The Legacy of the USFL

PTulini · 2010-07-11T22:20:50-07:00

I watched ESPN 30 for 30: "Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?"It really makes you think about what could've been. All of the NFL stars (players and coaches) who came from the USFL, and the anti-trust lawsuit against the NFL in which the USFL was awarded a grand total of $3.00! I blame Donald Trump. He pushed the USFL to grow too quickly. It went from 12 to 18 teams, then moved the league from playing in the spring to the fall and went head to head with the NFL. ENJOY!

Jul 12, 2010 at 1:52 PM

blacksailsmd
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I watched the special on 30 for 30 - it was a great special.
I still think "The U" is the best one though

Jul 12, 2010 at 6:43 PM

PTulini
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Originally posted by blacksailsmd:
I watched the special on 30 for 30 - it was a great special.
I still think "The U" is the best one though

I have to agree. "The U" was the best 30 for 30 episode yet.

Jul 13, 2010 at 9:44 PM

PTulini
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No love for this thread? Come on guys, Step it up! Think about how many great players and coaches came from the USFL. Also, the rules and influences on the NFL that we see today.

[ Edited by PTulini on Jul 13, 2010 at 9:45 PM ]

Jul 14, 2010 at 9:29 AM

blacksailsmd
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yeah but I hate Donald Trump...

Jul 14, 2010 at 4:57 PM

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Originally posted by PTulini:
No love for this thread? Come on guys, Step it up! Think about how many great players and coaches came from the USFL. Also, the rules and influences on the NFL that we see today.

OK, I'll admit it ;D I attended many a USFL game - two full seasons at The Oakland Colisuem, watching The Invaders.

Jul 14, 2010 at 7:39 PM

PTulini
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Originally posted by blacksailsmd:
yeah but I hate Donald Trump...

Damn, I wasn't even 4 months old at the date on this ticket!

Jul 24, 2011 at 2:48 PM

PTulini
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NFLonTheHill: 25th Anniversary this week (7/29) of $1 verdict in USFL's $1.7B suit vs. NFL. Somehow got through 11 week trial w/o Breer, Glaze, Battista & Eisen

[ Edited by PTulini on Jul 24, 2011 at 3:17 PM ]

Jul 24, 2011 at 3:04 PM

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I remember the Stars were a kick ass team with Jim Mora as coach, WR Anthony Carter who killed the 49ers in one playoff game was on the Stars also and I think Gary Plummer started out with the Invaders. I'm gonna have to watch it, Trump looks like a douche in that video.

[ Edited by jimrat201 on Jul 24, 2011 at 3:07 PM ]

Jul 24, 2011 at 3:17 PM

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Trump killed it. The league would have lasted longer if it kept the NFL off season schedule.

Jul 24, 2011 at 3:18 PM

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PTulini
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Originally posted by Jamespowers:
Trump killed it. The league would have lasted longer if it kept the NFL off season schedule.

That, and it grew too fast.

Jul 24, 2011 at 3:32 PM

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Originally posted by PTulini:
Originally posted by Jamespowers:
Trump killed it. The league would have lasted longer if it kept the NFL off season schedule.

That, and it grew too fast.

I agree. Interesting that Arena football has out lasted the USFL, World League/NFL Europe-Europa, XFL, etc.