Houston Roughnecks Head Coach C.J. Johnson is fired up about new season with the UFL
Football in Houston is not over yet. Spring is right around the corner for the start of the United Football League. We're chatting with Houston Roughnecks head coach C.J. Johnson on what's about to be a pretty exciting season.
Dwayne 'The Rockโ Johnson announces XFL to return in Spring 2022
HOUSTON โ After suspending the rest of its seasons due to the coronavirus outbreak in March, the XFL will return in Spring 2022, according to former wrestling star and actor Dwayne โThe Rockโ Johnson. โAs owners, weโre proud to champion our XFL players, coaches, cities and fans into an electrifying 2022 season!โ Johnson tweeted. A league of culture, passion and purpose.โXFL returns SPRING 2022 ๐As owners, weโre proud to champion our XFL players, coaches, cities and fans into an electrifying 2022 season! Houstonโs team, the Houston Roughnecks had a great season and were among the top teams in the league. You can see our past coverage of the Houston Roughnecks here.
Dwayne โThe Rockโ Johnson buys XFL for $15 million with Redbird Capital as partner
HOUSTON โ The XFL is coming back, thanks to Dwayne โThe Rockโ Johnson. The actor, producer and retired wrestler teamed up with Redbird Capital and became the only bid to purchase the bankrupt league before the auction was slated to begin, according to NBC Sports and Sportico. The group paid $15 million for the league, split evenly with Johnsonโs business partner and ex-wife, Dany Garcia. [Johnson, Garcia and Redbird Capital] are the best possible ownership group for the exciting journey ahead,โ XFL President Jeffrey Pollack, who oversaw the sale process for the league, told Sportico in a statement. There was no word on when the XFL will make a return.
Local sports updates: University of Houston baseball team required to self-quarantine after staff tested for coronavirus
March 15University of Houston baseball team asked to self-quarantineThe University of Houston is requiring all members of the baseball team, coaches and support staff to self-quarantine after a baseball staff member developed symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 following a team trip to Las Vegas just prior to the University suspending the season. Rice UniversityRice University announced Thursday that it is suspending all sports competitions indefinitely due to the growing threat of the coronavirus. In conjunction with the American Athletic Conference, the University of Houston will suspend all sports competitions, effective immediately, until further notice. McDonaldโs All-American GamesStatement from McDonaldโs - "After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel the 2020 McDonaldโs All American Games, scheduled for Houstonโs Toyota Center on April 1, and all associated events. โWe do believe sport events can take place with only essential personnel and limited family attendance, and this protects our players, employees, and fans,โ NCAA stated in a press release.
Houston Roughnecks remain undefeated after win against Seattle Dragons
HOUSTON โ This win didnโt come easy for the Houston Roughnecks. Down 14-0 in the second quarter, a touchdown from Nick Holley puts Houston on the board. Houston gained their first lead, 26-23, in the fourth quarter thanks to Phillips. The Roughnecks win came in front of a season-high 19,773 fans at TDECU stadium. Check out the Houston Roughnecksโ big fourth-quarter play:
Social media is raving as Houston Roughnecks win third straight XFL game
HOUSTON โ The Houston Roughnecks remain undefeated in the XFL League after crushing the Tampa Bay Vipers, 34-27, Saturday afternoon. Phillips had an impressive game for the Roughnecks. Here is fan reaction from social media:PJ Walker and Cam Phillips are carrying the Houston Roughnecks right now. pic.twitter.com/BCzOYo9cSa โ Dom Ingram (@DommieIngram) February 22, 2020PJ Walker is very watchable. @XFLRoughnecks โ Mr Bad Example (@blondebutters) February 22, 2020The Houston Roughnecks have still NEVER lost a football game.
Former Texans player signs with Houston Roughnecks XFL
HOUSTON โ A former Houston Texans player says he is coming back to Houston to play for the Roughnecks XFL this season. Charles James II was a cornerback for the Texans in 2016 before he was waived from the teamโs active roster. Coming back to Houston to play for the @XFLRoughnecks this season! I must have a charles james houston roughnecks jersey. Houstonians will buy tickets to see Happy Socks play.