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| | | We've combined the XFL with television's most popular reality-based show, "Survivor."
 Every Tuesday on Page 2, we'll vote one team out of the new eight-team football league until we're left with a "champion" four weeks from today. That way, you won't have to suffer through the league's 10-week regular season and then the playoffs to determine the last team standing.
And we're also letting the readers of Page 2 make the arguments for why a certain team should either stay or go.
Last week, you booted the Memphis Maniax off the island. Here's a look at the league after the fourth weekend:
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Birmingham Bolts (2-2)
Why they should go:
Is there any question why the Bolts should stay? After losing 30-6 to Orlando, these guys might be able to contend with the Chargers or a Division II college team. But other than that they are worthless.
-- Jeff Kranz, Blue Springs Missouri
Why they should stay:
Because of their Saturday-afternoon-serial-style helmets. The football may still be bad, but how can you not like a bunch of guys who look like refugees from Buck Rogers or Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen?
-- Rich Swank, Tallahassee, Fla.
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Los Angeles Xtreme (2-2)
Why they should go:
With Saladin McCullough squirting the ball out of his hands just like he used to do up at Oregon, it's the clear choice. Besides, Ryan Leaf will probably replace Tommy Maddox after March 3.
-- Chris Aster, Eugene, Ore.
Why they should stay:
They are the most exciting team to watch. Every game is close and down to the last minute. Only the 2-2 record doesn't justify their effort. Without the Xtreme the game would be a bore and waste of time, but then again it already is a waste of time.
-- Evan Slack, Lynchburg, Va.
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Las Vegas Outlaws (3-1)
Why they should go:
To get people to watch, we must get rid of any team that plays defense. The Outlaws have allowed one TD in four games and lead the league in takeaways. Enough already. Save the offenses, and get rid of the Outlaws!
-- Charles Provost, Woburn, Mass.
Why they should stay:
They have the best quarterback in the league, and no one in the league can stop him. Will someone please tell me why this guy ever decided to take a paycut and leave the NFL? I know he wasn't on the greatest team (Cleveland), but even it could win in this league.
-- Kurt Baughn, Benicia, Calif.
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San Francisco Demons (2-2)
Why they should go:
A crappy offense with a defense that can sometimes keep them in the game. Hmm, sounds like their coach really hasn't left the Giants.
-- Dan Jackson, Hiram, Ohio
Why they should stay:
We've gotta keep the Demons around as long as possible. By far they have the best combination of cheerleaders and outfits. What, you were expecting reasoning based on the football?
-- Bob Breyer, Boulder, Colo.
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Orlando Rage (4-0)
Why they should go:
Never, ever name your team after an emotion. You don't see any teams named the Glum, the Elated, or even the Confused (even though that is what they look like). If the XFL sticks around, there should be an expansion team called the Annoyed.
-- Corey Patterson, Abilene, Texas
Why they should stay:
You can't vote the Rage off when they are 4-0, whipped the pants off the Bolts to take a two-game lead in the East and have the best-looking cheerleaders in the league.
-- Steve Anderson, Orlando, Fla.
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Memphis Maniax (voted off after Week 3)
Why they're gone:
I can't look at those uniforms any longer. I know they will continue to play regardless, but we need to vote them off to show that we, as a nation, do not approve of sea foam green as a color.
-- Rob Razzano, Cincinnati
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Chicago Enforcers (voted off after Week 2)
Why they're gone:
Say goodbye to the Enforcers. Anytime a team is No. 1 in the league in scoring, yet is still winless on the year, it deserves to be kicked off the island.
-- DP Buck, Stanford, Calif.
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N.Y./N.J. Hitmen (voted off after Week 1)
Why they're gone: If we want an inept, bumbling offense from New York that's not going to score any points, we'll take the Giants.
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