Locals Record Big Defensive Games During Week 7 Of USFL Season
May 30, 2022, 2:44 PM | Updated: Feb 25, 2023, 6:20 pm
Former Weber State defensive end Adam Rodriguez (Courtesy of Weber State Athletics)
(Courtesy of Weber State Athletics)
SALT LAKE CITY – A pair of local players recorded big defensive performances for the Philadelphia Stars during Week 7 of the 2022 USFL campaign.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the seventh week of the USFL season.
Former Utah Utes
Brian Allen – Cornerback – Birmingham Stallions (7-0)
Allen had two tackles in Birmingham’s 26-16 win over the Pittsburgh Maulers on Sunday, May 29.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Breakers on Saturday, June 4 at 1 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
We’re officially headed to Canton for the playoffs‼️🐎 #GiddyUp pic.twitter.com/c8e4s5g3qw
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) May 29, 2022
Thedford and the Maulers suffered a 26-16 loss to the Birmingham Stallions on Sunday, May 29.
Next Game: @ New Jersey Generals on Friday, June 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT) on USA
Final score in Birmingham pic.twitter.com/5jGp9wojoM
— Pittsburgh Maulers (@USFLMaulers) May 29, 2022
Former BYU Cougars
Tejan Koroma – Offensive Line – Michigan Panthers (1-6)
Koroma and the Panthers suffered a 31-27 loss to the New Orleans Breakers on Saturday, May 28.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Stars on Sunday, June 5 at 10 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Final. pic.twitter.com/gTIa9XgZRY
— Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) May 29, 2022
Laulile had three total tackles, one solo tackle, and a tackle for loss in Houston’s 35-24 loss to the Philadelphia Stars on Sunday, May 29.
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Bandits on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. (MDT) on Peacock
Final pic.twitter.com/OzRgVzGk3j
— Houston Gamblers (@USFLGamblers) May 30, 2022
Zac Dawe – Defensive End – Tampa Bay Bandits (3-4)
Dawe and the Bandits suffered a 20-13 loss to the New Jersey Generals on Saturday, May 28.
Next Game: vs. Houston Gamblers on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. (MDT) on Peacock
Final. pic.twitter.com/cdTnl5Lc85
— Tampa Bay Bandits (@USFLBandits) May 28, 2022
Kaufusi had one catch for 32 yards in Tampa Bay’s 20-13 loss to the New Jersey Generals on Saturday, May 28.
Next Game: vs. Houston Gamblers on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. (MDT) on Peacock
"I’ve been waiting weeks, I finally got to do it this week.” – @USFLBandits OL @CorbinKaufusi 🤙#LocalsInTheUSFL #USFL #LetsRide #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/zMvTNwE9hD
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 28, 2022
Former Utah State Aggies
Adeoye had two tackles and one tackle for loss in Michigan’s 31-27 loss to the New Orleans Breakers on Saturday, May 28.
Next Game: @ Philadelphia Stars on Sunday, June 5 at 10 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former Weber State Wildcats
Rodriguez had seven total tackles, six solo tackles, three sacks, and two tackles for loss in Philadelphia’s 35-24 win over the Houston Gamblers on Sunday, May 29.
Next Game: vs. Michigan Panthers on Sunday, June 5 at 10 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Back-to-back wins!
Stars are shining bright! ⭐️#ForPhilly pic.twitter.com/LfUsKa685L
— Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) May 30, 2022
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miller punted four times with an average of 45.8 yards per kick in New Jersey’s 20-13 win over the Tampa Bay Bandits on Saturday, May 28.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Maulers on Friday, June 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT) on USA
.@USFL playoffs… HERE WE COME 🔜 pic.twitter.com/Q7hoveJEpR
— New Jersey Generals (@USFLGenerals) May 28, 2022
Tucker and the Stallions beat the Pittsburgh Maulers, 26-16, on Sunday, May 29.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Breakers on Saturday, June 4 at 1 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former High School Standouts
Sewell had five total tackles, two solo tackles, and 0.5 sacks in Philadelphia’s 35-24 win over the Houston Gamblers on Sunday, May 29.
Next Game: vs. Michigan Panthers on Sunday, June 5 at 10 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
