The Extreme League

The Extreme League just launched with its first games on Saturday and Sunday. The season started with DC and Seattle playing each other.

What is the Extreme League?

The Extreme League is a football league that runs from mid February to the end of April. The Extreme League includes some players that used to play our traditional football league like Andre Williams, Eli Rogers, and Landry Jones. It also includes former college stars like Conner Cook and Cardale Jones.

How is the XFL different than our traditional league?

There are some different rules. There are only 8 teams in the league. Also the season is 10 weeks. On kickoffs the players start five yards apart from the other team. Then once the receiving team touches the ball, all players can move. After touchdowns there is no extra point kick. Instead, you have the option to run a 1 point play from the 2 yard line, a 2 point play from the 5 yard line, or a 3 point play from the 10 yard line. To make a catch you need possession of the ball and to only get one foot down within bounds instead of 2. Also you can have 2 forward passes before the line of scrimmage. Each team only gets 2 timeouts per half. There is a comeback period where the clock stops until the ball is spotted; this is within the last 2 minutes of each half. There is a 25 second play clock. On punts the punting team can’t go past the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked. Also, if a punt goes out of bounds inside the 20 or goes into the end zone, it will be called for a major touch back that is brought out to the 35. Overtime is like a shootout. In overtime there is 5 one-play possessions for each team; these plays are run from the opponents’ 5 yard line. For a successful conversion, the team that scored gets 2 points. If it is still tied at the end of five plays or rounds for each team then there is a single round or one play for each team. There are no ties. Finally, there is a 10 minute half time.

How is the league set up?

The Extreme League is split into 2 divisions the East and the West. The teams in the East are D.C, St. Louis, New York, and Tampa Bay. The teams in the West are Seattle, Los Angles, Houston, and Dallas. In the playoffs the top 2 teams in the East play the winner and earns a spot in the championship. The top 2 teams in the West play and the team that comes out on top is in the championship. So, the winners play in the championship and the winner is champion.

I think it is good to have some new rules which will not only speed up the game, but it will make the game more interesting. I believe the top team in the East will be New York. I predict the best team in the West will be Houston. Who do you think will be the best.