USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Thursday, October 8, 2020

'86 Chronology-Cruising to Victory

Event Date: May 10th, 1986

Event Description: 'Boats Tame Bulls


Source: Football News



Wideout Greg Moser caught a pair of touchdown passes to lead the surging Memphis Showboats' to a 34-24 victory over the Jacksonville Bulls in the U.S. Football League action on Friday.


Moser, a four-year veteran from Oregon, hauled in a touchdown pass of 72 yards to end the first half and a 90 yarder to start the second-half.


After opening the scoring with a six-yard run, Lewis hit Derrick Crawford with a 29-yard touchdown pass, leading Memphis to a 21-7 lead at the intermission.


Kicker Roger Ruzek connected on a pair of second-half field goals to round out the scoring for the visitors.


Jacksonville pivot Ed Luther finished with 329 yards passing on 33-of-45 efficiency with two touchdowns, one interception and four sacks.


Game Notes: Leonard Williams led all rushers with 15 carries for 97 yards…league leading receiver Alton Alexis hauled in eleven catches for 131 yards in the loss.


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