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USFL Set to Return

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The USFL is set to kick off its second consecutive season on Saturday. The Memphis Showboats will host the Philadelphia Stars, and the reigning champion Birmingham Stallions will host the New Jersey Generals. Your Week 1 schedule πŸˆπŸ“ΊπŸ‘ pic.twitter.com/ExFQBLJkVP — USFL (@USFL) April 10, 2023 The USFL’s return Last year, …

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Spurrier Reminisces about Bandits

As the USFL starts to get back on its feet after its opening weekend, Steve Spurrier reminisces about his time as head coach of the Tampa Bay Bandits. Becoming the Bandits Head Coach Back in 1983, John Bassett, owner of the team, searched for a head coach to lead his …

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New Tampa Bay Bandits win first game

The Tampa Bay Bandits beat the Pittsburgh Maulers 17-3 in a Monday night matchup. The team’s season opener, originally scheduled for Sunday, was postponed due to risk of severe weather. The Bandits’ Early Lead Tampa Bay got off to an early lead, capitalizing on their first possession of the game. …

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Revamped USFL kicks off

The United States Football League (USFL) made its return Saturday. Notably, the original league saw success as start-up pro football league in the spring. However, it completed three seasons (1983-85) before going head-to-head with the NFL in the fall, which is when the league perished. Where the USFL Succeeded Five …

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SEC Players Highlight 2022 USFL Draft

Former SEC Players highlight the notable players selected in the 2022 USFL Draft this week. The first day of the USFL Draft saw 11 former SEC players selected to fill the rosters of the eight newly formed teams. SHEA PATTERSON SELECTED FIRST OVERALL The Michigan Panthers selected quarterback Shea Patterson …

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USFL Unveils Eight Teams for its Return

The United States Football League has announced it will be returning in Spring 2022 after being canceled since 1986. What to Expect The USFL will be returning in April of next year for a 10-game season. Following the regular season, the top two teams of both divisions will play each …

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