You can blame Donald Trump for that. It was his idea to move to the fall and most of the owners thought he could bankroll it. Of course they never ended up playing another game after that decision. I am not saying they would have been a success staying in the spring but it was a great league to watch for the 3 years it was around. Jim Kelly, Steve Young, Nate Newton, and so many more who went on to glory in the NFL. I still think someone should try another spring league!
I agree....the USFL was great and I personally think it could have survived. The league had it's own stars and was a lot of fun to follow. If it had kept to the spring idea I think it would have survived. New USFL.....I agree too gimmicky. Make it a real league for god's sake.
The rules are alittle too gimmicky. A field goal over 50 years and a safety are worth 4 points. Just do real football. I'm more concerned about drafting players. I don't want the league to go back to 1986. I propose that they should have a draft in the fall of players that where released form the NFL roster and not on contract by the NFL teams and/or free agent or hasn't been drafted by any leauge.
I was in sheer anguish when this league folded, and the shady way their anti-trust suit against the NFL wws handled, they clearly had an ironclad case, in spite of Trump. Even sadder, something could've been worked to merge some of the teams into the NFL, if need be, especially the Showboats, Wranglers, Outlaws, Baltimore Stars, Breakers and Stallions. I miss the USFL, it was just as exciting and fun to watch as the NFL, too bad they think they have to be the only game in town sometimes.
Will somebody post the ESPN report Behind the Lines"" about the USFL.
Thats what I wanna see!
BTW- Nobody ever fired Trump for ruining their chance to bounce back! They could have bounced back re expanded and still be around today if they didn't try to sue the NFL!
Being awarded more the $1 trebled for winning the suit would have helped a lot. For the jury to say the NFL was a monopoly but only award $1 in the hope that the judge would adjust it, which he didn't, was a travesty.
The movie was meant to be an in depth documentary only on the Bandits. Trying to do a league video would end being something you see year in and year out on ESPN and other sports networks.
Fuck Donald Trump. I'd love to tell that hair piece wearing piece of shit Trump that directly to his face. F**k you, Trump!
quietriotfan1976 2 years ago
A new film by Mike Tollin on the USFL, a film which I hear is not too complimentary about Donald Trump, is airing on ESPN in October!
Fun4Video2 2 years ago
it was a good film
jagsfanintexas95 2 years ago
Donald Trump Killed the USFL
crawford371 2 years ago 3
Too gimmicky
Fun4Video2 3 years ago
USFL Returns in 2010!!!
Check out Newusfl dt cm
FAITHandLOGIC 3 years ago 2
It's called the UFL!!
afannell 3 years ago
Nooooo, the USFL is coming back too. They are two different leagues.
FAITHandLOGIC 3 years ago 2
You can blame Donald Trump for that. It was his idea to move to the fall and most of the owners thought he could bankroll it. Of course they never ended up playing another game after that decision. I am not saying they would have been a success staying in the spring but it was a great league to watch for the 3 years it was around. Jim Kelly, Steve Young, Nate Newton, and so many more who went on to glory in the NFL. I still think someone should try another spring league!
Fun4Video2 3 years ago
I agree....the USFL was great and I personally think it could have survived. The league had it's own stars and was a lot of fun to follow. If it had kept to the spring idea I think it would have survived. New USFL.....I agree too gimmicky. Make it a real league for god's sake.
Paulmancieri67 2 years ago
The rules are alittle too gimmicky. A field goal over 50 years and a safety are worth 4 points. Just do real football. I'm more concerned about drafting players. I don't want the league to go back to 1986. I propose that they should have a draft in the fall of players that where released form the NFL roster and not on contract by the NFL teams and/or free agent or hasn't been drafted by any leauge.
Renagade70 2 years ago
Search Google for the Virtual USFL and or the USFL Blog on Blogger........the USFL lives there.
Waters1964 3 years ago
I was in sheer anguish when this league folded, and the shady way their anti-trust suit against the NFL wws handled, they clearly had an ironclad case, in spite of Trump. Even sadder, something could've been worked to merge some of the teams into the NFL, if need be, especially the Showboats, Wranglers, Outlaws, Baltimore Stars, Breakers and Stallions. I miss the USFL, it was just as exciting and fun to watch as the NFL, too bad they think they have to be the only game in town sometimes.
BisonAP 3 years ago
The USFL was awesome!
Seastorm21 3 years ago
Will somebody post the ESPN report Behind the Lines"" about the USFL.
Thats what I wanna see!
BTW- Nobody ever fired Trump for ruining their chance to bounce back! They could have bounced back re expanded and still be around today if they didn't try to sue the NFL!
So I'm Officially saying it here!
Trump "You're Fired"!
Cosmictalk 3 years ago
Being awarded more the $1 trebled for winning the suit would have helped a lot. For the jury to say the NFL was a monopoly but only award $1 in the hope that the judge would adjust it, which he didn't, was a travesty.
Fun4Video2 3 years ago
USFL was awesome!!!! Summertime football!!!
yoda9999 3 years ago
Please post more USFL videos,espcially ones of the Tampa Bay Bandits.
WCD73 4 years ago
I MISS THE USFL!!!
WCD73 4 years ago
Hey THAT's All-American linebacker and former wrestler Ron Simmons at the end of that clip.. DAMN!
bacardilvr 4 years ago
I am interested in seeing this movie. Do you know where I can find it?
OldBeigeGuy 4 years ago
Try contacting Tollin/Robbins Productions
Fun4Video2 4 years ago
I WANT IT ON DVD.
WCD73 4 years ago
I have the Final Season on VHS. I like watching but hate the diting, it doesn't allow you to see the rest of the league.
I went to one Stars game and the Champoinship parade of 84 thats more than th eagles caqn say! GO STARS!
Cosmictalk 3 years ago
*Hate the Editing
Cosmictalk 3 years ago
The movie was meant to be an in depth documentary only on the Bandits. Trying to do a league video would end being something you see year in and year out on ESPN and other sports networks.
Fun4Video2 3 years ago