The Orlando Guardians already had their hands full during a 30-12 defeat to the San Antonio Brahmas. So when backup QB Deondre Francois (who was mic’d up) came in to lead the offense in the late stages, the broadcast figured to get a few notable mid-game soundbites. (Note: This isn’t the first time a 2023 XFL game has delivered the goods so far.)
With the way the Guardians’ offense struggled (it didn’t even crack 200 total team yards), Francois’s evident frustrations probably should’ve been seen coming.
As the QB tried to rally the troops in the huddle, some of his teammates began to talk over his play call. Francois didn’t take lightly to this and had a hilariously NSFW response to quickly quiet everyone down:
(Note: NSFW language in the video below.)
Mic'd up in the huddle unfiltered. The XFL is hilarious. 😂pic.twitter.com/lHZE3qgonB
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 27, 2023
Look, if I were trying to rally the troops, I’d find it hard to believe I wouldn’t react like Francois, too. I’d say it’s fair that these sorts of moments happen in all sorts of football games all the time. The real story here is that he just happened to be mic’d up while attempting to get his offensive teammates in line.
And that kind of brilliant timing is what makes for sports comedy gold.
