USFL president addresses future of the league
Daryl Johnston wants to put all eight of the USFL’s current teams in their home markets before thinking about expansion.
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Daryl Johnston wants to put all eight of the USFL’s current teams in their home markets before thinking about expansion.
Memphis receiver Derrick Dillon scored touchdowns on a 109-yard missed field goal return and a 90-yard kickoff return. He led the league in kick returns, averaging 32.8 yards.
Offensive tackle Jarron Jones, defensive lineman John Atkins and receiver Vinny Papale earned All-USFL honors.
Commissioner Daryl “Moose” Johnston addresses future of the league as Memphis’ first USFL season comes to a close.
A native of Bradenton, Florida, Reaves realized he could be a dominant force on the football field the summer before his senior year of high school.
New Orleans’ win complicates Memphis’ chances for a USFL playoff berth.
Carnell Lake, defensive coordinator of the USFL’s Memphis Showboats, spent his NFL career with Pittsburgh, Jacksonville and Baltimore. Showboats team with Mid-South Food Bank, 901 Fund for ‘Give Back’ gameRelated story:
Fans will receive a code to buy $5 tickets for the season finale on June 17 if they bring two canned goods this weekend. There is also a link where a portion of the ticket purchase will be donated to the 901 Fund.
Memphis beat New Jersey in Canton, Ohio, to improve to 5-3 with two games remaining in the 2023 USFL regular season.
Most quarterbacks aren’t nearly as tall as Cole Kelley, but Memphis’ USFL starter hopes to get another NFL shot after spending offseason time last year with the Washington Commanders. Showboats battling for playoff spot despite rough start this seasonRelated story
A four-game winning streak has the Showboats second in the South Division standings, and they hope to extend the streak to five games against the New Jersey Generals on Sunday.
Quarterback Cole Kelley and receiver Derrick Dillon combine for a late touchdown as Memphis beats the Gamblers and records its fourth straight USFL victory.
The California kid set college career passing records at the University of Memphis. Then, he became a starting USFL quarterback. Now, he’s returned to being a backup but handling the setback professionally.
The speedster from small-town Louisiana is now playing for Memphis of the USFL, and his 109-yard return for a touchdown left many in Franklinton talking.
The Memphis Showboats have just passed the halfway mark of the USFL season and appear to be playing their best football at the right time. Tragedy, failure, triumph: Showboats quarterback has experienced it allRelated story:
Memphis forced three turnovers to beat the USFL’s final unbeaten team in 2023.
When the Memphis Showboats defeated the Michigan Panthers on Saturday night at Ford Field in Detroit, they picked up their first win since June 1985.
The Showboats lost their first two games to the 2022 USFL champion and runner-up. Saturday, they face a Houston Gamblers team that is also winless after two weeks.
Memphis Tigers fans didn’t get to see Brady White be victorious in his Showboats debut, but they still enjoyed watching him compete in his old stomping grounds. Buckley: An impressive start for the Showboats, despite the loss. Let’s see if it lasts.Related story:
In a city that has trouble holding onto its pro football teams, Memphis has a new contender hoping to stay.Related story:
Memphis coach Todd Haley said Brady White has “cemented himself as the starter” heading into Week 1.
The Showboats, in a new league but with the same name, will play a game at Liberty Stadium for the first time since 1985 when they open their 2023 season April 15.
With training camp officially starting next week, Memphis Showboats general manager Dave Razzano has much to juggle. He is not alone.
On the same day tickets go on sale, the coach of Memphis’ new USFL team said he expects the product to be better than it was in the first year of the new spring league.
The season opens April 15 with the Showboats playing host to the Philadelphia Stars.