Anthony Becht, the coach of St. Louis’ new XFL franchise, is no stranger to the area. In 2008, he played as a tight end in 16 games with the NFL’s St. Louis Rams.
“I enjoyed my time there — I’m still friends with (players) Steven Jackson, Orlando Pace, Torry Holt, Marc Bulger, Kurt Warner, Trent Green — and those guys are excited for me," Becht said Monday, just a few hours after the XFL announced the eight franchises that’ll begin competing in the XFL on Feb. 18, 2023. “I can’t wait to get back to St. Louis and to see some old friends. I’m excited to be a part of all this. Ticket sales have been great, and I can’t wait to get started.”
The third version of the XFL will include games at The Dome at America’s Center and will feature three teams in Texas — Arlington, Houston and San Antonio — as well as in Orlando, Florida, Las Vegas, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
