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PICTURES: The short life of the XFL Orlando Rage

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Orlando Rage team member Rich Young shows off his washboard abs during a pep rally for the new XFL Orlando Rage February 2, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. The pep rally was held at Universal Studio's Citywalk. The XFL Season starts February 3, 2001. Photo by Preston Mack/Newsmakers/Getty
3 Feb 2001: Michael Black #21 of the Orlando Rage runs with the ball against the Chicago Enforcers during XFL opening night at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Image Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT/Getty
Kasey Simons, an 8 year old girl from Tampa, Florida screams during a pep rally for the new XFL Orlando Rage February 2, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. The pep rally was held at Universal Studio's Citywalk. (Photo by Preston Mack/Newsmakers/Getty)
3 Feb 2001: A general view of game action during the Orlando Rage XFL opening night against the Chicago Enforcers at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT/Getty
Orlando Rage cheerleaders Bev, Dana and 'T.K' (short for Total Knockout) sign autographs for fans during a pep rally for the new XFL Orlando Rage February 2, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. The pep rally was held at Universal Studio's Citywalk. The XFL Season starts February 3, 2001. (Photo by Preston Mack/Newsmakers/Getty)
10 Feb 2001: Dan Goodspeed #68 and Dan Collins #66 of the Orlando Rage run out to the field before the game against the San Francisco Demons at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The Rage defeated the Demons 26-14.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport/Getty
An XFL cameraman in the huddle of the Orlando Rage during their game against the New York Hitmen at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Ezra Shaw/ALLSPORT/Getty
Orlando Rage fan Glenn Donehoo cheers before the start of the Rage's game against the Birmingham Bolts during the Bolts v Rage game at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Photo: Chris Livingston/ALLSPORT/Getty
A New York Hitmen fan holds a sign thanking Vince McMahon during the Hitmen's game against the Orlando Rage at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.(Ezra Shaw/ALLSPORT/Getty)

Orlando Rage team member Rich Young shows off his washboard abs during a pep rally for the new XFL Orlando Rage February 2, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. The pep rally was held at Universal Studio's Citywalk. The XFL Season starts February 3, 2001. Photo by Preston Mack/Newsmakers/Getty