AP, WASHINGTONThe debut of the new XFL on Saturday had a punt blocked for a touchdown and a juiced-up crowd roaring for big plays. “This is for the love of football,” Jones said. “Enjoy.”Jones’ DC Defenders beat the Seattle Dragons 31-19 in the opener of the new XFL, which provided plenty of entertainment in person and on TV. It is not the star power of the NFL, but billionaire Vince McMahon’s latest venture is an attempt to capture the attention of hardcore football fans in the aftermath of the Super Bowl. “Our expectation for this first season is for football fans to simply give us a look, give us a chance, sample us,” Pollack said.
