Podcasts about commissioner oliver luck

ESPN.com NFL Nation reporter Kevin Seifert stops by to help us perform a preliminary autopsy on the surprisingly sudden death of the XFL – WWE founder Vince McMahon’s second attempt at creating a viable alternative professional football league to that of the mighty NFL. A confident, but visibly mellower McMahon announced the league’s unlikely rebirth at a video press conference on January 28, 2018 (two months before a similar launch by the rival Alliance of American Football) – with resolute commitments to professionalism, innovation and fan-friendliness noticeably absent in the XFL’s farcical first incarnation 17 years earlier. Even after the abrupt collapse of the AAF midway through its first season last April, hopes were still high for “XFL 2.0” as its season kicked off in Washington, DC on February 8, 2020 in front of a near-sellout crowd of hometown Defenders fans at the previously “soccer-specific” Audi Field. Like the Alliance, the quality of football was high, initial TV ratings were strong, and enthusiastic crowds approached 30,000 in markets like St. Louis and Seattle.  But it would not last.  On March 8, after five weeks of play, the XFL announced its inaugural season would be suspended because of growing COVID-19 pandemic concerns and social distancing mandates.  On April 10, the league fully halted day-to-day operations and laid off all its employees – except for Commissioner Oliver Luck, who was terminated the day before.  The league (technically, McMahon’s sole-purpose LLC, Alpha Entertainment) then filed for bankruptcy three days later and put itself up for sale. We chat with Seifert on the lead-up to the league’s launch, the current state of affairs, and what might further transpire in the months ahead. 

2.25.20 The BattleHawks won another game, and the boys give you the recap from their beatdown over the Guardians (Too early to talk dynasty?). Tanner was there, and he breaks down how electric the game was along with the tailgate and his run in with Commissioner Oliver Luck. Then the boys talk about how the XFL will handle their emerging stars leaving for the NFL, then a little combine talk as that gains steam through the week. The boys also talk Baker Mayfield getting the last laugh over reporter Tony Grossi, how NFL teams might be approaching free agency like it is fantasy football, then wrap the show up with what they are banning, who is flying high and your idiots of the week. Kick your week of right by joining Nick and Tanner at The 401. Cheers Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @401pod @Tannerward7 @Ndoeschot47

Mike is back, and this time to talk a little XFL football, which has been scratching the itch for football fans across the country. XFL CEO and Commissioner Oliver Luck comes on first to talk about the state of the league, rule changes, the coaches, and of course some of the standout players and plays of the season so far.Next, DC Defenders Head Coach and General Manager Pep Hamilton comes on to discuss the Defenders 2-0 start, assess his team, and the adjustments going from college and the NFL to the XFL.

We discussed potential rule changes the NFL should adopt. Bills CB Tre'Davious White joined the show live from the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl (15:05). Commissioner Oliver Luck discussed the XFL season set to begin on February 8th (1:11:29). GMFB's Kyle Brandt talked about predicting the 49ers going to the Super Bowl during the preseason, the 49ers-Chiefs matchup and QB Eli Manning retiring (1:49:25).

This week the XFL announced its 2-day draft to take place on October 15th and 16th. Commissioner Oliver Luck joins the program to discuss how the process will work and what went into coming up with the 5 phase format. And do not miss our big announcement for next week’s draft as it pertains to … Continue reading "Episode 90: The Draft Process"

This week features breakdowns of everything going on at XFL Summer Showcases in Los Angeles and Seattle! Get interviews and recaps from the league’s player workout event in L.A. and hear from head coach Winston Moss, new XFL L.A. Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow, and Commissioner Oliver Luck. Find out what the league plans on doing … Continue reading "Episode 74: Summer Showcases in L.A. and Seattle"

In the third hour, Cliff Avril and Jason Puckett recap the top stories of the day with audio, chat with XFL CEO and Commissioner Oliver Luck about the Seattle Showcase Saturday at Memorial Stadium, visit with winners of a MLB Network 1995 Mariners documentary screening giveaway, then cross-talk with Ian Furness.

Trending Iowa covers Penn State basketball sit-out transfer Rasir Bolton making an official visit to Ames this weekend, More! looks at how the XFL's Commissioner Oliver Luck says he would "prefer not to test for marijuana" and Onawa being the poorest town in Iowa, Mr. Movie and the guys talk about some actors who may have ruined their careers with one role and an Adam Sandler tribute that's gone viral

Damon Amendolara (D.A.) hosts Around the Dial. On today's show: (1:24) Joe, Lo and Dibs on 95.7 the Game in San Francisco on the improbable Clippers comeback. (7:23) Chris Carlin joined Angelo Cataldi on WIP in Philadelphia. Which coach has the edge in the 76ers-Nets match up? (11:37) MLB Hall of Famer Peter Gammons joins Dan Sileo on 97.3 the Fan in San Diego. (15:18) Three-time Masters Champion Gary Player joins McNeil & Parkins on 670 the Score in Chicago. (19:21) Will the Cardinals regret taking a QB number one? Jamie and Stoney on 97.1 the Ticket in Detroit. (24:24) XFL CEO and "Commissioner" Oliver Luck joins Bobby Hebert on WWL in New Orleans.

Star studded podcast with the XFL's main man Oliver Luck and Chris Sabo! We talked Oliver's vision for the league as we head into 2020, ask him if Andrew Luck has ever cursed in his life, and much more! We then pivot to baseball to talk to Chris Sabo on his great career with the Reds, his development of future MLB players, and his current gig coaching the Akron Zips in Akron Ohio. 

The XFL starts in 2020, and the league is getting ready for action with coaches and front office arrangements being announced in the next few weeks. Who better to give us a feel for the new XFL than its Commissioner Oliver Luck. Before talking to Oliver last week in Atlanta, I didn’t think the XFL had much of a chance; the first version went so poorly. The only thing I remember about it was a player named "He Hate Me." And that was about it. But now I have a different opinion. I go back with Oliver when he was a quarterback at West Virginia. I covered him as a backup QB and respected him when he went to college as an athletic director. On this week's podcast, we talk about how the XFL has lined up eight big cities, including Seattle, and plenty of funding from Vince McMahon. We also discuss the hopes of the Seattle franchise.

This week, me and Dylan talk about the XFL' s test rule changes, some open tryout possibility Commissioner Oliver Luck threw around, and a co-host competition. A Podcast of the XFL Fan Network.

XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck joins the show for a thorough discussion about the league building process, what cities may be hosting the first eight teams, and how the XFL will re-imagine football. Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK! The post This is the XFL Show Episode 33: A Conversation with Commissioner Oliver Luck first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Oliver Luck was named the Commissioner of the XFL this week and we have a complete biography on the man, plus reaction to the hire and what it means for the building of the league. Hit us up on social media: Follow us on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK! The post This is the XFL Show Episode 19: Commissioner Oliver Luck first appeared on This is the XFL Show.