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The coronavirus scare ended what appeared to be a very promising XFL 2020 season but the league should thrive in 2021. One of the great things about the XFL is in it's timing. Games are played in the spring, after the Super Bowl and before summer.

Defender linebacker Jonathan Celestin
signals fourth down in a March 8 home
game.
Because it is a slow time in the sports calendar (beginning before March Madness and before Major League Baseball's opening day) it fills a real void and meets a real need.

I was hooked for a lot of reasons, but the big question is, what did the XFL have that really resonated with you?


Fans on Twitter readily share their views.

Jones143 is a true fan that went all out purchasing XFL gear, and he said he likes the newness of the game: "New rules, the kickoff, and extra points. I like the team jerseys, logos, and the look.  It's just quick and fun. You don't get bored."

Others Tweeted similar sentiments:

"I love the unknown.... Unheard of players putting up yards and touchdowns is exciting."

"The NFL has the best athletes, but it has become stale in recent years. The XFL, however, is anything but stale. Sideline interviews of players and coaches--even during the game--that's good stuff."

"XFL is back and the crowd is fun!"

"I love the fact that it's ... [not] on small networks where you have to find the channel or streaming sites."

"I love football... I love the underdog aspect of the league."

"I love the access the television broadcasts provide; it makes you feel like you're on the sideline."

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David Wilson is the author of Growing Up With Pro Football and Learning Every Day. Ordering info is at: https://amazon.com/author/dwilsonnotes     You may see more articles at DWilsonNotes.com.  



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