The Birmingham Stallions accomplished what no other spring league team has done so far: win a Championship. In 2022, Birmingham was a force to be reckoned with. They dominated the USFL from week one all the way to the end, culminating in a Championship victory.
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Relive every single touchdown from the Championship game ⬇️🔥 pic.twitter.com/2KbASRpOdD
— USFL (@USFL) July 4, 2022
However, it wasn’t all peaches and cream for Birmingham. Their season was full of ups and downs, yet they still found a way to get the job done.
One month ago, history was made as the Birmingham Stallions won the inaugural #USFL Championship in Canton. What a special night that was.@USFL @USFLStallions@USFLNewsroom pic.twitter.com/O4XvDmv3OW
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenMI) August 3, 2022
Let’s take a look back on their incredible 2022 season, and set sights on the future ahead.
Selfless & Talented Quarterbacks
One of the key factors that brought Birmingham success was the unselfish play of their quarterbacks. Sure, J’Mar Smith saw the majority of snaps this season – but both Alex McGough and Smith did whatever they had to do to win.
J’MAR SMITH IS BACK BABY. YOU LOVE TO SEE IT. pic.twitter.com/cMTPSZuKIr
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenMI) June 26, 2022
Smith wasn’t even the starter to begin the season, but filled in for an injured Alex – and the rest is history. He led the Stallions to their first win against New Jersey, which ultimately carried through the rest of the year.
Game. Winner. 😤 @USFLStallions pic.twitter.com/KPfSJGuEwM
— USFL (@USFL) April 17, 2022
J’Mar finished the season with 1,572 passing yards, completing 54.6% of his passes. He threw ten touchdowns, to six interceptions. One of his major strengths was fighting through the inconsistencies. Even on days where he struggled, Smith would find a way to get the job done when it mattered.
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