XFL Championship game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It was put in Birmingham bc of the pandemic and that area is football crazy. The NFL informed its teams of the league's existence and its plans to operate from April 5 through April 26, 2017.
USFL 2022: Everything you need to know | FOX Sports How to Watch UCLA at Utah, College Softball - Sports Illustrated Football League With its first game Saturday afternoon, the USFL will do what the Alliance of American Football and 2020 version of the XFL could not and kick off a second season. 2023 TOURNAMENT DATES: 7V7: APRIL 28/2 & MAY 19/20. The Linemen beat the Jousters 2623 in the first and only Mega Bowl, and won the TSL championship. There are eight teams making up the XFL league in 2023. Moving to a fall schedule should be absolutely avoided. The league is not devoid of notable names, however, or players with NFL experience. [8] The Spring League's 2017 season consisted of a four-team, three-week single round-robin tournament in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia at The Greenbrier resort in April,[9] and a two-team "Showcase" game in Napa, California in July. He thinks it represents a degree of confidence that the league has in its operation and sustainability. While The Spring League's core player is around 24 years old, it also took in experienced professionals, which the FXFL discouraged. : @AlmanzaStudioz t.co/18EUhBxdW6", "The United States Football League Returns in 2022", "The Spring League Reportedly No Longer Associated with the New USFL", "Roy S. Johnson: USFL football VP knows 'first season is everything', Western Pennsylvania Professional Football Circuit, Pacific Coast Professional Football League, High School Football National Championship, National Federation of State High School Associations, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Spring_League&oldid=1151582188, American football leagues in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 April 2023, at 23:19. Johnston said he welcomes the competition from the XFL and commended the level of professionalism he's seen on the field from its players and coaches. But the lack of a hard salary cap led to unsustainable payrolls that contributed to the league's destruction.