N.J. Generals Hold Off Michigan Panthers for First USFL Victory

From the desk: FIVE STAR PIGSKIN

"New Jersey Generals"

Earn First Victory Since 1985 Season

WEEK TWO

Michigan Panthers       6

New Jersey Generals 10

FINAL

Generals Defense Secures the Win

Panther quarterback Shea Patterson and the Michigan offense did everything within their power to lose, and it worked.  Had the Panthers converted an extra point and a field goal, perhaps this game goes into overtime ... or not.  

The Generals missed a field goal attempt as well and should have come away with several interceptions ... but they didn't.  

Said another way, this was not an impressive game by any measure by either team.

But the Generals defensive front created just enough pressure at just the right times and flushed Patterson out of the pocket one last time to end the game and preserve a 10-6 victory, New Jersey's first of the season.  Defensive linemen Kolin Hill had one sack, and Tyshun Render and Deyon Sizer joined together for another.   

Offensively, Luis Perez was 13/19 for just 97 yards with an interception.  The Generals' first play from scrimmage was the same play they attempted to open week one and again failed miserably.  However, I give credit for the aggressiveness.  Regardless, Luis Perez continually threw into heavy traffic and overthrew an easy would-be touchdown to his tight end, after which the Generals settled for three.

Darius Victor put forth an effective effort featuring intense north/south action, rushing eleven times for 40 yards and the game's only touchdown.  The Generals rushed for 113 yards overall.

In week two, Coach Riley's dual quarterback attack was less of an item.  De'Andre Johnson was 5/6 for 48 yards from the pocket and rushed ten times for 27 yards.

Otherwise, Jersey was somewhat lucky to commit two turnovers and still win.

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