2019 The Spring League season

Last updated

2019 The Spring League season
The Spring League.jpg
League The Spring League
Sport American football
DurationApril 6 – 11
Number of games2 per team
Number of teams4
TV partner(s)None
Season championsAustin Generals
Seasons
←  2018
2020  →

The 2019 The Spring League season (or TSL Austin) was the third overall in league history, which was played in Austin, Texas. 2019 season practice began March 31, 2019, with double headers on April 6 and 11, 2019. Each of the four teams played two games. [1]

Contents

The League partnered with the XFL to test potential rule adjustments, experiment with potential in-game technologies and scout talent as the league prepared for its inaugural season. [2] The XFL paid the league "six figures" for its services, a payment that allowed The Spring League to turn a profit that year for the first time. [3]

Rules

The Spring League partnered with the XFL to test rule changes the new league hoped to implement for its own 2020 season. One rule change, originally proposed by Pro Football Talk in 2017, was replacing overtime with a two-point conversion shootout occurring simultaneously at both end zones with five rounds in the TSL. [4] Also tested was the tap rule, which allows a referee to send a player to the sideline for less than a penalty level offense. [5] Both rules and the kickoff formation were later implemented in the XFL.

Teams

For the first time, one of the teams had a brand name; the Austin Generals (formerly South) was named after its host city of Austin, and used the logo and colors of the former New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League. [1] [6] The remaining three teams retained their generic North, East and West brandings.

The following coaches were part of the 2019 season:

Lynn Stiles was first announced as the North head coach, [7] but did not appear on the league final roster.

Games

DateTeamscoreopponentscoreNotesRefs
April 6North6West36 [8] [9]
April 7Generals13East6Overtime Test Game [10] [11]
April 13North31East24 [12] [13]
April 15Generals32West13 [14] [15]

Standings

Spring League 2019
TeamWLPCTPFPA
Austin Generals [16] 201.0004519
West [17] 11.5004938
North [18] 11.5003760
East [19] 02.0003044

XFL tryouts

The Spring League was hired by the XFL to hold three mini-camp style tryouts. With this revenue source, the league's revenue exceeded one million dollars and would have its first profitable year. The two leagues are in preliminary discussions of the Spring League becoming the XFL's official development league. [20]

Spring League Showcases

The league held its two "Summer Showcases" in partnership with the XFL [21] - the first on June in Mission Viejo, California [22] [23] and the second on July 30 in Long Beach, California, 2019 with 100 pay to play players in a four-day camp and a six quarter scrimmage. [24] XFL executives and coaches and ESPN and Fox staff were on had to view rule tests and in-game technologies with the broadcaster giving feedback on how it would effect broadcast coverage. [20]

A "Fall Showcase" was held on September in Marietta, Georgia, [25] [26] [27] and on November they held another showcase in Miami, Florida. [28] [29]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shawn Oakman</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Shawn Michael Oakman is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Baylor Bears. Oakman has also been a member of the Triangle Torch and the West Virginia Roughriders of the American Arena League (AAL), the Bismarck Bucks of Champions Indoor Football (CIF), the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL, the Wild Aces of Fan Controlled Football, and the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Spring League</span> American football developmental league

The Spring League (TSL) was an American football developmental league and scouting event that played from 2017 to 2021 and was founded by Brian Woods. Aimed at professional athletes but not paying a salary or expenses, the league's goal was to "serve as an instructional league and showcase for professional football talent".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luis Perez (American football)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Luis Francisco Perez is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University–Commerce from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he played junior college football at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California. He was awarded the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2017 as the best football player in NCAA Division II and led the Lions to their second national championship in football during the 2017 season, their first since 1972. He won the 2023 XFL Championship with the Arlington Renegades. Perez was named MVP of the Championship Game, leading the Renegades to a 35–26 victory over the D.C. Defenders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">P. J. Walker</span> American football player (born 1995)

Phillip "P. J." Walker Jr. is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts in 2017. He also played for the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL in 2020, leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns before it suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The XFL was a professional American football minor league consisting of eight teams located across the United States in mid-sized to major markets. It is now one of the two-component conferences of the United Football League (UFL), along with the United States Football League (USFL). The XFL league headquarters were in Arlington, Texas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alliance of American Football</span> Former professional American football league

The Alliance of American Football (AAF) was a professional American football minor league. The AAF consisted of eight centrally owned and operated teams in the southern and western United States, seven of which were located in metropolitan areas with at least one major professional sports franchise.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Seattle Sea Dragons</span> American football team

The Seattle Sea Dragons were a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. The Sea Dragons competed in the second incarnation of the XFL. The team was founded by Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment as the Seattle Dragons, and were owned and operated by Dwayne Johnson’s Alpha Acquico. The Sea Dragons played their home games at Lumen Field.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arlington Renegades</span> UFL (2024) team based in Arlington, Texas

The Arlington Renegades are a professional American football team based in Arlington, Texas. The Renegades compete in the United Football League (UFL). The team was founded as the Dallas Renegades by Vince McMahon's Alpha Entertainment and are owned-and-operated by Dwayne Johnson's Alpha Acquico and Fox Corporation. The Renegades play their home games at Choctaw Stadium. In 2023, The Renegades had a regular season record of 4-6 and were 2-0 in the playoffs, and were crowned XFL Champions. They were a part of the UFL merger in 2024, and started the 2024 season against the USFL Champion Birmingham Stallions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 XFL season</span> Inaugural season of the XFL (2020)

The 2020 XFL season was the first season in the reboot of the XFL, and the second in the history of the XFL brand created and owned by professional wrestling magnate Vince McMahon, coming 19 years after the 2001 XFL season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bryan Scott (quarterback)</span> American gridiron football player (born 1995)

Bryan James Scott is an American professional football quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Occidental College. He also played for the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) in 2022.

Minor league football, also known as alternative football or secondary football, is an umbrella term for professional gridiron football that is played below the major league level.

The 2020 The Spring League Fall season was the first Fall season, and the fifth overall in league history, which was played in San Antonio, Texas. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the league conducted the season in a Bio-secure bubble.

The 2021 The Spring League season was the sixth and final season of The Spring League. This is the only season to feature eight teams in two divisions: the North Division in Indianapolis, Indiana and the South Division in Houston, Texas.

The 2020 The Spring League season was the fourth overall in league history, which was played in Las Vegas, Nevada. The league was able to get most of its abbreviated 2020 season completed just before social distancing mandates tied to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States took effect, shutting down effectively all in-person sports in the United States. The main competition was played at Sam Boyd Stadium between March 7 to 11.

The 2018 The Spring League season was the second overall in league history, which was played in Round Rock, Texas.

The 2017 The Spring League season was the first overall in league history, which was played in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia at The Greenbrier resort.

Vincent Joseph Papale is an American football wide receiver for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for Delaware. He previously played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), TSL Conquerors of The Spring League (TSL), and the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL). He is the son of former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Vince Papale, whose career was the basis of the 2006 film Invincible.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United States Football League (2022–2023)</span> Professional American football league

The United States Football League (USFL) was a professional American football minor league that began play on April 16, 2022. It is now one of the two-component conferences of the United Football League (UFL), along with the XFL.

The 2023 XFL season was the second season in the reboot of the XFL, the first under its new ownership group of Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Gerry Cardinale, and the third in the history of the XFL brand created and originally owned by Vince McMahon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 UFL season</span> Inaugural season of the UFL

The 2024 UFL season was the first season of the United Football League, which was created following the merger of the XFL and USFL, and the fifth season in the combined history of the two leagues, following the 2020 XFL season, 2022 USFL season, and separate 2023 seasons for both the USFL and XFL.

References

  1. 1 2 Halliburton, Suzanne (April 6, 2019). "Ex-Baylor star Shawn Oakman tries to revive career in Spring League". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  2. ↑ "XFL partners with The Spring League to reimagine football". January 30, 2019.
  3. ↑ "The Spring League finds 'secret sauce' to survival".
  4. ↑ Florio, Mike (April 7, 2019). "Spring League returns with revolutionary overtime idea". ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  5. ↑ Florio, Mike (April 8, 2019). "Spring League tests XFL "tap" rule that sends players to sideline". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  6. ↑ "The Spring League Brands Team as Austin Generals in Homage to Host City". The Spring League. March 18, 2019. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  7. ↑ @TheSpringLeague (March 31, 2019). "Lynn Stiles will be coaching Team North (Orange) and the linebackers at #TheSpringLeague 2019. Coach Stiles brings…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ↑ "The Spring League 2019: North Vs West Game Highlights". YouTube .
  9. ↑ "The Spring League Game Day 1: Box Scores from TSL West's Big Win Over TSL North". Archived from the original on April 21, 2019.
  10. ↑ "The Spring League 2019: East Vs Generals Game Highlights". YouTube .
  11. ↑ "The Spring League Game Day 1: Box Scores from Austin Generals Victory Over TSL East". Archived from the original on April 21, 2019.
  12. ↑ "The Spring League 2019: North Vs East Game Highlights". YouTube .
  13. ↑ "The Spring League Game Day 2: Box Scores from TSL North's Comeback Win Over TSL East". Archived from the original on April 21, 2019.
  14. ↑ "The Spring League 2019: West Vs Generals Game Highlights". YouTube .
  15. ↑ "The Spring League Game Day 2: Box Scores from Austin Generals Victory Over TSL West". Archived from the original on April 21, 2019.
  16. ↑ "2019 Austin Generals Roster". Facebook .
  17. ↑ "2019 WEST Roster". Facebook .
  18. ↑ "2019 NORTH Roster". Facebook .
  19. ↑ "2019 EAST Roster". Facebook .
  20. 1 2 "Unique Revenue Streams, Elimination of Costly Expenditures Keys to The Spring League's Success". Sports Illustrated. John Wall Street. Maven. July 30, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  21. ↑ "#TheSpringLeague and the XFL are teaming up again for not one but TWO SoCal Showcases this summer". Facebook .
  22. ↑ "2019 June Showcase roster pt1". Facebook .
  23. ↑ "2019 June Showcase roster pt2". Facebook .
  24. ↑ "Rosters revealed for the Spring League July Showcase". July 30, 2019.
  25. ↑ "The Spring League September Showcase Roster pt1". Facebook .
  26. ↑ "The Spring League September Showcase Roster pt2". Facebook .
  27. ↑ "The Spring League September Showcase Roster pt3". Facebook .
  28. ↑ "The Spring League Showcase in Miami, Florida: Offence". Facebook .
  29. ↑ "The Spring League Showcase in Miami, Florida: Defense". Facebook .
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.