The National Football League had a notoriously bad last two years; some blamed the election as a distraction, but the most obvious audience deterrents were political protests which disrespected a "time honored [American] tradition," as well as the military and law enforcement.
In response, a failed independent football league, the Extreme Football League, or XFL, announced that it will make another attempt at starting a league by creating one that eliminates politics and other elements that draw attention away from strictly athletic entertainment.
In 2001, the XFL, led by CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Vince McMahon, failed to live up to the hype it promised viewers and only lasted for one season. Despite not doing well before, …show more content…
Games will strive to run two hours long and will omit components like cheerleaders, to make it more “family-friendly.”
Most importantly, McMahon announced that he will likely require football players to stand for the national anthem, as it is a tradition and more importantly, respectful to do so. It would be a rule that players could abide by or opt to not play in the league, McMahon reported, so that it would not be claimed unconstitutional.
He would be able to implement such rules as the team’s only investor of $100 million and would not be forced to succumb to sponsors’ pressures. McMahon continued that players were welcome to support causes they are passionate about but must do so on their own time.
McMahon also explained the business model of the XFL, including players’ salaries, which will be determined by winning games. He explains, “To me that’s common sense. Everyone in America lives when they perform, they get a raise or bonus. That’s …show more content…
When asked about NFL players, such as Johnny Manziel of the Cleveland Browns, who was arrested for domestic violence but then had charges dropped, McMahon replied that such a situation would disqualify a player.
“We are evaluating a player based on many things, including the quality of human being they are,” which, he continued, included any sort of criminal involvement.
Of course, news of the XFL’s comeback has drawn attention from the NFL’s remaining supporters. While the criminal activity and protesting are two issues that have hurt the NFL’s publicity, the lack of either in the XFL is being called racist.
Liberal fans and players are saying that the ‘quality of human being’ comment was directed at kneeling protesters when McMahon clearly explained that criminals would not be allowed on the team.
Critics on the left have also claimed that McMahon is being overly political by possibly requiring players to stand, adding that President Trump’s dislike for the NFL is inspiring the XFL’s
In response, a failed independent football league, the Extreme Football League, or XFL, announced that it will make another attempt at starting a league by creating one that eliminates politics and other elements that draw attention away from strictly athletic entertainment.
In 2001, the XFL, led by CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Vince McMahon, failed to live up to the hype it promised viewers and only lasted for one season. Despite not doing well before, …show more content…
Games will strive to run two hours long and will omit components like cheerleaders, to make it more “family-friendly.”
Most importantly, McMahon announced that he will likely require football players to stand for the national anthem, as it is a tradition and more importantly, respectful to do so. It would be a rule that players could abide by or opt to not play in the league, McMahon reported, so that it would not be claimed unconstitutional.
He would be able to implement such rules as the team’s only investor of $100 million and would not be forced to succumb to sponsors’ pressures. McMahon continued that players were welcome to support causes they are passionate about but must do so on their own time.
McMahon also explained the business model of the XFL, including players’ salaries, which will be determined by winning games. He explains, “To me that’s common sense. Everyone in America lives when they perform, they get a raise or bonus. That’s …show more content…
When asked about NFL players, such as Johnny Manziel of the Cleveland Browns, who was arrested for domestic violence but then had charges dropped, McMahon replied that such a situation would disqualify a player.
“We are evaluating a player based on many things, including the quality of human being they are,” which, he continued, included any sort of criminal involvement.
Of course, news of the XFL’s comeback has drawn attention from the NFL’s remaining supporters. While the criminal activity and protesting are two issues that have hurt the NFL’s publicity, the lack of either in the XFL is being called racist.
Liberal fans and players are saying that the ‘quality of human being’ comment was directed at kneeling protesters when McMahon clearly explained that criminals would not be allowed on the team.
Critics on the left have also claimed that McMahon is being overly political by possibly requiring players to stand, adding that President Trump’s dislike for the NFL is inspiring the XFL’s