Yesterday the XFL held a press conference at Audi Field in DC to announce Pep Hamilton as the first Head Coach/GM of that franchise. Let’s go over what we know and what we look forward to out of Mr. Hamilton.

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In the spirit of keeping the momentum going, Oliver Luck and newly announced Coach/GM of the XFL DC franchise, Pep Hamilto,n joined The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan. Here is quick recap of what was discussed, including some information we’re hearing for the first time.

Luck stated that we should know the team names/logos around late March/early April. He also stated that they WILL NOT participate in any sort of fan voting, stating legal issues that they would like to avoid.

He also once again confirmed that they will hold a draft and the players would not be limited by region. reiterated that the XFL would not bring over the gimmicks from the old 2001 iteration, specifically mentioning the scramble and the jersey nicknames.

Pep mentioned that the rule book is still in the works, and they aren’t going to limit themselves to stick to a certain type of play. Luck mentioned that there will be three extra point options after a touchdown. There will be a one, two, and three point option, none of which utilize a kicker. Field goals will still be in the game.

You can listen to the full interview below:

What we already know has been officially confirmed by the XFL. Shortly before today’s press conference in DC the XFL posted the following on Twitter:

Today’s press conference was a bit shorter than the one we had in Dallas, but let’s go through everything that happened.

First DC Events Board Member, Ty Simpson, came out to talk about the local area and how it’s a perfect fit for the XFL. He mentioned that they had done they due diligence before submitting themselves as a potential location. Simpson went on to say that when they look at bring an organization into their city they want to make sure that it will be an established family friendly environment. He also praised Vince McMahon and Oliver Luck on the progress they’ve made so far.

Oliver Luck then came out and gave a brief update on the state of the XFL. The most notable of which is that he once again confirmed that TV deals should be announced soon. He also said that four games will be televised weekly. Two on over the air terrestrial television, and two on cable, which he iterated would be networks that are easy to find and known and respected by sports fans. We previously reported that the XFL was in talks with ABC/ESPN and Fox/FS1, which align perfectly with what he is saying.

Luck then went on to talk a bit about Pep Hamilton. He brought up that Hamilton has over a decade of coaching experience. Specifically bringing up the Jets, Colts, 49ers, Stanford and Michigan, where he was most recently Assistant Coach to Jim Harbaugh. Luck then spoke about Hamilton’s career at Howard University down the road from Audi Field. He touched on his on-hands experience with Quarterbacks, naming Jay Cutler, Brian Greese and even his son Andrew Luck. At that time he then welcomed Pep Hamilton to the XFL and invited him on stage.

Pep came out and first thanked his Wife and family back in Michgan, then thanks all his friends and family that came out from Howard University to support him. Hamilton said he was intrigued by the XFL once he heard that Oliver Luck had been named the CEO and Commissioner ,stating that Luck has the know-how needed to jump start a league. He also said that Luck he had the Midas touch in regards to how he raised his children.

Because of Luck’s role with the XFL, his decision was easy to make. He loved the idea that he was able to take on such a challenge of not only building a team from the ground-up, but also working with the community to make the fan experience enjoyable.

Hamilton then stated he would be looking for people like himself why building the team, and more importantly building the league. He wants to find people that have the same passion for football as he shares, and wants to find players that are able to think outside of the box.

That was about it for this press conference, but it sounds like we’re going to get another one next week in Seattle, and possible one each week afterwards. Word on the Streets is that it’s going to be Jim Zorn, so far we’re two for two, hopefully next week we can extend our record. Regardless, by the end of March we should know all of the coaches in the league.

You can watch the full press conference below:

Former Michigan assistant coach Pep Hamilton is expected to be taking a job in the XFL, according to a report from Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.

On Thursday, Feldman reported that Hamilton, who left Michigan earlier this week to pursue other opportunities, is expected to become the head coach and general manager of Washington’s XFL team. No details about a potential contract were mentioned.

Feldman reported that Hamilton has been preparing for this position for at least a week, assembling a staff for his new role.

Hamilton, 44, has not been a head coach at any level, spending most of his career as a quarterbacks coach, wide receivers coach and offensive coordinator. At Michigan, he held the three titles, serving as the passing game coordinator, quarterbacks coach and assistant head coach.

Hamilton has had multiple stops in his coaching career, both in college and in the NFL. Before landing at Michigan in 2017, he was the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach with the Cleveland Browns. Prior to that, Hamilton was the offensive coordinator with the Indianapolis Colts from 2013-15.