The AAF beat the second version of the XFL to the market, then imploded gloriously after early success.
Now XFL 3.0 — Vince McMahon is out, The Rock and Dany Garcia are in — is one year away from launch as the USFL prepares for its maiden season. The XFL clearly decided to remind the world it is still coming by curiously and randomly announcing its head coaches Wednesday, a few days before the USFL kicks off.
The names:
- Former Bills/Broncos/Cowboys coach Wade Phillips
- Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops
- Former Virginia State coach Reggie Barlow
- Former Jets tight end Anthony Becht
- Former Jets cornerback Terrell Buckley
- Former Saints coach Jim Haslett
- Former Steelers receiver Hines Ward
- Hall of Fame safety Rod Woodson
Couple of thoughts:
Buckley and Ward have been coaching for a while now, so their names aren’t surprising.