Spring football is running in full gear. The XFL is dashing hot, and football fans are ecstatic. Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia have revamped spring football season in the finest way possible. Moreover, the league is heading into places where the NFL is not. St. Louis saw the return of football, and the fans are embracing the record-shattering attendance.
The XFL’s return marked new beginnings for spring football. The revamped professional football league saw the return of eight teams, while a few went for some location revamps. The crowd of St. Louis, Missouri, can attend a football game after ages, and the fans showed love toward the St. Louis Battlehawks.
It’s a record-breaking crowd, but not for an NFL game
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The St. Louis Battlehawks hosted the Arlington Renegades at The Dome at America’s Center. The fans recognized the return of football in St. Louis. A record-setting 38,310 fans showed up at the venue, which can hold 66,965 spectators to support their home team.
38,310 people showed up to the XFL St. Louis game today.pic.twitter.com/UBFEqj1BES
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 12, 2023
The 38,310 total might look like a small number when compared with the NFL. But since the XFL came off a significant overhaul, it is a big success. The fans also agree to it and are expecting the return of the National Football league in the area someday.
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NFL Insider Field Yates acknowledged the St. Louis crowd and said, “The city of St. Louis still deserves an NFL team.”
This atmosphere has been electric.
The city of St. Louis still deserves an NFL team. https://t.co/a0ZwI00E2x
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 12, 2023
Another user said he cannot find a reason St. Louis should not have an NFL team.
There is no reason St. Louis shouldn’t have an NFL team.
— Astoban☄️ (@Astoban6) March 12, 2023
This user said the Battlehawks have more fans than the Chargers.
More fans then the chargers
— Martínez Chiefs (17-3)🏆CHAMPS (@Martinez050408) March 12, 2023
This user said the franchise has more fans than the Rams.
More fans than Rams see in a year
— SuicidalRedRaider🐝🌵🦅 (@AlaskanBussy) March 12, 2023
Moreover, this user said the Battlehawks are here to stay.
XFL record! they're here to stay
— ignem feram (@Fuzzy40Handz) March 12, 2023
Another user said the numbers are higher than in a Jaguars game.
That’s more than a jaguars game
— Slab Work (@slab_work) March 13, 2023
Furthermore, this user said the St. Louis crowd is loyal to their sports teams.
Tbh St Louis is pretty loyal to their sports teams
— Dylan (@DylanSmokaLot) March 12, 2023
Not just the record-breaking attendance, but the Battlehawks and the defenders put on a show for the fans.
The Battlehawks showed the Renegades who’s superior at home
It was not just a return for football in STL. The Battlehawks showcased their dominance throughout the game. AJ McCarron led a solid play against the visiting franchise. The battle of supremacy saw the Battlehawks winning 24-11 over the Renegades.
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can we get uhhhhh….
KA-KAW FOR A BATTLEHAWKS DUB 😤⚔️ pic.twitter.com/EdeZwEtow3
— St. Louis Battlehawks (@XFLBattlehawks) March 12, 2023
The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth battle between both teams. The Renegades pulled up 11 points, but St. Louis battled back. McCarron led the team and picked a 3-1 record for the franchise.
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The Battlehawks must be ecstatic after putting up a stellar showcase for St. Louis crowd.
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