'84 Chronology-Snow Job?

Event Date: June 11th, 1984

Event Description: Carreker Considerations

Source: Milwaukee Sentinel

'84 Chronology-Turner Determined

Event Date: June 9th, 1984

Event Description: Turner TV Update

Source: Lakeland Ledger

'84 Chronology-Week #16 Preview

Event Date: June 8th, 1984

Event Description: Week #16 Preview

Source: Pro Football Weekly

Week #16 USFL Preview

Saturday, June 9th

(8-7) Pittsburgh Maulers at (7-8) New Jersey Generals

Latest Line: (Generals -5)   

Television: ESPN Regional: Paul Manfra & Dan Lovett

Radio: ABC Radio: Sam Nover & Jack Ham

(4-11) Washington Federals at (14-1) Philadelphia Stars

Latest Line: (Stars -17)

Television:: Local

Radio: ESPN: Harry Donahue & Vince Papale

   (10-5) Memphis Showboats at (3-12) Jacksonville Bulls

Latest Line: (Showboats -4)

Television: ESPN Regional: Jim Simpson & Paul McGuire

Radio: ESPN: Larry Munson & Glenn Fisher

(6-9) Denver Gold at (7-8) Los Angeles Express

Latest Line: (Express -5)

Television: Local

Radio: ESPN: Mike Nolan & Ben Martin

Sunday, June 10th

(9-6) Houston Gamblers at (6-9) New Orleans Breakers

Latest Line: (Gamblers -4)

Television: ABC National: Keith Jackson & Lynn Swann

Radio: ESPN: Joe Starkey & Bob Murphy

       (11-4) Birmingham Stallions at (10-5) Tampa Bay Bandits

Latest Line: (Bandits -1)

Television Coverage: ABC Regional: Tim Brandt & Lee Grosscup 

Radio: ESPN: Gene Deckerhoff & Vic Prinzi

(7-8) Michigan Panthers at (6-9) Chicago Blitz

Latest Line: (Blitz -1)

Radio: ESPN: Bob Sherman & Dan Follis

Monday, June 11th

(3-12) Oakland Invaders at (9-6) Arizona Outlaws

Latest Line: (Outlaws -12)

Television Coverage: ESPN-National: Tom Kelly & Don Heinrich

Radio: ABC Radio: Bob Buck & Dick Butkus

'84 Chronology-Promotional Value

Event Date: June 8th, 1984

Event Description: Ehrhart Elevated

Source: United Press International

Steve Ehrhart, executive director of the U.S. Football League, has been named president and general manager of the Memphis Showboats, a newspaper reported Thursday.

Showboats majority owner William Dunavant refused to confirm or deny the appointment.

“I will make no comment about this other than to say I am hopeful of being able to announce something after June 16,” Dunavant told The Commercial Appeal. “There is no way, absolutely no way, I can confirm nor deny it.” 

Ehrhart, 36, was not available for comment. Ehrhart began as director of administration and counsel of the USFL, but he was moved to executive director this year.

The newspaper said it was unlikely Ehrhart would be elevated to the top post in the league if Commissioner Chet Simmons steps down. 

Another USFL owner told the newspaper that Ehrhart is “too young to be the top man right now. He could possibly be the third commissioner, but right now I don't think he could get it.”

Simmons reportedly plans to retire because of health problems.

The newspaper said Ehrhart has visited Memphis several times. Ehrhart will reportedly have stock in the Showboats and oversee the operation, answering only to Dunavant.

Story-(UPI)

'84 Chronology-First Refusal

Event Date: June 8th, 1984

Event Description: Turner TV Bid

Source: Ocala Star Banner

'84 Chronology-Court Orders

Event Date: June 7th, 1984

Event Description: Gray Retires

Source: Lakeland Ledger

'84 Chronology-Cable Piracy

Event Date: June 7th, 1984

Event Description: USFL News

Source: Beaver County Times

'84 Chronology-Buy Out Clause

Event Date: June 7th, 1984

Event Description: Jordan Staying For Now

Source: Lakeland Ledger

'84 Chronology-Seattle Selection

Event Date: June 7th, 1984

Event Description: Hudson Drafted

Source: Lakeland Ledger

'84 Chronology-NFL Special Draft

Event Date: June 6th, 1984

Event Description: NFL Supplemental Draft Held

Source: United Press International

Steve Young, the $40 million quarterback signed by Los Angeles of the U.S. Football League, was picked by the Tampa Bay Bucs Tuesday as the top choice in a special draft the National Football League hopes will some day siphon off some of the best talent in the rival professional circuit.

The Express was hardest hit in the selections with four of Young's teammates selected in the first 10 picks, which took 12 minutes. Los Angeles had a total of 19 picked in the three rounds of drafting for players currently competing in the USFL and the Canadian Football League.

The New York Giants, picking third, took Express guard Gary Zimmerman of Oregon, who was among the players eligible at last month's NFL main draft, but who elected to sign with the USFL. 

Kansas City chose fifth and selected Los Angeles tackle Mark Adickes of Baylor and San Diego, picking sixth, went for his pro teammate Lee Williams, a defensive end from Bethune-Cookman.

Houston had second pick in the supplementary draft and took Mike Rozier, the Pittsburgh Maulers' All-America running back out of Nebraska. Philadelphia, the fourth team to pick, selected defensive end Reggie White from Memphis by way of the University of Tennessee.

Cincinnati picked seventh and grabbed Florida quarterback Wayne Peace, now playing for the Tampa Bay Bandits; Indianapolis then chose tight end Paul Bergmann of UCLA, who is playing for the Jacksonville Bulls. Atlanta went for Joey Jones, a wide receiver out of Alabama who has been catching passes for Birmingham, and the New York Jets, picking 10th, tabbed quarterback Ken Hobart of Idaho and the Denver Gold.

Edmonton of the CFL was the only non-USFL team to have a player picked in the opening round as the Los Angeles Raiders took Christopher Woods, a wide receiver when he played at Auburn.

There were 65 CFL players eligible for the draft, but only five were taken. The New York Jets took former Nebraska quarterback Turner Gill, who is playing for Montreal, and San Diego tabbed quarterback Steve Smith, who once starred at Michigan.

By means of the draft, the NFL signaled it was ending a passive wait-and-see posture toward the USFL, a second-year spring league which made huge dents in the quality of last month's NFL draft.

Donald Trump, owner of the USFL's New Jersey franchise, threatened to file an antitrust suit against the NFL if Tuesday's draft was carried out, labeling it “a blatant attempt to hurt our league.”

Story-(UPI)

'84 Chronology-Popular Pick

Event Date: June 6th, 1984

Event Description: Bucs Draft Young

Source: Ocala Star Banner

'84 Chronology-Packing a Punch

Event Date: June 6th, 1984

Event Description: Packers Pick Jordan

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel

'84 Chronology-Golden Opportunity

Event Date: June 6th, 1984

Event Description: Great Gold Field Goal Kick

Source: Ocala Star Banner

'84 Chronology-Public Display

Event Date: June 5th, 1984

Event Description:

Source: United Press International

USFL commissioner Chet Simmons levied a fine Tuesday against Jacksonville Bulls owner Fred Bullard and banned him from the bench for the rest of the season.

Simmons described Bullard's conduct in a May 25th game as detrimental to the team and the USFL.

Bullard went on the field to criticize officials during the game and continued this harrangue after the contest.

“Public displays and media outbursts by ownership have no place ... and will not be tolerated by the league,” Simmons said.

Story-(UPI)

'84 Chronology-Talent War

Event Date: June 5th, 1984

Event Description: Bucs Eye Young

Source: Ocala Star Banner

'84 Chronology-Long Game

Event Date: June 5th, 1984

Event Description: Outlaws Outlast Panthers

Source: Pro Football Weekly

Arizona 37

Michigan 16

Kevin Long scored a pair of touchdowns and Bruce Laird returned an interception for a score as Arizona cruised to a 37-16 victory over the Michigan Panthers.

Tim Spencer led all rushers with 91 yards on 21 carries with one touchdown and Kevin Long pitched in 72 yards on a dozen carries. 

Doug Williams completed 13-of-24 passes for 166 yards with one pick and one sack for the (9-6) Outlaws.

Game Notes-Defensive end John Lee registered three sacks and six tackles for Arizona and Frank Minnifield and Eddie Brown also intercepted Michigan quarterback Bobby Hebert.

In other Monday night action, the Birmingham Stallions improved to (11-4) after downing the Federals y a score of 44-20 at Legion Field.

'84 Chronology-Week #15 Roundup

Event Date: June 4th, 1984

Event Description: Weekend Roundup

Source: PFW

Los Angeles 28

Houston 42

Jim Kelly finished with 271 passing  yards to go along with four touchdown passes as Houston out dueled Los Angeles in a battle between two of the leagues best young quarterbacks.

Ricky Sanders led all receivers with 90 yards on five receptions with two scores and Richard Johnson added 77 yards on seven receptions as Houston improved to (9-6) after the 42-28 win. Todd Fowler rushed for 92 yards on twenty carries with two touchdown runs and one touchdown reception.

The (7-8) Express were led by quarterback Steve Young who converted 16-of-34 for 208 yards with a pair of touchdowns but was intercepted four times to go along with five sacks. Young added 83 rushing yards and also scored via a 19-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

Kevin Nelson led all rushers with 117 yards on twenty-three totes as the Express piled up a team total of 237 rushing yards on 40 attempts.

Game Notes-The Express were without the services of star lineman Mark Adickes who was absent due to injury...Pete Catan finished with nine tackles and two sacks for the home team.

Philadelphia 28

Memphis 24

Chuck Fusina tossed a fourth quarter touchdown pass to Willie Collier to help lead Stars to a 28-21 win over the Memphis Showboats.

Collier finished with 119 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Stars improved to a league best (14-1). Kelvin Bryant rushed for 65 yards with one touchdown runs to pace the Philadelphia ground game.

Memphis quarterback Walter Lewis passed for 303 yards on 30 of 42 efficiency with three touchdowns and one interception. Lewis also led the Showboats ground game with 42 yards on eight carries.

Game Notes-Calvin Clark paced the Memphis defense with ten tackles and one sack.

Oakland 0

Chicago 37

The Blitz defense dominated and the Chicago offense piled up 399 total yards as Chicago crushed Oakland by a score of 37-0.

Leading the Chicago ground attack was Gary Worthy who finished with 85 yards on 19 attempts with one score, and Vince Evans and Greg Landry both tossed touchdown passes in the rout.

Evans finished 12 of 21 for 127 yards with one interception before exiting the game due to injury. Backup quarterback Greg Landry finished 10 of 14 for 136 yards with one interception and two sacks.

Kris Haines finished with six receptions for 106 yards with one score and Marcus Anderson grabbed seven receptions for 85 yards with one touchdown for the home team.

Oakland pivot Fred Besana tossed four interceptions and was sacked five times en route to an 83 yard passing day. 

Game Notes-Chicago backer Jeff Gabrielson returned an interception 27 yards to set up the Evans touchdown pass...Eric Jordan led the Oakland offense with 62 rushing yards.

New Jersey 26

Tampa Bay 35

John Reaves tossed a pair of touchdowns and Gary Anderson rushed for 99 yards as the Tampa Bay Bandits downed New Jersey by a score of 35-26, improving their record to (10-5) and moving one step closer to the playoffs.

Reaves completed 29 of 40 passes for 406 yards and tight end Marvin Harvey hauled in eight of those passes for 136 yards for the hosts. Greg Boone and Ricky Williams both chipped in touchdown runs and Eric Truvillion and Willie Gillespie added touchdown receptions.

Brian Sipe finished with 243 passing yards on 18 of 30 efficiency with a trio of touchdowns and one sack for the (7-8) Generals. Herschel Walker led the ground attack with 98 yards on only twelve carries.

Game Notes-The teams combined for 920 yards of total offense with the Bandits leading the way with 535.

Jacksonville 14

Pittsburgh 20

Glenn Carano finished with 195 passing yards on 11-of-25 efficiency, including a pair of touchdowns as the maulers improved to (8-7) after downing visiting Jacksonville. Mike Rozier led the Maulers with 87 yards on 23 carries and Jackie Flowers hauled in a pair of passes for 102 yards and one touchdown.

Jacksonville starter Matt Robinson piled up 342 passing yards on 28-of-49 passing with two touchdowns and one interception. Robinson was also sacked six times and was under heavy pressure for much of the contest.

Game Notes-Pittsburgh punter Larry Swider averaged just over 50 yards per punt on five kicks.

Denver 16

New Orleans 13

Breakers’ kicker Tim Mazzetti connected on a 31-yard field goal in overtime to lead New Orleans to a 16-13 win over visiting Denver. 

Mazzetti also connected on two other field goals and Marcus Dupree scored a third-quarter touchdown as new Orleans improved to (6-9) on the season.

Craig Penrose finished with 305 passing yards on 27-of-38 efficiency with tone touchdown, one interception and three sacks for the Gold who have now dropped to (6-9) as well.

Elmer Bailey tallied six receptions for 96 yards and Harry Sydney led all rushers with 70 yards on 16 carries.

Game Notes-The Gold defense was led by Tom Sullivan and David Martin both of which registered 11 tackles for the visitors...Breakers pivot Johnnie Walton finished with 234 yards passing with one interception and one sack.

'84 Chronology-Legal Eagles

Event date: June 2nd, 1984

Event Description: Football News

Source: Lakeland Ledger

'84 Chronology-Young Guns

Event Date: June 2nd, 1984

Event Description: Kelly vs. Young

Source: ESPN Television

'84 Chronology-Week #15 Preview

Event Date: June 1st, 1984

Event Description: Week #15 Preview

Source: PFW

Week #15 USFL Preview

Saturday, June 2nd

(7-7) Los Angeles Express at (8-6) Houston Gamblers  

Latest Line: (Gamblers -7)   

Television Coverage: ESPN National: Jim Simpson & Paul McGuire

Radio: ESPN: John Greer & Ed Biles

  (13-1) Philadelphia Stars at (10-4) Memphis Showboats

Latest Line: (Stars -5)

Television: ESPN Regional: Tom Kelly & Don Heinrich

Radio: ESPN Radio: Harry Donahue & Vince Papale

Sunday, June 3rd

      (3-11) Oakland Invaders at (5-9) Chicago Blitz

Latest Line: (Blitz -5)

Television Coverage: Local

Radio: ESPN: Joe Starkey & Bob Lee

        (3-11) Jacksonville Bulls at (7-7) Pittsburgh Maulers

Latest Line: (Maulers -7)

Television Coverage: Local

Radio: ESPN: Larry Munson & Glenn Fisher

(6-8) Denver Gold at (5-9) New Orleans Breakers

Latest Line: (Breakers -2)

ABC Regional: Bill Flemming & Ron Mix

Radio: ESPN:Mike Nolan & Ben Martin

(7-7) New Jersey Generals at (9-5) Tampa Bay Bandits

Latest Line: (Bandits -5)

Television Coverage: ABC Regional: Tim Brandt & Lee Grosscup

Radio: ESPN Radio: Charley Steiner & Dave Herman

Monday, June 4th

(4-10) Washington Federals at (10-4) Birmingham Stallions

Latest Line: (Stallions -14)

Television Coverage: Local 

Radio: ESPN Radio: Jim Fyffe & Dick James

 (8-6) Arizona Outlaws at (7-7) Michigan Panthers

Latest Line: (Panthers -2)

Television Coverage: ESPN National: Jim Simpson & Paul McGuire

Radio: ABC Radio: Bob Buck & Dick Butkus