"On the surface-level, the casual fan sees the XFL as a spring league trying to succeed. Honoring the life of a family member through this platform is a decent way to get through hard times. There are three examples I want to point out, certain to open your eyes.Even while his team didn't get the win, Pierson-El and his family had something to be proud of. The Houston Roughnecks' running back, over the course of his career, has suffered three torn ACLs and a broken back. The XFL provided that for Pierson-El. Vince McMahon has blessed me with a chance to further my career and I couldn't be happier to be here. "My grandfather asked me to get a touchdown for her last week. Butler made the most of his touches on Saturday as his nine carries netted him 30 yards and a touchdown.
Tonight Holley hauled in four passes for 50 yards, including a nice 29-yard effort that Holley snatched up in heavy traffic.Another player who looked great in Week 1 was running back James Butler.Jones and the Defenders look like they will be one tough team to beat this year. Unfortunately that didn't happen. Holley signed a contract with the Rams on Monday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.. Holley will play running back for the Rams after finishing his … © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Nevertheless, DC and Houston sure look great after Week 1!To say running back Nick Holley has been through a lot is an understatement of epic proportions.In case you missed the early game, just like Houston, this one was a one-sided affair.While those numbers may not jump out at the average fan, the fact that Holley is back on the field and looking like he is healthy is something all youngsters should notice.
Jones threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns on the day as the DC faithful cheered their team to victory. It is way too early to start talking about an XFL Champion, especially considering that we still haven’t seen four of the eight teams perform. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc."I love football," Holley said. Opportunity. However, the reality is this is an opportunity presented to individuals who are fighting for their dreams and aspirations. It's more than personal for these players, and the past few weeks have showcased exactly that. Walker not only put up some nice numbers, but he also looked very comfortable running the Houston offense.Week 1 was a great one for the Houston Roughnecks.Former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Eli Rogers led DC in receiving on Saturday as he caught six passes for 73 yards.Running Back Nick Holley overcame three torn ACLs and a broken back to make his dreams come true in the XFL One more player deserves some recognition for Houston.Holley has suffered through three torn ACL injuries along with a broken back while chasing his football dreams.