Canadian Football League 2020 (Cancelled)
| P | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts | |
| West Division | |||||||
| British Columbia Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calgary Stampeders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edmonton Eskimoes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| East Division | |||||||
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto Argonauts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ottawa REDBLACKS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montreal Alouettes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
XFL 2020
| P | W | L | T | TDF | TDA | |
| East | ||||||
| DC Defenders | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 12 |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 8 |
| New York Guardians | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| Tampa Bay Vipers | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 15 |
| West | ||||||
| Houston Roughnecks | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 14 |
| Dallas Renegades | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 12 |
| Los Angeles Wildcats | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 14 |
| Seattle Dragons | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 15 |
Liga de Futbol Americano Mexico 2020
| P | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pct | |
| Division Nord | |||||||
| Raptors de Edomex | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 121 | 82 | 100 |
| Dinos de Saltillo | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 86 | 82 | 100 |
| Fundidores de Monterrey | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 107 | 107 | 40 |
| Pioneros de Queretaro | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 68 | 116 | 0 |
| Division Centro | |||||||
| CDMX Condors | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 112 | 44 | 80 |
| Osos de Toluca | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 93 | 89 | 60 |
| Artilleros de Puebla | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 77 | 81 | 60 |
| CDMX Mexicas | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 103 | 20 |
The Spring League Fall 2020
| P | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pct | |
| Generals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 62 | .1000 |
| Aviators | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 70 | 59 | .667 |
| Alphas | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 36 | .667 |
| Conquerors | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 78 | 74 | .333 |
| Blues | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 65 | .333 |
| Jousters | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 48 | .000 |
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | ||
| Championship Game | Alamodome | |||
| 15.12.2020 | Generals | 37 | Aviators | 14 |
The Spring League Las Vegas 2020
| P | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pct | |
| Las Vegas Hughes (C) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 13 | 1.000 |
| TSL North | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 21 | .500 |
| TSL East | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 31 | .000 |
LIga Xtrema de Futbol Arena Mexico Spring 2020
| LEXFA Spring 2020 | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | Pct |
| Division 1 | |||||||
| Supermans | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 37 | 1.000 |
| Aztecas | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 43 | 1.000 |
| Black Thunder | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 62 | 41 | .500 |
| Toritos Texcoco | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 45 | .500 |
| Cowboys | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 35 | .500 |
| Zopilotes | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 44 | .000 |
| Deminios ST | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 77 | .000 |
Report – General
A total of 32 teams played in Major Rival Football Leagues to the National Football League in 2020. With the Canadian Football League cancelling the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, it was left to the XFL, Liga de Futbol Americano Mexico, The Spring League and Liga Xtrema de Futbol Arena Mexico to compete with the NFL. Only The Spring League, however, would complete its two seasons, the Spring season in Las Vegas with only three teams playing a total of two matches each, won by Las Vegas Hughes, and the Fall Season, in San Antonio, with the only Championship game played: Generals triumphing 37-14 over Aviators. LEXFA Mexico only completed its short Spring Season, and cancelled its full-length Fall season, and both the XFL and LFA Mexico abandoned their seasons after five weeks of a 10 week season.
Report – Canadian Football League 2020
The 2020 Canadian Football League season was cancelled due to concerns over the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. [References: 1-3]
Report – XFL 2020
The XFL continued to play behind closed doors through the coronavirus outbreak, which stopped a lot of sports leagues. It finally shut up shop on March 12 after a Seattle Dragons player had tested positive for coronavirus, after the game with Houston Roughnecks on March 7. This player had also participated in the February 29th game against St. Louis Battlehawks, and so all players and teams were alerted and the league stopped. A decision was made by Oliver Luck, XFL Commissioner to cancel the rest of the season. [Ref: 7-8]
At the time there was a three-way tie at the top of the Eastern Division, with DC Defenders, St. Louis Battlehawks and New York Guardians all on 3-2. In the West, Houston Roughnecks (5-0) had a clear lead over the teams in joint second, Dallas Renegades and Los Angeles Wildcats (both 2-3). It also did better than the Alliance of American Football in drawing fans to a AAA Football League. The XFL averaged about 18,600 fans a game, whereas its predecessor, the AAF averaged about 15,000 during its one season in 2019. [Ref: 10][References: 4-11]
Report – Liga de Futbol Americano Mexico 2020
The 2020 Liga Futbol Americano was the 5th season of the Major Professional American Football League in Mexico. CDMX Mayas took the season out, intending to return in 2021, with Pioneros de Queretaro moving up from Futbol American de Mexico having won it in 2019.
The League was suspended after week 5 due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, with Condors CDMX two games ahead of CDMX Mexicas and Artilleros de Puebla on a 4-1 record in Division Norte, and Raptors de Edomex, chasing their first ever League title, on 4-1 also in Division Centro, one game ahead of Dinos de Saltillo and Fundidores de Monterrey. [References: 12-14]
Report – The Spring League San Antonio Fall 2020
In the opening Week in The Spring League 2020 in San Antonio Alphas lost 0-19 to Blues with QB Shea Patterson throwing for 3 TDs, two of which went to Jovon Durante Cinco. Aviators defeated Jousters 28-0 as DeShaun Amos twice intercepted the ball, returning one for a TD and QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson passed for 2 TDs. In the third game of the day, which was Nationally televised Generals triumphed 33-19 over Conquerors, with Bryan Scott throwing for 3 Tds in his first professional start, and the Generals defense recording 3 Interceptions.
In Week 2, the Aviators won in overtime against the Blues, 23-17, as Wide Receiver Matthew Sexton scored with a walk-off Punt Return in a game televised Nationally on FS1 (Fox Sports 1). The win moved the Aviators to 2-0 as the Blues fell to 1-1. QB JT Barret led the Alphas to their first win of the season as they beat the Conquerors 22-17, dropping the conquerors to 0-2. In the other game, Jousters Kicker Ricky Aguayo had a perfect 5/5 night as the Generals came from behind in the fourth quarter, allowing no Touchdowns in the game and forcing two turnovers in the fourth quarter, leading them to an 18-15 victory as they moved to 2-0 in the standings, and the Jousters dropped to 0-2.
In the third week the Conquerors shocked the Aviators with a 42-19 victory against the undefeated team, giving the Conquerors their first win of the season. The Jousters forfeited their match against the Alphas, due to COVID-19 testing and protocols, and also lack of practice. Alphas were awarded a 2-0 win as per league rules. Quarterback Bryan Scott, led the Generals to the only team undefeated on 3-0 with four Touchdowns and was matched by his own defence who contributed four interceptions as the Generals downed the Blues 42-28 to claim sole ownership of the top spot.
On 17 November 2020, The Spring League made the announcement to cancel the matches for Week 4 due to positive COVID-19 tests. The Championship Game was postponed until 15 December 2020 where the Generals totally dominated the Aviators winning 37-14, with QB Bryan Scott named MVP. [References: 15-34]
Report – The Spring League Las Vegas 2020
The Spring League concluded its’ fourth showcase season in 2020, with a three-team two-match season in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Hughes finished Champions with a 14-7 victory over TSL North in game 1, and a 17-6 defeat of TSL East in game 3, with Defensive Back Brandon Brice sealing the game, and Championship with an interception on the final play. [Ref: 2-4][References: 35-39]
Report – Liga Xtrema de Futbol Arena Mexico Spring 2020
Peleadores, which translates as Fighters, and who used a Logo similar to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo, played in Division 4 of the LEXFA Liga Extrema de Futbol Americano Mexico during the Spring 2020 season, which is a short 2-game preseason prior to the full season in Autumn. Peleadores compiled a 1-1-0 record, scoring 41 points and conceding 55 in the process, finishing 6th of 11in the Division. In all 50 teams competed in the five divisions of the LEXFA Arena League in Spring 2020. [References: 40-50]
References
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[2] Canadian Football League (2020) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/standings/?season=2020 [Accessed 31 March 2020]
[3] Canadian Football League (2020) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/ [Accessed 31 March 2020]
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[4] XFL (2020) XFL Standings [Internet] Available from: https://stats.xfl.com/standings/ [Accessed 31 March 2020]
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[10] First Down (2001) Issues from Spring 2001
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[13] Liga Football Americano Mexico (2020) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://lfa.mx/calendario-lfa-2020/ [Accessed 17 April 2020]
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[14] Liga Football Americano Mexico (2019) LFA 2018 Logo [Internet] Available from: https://i1.wp.com/lfa.mx/2018/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LFAlogonew.png?fit=734%2C734&ssl=1 %5BAccessed 1 August 2018]
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[15] The Spring League (2017) Profile Picture August 13, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68494309_2435273623417739_8497449137069883392_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=osM0If13hRYAX9kbxYM&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=3d2ef90b030c12beaf5c4be4b091d540&oe=5E9E9711%5BAccessed 25 January 2020]
Websites
[16] The Spring League (2017) Post October 15, 2020″These six veteran coaches will lead the #TSL2020 teams in San Antonio:″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/photos/a.1870863563192084/2820021151609649/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]
Videos
[17] The Spring League (2017) Post October 26, 2020″The Conquerors make their #TSL2020 debut on FS1 this Tuesday night when they face the Generals. But, before they take the field, they are the subject of the newest episode of Kat’s Cover-Two.″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3441729842555635¬if_id=1603740233814214¬if_t=watch_follower_video&ref=notif [Accessed 27 October 2020]
Websites
[18] The Spring League (2020) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.thespringleague.com/?page_id=5732 [Accessed 21 November 2020]
Social Media
[19] The Spring League (2020) Post March 23, 2020: ″Since 2017, the year #TheSpringLeague began play, 229 of our players have been signed to pro football contracts #NFL: 90 #CFL: 51 #AAF: 55 #XFL: 33″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2643855175892915 [Accessed 8 June 2020]
Websites
[20] The Spring League (2020) Game Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.thespringleague.com/?page_id=5732 [Accessed 28 October 2020]
Social Media
[21] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, October 27, 2020 “
FINAL in Game 1 – a Blues dominating performance.QB Shea Patterson threw for 3 TDsWR Jovon Durante cinco caught 2 TDsBlues defense forces INT, FR, and 7 sacks; allows 0 points”
[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2830871110524653 [Accessed 28 October 2020]
[22] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, October 27, 2020 “
Game over. The Aviators dominate the Jousters in Week 1.DB DaShaun Amos 2 INTs and returns one for a TDMcLeod Bethel-Thompson 2 passing TDsAviators Defense: 0 PA, 3 FR, 2 INT”
[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2831025990509165 [Accessed 28 October 2020]
[23] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, October 27, 2020 “
The Generals secure the last victory of the day with a thrilling nationally televised game over the Conquerors.@bryanscott18 throws for 3 TDs in his first professional start@yocrazylegs rushes for 2 TDsGenerals Defense records 3 INT”
[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2831230377155393 [Accessed 28 October 2020]
[24] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 2020″The Aviators beat the Blues in Week 2 by a score of 23-17 in the first overtime game of the season. WR Mathew Sexton ended the contest on a walk off punt return for a TD during the nationally televised game on FS1!The Aviators remain undefeated while the Blues drop to 1-1.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2838531756425255 [Accessed 7 November 2020]
[25] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 5 November 2020″Full highlights from last night’s 22-17 Alphas victory over the Conquerors. QB JT Barrett led his squad to their first win of TSL2020 while the Conquerors fell to 0-2.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2839245563020541 [Accessed 7 November 2020]
[26] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 5 November 2020″The Generals steal a win from the Jousters behind a defense that allowed 0 TDs and created 2 fourth quarter turnovers.Despite the loss, the story of the game is Jousters K Ricky Aguayo’s perfect 5/5 night.The Generals improve to 2-0 and the Jousters remain win-less at 0-2.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2839493712995726 [Accessed 7 November 2020]
[27] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 5 November 2020″Through two weeks at #TSL2020 in San Antonio, here’s how the teams stack up.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2840215369590227 [Accessed 7 November 2020]
[28] The Spring League Facebook (2020) POst, 11 November 2020“The game and the Aviators perfect season is over. Conquerors dominate in a very deserving win that was a long time coming.Aviators fall to 2-1. Conquerors pick up their first win to get to 1-2.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2844086742536423 [Accessed 21 November 2020]
[29] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 11 November 2020″Due to lack of practice time because of COVID-19 protocols, the Jousters will forfeit their Week 3 game against the Alphas. Per NFL rules, the Alphas will be rewarded a 2-0 win and move to 2-1.Both teams have resumed practicing.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2844701922474905%5BAccessed 21 November 2020]
[30] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 12 November 2020″Week 3 is done!The Generals (3-0) emerge as the only undefeated team left after a dominating performance tonight against the Blues (1-2).QB Bryan Scott (@bryanscott18) threw for 4 TDs only to be matched by his own defense who grabbed 4 picks of their own.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2845008345777596 [Accessed 21 November 2020]
[31] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 16 November 2020″Updated and corrected standings heading into a decisive Week 4 tomorrow.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2849424112002686 [Accessed 21 November 2020]
[32] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 17 November 2020″” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2850475888564175 [Accessed 21 November 2020]
[33] The Spring League You Tube (2020) Post, 15 December 2020″The Generals dominated from start to finish to capture the #TSL2020 Championship in a 37-14 win over the Aviators. QB Bryan Scott took home MVP honors.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0B9SB_2TQAS-KmZFg4uYAJVc8J3mpWfP3vUEkUnlVVqYdq3Dv6s60lfQI&v=Ca5Eix-3Wh0&feature=youtu.be [Accessed 17 December 2020]
Images
[34] The Spring League (2017) Profile Picture August 13, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68494309_2435273623417739_8497449137069883392_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=osM0If13hRYAX9kbxYM&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=3d2ef90b030c12beaf5c4be4b091d540&oe=5E9E9711%5BAccessed 25 January 2020]
Websites
[35] The Spring League (2017) Post March 7, 2020″Game 1 ends with a final score of: Las Vegas Hughes: 14 TSL North: 7″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/photos/a.1870863563192084/2630097563935343/?type=3 [Accessed 8 June 2020]
[36] The Spring League (2017) Post March 7, 2020″Game 2 has gone final! TSL North: 14 TSL East: 7″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/photos/a.1870863563192084/2630133173931782/?type=3 [Accessed 8 June 2020]
[37] The Spring League (2017) Post March 11, 2020″DB Brandon Brice seals the game for Las Vegas capping off the final play with a pick-6. Las Vegas Hughes: 17 TSL East: 6″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/photos/a.1870863563192084/2633474570264309/?type=3 [Accessed 8 June 2020]
Images
[38] The Spring League (2020) Photo March 11, 2020″DB Brandon Brice seals the game for Las Vegas capping off the final play with a pick-6. Las Vegas Hughes: 17 TSL East: 6″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/photos/a.1870863563192084/2633474570264309/?type=3&theater [Accessed 8 June 2020]
Social Media
[39] The Spring League (2020) Post March 23, 2020: ″Since 2017, the year #TheSpringLeague began play, 229 of our players have been signed to pro football contracts #NFL: 90 #CFL: 51 #AAF: 55 #XFL: 33″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2643855175892915 [Accessed 8 June 2020]
Images
[40] LEXFA Wayback Machine (2020) Lexfa-ORO-2 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lexfa-ORO-2.png [Accessed 8 August 2020]
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Websites
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[48] LEXFA (2021) WALTER-ABRAHAM-QB-e1568234233463-212×400 [Internet] Available from: https://arenafootball.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WALTER-ABRAHAM-QB-e1568234233463-212×400.jpg [Accessed 29 January 2021]
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Acknowledgements
Thanks to Todd Zboyan, Bart Barden, Decy Maher, Sean Douglas, Anton Pippo O’Grady, Joe Grey, Steve Hearn, Jimmy English, Brianna Wallace & Heather Foust.
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