Football Will you watch the UFL? - Page 7

Deberg_1990 · 08-12-2009, 04:32 PM

First game in 59 days!

Introuducing the Las Vegas Locomotives and the California Redwoods!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl,182341

With the league making its television debut 59 days from now, the United Football League figured that it might be about time to release some team names and some uniforms. The first two in the books are the Las Vegas Locomotives and the California Redwoods. Those are the teams you see pictured above, with the Redwoods on the left and the Choo Choo Trains on the right.

It just so happens that these two behemoths will do battle in the UFL's inaugural game on October 10 on Versus.

The uniforms appear to be exactly the same in the design and pattern, with only the fruity colors differing. It doesn't look like the UFL plans on getting all that creative with logos, either.

I'll be honest with you: I'm a little disappointed in Vegas' name. I was hoping for something cheesier and more Vegas-y, like the Las Vegas Gamblers, High Rollers, Pit Bosses, Snake Eyes, or Doublers Down. But no, we get trains. Here's the explanation from the UFL's Roger Goodell, Michael Huyghue:

"Las Vegas was originally established in 1905 with the opening of the Salt Lake, San Pedro and Los Angeles Railroads. We wanted to honor the vast history of the city and the intrinsic benefits that this innovation provided to the community."

Well, hooray for railroad history. There's a topic that captivates America's youth.

As for the Redwoods, a name I like a little better (though it would seem to allow for the color red, or the color of trees to exist somewhere in the uniform), here's the explanation on that one:

"The Redwoods, large, strong trees native to California, symbolize many traits that the UFL and the California franchise plan to embody. The Redwoods and the UFL are reaching for the stars and are eco-friendly."

How important are uniform aesthetics and cool logos and nicknames to the UFL's survival?

The on-field product will certainly be inferior to that of the NFL, so I would guess that things like production value and making sure that nothing looks "minor league" would be important. On the other hand, the XFL and USFL had more distinctive and creative looking squads, and look where they are now. So who knows?

Announcements are still to come on the Florida and New York franchises. All primary colors remain available.

**Reaper16** · 10-08-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KcFanInGA

The Florida Tuskers? Wtf? No thanks. I'll stick to my NFL.

Tuskers > you. FACTUAL STATEMENT.

Deberg_1990 · 10-11-2009, 09:56 PM

Tuskers over the Sentinels last night 35-13!

For those of you following at home....

http://www.ufl-football.com/press/20...at_citrus_bowl

Craphonso Thorpe with a TD!!

**Reaper16** · 10-11-2009, 10:05 PM

TUSKERS, motherbitches. We comin' for all ya'll.

Ultra Peanut · 10-12-2009, 02:35 AM

Brooks Bollinger. Oh my god.

Deberg_1990 · 04-23-2025, 10:54 AM

Is anyone still watching? I forgot this league still existed until I randomly stumbled across a game the other day.

How does it survive??

burt · 04-23-2025, 11:01 AM

I watched a bit of 2 games. My autistic daughter was watching. All I could say was, "Sister, this is just bad football".

Megatron96 · 04-23-2025, 12:05 PM

Trying. But they need to make this more accessible, imo. Also, a lot of bad football being played. Though the same can be said of the NFL many times as well.

TLO · 04-23-2025, 12:21 PM

Shut the duck up!

MarkDavis'Haircut · 04-23-2025, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

Trying. But they need to make this more accessible, imo. Also, a lot of bad football being played. Though the same can be said of the NFL many times as well.

74% of the game are on OTA.

MarkDavis'Haircut · 04-23-2025, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Is anyone still watching? I forgot this league still existed until I randomly stumbled across a game the other day.

How does it survive??

It is not the same league, DeBerg.

That is like thinking the 1926 AFL survived until 1960.

**srvy** · 04-24-2025, 07:15 AM

Is that where Cornell Powell is playing?

its the probable next destination for Yung Joka after the hip hop gig goes south.

ChiefsCountry · 04-24-2025, 07:18 AM

The UFL/XFL needs NFL affiliation to have long term success in my opinion. If the St Louis Battlehawks had Chiefs practice squad dudes on it for example, I'm sure would tune in more and rave over certain players.

Why Not? · 04-24-2025, 07:20 AM

It's crap. Can't imagine there would ever be a scenario where I had nothing better to do or watch than waste 3 hours watching garbage level football.

08-12-2009, 04:32 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $384454	Will you watch the UFL? First game in 59 days! Introuducing the Las Vegas Locomotives and the California Redwoods! http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl,182341 With the league making its television debut 59 days from now, the United Football League figured that it might be about time to release some team names and some uniforms. The first two in the books are the Las Vegas Locomotives and the California Redwoods. Those are the teams you see pictured above, with the Redwoods on the left and the Choo Choo Trains on the right. It just so happens that these two behemoths will do battle in the UFL's inaugural game on October 10 on Versus. The uniforms appear to be exactly the same in the design and pattern, with only the fruity colors differing. It doesn't look like the UFL plans on getting all that creative with logos, either. I'll be honest with you: I'm a little disappointed in Vegas' name. I was hoping for something cheesier and more Vegas-y, like the Las Vegas Gamblers, High Rollers, Pit Bosses, Snake Eyes, or Doublers Down. But no, we get trains. Here's the explanation from the UFL's Roger Goodell, Michael Huyghue: "Las Vegas was originally established in 1905 with the opening of the Salt Lake, San Pedro and Los Angeles Railroads. We wanted to honor the vast history of the city and the intrinsic benefits that this innovation provided to the community." Well, hooray for railroad history. There's a topic that captivates America's youth. As for the Redwoods, a name I like a little better (though it would seem to allow for the color red, or the color of trees to exist somewhere in the uniform), here's the explanation on that one: "The Redwoods, large, strong trees native to California, symbolize many traits that the UFL and the California franchise plan to embody. The Redwoods and the UFL are reaching for the stars and are eco-friendly." How important are uniform aesthetics and cool logos and nicknames to the UFL's survival? The on-field product will certainly be inferior to that of the NFL, so I would guess that things like production value and making sure that nothing looks "minor league" would be important. On the other hand, the XFL and USFL had more distinctive and creative looking squads, and look where they are now. So who knows? Announcements are still to come on the Florida and New York franchises. All primary colors remain available.
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10-11-2009, 09:56 PM	#92
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $384454	Tuskers over the Sentinels last night 35-13! For those of you following at home.... http://www.ufl-football.com/press/20...at_citrus_bowl Craphonso Thorpe with a TD!!
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $384454	Is anyone still watching? I forgot this league still existed until I randomly stumbled across a game the other day. How does it survive?? __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $-1311248	The UFL/XFL needs NFL affiliation to have long term success in my opinion. If the St Louis Battlehawks had Chiefs practice squad dudes on it for example, I'm sure would tune in more and rave over certain players.
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