Episode 106 - The XFL Is Hiring...A LOT!!!
The XFL is hiring a TON of new people, including social media managers, art directors, and more. Is the XFL spending too much money too fast? I want to hear from you!! Plus Farhan Lalji from TSN, Nathan Rubbelke from the St. Louis Business Journal, and Steve Gera from BreakAway Data all join the show to chat about the world of CFL, XFL, USFL, and more!
The XFL has posted a boatload of new roles they are hiring for ahead of their 2023 kickoff including not one but TWO social media managers for each of their 8 teams and more. Where the USFL was bemoaned for months (myself included) by fans about spending too little, is the XFL spending too much too fast? I want to hear your comments and feedback! Farhan Lalji, CFL on TSN insider returns to the program to chat all things CFL week 11 including Nathan Rourke’s historic performance with the BC Lions. We also chat about the potential of Nathan Rourke heading to the NFL after the 2022 CFL season and what that means for the CFL in the hierarchy of football leagues. Farhan Lalji also gives his thoughts on the recently wrapped USFL “inaugural” season and who he would place his money on between the XFL and the USFL in the US spring football market.
Nathan Rubbelke from the St. Louis Business Journal stops by the show to give some insights into the XFL and their recently reported interest in bringing in investors ahead of their 2023 season kickoff. Nathan talks about the XFL’s “start-up” mentality and why now might just be the perfect time to invest in this 3rd version of the XFL ahead of its launch.
Finally, Steve Gera, co-founder, and president of BreakAway Data also makes an appearance to fill us in on the recent work he and his company have been doing with the XFL from a player scouting perspective. We chat Jordan Palmer being brought in as the XFL’s Director of Quarterback Development, the XFL centralizing training under Sean Hayes, and the level of talent Steve is seeing at the XFL Showcases including offensives linemen and more.
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