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Edward Mass
Sep 14, 2011

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Here's a thread for the UFL.

Coming down to the wire in Arlington!

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Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray
Hell yeah. Unfortunately I've been unable to find a stream online for these games :(

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray
Why in the world does it seem like the field goal kickers in this league are actually superior to the what the NFL has? It's kind of bizarre how amazing it's been.

Flikken
Oct 23, 2009

10,363 snaps and not a playoff win to show for it
Less pressure on the kicks?

Less stadium noise/distractions?

Cavauro
Jan 9, 2008

i think it's just having more data and a lot more individual kickers for the nfl.

the ufl so far is 48/52

week 1 of the last nfl season was 59/67 with graham gano accounting for 2 of the misses

but in general it doesn't surprise me that there are more than 30-ish great kickers who just haven't had the luck to be the guy to catch on since most teams want to keep their guy. a lot of kickers do really well with extremely limited action in training camp, or basically none, and are shown the door

Raku
Nov 7, 2012

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

Roll Tide
I think a lot of these games have been in pretty great weather too

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray

Cavauro posted:

i think it's just having more data and a lot more individual kickers for the nfl.

the ufl so far is 48/52

week 1 of the last nfl season was 59/67 with graham gano accounting for 2 of the misses

but in general it doesn't surprise me that there are more than 30-ish great kickers who just haven't had the luck to be the guy to catch on since most teams want to keep their guy. a lot of kickers do really well with extremely limited action in training camp, or basically none, and are shown the door

Good points all, also the weather thing. The kicks have been super long too though, I wonder if there's some sort of formula for rating league wide kicking, while taking distance into account. Tons of fifty and sixty yards kicks. Some looking like they would've been good from way longer. It's impressive!

I feel like kicker might be a position where nfl teams will look to spring league football to find someone when they need one. Could end up being more reliable than getting them out of college.

Flikken
Oct 23, 2009

10,363 snaps and not a playoff win to show for it

Play posted:

Good points all, also the weather thing. The kicks have been super long too though, I wonder if there's some sort of formula for rating league wide kicking, while taking distance into account. Tons of fifty and sixty yards kicks. Some looking like they would've been good from way longer. It's impressive!

I feel like kicker might be a position where nfl teams will look to spring league football to find someone when they need one. Could end up being more reliable than getting them out of college.

Wish the Browns had done that when Hopkins went down

Cavauro
Jan 9, 2008

i didn't notice they had 60+ yard kicks. they're on steroids

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray
Yeah Jake Bates has a 64 and 62 yard kick so far. And two 50 somethings as well. Would not be at all surprised to see him join a training camp at least, also considering he's only 24.

One of the things I really enjoy doing with spring football is to try and predict who might be given a chance on an NFL team.

Edward Mass
Sep 14, 2011

𝅘𝅥𝅮 I wanna go home with the armadillo
Good country music from Amarillo and Abilene
Friendliest people and the prettiest women you've ever seen
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OK, NOW I understand why they have a fourth dot below the three time out dots - the SUPER CHALLENGE.

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Nov 27, 2016

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My parents are big St. Louis Battlehawks fans and they are looking forward to tomorrow's game against the Birmingham Stallions. Maybe I will visit them tomorrow to watch some of the game with them after I see the new Planet of the Apes movie tomorrow morning.

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray

dildo sample pack posted:

My parents are big St. Louis Battlehawks fans and they are looking forward to tomorrow's game against the Birmingham Stallions. Maybe I will visit them tomorrow to watch some of the game with them after I see the new Planet of the Apes movie tomorrow morning.

Hell yeah. I like the stallions in this one but it's cool how passionate st Louis fans are, best fans in the ufl so well done to your parents. You can tell them that some guy on the internet approves

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray
I saw a mascot at one of the games. I didn't know they had mascots this is huge news

e: upon further research that was actually the Braves mascot, blooper. disappointing. also wtf is up with Blooper

TheKingslayer
Sep 3, 2008

These Brahmas unis aren't half bad. Helmets look good.

Radia
Jul 14, 2021

And someday, together.. We'll shine.

Cavauro posted:

i didn't notice they had 60+ yard kicks. they're on steroids

got a laugh from me

sharknado slashfic
Jun 24, 2011

St Louis is win and in :ohdear:

TheKingslayer
Sep 3, 2008

So what kind of pay are these guys making?

Edward Mass
Sep 14, 2011

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Friendliest people and the prettiest women you've ever seen
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TheKingslayer posted:

So what kind of pay are these guys making?

Minimum is $5,500/week for active players. Players are represented by United Steelworkers, as USFL players were.

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray

Edward Mass posted:

Minimum is $5,500/week for active players. Players are represented by United Steelworkers, as USFL players were.

Confirmed: UFL players the TRUE 'lunch pail guys'

kelnira
Jun 14, 2011

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The intensity in Arlington must be palpable as teams vie for the top spot! In similar thrilling sports contexts, matches like bombay ymca vs spartans sports academy showcase the raw competitive spirit and tactical prowess at local levels, which are equally gripping and demonstrate the universal passion for sports.

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surf rock
Aug 12, 2007

We need more women in STEM, and by that, I mean skateboarding, television, esports, and magic.
I'm watching like my second UFL game of the season, and I guess I'm the curse because Michigan's somehow 6-2 but every time I watch them they're complete trash

Still can't believe these dipshits drafted Shea Patterson #1 overall the first season, jesus christ

edit: I successfully shamed them into coming back for the win hooray

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pasaluki
Feb 27, 2008

THIS WHAGON HAS NO BREAKS! I HAVE THE HEART OF THE BUUFALO the strength OF THE MOUNTAIN, THE FURY OF THE THUNDER AND MY WILL IS UNBREAKABLE! I will not surrender to KNOW ONE
St. Louis has the biggest crowd but DC's has some life to it just going based off the highlights.

The Beer Snake juices the crowd more than the team. They should rebrand as the Ouroboros and just have a never-ending circle of beer cups.

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Darth Brooks
Jan 15, 2005

I do not wear this mask to protect me. I wear it to protect you from me.

In the third quarter of the USFL championship, there have been six turnovers. I can no longer even hatewatch this, it's so ugly.

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