Monday, May 02, 2022

New Jersey Generals Ground and Pound Way to Second Straight Victory

From the desk: FIVE STAR PIGSKIN


Week Three
New Jersey Generals   24
Philadelphia Stars        16
FINAL

Offensive Line Choreographs Smashmouth Ground Attack

The third time is a charm ...

Kicker Nick Rose missed an early 52-yard field goal attempt, then a 43-yard attempt at the 4:15 mark of the first quarter.  In between failed attempts, Philadelphia scored on a 41-yard touchdown pass, Bryan Scott to Bug Howard.  The Stars extended their lead by three in the second quarter.  But with 0:29 left in the half, Nick Rose finally nailed a 54-yard attempt.  

The Generals still trailed 16-10 after three quarters.  However, Philadelphia would score no more.  New Jersey clamped down on defense, and with an assortment of quarterback options, screen passes, and a little smashmouth, the offense rushed to daylight in the second half towards a 24-16 victory.

From the pocket, Luis Perez and De'Andre Johnson joined together for 14/23 for 205 yards and no turnovers.

Make no mistake: this game was won on the ground behind an effective offensive line.  De'Andre Johnson scrambled eleven times for 94 yards and a touchdown.  Trey Williams rushed 19 times for 110 yards, and Darius Victor ran 13 times for 51 yards and two touchdowns.  Williams and Victor also made seven receptions for 75 yards.

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