USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

'84 Chronology-The Eleventh Hour

Event Date: May 7th, 1984

Event Description: Week #11 Roundup

Source: Pro Football Weekly

Los Angeles 21
New Jersey 26

The New Jersey Generals posted their third straight victory as Herschel Walker and Maurice Carthon combined for 253 rushng yards to go along with a trio of touchdowns as New Jersey outlasted Houston by a score of 24-21

Brian Sipe completed 16-of-27 passes for 206 yards as New Jersey improved to (6-5).

Jim Kelly completed 15-of-23 passes for 267 yards with a pair of touchdown passes and one interception for the Gamblers who have now fallen to (6-5). 

Game Notes-Clarence Collins led all receivers with six receptions for 92 yards...Kiki DeAyala led the Houston defense with a dozen tackles.


Philadelphia 51
Michigan 28

Chuck Fusina tossed four touchdown passes, leading the Stars to a dominating 51-28 decision over the Michigan Panthers.

Fusina completed 17 of 24 passes for a season high 345 yards and Kelvin Bryant added 104 rushing yards on 20 attempts for the league leading Stars (10-1).

Bobby Hebert finished with 199 passing yards on just 11 of 28 efficiency with a pair of touchdowns and one interception for the (5-6) Panthers.

Game Notes-Scott Fitzkee and Scott Folsom both registered over 100 yards receiving with Fitzkee also tallying three scores...Garcia Lane led the Philadelphia defense with eleven tackles and one pass deflection....the teams combined for over 900 yards of total offense.


Pittsburgh 13
Chicago 34

Chicago pivot Vince Evans returned to action leading the Blitz to a 34-13 win over Pittsburgh. 

Evans finished the contest 10-of-16 for 209 yards with a pair of touchdown passes with one pick, while tight end Gary Lewis hauled in four passes for 88 yards with one score for (4-7) Chicago.

The (5-6) Maulers  were led by Mike Rozier who piled up 88 rushing yards on 21 attempts. Quarterback Glenn Carano converted on 16-of-28 for 128 yards with one touchdown, three sacks and a pair of interceptions. 

Game Notes-The Maulers were penalized ten times for a total of 128 yards.


Arizona 49
Jacksonville 27

A smallish crowd of over in 36,00 filled the Gator Bowl as Jacksonville fans watched the Arizona Outlaws coast to a 49-27 win over the struggling Bulls.

Doug Williams threw for 217 yards with three touchdown passes as the Outlaws led the entire contest. Williams completed 18-of-25 passes with no interceptions or sacks. Williams connected with Al Williams for a pair of scores, while also finding Trumaine Johnson. Johnson for a touchdown just before halftime. Newcomer Tim Spencer led all rushers with 101 yards on 19 carries with three touchdown runs.

Bulls quarterback Matt Robinson finished with 332 yards passing on 23-of-37 efficiency with a trio of touchdowns and two interceptions. 


Game Notes-The Outlaws rushed for 217 yards on 42 attempts, while limiting the Bulls to just 83 rushing yards.

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