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Lists Of Starting Quarterbacks In The USFL
In American football, the starting quarterback is typically viewed as the leader of a team. The quarterback is considered the most important position on the field and among the most important positions in team sports. They are among the most high-profile athletes in North America and have been described as akin to A-list celebrities; in the United Football League, such quarterbacks benefit from national television exposure and in-game action that they may not get as backup or practice squad quarterbacks in the National Football League; former New York Guardians starter Matt McGloin, former Dallas Renegades starting quarterback Landry Jones and current St. Louis Battlehawks quarterback AJ McCarron all cited the ability to have their friends and family see them play professional football as reasons why they chose to play in the league. The success of an American football team often rests on the quarterback; thus, teams will go to great lengths to find a franchise quarterback to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Football
American football, referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada and also known as gridiron football, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular American football field, field with goalposts at each end. The offense (sports), offense, the team with possession of the oval-shaped Ball (gridiron football), football, attempts to advance down the field by Rush (gridiron football), running with the ball or Forward pass#Gridiron football, throwing it, while the Defense (sports), defense, the team without possession of the ball, aims to stop the offense's advance and to take control of the ball for themselves. The offense must advance the ball at least ten yard, yards in four Down (gridiron football), downs or plays; if they fail, they turnover on downs, turn over the football to the defense, but if they succeed, they are given a new set of four downs to continue the Glossary of American football#drive, drive. Points are scored primarily b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brett Hundley
Brett Alan Hundley Jr. (born June 15, 1993) is an American former professional American football, football quarterback. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins football, UCLA Bruins, where he was the school's career leader in both total offense and touchdown passes. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft, and started nine games for them in 2017, following a collarbone injury to Aaron Rodgers. Early life Hundley attended Chandler High School (Chandler, Arizona), Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona, where he played high school football for the Wolves football team. As a junior, he completed 107 of 170 passes for 1,517 yards with 16 touchdown passes and two interceptions. As a senior, he completed 139 of 225 passes for 2,348 yards with 20 touchdowns and two interceptions. Hundley's overall record as a starter in high school was 16–8. He was ranked as the second best dual-threat quarterback recruit in his class by Rivals.com. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardale Jones
Cardale Jones (; born September 29, 1992) is an American former professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he was a CFP national champion, and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), the DC Defenders of the XFL, the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL). Early life Jones attended Ginn Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, and played football for Ted Ginn Sr. at Glenville High School. Students at Ginn Academy are allowed to play at Glenville High. Jones led the Tarblooders to the OHSAA D-I Championship game in 2009. While at Glenville, Jones also lettered in basketball and track. Jones was ranked by '' Rivals.com'' as a three-star recruit. He committed to Ohio State University in October 2011. College caree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 DC Defenders Season
The 2020 DC Defenders season was the first season for the DC Defenders as a professional American football franchise. They were playing as charter members of the XFL, one of eight teams to compete in the league for the 2020 season. The Defenders played their home games at Audi Field and were led by head coach Pep Hamilton. Their inaugural season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the XFL officially suspended operations for the remainder of the season on March 20, 2020. Standings Schedule ''All times Eastern'' Final roster Staff Season summary During the first two weeks of the XFL season, the Defenders got off to a hot start, beating the Seattle Dragons in the first XFL game by a score of 31–19 at home, and dominating the New York Guardians at home 27–0. However, Cardale Jones and the Defenders got into a slump the next two weeks, falling to 2-2 and losing back to back games on the road; first to the Los Angeles Wildcats 39–9, and then to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Arlington Renegades Season
The 2025 Arlington Renegades season was the fourth season for the Arlington Renegades as a professional American football franchise and the second season in the United Football League (UFL). The Renegades played their home games at Choctaw Stadium and were led by head coach Bob Stoops. The Renegades started the season 3–1 before entering a four game losing streak. Two of the four losses were to the DC Defenders, who were the eventual XFL Conference champions. In week eight against the Defenders, quarterback Luis Perez had the Renegades at the Defenders 33-yard line with under ten seconds remaining trailing by three points. Instead of spiking the football to stop the clock, Perez faked the spike and was intercepted by cornerback Deandre Baker. The loss eliminated the Renegades from postseason contention, and Perez was heavily scrutinized for his decision making. Stoops said "I thought we were just spiking the football and going to kick the field goal". Stoops kept Perez as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Arlington Renegades Season
The 2024 Arlington Renegades season was the third season for the Arlington Renegades as a professional American football franchise and their first as part of the United Football League. The Renegades played their home games at the Choctaw Stadium and was led by head coach Bob Stoops. Previous season The Renegades finished the regular season with a record of 4–6. They would earn their first playoff berth, where the Renegades would upset the South Division regular season division champions Houston Roughnecks. With the win, the Renegades would advance to the XFL Championship Game where they play the DC Defenders, winning by a score of 35–26 to achieve their first ever XFL Championship. Roster Signees to the NFL Schedule ''All times Central'' Game summaries Week 1: vs. Birmingham Stallions Standings Staff The 2024 coaching staff was announced on February 21, 2024. References {{2024 UFL season Arlington Arlington Renegades The Arlington Renegades a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Perez (American Football)
Luis Francisco Perez (born August 26, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M–Commerce Lions from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he played junior college football for the Southwestern Jaguars. He was awarded the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2017 as the best football player in NCAA Division II and led the Lions to their second national championship in football during the 2017 season, their first since 1972. He won the 2023 XFL Championship with the Arlington Renegades. Perez was named MVP of the Championship Game, leading the Renegades to a 35–26 victory over the D.C. Defenders. Early life Perez was born in San Diego, California, to Juan and Carla Perez. His father was a professional soccer player in his native country of Mexico. Perez grew up in the Rancho Del Rey neighborhood of Chula Vista, California and started playing quarterback at a young age in J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drew Plitt
Drew Plitt (born January 9, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Ball State Cardinals. Early life Plitt grew up in Loveland, Ohio, and attended Loveland High School, where he played basketball and football. As a junior, he passed for 1,346 yards and 13 touchdowns. Plitt committed to play college football for the Ball State Cardinals over offers from Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, and Lafayette. College career Plitt redshirted his true freshman season at Ball State. He mostly served as the Cardinals' backup during the following two seasons. Plitt passed for 2,918 yards and 24 touchdowns with seven interceptions as a redshirt junior. He completed 65.6% of his pass attempts for 2,164 yards and 17 touchdowns to six interceptions in eight games during the team's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season and was named second-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC). Plitt was named the Offensive MVP of the 2020 MAC Championship Game Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
