'92 Chronology-Team Previews-Birmingham

Event Date: March 18th, 1992

Event Description: Team Previews

Source: USA Today

Todays Team: Birmingham Stallions


Last season: 7-7 Fourth place in the Southern Division

Head coach: Walt Michaels-First season in Birmingham


Notable Arrivals: RB Siran Stacy* (Alabama), QB Walter Lewis (Memphis ’91), QB Mike Kelley (Arizona ’91), TE Thornton Chandler (Houston ’91), OL Bob Meeks* (Auburn), DT Eddie Blake* (Auburn), WR Charlie Brown (Jacksonville ’91), KR Scott Norwood (Buffalo ’91), LB Van Waiters (Browns ’91), LB Angelo Snipes (Oakland ’91).


Departures: QB Reggie Collier (Memphis), QB Ken Hobart (Retired), LB Pete Najarian (Chicago), DT Buddy Moor (Retired), DL Scott Bergold (Free Agent), RB-KR Tony Baker (Free Agent).


Newcomer to watch: All eyes will be on Alabama alum Walter Lewis as he attempts to rebuild his pro career in Birmingham.


Veteran to watch: Incumbent tailback Brent Fullwood will be pushed by newcomers Ricky Blake and Siran Stacy who both looked good in training camp.


Strengths: The Stallions have one of the leagues’ best linebacker corps.


Weaknesses: The Birmingham defensive line became the teams’ achilles heel toward the end of last season.


Reason for optimism: Former NFLer Terry Greer has been brought in to try and spark the return game.


Cause for concern: It may take some time for new head coach Walt Michaels to mesh with star quarterback Walter Lewis.


Bottom line: The fans in Birmingham are expecting a playoff berth this season.

more to come.............