Former Hoosiers Have Impactful Opening Weekend in the XFL
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Tegray Scales (46) led the Dallas Renegades in tackles Image: Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer
Written by Evan McShane (@very_reasonable)
The XFL kicked off on Saturday, February 8th, renewing an old idea with a modern twist. Eight professional teams were assembled to play a 10-week regular season. The final four teams play face off in a semifinal, followed by the championship game. The league is divided into two divisions with the Seattle Dragons, LA Wildcats, Dallas Renegades, and Houston Roughnecks making up the West. The New York Guardians, St. Louis Battlehawks, DC Defenders, and Tampa Bay Vipers round out the East. The Indiana Hoosiers have three former football players participating in the XFL. Former star wide receiver Simmie Cobbs plays for the DC Defenders. Cobbs recorded one catch for 14 yards as the Defenders defeated Seattle 31-19.
Another Hoosier great, linebacker Tegray Scales plays for the Dallas Renegades. The Renegades lost over the weekend, 15-9 to the St. Louis Battlehawks. Scales led his team in tackles with six solo takedowns on defense and one more on special teams. Three of his tackles went for a loss, including this sack:
Former IU defensive tackle Bobby Richardson suits up for the Tampa Bay Vipers. The Vipers got shut down, losing 23-3, but Richardson chipped in four tackles.
Stay tuned for more updates on former Indiana players in the pros as Hoosier Huddle will follow along for this inaugural XFL season.