A day after revealing on New Year’s Eve on Fox that the newly formed United Football League will kick off in June, co-owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia took to ESPN to unveil the cities and coaches for the inaugural season.
The Ufl, the pro spring league created via the merger of the Usfl and XFL, will comprise two four-team conferences, Johnson and Garcia said today during an appearance on ESPN College GameDay.
ESPN and Fox are co-owners of the new league.
In the new Ufl, the Usfl Conference will hold the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats and Michigan Panthers. The XFL Conference will hold the Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas and St. Louis Battlehawks.
Houston had franchises in both the Usfl and XFL in 2023; those were combined to create the Roughnecks.
Out of the mix are former XFL teams in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas,...
The Ufl, the pro spring league created via the merger of the Usfl and XFL, will comprise two four-team conferences, Johnson and Garcia said today during an appearance on ESPN College GameDay.
ESPN and Fox are co-owners of the new league.
In the new Ufl, the Usfl Conference will hold the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats and Michigan Panthers. The XFL Conference will hold the Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas and St. Louis Battlehawks.
Houston had franchises in both the Usfl and XFL in 2023; those were combined to create the Roughnecks.
Out of the mix are former XFL teams in Orlando, Seattle and Las Vegas,...
- 1/1/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The XFL, the spring pro football league fronted by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, took a big step toward finalizing its plans Sunday with a press conference that revealed the cities, venues and head coaches for its upcoming 2023 season.
The regular season is set to kick off February 18, 2023 with eight teams. Those include in newly announced cities — Las Vegas, Orlando and San Antonio — which are replacing existing teams in Los Angeles, New York and Tampa, Fl. ESPN says those were the three cities with the lowest turnout in 2020, the league’s most recent season, which was halted midway through because of the Covid pandemic.
Two other XFL teams on the 2023 slate reside in Texas (Arlington and Houston), with other franchises in Seattle, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
All 43 XFL games will air on Disney platforms in a carriage deal announced in May by Garcia, the league’s chairwoman and owner,...
The regular season is set to kick off February 18, 2023 with eight teams. Those include in newly announced cities — Las Vegas, Orlando and San Antonio — which are replacing existing teams in Los Angeles, New York and Tampa, Fl. ESPN says those were the three cities with the lowest turnout in 2020, the league’s most recent season, which was halted midway through because of the Covid pandemic.
Two other XFL teams on the 2023 slate reside in Texas (Arlington and Houston), with other franchises in Seattle, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
All 43 XFL games will air on Disney platforms in a carriage deal announced in May by Garcia, the league’s chairwoman and owner,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The second-lowest-scoring first half in Super Bowl history has been the story of Super Bowl Liii so far, as two wily elder statesmen of defense – New England’s Bill Belichick and Los Angeles’s Wade Phillips – have managed to impose their will on the game. The result was a narrow 3-0 lead for the New England Patriots at the break.
The low-scoring game was unexpected. CBS analyst Tony Romo, who has made a name for himself as an expert predictor, had touted a higher-scoring outcome in the pre-game, guessing a 28-24 final. But the experience of Rams coordinator Phillips and New England’s Belichick has thrown that notion out the window.
The first quarter was something of a feeling-out defensive struggle. Although New England moved the ball, Rams defensive coordinator Phillips seemed to befuddle Brady with his scheme in key spots. Even though the Patriots took the ball inside the...
The low-scoring game was unexpected. CBS analyst Tony Romo, who has made a name for himself as an expert predictor, had touted a higher-scoring outcome in the pre-game, guessing a 28-24 final. But the experience of Rams coordinator Phillips and New England’s Belichick has thrown that notion out the window.
The first quarter was something of a feeling-out defensive struggle. Although New England moved the ball, Rams defensive coordinator Phillips seemed to befuddle Brady with his scheme in key spots. Even though the Patriots took the ball inside the...
- 2/4/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
[[tmz:video id="0_6y2nw2bv"]] Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips says the NFL should absolutely panicked about the idea of Peyton Manning coaching ... saying if the ex-qb ever put on a headset he could take over the league. We got Phillips leaving The Griddle in L.A. where he attempted to finish a pancake (seriously, you seen those things?) and asked and if he thought Peyton would make for a great head coach someday. The short answer is yes ... with...
- 3/23/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_spy1iloz"]] Cam Newton wasn't dabbin' Sunday night ... but Wade Phillips sure as hell was -- and TMZ Sports has the footage!!! The 68-year-old Broncos defensive coordinator hit up The Grand Nightclub for the Super Bowl celebration party ... and Got Super Turnt Up!!!! He dabbed. He spanked. He got all the way down with a fat chain around his neck! It was awesome! Check out the clip of Phillips dancing while a bunch of the Broncos (and...
- 2/8/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The head coach of the Houston Texans collapsed in the middle of their game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3 after experiencing “extraordinary pain.” His scary collapse made Texans players, NFL personalities and celebrities take to Twitter to wish Gary a speedy recovery. Keep reading to see what they said!
Texans player David Quessenberry, comedian Jim Gaffigan and more reacted to Gary Kubiak‘s scary collapse, which happened during the Houston Texans-Indianapolis Colts Sunday Night Football game on Nov. 3. What did they say on Twitter?
Gary Kubiak: Texans Players, NFL Personalities & Celebrities React
Gary’s shocking collapse resulted in players and celebrities wishing the head coach well:
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Coach Kubiak and his family.
— David Quessenberry (@DavidQberry) November 4, 2013
“We were all very worried and upset about that but trying to stay focused at the same time.” Keenum on Kubiak #Texans
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 4, 2013
That was a scary scene.
Texans player David Quessenberry, comedian Jim Gaffigan and more reacted to Gary Kubiak‘s scary collapse, which happened during the Houston Texans-Indianapolis Colts Sunday Night Football game on Nov. 3. What did they say on Twitter?
Gary Kubiak: Texans Players, NFL Personalities & Celebrities React
Gary’s shocking collapse resulted in players and celebrities wishing the head coach well:
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Coach Kubiak and his family.
— David Quessenberry (@DavidQberry) November 4, 2013
“We were all very worried and upset about that but trying to stay focused at the same time.” Keenum on Kubiak #Texans
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 4, 2013
That was a scary scene.
- 11/4/2013
- by Ivy Jacobson
- HollywoodLife
Texans coach Gary Kubiak was in stable condition after he collapsed leaving the field at halftime of Houston's 27-24 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday night. Now the reeling Texans, losers of six straight, are left to worry about their coach and wonder when he'll return to the team. "There was a lot of unknown," said defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who coached the team after halftime. "Everything was unknown as to what was going on and what happened to Kube."Kubiak hunched over and dropped to his knees at the 24-yard line and was immediately surrounded by medical personnel. He was...
- 11/4/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
So scary! The head coach of the Houston Texans collapsed in the middle of their game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3 after experiencing “extraordinary pain.” He has been rushed to a nearby hospital.
A scary moment interrupted the Houston Texans-Indianapolis Colts Sunday Night Football game on Nov. 3 when the head coach of the Texans, Gary Kubiak, collapsed in pain just before the game’s halftime.
Gary Kubiak Collapses On The Field
After Gary went down as the teams were heading into the locker rooms at halftime, medical officials immediately rushed to his side. The coach reportedly appeared to be in “extraordinary pain” and wasn’t opening his eyes, though he was talking, according to NBC’s Michelle Tafoya.
The medical team finally managed to get Gary to sit up before loading him into an ambulance and transporting him to a nearby hospital.
Wade Phillips, the offensive coordinator for the...
A scary moment interrupted the Houston Texans-Indianapolis Colts Sunday Night Football game on Nov. 3 when the head coach of the Texans, Gary Kubiak, collapsed in pain just before the game’s halftime.
Gary Kubiak Collapses On The Field
After Gary went down as the teams were heading into the locker rooms at halftime, medical officials immediately rushed to his side. The coach reportedly appeared to be in “extraordinary pain” and wasn’t opening his eyes, though he was talking, according to NBC’s Michelle Tafoya.
The medical team finally managed to get Gary to sit up before loading him into an ambulance and transporting him to a nearby hospital.
Wade Phillips, the offensive coordinator for the...
- 11/4/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
“Because she's too ugly to kiss goodbye.” ¯ Bum Phillips (1923-2013) on why he took his wife on all Houston Oiler Game Road Trips Former Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints coach Bum Phillips is dead. He was 90. Bum Phillips turned the Houston Oilers into a playoff team in the mid-1970s and he was a colorful and loved figure in the sports world and especially in the state of Texas. Mr. Phillips died Friday at the age of 90, according to his son Wade Phillips, the Texans defensive coordinator. After coaching high school for many years, Phillips spent a number of seasons coaching in college, including apprenticing under Bear Bryant at Texas A&M before moving on to Smu and...
- 10/20/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
After a Dallas Cowboys road loss to the undefeated Atlanta Falcons, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was "accidentally" locked out of his own team's locker room.
The Washington Post reports Jones was seen banging on the locker room door, and was angrier than he's been seen all season.
Jones has faced a good deal of criticism for his management of the team that now has a 3-5 record for the 2012 season. Still, he seems to have no plans to replace head coach, Jason Garrett.
Related: Terrell Owens begs for a job with the Jets - Rex Ryan says maybe
Despite a lackluster record as head coach since replacing Wade Phillips mid-way through the 2010 NFL season, Jones appears to claim Garrett is the future of the team.
"I have a lot of faith in Jason," says Jones. "Jason's future is ahead of him. I know how hard he works. I like his philosophy,...
The Washington Post reports Jones was seen banging on the locker room door, and was angrier than he's been seen all season.
Jones has faced a good deal of criticism for his management of the team that now has a 3-5 record for the 2012 season. Still, he seems to have no plans to replace head coach, Jason Garrett.
Related: Terrell Owens begs for a job with the Jets - Rex Ryan says maybe
Despite a lackluster record as head coach since replacing Wade Phillips mid-way through the 2010 NFL season, Jones appears to claim Garrett is the future of the team.
"I have a lot of faith in Jason," says Jones. "Jason's future is ahead of him. I know how hard he works. I like his philosophy,...
- 11/5/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
9:00 Am (Pt)
Here on the west coast, you have to wake up early if you want to watch the full slate of NFL games. Well, this is early for me at least.
9:03 Am
I gravitate toward Espn's NFL countdown for my pre-game viewing. When it comes to pre-game hype and post-game analysis, Chris Berman and Tom Jackson have become my multi-decade comfort food. I trust them to cover both conferences equally, and - although I have never given their pre-game shows a completely fair chance - I have a suspicion that CBS and Fox might show preference toward highlighting the games they are actually broadcasting.
9:15 Am
Sure, Espn, you can bring in George Stephanopoulos, but this political-nfl crossover faux election coverage to designate the midseason awards is rather strained. I am usually fairly good at spelling people's names, but I had to look up "Stephanopoulos" to be safe.
Here on the west coast, you have to wake up early if you want to watch the full slate of NFL games. Well, this is early for me at least.
9:03 Am
I gravitate toward Espn's NFL countdown for my pre-game viewing. When it comes to pre-game hype and post-game analysis, Chris Berman and Tom Jackson have become my multi-decade comfort food. I trust them to cover both conferences equally, and - although I have never given their pre-game shows a completely fair chance - I have a suspicion that CBS and Fox might show preference toward highlighting the games they are actually broadcasting.
9:15 Am
Sure, Espn, you can bring in George Stephanopoulos, but this political-nfl crossover faux election coverage to designate the midseason awards is rather strained. I am usually fairly good at spelling people's names, but I had to look up "Stephanopoulos" to be safe.
- 11/10/2010
- by Dustin Rowles
Your NFL Week 9 Recap, in the form of stupid pictures: Eagles 26, Colts 24 The Eagles clung on to beat the Colts in a down-to-the-wire showdown that featured a number of highly suspicious flags: Vikings 27, Cardinals 24 (Ot) The Vikings overcame two Cardinals special teams touchdowns and a 24-10 Fourth Quarter deficit to notch their third win, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. In the wake of the victory, Minnesota fans’ opinions of coach Brad Childress remained ambiguous: Browns 34, Patriots 14 This result was easily the shocker of the week. Not the shocker of the week: Bill Belichick’s trademark passive-aggressive postgame handshake with Eric Mangini: Falcons 27, Buccaneers 21 The Falcons improved to 4-0 at home and retained sole possession of first in the Nfc South with a win over the upstart Bucs. The difference in this one? The Falcons starters ran out for the game through Stargate: Quick aside: Is there a term for...
- 11/8/2010
- by Dan Hopper
- BestWeekEver
After watching his NFL Dallas Cowboys, dubbed America’s favorite team back in the 1970s, get totally thumped by the Green Bay Packers on national television, celebrity owner Jerry Jones had apparently finally seen enough. Celebrity owner Jerry Jones announced this morning that the Dallas Cowboys had fired Wade Phillips, their head coach for the last 4 ½ seasons, and will be replaced on an interim basis by offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. In a press conference late this morning, celebrity owner Jones, who has owned the historic Dallas Cowboys franchise since 1989, said that the team needed to move in a different direction (read politically correct for “I’ve freakin’ had enough). “We are grateful to Wade and his contribution to the Cowboys, leading us,” Jones said. “We also clearly understand we are not where we want to be at this time, and that’s an understatement. We share the responsibility - all of us.
- 11/8/2010
- by Doug Mead
- Green Celebrity
Wade Phillips got fired as Dallas Cowboys' head coach today. According to local CBS news, Jerry Jones finally decided to fire coach Wade Phillips as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys today. The news just broke a couple of minutes ago. They say that Jason Garret has been named the new interim head coach for the time being. Jason was previously the Cowboys' assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. The Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to hold a press conference later on today at 4pm central time. CBS 11 Sports will be covering the story and will have more details as they become available.
- 11/8/2010
- by Andre@ontheflix
- OnTheFlix
As promised, here’s your NFL Week 2 Recap in the form of stupid pictures. Let’s break down this week’s games in incredible detail one-by-one, in no particular order: Falcons 41, Cardinals 7 To be fair, this result would’ve been even more lopsided if actual falcons had battled actual cardinals. But Rufio was lovin’ it: Jets 28, Patriots 14 The Jets silenced their critics for at least a day or two by scoring three unanswered touchdowns to beat the Patriots after a dominant second half: Mark Sanchez also lamely attempted to re-create the iconic Joe Namath Super Bowl pose: In this instance, the finger stands for “We’re One-And-One.” Eagles 35, Lions 32 This one was a thriller, coming down to the final possession after a successful onside kick by the Lions, but the Eagles stopped them on downs to hold on for the win. Fox’s Chris Myers then narrowly avoided a Michael...
- 9/20/2010
- by Dan Hopper
- BestWeekEver
Which the locals certainly did on their late night sports specials after a little burnt toast buttering by game commentators Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, followed by a repulsed Jimmy Johnson on Fox's Sunday post-game show. ...Instead one and all called for the head of head coach Wade Phillips despite owner Jerry Jones' post-game assurances that he'd be back for a third season.
- 12/29/2008
- by Ed Bark
- UncleBarky.com
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