Football Will you watch the UFL? - Page 6

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.

KC2004 · 10-08-2009, 07:53 PM

At least they broadcast on their website. Not a bad stream.
http://www.ufl-football.com/versus.html

Ultra Peanut · 10-08-2009, 07:57 PM

GARY STILLS SCREWED DANTE

**Reaper16** · 10-08-2009, 07:57 PM

Florida Tuskers have two former NWMSU Bearcats on their roster: OT Seth Wand (who had a decently long career with the Titans and Raiders) and QB Chris Greisen (who played briefly for Arizona before tearing up the Arena League).

So... I must root for the Tuskers. Relentlessly.

**Reaper16** · 10-08-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

GARY STILLS SCREWED DANTE

Oh, the Cleveland game. Such bullshit.

Ultra Peanut · 10-08-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

how sad

they went live in the locker rooms...looks like they're using old VHS recorders

Green was leaning against a chair and giving the least impassioned speech in the history of the world...

this is high school football

People care about high school football.

Thig Lyfe · 10-08-2009, 07:59 PM

Wow. All the teams' jerseys look the same. The colors aren't even that different. And they all have the UFL logo on their helmets.

It's like they built the league using Madden 98 or some shit.

**the Talking Can** · 10-08-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

People care about high school football.

truth

Ultra Peanut · 10-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Man, if God is working through the UFL then he's fallen on some pretty hard times.

Ultra Peanut · 10-08-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsRacer

Wow. All the teams' jerseys look the same. The colors aren't even that different. And they all have the UFL logo on their helmets.

It's like they built the league using Madden 98 or some shit.

hahahahahaaaaaaaa

Deberg_1990 · 10-08-2009, 08:03 PM

Well...Losman started sharp...

**Reaper16** · 10-08-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

Man, if God is working through the UFL then he's fallen on some pretty hard times.

"Show me a God. (AHHHHGH!) I'm kinda' feelin' that it is a facade. Show me a God. (AHHHHGH!) And if there is why ain't it doin' its job?" -- Tech N9ne, "Show Me a God," 2009.

Ultra Peanut · 10-08-2009, 08:16 PM

Go Tuskers

Thig Lyfe · 10-08-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

hahahahahaaaaaaaa

amiriteorwut

Ultra Peanut · 10-08-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsRacer

amiriteorwut

soooo right

KcFanInGA · 10-08-2009, 08:33 PM

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

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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10-08-2009, 07:53 PM	#76
KC2004 I'm with stupid ^ Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Small town, Missouri Casino cash: $9877400	At least they broadcast on their website. Not a bad stream. http://www.ufl-football.com/versus.html
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Thig Lyfe Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thigpen's America Casino cash: $10004900	Wow. All the teams' jerseys look the same. The colors aren't even that different. And they all have the UFL logo on their helmets. It's like they built the league using Madden 98 or some shit.
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Ultra Peanut v^V^v^V^v^V^ Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Holland* Casino cash: $10005177	Man, if God is working through the UFL then he's fallen on some pretty hard times. __________________
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10-08-2009, 08:03 PM	#85
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $384454	Well...Losman started sharp...
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10-08-2009, 08:16 PM	#87
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KcFanInGA I just peed a little on my leg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GA Casino cash: $10004900	The Florida Tuskers? Wtf? No thanks. I'll stick to my NFL. __________________ Know what the pillsbury doughboy has between his legs? DOUGHNUTS!!
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