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.
