WEEK 1 KICKS OFF

Week one of the USFL season kicked off Thursday night in chilly Chicago. The game was touted to be a big matchup of Terrell Owens versus Anquan Boldin, and it didn't disappoint, with Boldin racking up 2 Td's and Owens reeling in one. It was a back and forth game all the way through and ended in overtime when on the first possesion, Arizona's J.J. Arrington scampered in untouched from 23 yards out. Heisman winner Sam Bradford was named the player of the game with 361 passing yards and 3 touchdowns for Arizona. Final score: Arizona 37, Chicago 31.



The weekend slate of games kicked off in Boston, where the Breakers eeked out a victory over the Stallions. The game was pretty quiet until two drive ending picks by Birmingham rookie Matthew Stafford resulted in 2 TD's by Boston. The Stallions had a chance to force overtime late in the game, but missed a field goal and Boston hung on for the win, 27-24.



The Pittsburgh Maulers visited Washington on Sunday for a wild game. It seemed like someone forgot to remind the Federals they were supposed to be the worst team in the history of professional football, as they built a 17 to 3 lead, but the Maulers quickly reminded them as they came back and then forced overtime on a touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison with no time remaining. Trent Green then hit Harrison again in OT to end the game before the Federals could even get the ball. Final score Pit 23, Wash 17.



In Michigan, Denver overcame a 21-0 deficit to beat the Panthers. The Gold stormed back on the strength of 2 Tatum Bell touchdowns and pulled out a 24-21 victory.



A couple of rookies helped San Antonio dismantle the Oakland Invaders on Sunday night, 27-7. Quarterback Rhett Bomar debuted with 262 yards and 4 TD's, and WR Michael Crabtree added 195 yards and 2 TD's for the Gunslingers.



Monday night's game pitted the Jacksonville Bulls at the New Jersey Generals. Donald Trump was in attendance to witness Duece McCallister of the Bulls rack up 144 yards rushing and 3 TD's as the Bulls rolled over his former team, 36-17. Trump stated he's interested in a return to the USFL, but (yours truly) the Commissioner responded that "I'm still not over what he did to the league the first time."

Week 2 schedule:
BIRM-JAX
BOS-PIT
NJ-WASH
ARI-DEN
CHI-OAK
MICH-SA