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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

'92 Chronology-Week #6 Power Rankings


Event Date: April 29th, 1992


Event Description: Week #6 Power Rankings


Source: Pro Football News



Here is the sixth installment of the power rankings for the U.S. Football League;




(#1) Pittsburgh Maulers


Record: 5-1


Last week’s ranking: #2


This week: vs. Jacksonville Bulls, Saturday 8 p.m.


Sophomore quarterback Major Harris (111.0) is the second ranked passer in the entire league ranking just behind Walter Lewis (116.7).


(#2) Birmingham Stallions


Record: 6-0


Last week’s ranking: #1


This week: at Chicago Blitz, Sunday 4 p.m.


How does a team remain undefeated and still slip in the rankings?


(#3) Memphis Showboats


Record: 4-2


Last week’s ranking: #3


This week: vs. Baltimore Stars, Sunday 1 p.m.


Veteran quarterback Reggie Collier has been solid so far tossing nine touchdowns against just five interceptions.


(#4) New Jersey Generals


Record: 3-3


Last week’s ranking: #5


This week: vs. Arizona Wranglers, Sunday 1 p.m.


All-purpose Doug Flutie leads the team in both passing and yards on the ground with 274 yards on 46 attempts.


(#5) Baltimore Stars


Record: 2-4


Last week’s ranking: #4


This week: at Memphis Showboats, Sunday 1 p.m.


Veteran half-back John Settle leads the team in rushing yards, (476), and pass receptions, (24).


(#6) Houston Gamblers


Record: 3-3


Last week’s ranking: #8


This week: at Michigan Panthers, Saturday 8 p.m.


Richard Johnson is again leading the league in pass receptions and is second in touchdowns receptions.


(#7) New Orleans Breakers


Record: 3-3


Last week’s ranking: #6


This week: vs. Oakland Invaders, Sunday 4 p.m.


Veteran Lonzell Hill is averaging less than 10-yards per reception.


(#8) Chicago Blitz


Record: 4-2


Last week’s ranking: #9


This week: vs. Birmingham Stallions, Monday 8 p.m.


Rookie rushing sensation Mike Saunders is averaging just over 115 yards per game (115.2).


(#9) Oakland Invaders


Record: 2-4


Last week’s ranking: #7


This week: at New Orleans Breakers, Moday 8 p.m.


Bob Gagliano leads the league with 185 pass attempts and is second in pass completions with 111.


(#10) Jacksonville Bulls


Record: 4-2


Last week’s ranking: #11


This week: at Pittsburgh Maulers, Sunday 8 p.m.


Mike Rozier returns to his old stomping ground as the Bulls face a major test in Steel Town.


(#11) Los Angeles Express


Record: 2-4


Last week’s ranking: #10


This week: at Tampa Bay Bandits, Sunday 4 p.m.


Only two of the leagues’ fourteen starting pivots have a lower rating than Damon Allen (75.0).


(#12) Arizona Wranglers


Record: 1-5


Last week’s ranking: #13


This week: at New Jersey Generals, Sunday 1 p.m.


A team that may be headed for an off-season overhaul.


(#13) Michigan Panthers


Record: 2-4


Last week’s ranking: #12


This week: vs. Houston Gamblers, Sunday 8 p.m.


Ex-Cowboy Steve Pelluer leads the league with 15 touchdown passes.


(#14) Tampa Bay Bandits


Record: 1-5


Last week’s ranking: #14


This week: vs. Los Angeles Express, Sunday 4 p.m.


The Bandits finally tasted victory last week against cross-state rival Jacksonville.


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

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