Event Date: March 26th,1992
Event Description: U.S.F.L. Power Rankings
Source: Pro Football News
Here is the first installment of the power rankings for the U.S. Football League;
(#1) Baltimore Stars
Record: 1-0
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: vs. New Jersey Generals, Monday 8 p.m.
A dominating win over Michigan pushes the Stars to the top.
(#2) Birmingham Stallions
Record: 1-0
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: vs. Jacksonville Bulls, Sunday 1 p.m.
New starting quarterback Walter Lewis led the Stallions to an impressive win over the defending champs.
(#3) Jacksonville Bulls
Record: 1-0
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: vs. Birmingham Stallions, Sunday 1 p.m.
A nice way to start the season with a win over Marcus Dupree and the New Orleans Breakers.
(#4) Memphis Showboats
Record: 1-0
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: vs. Tampa Bay Bandits, Sunday 1 p.m.
The ‘Boats squeaked by Houston by just a point, but a win is a win after all.
(#5) Pittsburgh Maulers
Record: 1-0
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: vs. Michigan Panthers, Sunday 1 p.m.
An improved rushing attack led by D.J. Dozier and Mike Oliphant combined with a stingier defense should help the Maulers be competitive.
(#6) Chicago Blitz
Record: 1-0
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: at New Orleans Breakers, Saturday 8 p.m.
An upset win on the road over Los Angeles is just how new head coach Ron Meyer wanted to start the season.
(#7) Arizona Wranglers
Record: 1-0
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: at Baltimore Stars, Sunday 8 p.m.
New quarterback Todd Dillon won over some Wrangler fans with his solid play against the Invaders.
(#8) Houston Gamblers
Record: 0-1
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: vs. Arizona Wranglers, Sunday 8 p.m.
A nice start to the season by rookie pivot David Klingler.
(#9) New Orleans Breakers
Record: 0-1
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: vs. Chicago, Saturday 8 p.m.
An opening day and a short week could test the Breakers mettle early.
(#10) New Jersey Generals
Record: 0-1
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: at Baltimore Stars, Monday 8 p.m.
Too much talent to be down for long.
(#11) Los Angeles Express
Record: 0-1
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: at Oakland Invaders, Sunday 4 p.m.
A team that seemed to be stuck in neutral last week.
(#12) Oakland Invaders
Record: 0-1
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: vs. L.A. Express, Sunday 4 p.m.
Another tough season opener for a team with high expectations for the season.
(#13) Tampa Bay Bandits
Record: 0-1
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: at Memphis Showboats, Sunday 1 p.m.
An ignominious start for the defending champs.
(#14) Michigan Panthers
Record: 0-1
Last week’s ranking: NA
This week: at Pittsburgh Maulers, Sunday 1 p.m.
The Panthers were manhandled last week by the Stars.
more to come............
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