by RJ Young
FOX Sports USFL clerk
Canton, Ohio – The dust settled on the USFL Championship game, with Birmingham Stallion topping Philadelphia stars In an exciting story. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to call it a night.
In fact, we had just started with a live post-game version of “The #1 Ranked Show with RJ Young” on the court at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame.
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There were a lot of highlights from the show.
First, Scooby Wright and Boo Scarborough stopped to talk about the big game.
Both players had an impact on the end result. Wright not only had three tackles, but also created the play that essentially froze the game, returning the interception back 46 yards for a touchdown.
“I was jumping out of my pants!” Scarborough said of his reaction to Wright’s selection of the Six. “I just felt like the defense was going to make a play, and then Scooby came up with an objection. I was about to jump off the field.”
Scooby Wright and Beau Scarborough from Birmingham reflect on the title
Scooby Wright and Beau Scarborough of Birmingham reflect on their inaugural NFL title after defeating the Philadelphia Stars.
Scarbrough also had a massive impact on the game, making his way to 135 yards and landing on just 13 buggies.
When asked what he would do with the player’s $10,000 bonus for winning the title, Scarborough said he would put it in the bank. Wright had other thoughts on his mind. “I might go buy a Harley,” he said.
Then quarterback Alex McGowan stepped back to talk about his one-season wild ride – starting at the start, ceding the position to J’Mar Smith, then keeping his cool and leading the comeback after Smith’s fall on Sunday.
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“There’s no point in having a bad posture or a bad posture when you’re still in the fight,” McGough said. “I think only the coach [Skip Holtz] He did a really good job of correcting everyone’s morale and what we’re here to do, and that’s to win.”
Finally, Holtz spoke about how he comforted McGough when he took charge late in the game, how he tried to get title game best player Victor Bolden Jr. in the offense and his gratitude to many, including his wife, who has moved to Birmingham. To be with him all season.
“There are a lot of people I can thank. The staff for sure,” Holtz said. “These players have been my biggest reward this entire season. Supporting my wife – I moved to Birmingham. She has been there all year. I have every member of my family, who has traveled for this game.
“I have been blessed with a wonderful family, an amazing staff and an incredible football team.”
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