| | | 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" three 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. Sorry, Russ Dopke of Elkhart Lake, Wis., but three of the four didn't fall into the fire this week. But keep checking.
Last week, you booted the Birmingham Bolts off the island. Here's a look at the league after the fifth weekend:
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Los Angeles Xtreme (3-2)
Why they should go:
Glad to see that the Maniacs are gone. I know I spelled Maniacs wrong according to XFL dogma,
but c'mon, like I'm gonna like the name any better cause it has an X at the end of it. "Oh boy, they're crazy enough to spell they're name with an X, these guys play by their
own rules, wait, I mean rulz."
And what kind of name is
Maniacs anyway, is that supposed to inspire within me the desire to root for insane people?
Can't wait for the Louisville Lunatix or the Cleveland Incompetent to Stand Trial.
My vote this week is for the L.A. Xtreme to get booted, it starts with a "E" you frickin' morons.
-- Tom Self, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Why they should stay:
The Xtreme should remain on the island thanks to the great play of Tommy Maddox in the moiderin' of the Hitmen. I never thought I would associate Tommy Maddox and great play in the same sentence!
-- Scott Drattell, Jericho, N.Y.
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Las Vegas Outlaws (3-2)
Why they should go:
The Outlaws should be kicked off for being the most boring team. All defense, no offense. Plus, they've been shown for the frauds they are by losing to Chicago. Chicago!
-- Chris Monjoy, Pasadena, Calif.
Why they should stay:
They've got heart, dedication, and great legs. As for the football players, ehhh ... who cares? I only watch the XFL for that occasional 10-second shot of the cheerleaders giving it their all trying to entertain the fans. Because let's face it, is anyone watching the game anymore?
-- Cody David, Tucson, Ariz.
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San Francisco Demons (3-2)
Why they should go:
The Demons should go -- 33,405 people in San Francisco bought tickets for this league? At least the other three cities have better things to do!
-- Richard Buffum, Los Angeles
Why they should stay:
Demons always win the time of possession.
-- Marcos Alderete, San Francisco
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Orlando Rage (5-0)
Why they should go:
The city doesn't really measure up to what the XFL is all about. C'mon it's the home of Mickey Mouse. Who cares if they are in first place in their division? Being in first place in your division in the XFL is like being the best athlete at fat camp.
-- Chadwick Cate, Fayetteville, Ark.
Why they should stay:
They should stay because O.J. might have a chance to be a sideline reporter!! That should bring up ratings.
-- Anders, Birchwood, Wisc.
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Birmingham Bolts (voted off after Week 4)
Why they're gone:
Is there any question why the Bolts should not 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
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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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