The XFL is a professional American football league. This is the first season of the XFL. It currently only has eight teams. The teams we have at the moment are the Los Angeles Wildcats, DC Defenders, New York Guardians, Tampa Bay Vipers, Seattle Dragons, Dallas Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, and our St. Louis Battlehawks.
The XFL has different rules for different things. The XFL aims to play under three hours. The NFL has a forty second play clock while the XFL has a twenty-five second play clock. There are many other different rules.
The XFL is owned by Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment. It is the successor to the original XFL, which was controlled by McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation and ran for a single season in 2001. The XFL stands for the eXtreme Football League.
People in Missouri are happy about the St. Louis Battlehawks. Let’s hear what some of our students have to say.
“I think that the XFL is a more cool version of the NFL,” mentioned senior Natalie Pecaut.
“I think the XFL is pretty sick,” commented sophomore Gavin Allen.
Junior David Miller answered, “I like it so far and I really like that we have our own team in St. Louis.”
Senior Austin Yochim says, “The XFL seems more legit than it used to be and I think it's pretty cool that they are giving players a second chance if they didn't make it in the NFL.”
I personally think that the XFL is a great addition for football lovers. When the NFL season is over, there is nothing to watch for people who love the game. The XFL season may not be long, but it’s something to watch in your free time.
These people seem really pumped up for the XFL, and we hope the best for our Battlehawks. Unfortunately, they lost their last game on March 8th 15-6 against the DC Defenders in Washington, DC. Their next home game is on March 21st against the Los Angeles Wildcats.