An XFL documentary? Thank you ESPN!

> Have you seen this? http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2016/11/espn-films-30-30-xfl-premiere-february/
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> I don’t know how unflattering it will be, since it’s directed by Dick Ebersol’s son. But at least it’s not a WWE production & ESPN is usually pretty good about not airing puff pieces as a 30 for 30.
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> What is your view on the XFL? For me, it’s that Vince exposed a weakness in the NFL at the time and then completely f’d it up by not delivering what he promised, i.e. traditional football. The opening night ratings were ridiculous by any standard.

I think that despite the shortcomings of the league, it actually had a lot of ideas that are still being used today I’m the NFL broadcasts. I feel like if Vince’s grasp hadn’t exceeded his reach, it might have been a decent off season league. But a competitor to the big leagues? Nah.