USFL: 25th Anniversary Today!! - The Orange Mane

Maverick7 · 03-06-2008, 05:07 PM

Don't know if anyone really cares, but it is worthy to note that today, March 6th, is the 25th anniversary of the first ever USFL game. Even though the league only lasted three years (1983-1985), it was one helluva league. Not only did the USFL produce many future NFL players, coaches, and personnel, but it had some great rules (Instant Replay) and some great logos, team nicknames and great uniforms. If anyone has any good USFL memories post away!

worm · 03-06-2008, 05:19 PM

The last player who played in the USFL just retired today.

Sean Landeta.

Goobzilla · 03-06-2008, 06:12 PM

I sold programs for the Denver Jaycees from 83-85. Getting the Gold was pretty cool it gave us something to do in the spring. I was there for the USFL championship in 83' and the post game riot was one of the most frightening things I have ever experienced. Of course I was 13 at the time, I remember a cop just getting wiped out with an Igloo cooler and that's when we figured it was time to go.

Having Red Miller and later Craig Morton as the coaches was pretty neat and gave the team a little foothold from the get go. I remember Putt Choate being my favorite Gold player since his name was bada$$.

Inkana7 · 03-06-2008, 08:27 PM

I was wondering why they were playing the USFL Championships on ESPN Classic today.

B-Love · 03-06-2008, 09:49 PM

I went to the last ever USFL game; the 1985 Championship between the Philadelphia Stars and the Oakland Invaders.

Bobby Hebert QB'd the Invaders, and I think Chuck Fusina QB's the Stars, with Kelvin Bryant toting the rock.

I remember it being a very entertaining game too. Jim "playoffs?" Mora coached one of the teams too.

Mora coached the Philadelphia Stars against Hebert I think, and two years later, they were bringing the Saints to the playoffs. Hell, Sam Mills also was a USFL'er. Man those Saints did a nice job syphoning that league.

B-Love · 03-06-2008, 09:50 PM

I have an original tape of the first USFL Championship game, at old Mile High.

03-06-2008, 05:07 PM	#1
Maverick7 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 56	USFL: 25th Anniversary Today!! Don't know if anyone really cares, but it is worthy to note that today, March 6th, is the 25th anniversary of the first ever USFL game. Even though the league only lasted three years (1983-1985), it was one helluva league. Not only did the USFL produce many future NFL players, coaches, and personnel, but it had some great rules (Instant Replay) and some great logos, team nicknames and great uniforms. If anyone has any good USFL memories post away!

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03-06-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
worm Great moments are born... ...from great opportunity Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,947 Adopt-a-Bronco: #20	The last player who played in the USFL just retired today. Sean Landeta.

03-06-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	I sold programs for the Denver Jaycees from 83-85. Getting the Gold was pretty cool it gave us something to do in the spring. I was there for the USFL championship in 83' and the post game riot was one of the most frightening things I have ever experienced. Of course I was 13 at the time, I remember a cop just getting wiped out with an Igloo cooler and that's when we figured it was time to go. Having Red Miller and later Craig Morton as the coaches was pretty neat and gave the team a little foothold from the get go. I remember Putt Choate being my favorite Gold player since his name was bada$$.

03-06-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,232 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	I was wondering why they were playing the USFL Championships on ESPN Classic today.

03-06-2008, 09:49 PM	#5
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	I went to the last ever USFL game; the 1985 Championship between the Philadelphia Stars and the Oakland Invaders. Bobby Hebert QB'd the Invaders, and I think Chuck Fusina QB's the Stars, with Kelvin Bryant toting the rock. I remember it being a very entertaining game too. Jim "playoffs?" Mora coached one of the teams too. Mora coached the Philadelphia Stars against Hebert I think, and two years later, they were bringing the Saints to the playoffs. Hell, Sam Mills also was a USFL'er. Man those Saints did a nice job syphoning that league.

03-06-2008, 09:50 PM	#6
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	I have an original tape of the first USFL Championship game, at old Mile High.