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Shimrra Jamaane posted:How does Vegas even make a line for these games? I was thinking the drat same thing. I'm looking at the odds and basically they are mostly even or a score. Or, perhaps they invited in the best of the handicappers to judge the epicness of this football spectacle.
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Blitz7x posted:Preseason box scores are out! AAF QBs so far are completing 59% of their passes and have a 13/7 TD/INT ratio. About half of those touchdowns came in one game. Was going to say that the running backs have 824 yards on 220 attempts, or about 3.74 ypc, but then I realized I didn't bother to look at the names to see if any of those attempts were kneel-downs or runs by other positions. For my foggy memories of the UFL, this seems about in line with what they were doing. It's not much of a sample size and I'm not trying to make a case about anything and have no clue how this stacks up against the NFL. Actually I wouldn't be surprised if yards-per-carry in the AAF will be low not due to any lack of running back talent, but because if you think offensive line play ok the NFL is dire, hoo boy, you should have seen the UFL. Every position group had a few guys were you could see the case for them in the NFL. Like, say, Adrian Awasom who was quick enough but had no moves, or the Sacramento RB who could juke 3 yards sideways but barely had a 2nd gear, or that CB for the Locos (Trufant, I think) who could stick to his man but was only like 5'6. I cannot think of a single offensive line player who even looked like he belonged on a practice squad.
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Quiet Feet posted:AAF QBs so far are completing 59% of their passes and have a 13/7 TD/INT ratio. About half of those touchdowns came in one game. The AAF does have some rather arcane rules about pass rushing- only 5 defensive players can rush the QB, and no corner blitzes are allowed. It looks like they want to protect their offensive linemen a little bit and give them a chance with mostly one-on-one matchups.
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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/08/marvin-lewis-quickly-pivots-to-the-broadcast-booth/ They're really breaking out the big names to call AAF games. Hotshots v Stallions this weekend will be announced by... Marvin Lewis. Joined by MJD and Dan Hellie.
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Wylie posted:The AAF does have some rather arcane rules about pass rushing- only 5 defensive players can rush the QB, and no corner blitzes are allowed. It looks like they want to protect their offensive linemen a little bit and give them a chance with mostly one-on-one matchups. That's interesting. Limiting to only 5 rushers is also something the UFL did but I can't recall if they banned corner blitzes. I'll also add that the product on the field was still really fun to watch. That's about the only thing the UFL did well. Granted that most of the issues came from the owners not wanting to pay anyone anything. I don't mean they were cheap, I mean they literally just did not pay their people, top to bottom.
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lol Birmingham has a $198 seat option in the "Miners Club". Good luck with that. CAST IRON, BITCHES 
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They charge a premium because of the Memphis Express. edit: And just to add on the nature of this game, I'm not sure why nosebleed seats are going for less than $1,000.
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The guy that is going to be sitting literally across the aisle from me paid $110 more than I did for his seats. Is this league insane, or have ticket prices just gotten weird at sporting events since I got old and agoraphobic?
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GD_American posted:The guy that is going to be sitting literally across the aisle from me paid $110 more than I did for his seats. Is this league insane, or have ticket prices just gotten weird at sporting events since I got old and agoraphobic? Single game or "season"? Face on Ravens lower level mid-field ate $175, for reference sharknado slashfic fucked around with this message at 18:50 on Feb 8, 2019 |
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Ticketing is always weird and dumb. I am taking my kids to freaking Disney on Ice in a few weeks. Within the same drat section of the arena seats range from like $25 to $125. For a few rows’ difference.
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https://twitter.com/506sports/status/1093879617621028864 do they have legal streams of the other game just in case Ches Neckbeard posted:After a reminder of just how badly the XFL title game went I can't wait for this poo poo show. they mocked how bad the ravens-giants super bowl was before the season that game was even worse
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Vertical Lime posted:https://twitter.com/506sports/status/1093879617621028864 For some reason I did not put together that this was on Saturday, not Sunday, until just now. SF v. SA for me then. Guess this is the game that determines my fandom.
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Quiet Feet posted:For some reason I did not put together that this was on Saturday, not Sunday, until just now. In a couple weeks this entire dumpster fire will make sense.
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Vertical Lime posted:https://twitter.com/506sports/status/1093879617621028864 I think the universe is giving me a sign to not be an Atlanta fan. That's fine, I was thinking San Diego as well.
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on the bored wop posted:Almost game day and I still haven't figured out my team Don't feel bad. The league and teams haven't figured out a bunch of stuff either.
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Football Outsiders analysis of the league and a quick overview of the teams: https://www.footballoutsiders.com/ramblings/2019/aaf-season-preview quote:There will be a ninth official, ominously named the "Sky Judge." The Sky Judge is an off-the-field official whose job is correct clear errors involving player safety anytime during a game and pass interference inside of five minutes left in the fourth quarter. They have the ability to call or take away penalties that the on-field officials might miss, so if there's a borderline roughing the passer call -- or, say, an uncalled pass interference penalty in the conference championship game -- the Sky Judge can correct the ruling on the field. All hail Sky Judge.
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Kalli posted:Football Outsiders analysis of the league and a quick overview of the teams: quote:Every team gets territorial rights to players from their region, but none are likely to get as many snaps out of one school as the Fleet should from San Diego State; there are seven ex-Aztecs on the 52-man roster. Oh. Oh my. 
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Kalli posted:Football Outsiders analysis of the league and a quick overview of the teams: On Monday the XFL will announce the Flying Spaghetti Monster reviewing calls.
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Ches Neckbeard posted:how do I choose a team for this trash league? I only know how to be a fan of teams I was raised to be a fan of. Pick a former USFL-only city
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Ches Neckbeard posted:how do I choose a team for this trash league? I only know how to be a fan of teams I was raised to be a fan of. Just pick one. If you are a giant baby and cant make a simple choice, pick the team that's affiliated with your NFL team. In your case that's Birmingham
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Just give Birmingham the trophy alreadyquote:HOOVER, Ala. (WKRG) -- Lawrence Okoye, a defensive tackle for the AAF team Birmingham Iron, was arrested Wednesday in a prostitution sting. That's according to the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force.
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GD_American posted:Just give Birmingham the trophy already #ForgeOn
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It really will be something when on Sunday afternoon this great nation comes to a standstill to watch greatness. Stores will be vacated and the roads empty. Perhaps one can hear a baby cry in the distance or a sign of wildlife. This profound greatness comes in the form of the Memphis Express.
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