Week three of the UFL continued today, with the Birmingham Stallions making their home opener against the Memphis Showboats.
Alex McGough receives his 2023 USFL Championship ring ahead of the game 💍🐎@USFLStallions pic.twitter.com/tjjPGsukuK
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Birmingham is off to another 2-0 start in the spring football scene, having taken care of business against the Panthers a week ago. The team has put together a couple of outstanding defensive performances, and have ridden those so far.
As for the Memphis Showboats, they probably believe they should be 2-0 as well. Last week, Memphis crumbled in the final moments against San Antonio, allowing a two score comeback in less than a minute.
While it’s only week three, this game is extremely important for both teams looking to grab control of the USFL Conference. Let’s take a look at what went down at Protective Stadium.
First Quarter
The Memphis Showboats got the football first, and things got off to a disastrous start. Birmingham’s defensive line has been outstanding through two weeks, and Jonathan Garvin picked up two sacks on the opening drive to force a punt.
Our defense is SWARMING 😤
3 plays and 2 sacks to start the game 🐎 pic.twitter.com/EENiDsA9sf
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Adrian Martinez got the start for the Stallions today at quarterback. Matt Corral had earned that role the last two weeks, but Skip Holtz decided to roll with Martinez this time around. He looked solid on this opening drive, using his legs to create plays as usual.
In the red zone, Birmingham got a bit lucky. Martinez threw a pass across the middle, which deflected off of someone’s helmet – and ended up in the hands of a wide open Jace Sternberger. Just like that, the Stallions led 6-0.
Just how the drew it up 😅
The @USFLStallions strike first in Birmingham! 🐎 pic.twitter.com/v937TUOSHz
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