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Michigan Panthers QB Bryce Perkins (@TDN_Perk) in the 22-9 win over the Defenders:. ■ 11/13 (85%).■ 116 yds.■ 159.6 PR. Panthers have a legit option at quarterback.
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The Michigan Panthers have signed former Michigan State CB Josh Butler and former James Madison DE Ron'Dell Carter. Welcome, @JoshButlerTv and @rdcee_!. #LetsHunt
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Panthers rookie LB DaShaun White (@Demoeto) at Oklahoma (2018-2022):. 48 starts, 250 tackles, 19.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 2 INT, 8 PBU. He's gonna be a problem.
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Panthers QB Bryce Perkins (@TDN_Perk) in the 24-16 win over the Showboats:. ■ 7/9 (77.8%).■ 106 passing yards.■ 1 TD.■ 152.8 QBR.■ 9 carries.■ 55 rushing yards. A complete game from the former Virginia product.
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Jake Bates this season:. 64 yds (game winner).62 yds.53 yds. You can't get any better than that.
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Michigan has signed their first rookie, per @USFLShadow. Southern Miss LB and 3rd round pick Santrell Latham has signed with the Panthers, adding to a stacked LB corps. Welcome, @crooked_6!. #LetsHunt
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Most passes defensed amongst USFL defenders in 2023:. ▪︎ CB Mark Gilbert [PIT] – 15.▪︎ S Arnold Tarpley III [PIT] – 8.▪︎ CB Nevelle Clarke [NO] – 7.▪︎ CB Amani Dennis [PHI] – 7.▪︎ CB Keith Gipson Jr. [PIT] – 7. That Maulers defense was something else.
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Per @TonyPaul1984, several NFL teams have reached out regarding Michigan Panthers K Jake Bates, one of them being the hometown Detroit Lions.
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With the signing of DE Kenny Willekes, he becomes the third member of the Michigan State Spartans to join the Michigan Panthers, along with QB Brian Lewerke and OT Jarrett Horst. Collecting MSU players like Infinity Stones
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Per @BoBrack, the Arizona Cardinals are elevating former Panthers WR Kaden Davis to the active roster. Davis will get to see NFL action in Chicago Sunday afternoon.
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Stallions now have an offense consisting of:. QB J'Mar Smith.RB Bo Scarborough.WR Davion Davis.WR Deon Cain.TE Jace Sternberger.TE Thaddeus Moss. Wow.
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Per their Instagram, former Michigan Panthers RB Reggie Corbin has been named as the offensive coordinator and RB coach of the youth-based All Met Cowboys. Congratulations, @ReggieCorbin!
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Jackson Scott-Brown, a UNI alum and former OL for the Philadelphia Stars, will be appointed as the Assistant Performance coach for the Michigan Panthers and the Stars at Ford Field. Welcome to Detroit, @bigsteve_77!
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Former Towson LB coach Christian Runza has made the decision to join the Michigan Panthers staff as their new LB coach. Welcome, @Coach_Runza! You'll be happy with the LB talent here.
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Players To Watch: DB Robert Sheffield III (@BandsUpRS3), Georgetown. The speed and athleticism of an elite defensive back, Sheffield has great coverage skills at safety, something he's carried with him since high school. His ball hawk skills can end an offensive drive quickly.
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Per @JamesLarsenPFN, the Seattle Seahawks have signed Michigan Panthers WR Marcus Simms. Simms was a key contributor to the Panthers' success in 2024, putting up 426 receiving yards and 3 TDs on his way to an All-UFL selection. Congratulations, @chasinbandzz!
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Former Virginia RB Shane Simpson (@Shane_Simpson18) making North Carolina defenders look silly. Current Panthers RB Depth: Reggie Corbin, Toa Taua. (Per @accnetwork)
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With the 48th overall pick in the 2024 UFL College Draft, the Michigan Panthers select. C Andrew Meyer, UTEP. Congratulations, @andrew_meyer50!. #LetsHunt 🐾
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Potential Panthers: LB Cecil Cherry (@cecil_cherry4). The 6'0", 235 lb Cherry was listed as a four-star recruit in high school. He became a tackling machine at USF before taking his talents to the FCF, earning DPOTY honors. Cherry has very high production value.
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Names to watch during the draft:.WR Tez Chaney-McClarin (Ottawa).DB Jalen Dennis (MSSU).TE Tommy Auger (SJU).WR Todd Simmons (Dubuque).WR Trey Mounts (Montana Western).LB Cecil Cherry (USF).RB Shane Simpson (Virginia).WR Keon Fogg (WSSU).QB Tyler Kulka (LTU).
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Players To Watch: OT Jarvis Courtney Sr. (@FRANK_TANK_52), No College. Courtney, despite not playing in college, is one of the biggest up and comers in football. He has AFL experience and has already recieved NFL looks. Currently on his way to the XFL, he's a blocker with upside.
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The Michigan Panthers have signed former East Tennessee State DB Tyree Robinson. Robinson was a highlight reel for East Tennessee's defense, becoming an elite ball hawk with 11 career INTs. Welcome, @tyreerobinson15!. #LetsHunt
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Former Graduate Assistant at ULM Jordan Pavlisin has been named the new RB coach of the Michigan Panthers. Welcome, @CoachPavlisin! There is no shortage of RB talent here.
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Players To Watch: CB Jared Saad (@JaredSaad1), UW-Oshkosh. Saad played 40 games for the Titans, logging 126 tackles, 1 TFL, 5 INT, 1 FR, and 20 PDs into his stat sheet. A lockdown defender in every meaning of the word.
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2023: Michigan Panthers LB Frank Ginda wins DPOY. 2024: Michigan Panthers DE Breeland Speaks wins DPOY. What will 2025 bring? 👀
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Per @MikeGarafolo, the Detroit Lions are signing former Michigan Panthers WR Kaden Davis. Davis ends up making his return to Ford Field after his release from Arizona.
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Me waking up knowing there's USFL football on today
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Potential Panthers: TE Tommy Auger (@TommyAuger39). If you need to know anything about Auger, he's listed numerous times in the Minnesota high school football record books. He took his talents to becoming a fan favorite in the FCF, earning All-Pro honors.
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Per the CFL transaction wire, former Michigan Panthers WR Joe Walker has been signed by the Ottawa Redblacks. Walker had been previously signed to the Redblacks in 2020.
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Now that the Super Bowl is set, who we thinking for the UFL Championship?.
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Gannon standout QB Kory Curtis (@KoryCurtis12) is set to visit both the #Cowboys and the #Raiders this week. A former Ohio State product, Curtis lit up the PSAC with 5,134 passing yards in two seasons at Gannon along with 47 TDs to 11 INTs.
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QB Bobby Hebert (@BobbyHebert3) would be a first ballot USFL Hall of Famer. • 35-18-1 all-time record.• 11,137 passing yards (USFL record).• 81 TD, 58 INT.• 83.1 PR.• USFL Championship MVP (1983)
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Players To Watch: S Austin Goffney (@AAGoffney), ULM. A transfer from Lamar, Goffney made a career of getting to the ball carrier with 120 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 INT, 2 FF, 7 PBU in 30 career games. He saw productivity as both a Cardinal and Warhawk.
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Panthers WR Marcus Simms (@chasinbandzz), who finished last season with 243 return yards and 271 all-purpose yards, is primed for a breakout season 💯
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Per @XFL_PR, former Panthers RB Stevie Scott has signed a letter of intent for the XFL's San Antonio Brahmas. Scott came off a short stint with the Arizona Cardinals after a 295 yard and 1 TD season with Michigan. Congratulations, @Steviescott8_!
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So does this mean former Panthers K and fan favorite @_ColeMurphy_ will make his triumphant return to Michigan? 👀. The Syracuse special teamer and 2x USFL Special Teams POTW was 25/30 on FGs with a long of 60 yards, then a USFL record.
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Players To Watch: QB Evan Lewandowski (@evanlew10), UW-Whitewater. Lewandowski can be described as a player who's ready to learn and adapt. The former Warhawk finished college with 2,568 passing yards and 20 TDs. Not only dangerous with his arm, he rushed for 218 yards and 2 TDs.
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Per @LanePFN, former Panthers WR Kaden Davis has signed a future/reserve deal with the Arizona Cardinals.
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ALERT: Per @VinnyBonsignore, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed Panthers WR Devin Ross to their practice squad after a successful workout. The Raiders signed a workhorse of a receiver.
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Most YAC of the 2023 USFL Season:. ▪︎ 340 - TE Sage Surratt [NO].▪︎ 309 - WR Justin Hall [HOU].▪︎ 309 - WR Isiah Hennie [PIT].▪︎ 282 - WR Davion Davis [BHAM].▪︎ 253 - RB Wes Hills [NO]
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My official UFL award predictions:. MVP: QB Adrian Martinez (BHM).OPOY: WR Hakeem Butler (STL).DPOY: S Kai Nacua (MICH).COTY: Mike Nolan (MICH)
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40 years ago today, July 17, 1983, Michigan Panthers rookie QB Bobby Hebert tossed a deep ball to star WR Anthony Carter for a 48-yard score against the Philadelphia Stars late in the fourth quarter to secure a 24-22 USFL Championship win, the first in USFL history.
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Players To Watch: RB Shane Simpson (@Shane_Simpson18), Towson. Simpson became one of the greatest all-purpose backs over his career at Towson. He can rush (376 car, 1,901 yds, 13 TD), catch (67 rec, 566 yds, 6 TD) and provide on special teams (2,080 KR yds, 2 TD). He's a steal.
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Probably one of the worst things you could do this season is sleep on Joe Walker (@Legendaryking__). #LetsHunt
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Kaden Davis has always had that dawg in him. Now, he returns to get a fair shot on an NFL roster.
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DB Robert Sheffield III (Georgetown).QB Kory Curtis (Gannon).WR Brian Smith Jr. (Missouri Valley).WR Boogie Knight (Louisiana-Monroe).K Shane McInerney (Peru State).EDGE Dajor Davenport (Concord).
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Players To Watch: WR Da'quan Bailey-Brown (@dayday_2122), West Florida. A Southern Miss transfer, Bailey-Brown has quite the upside. He was a standout at Dodge City Community College with 718 yards on 42 catches. Also deadly on special teams, he was KJCCC co-OPOTY.
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Former Towson DL coach Collin Bauer is joining the Michigan Panthers as their new DL coach. Welcome, @CoachCBauer!
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Players To Watch: LB Quae Drake (@taquavian10), Jacksonville State. Drake came off a great career with the Gamecocks, notching 92 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF, and 1 FR. A linebacker whose potential knows no bounds.
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Excited to see @frankginda05 get back on the field. Definitely one of the best pass rushers and run stuffers in the USFL.
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Players To Watch: LB Cecil Cherry (@cecil_cherry4), Tennessee-Martin. Cherry has been dominant in almost every aspect of football from high school to college, then to the FCF and IFL. Currently a member of the IFL's Arizona Rattlers, Cherry has been a special player to watch.
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Players To Watch: DB Jalen Dennis (@JalenDennis5), Missouri Southern State. The brother of Philadelphia Stars DB Amani Dennis, Dennis shares a lot of the same traits. He transferred from Carthage, collecting 43 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PD, 1 FF, and 2 FR, making him a solid centerpiece.
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Players To Watch: DB Brandon Brooks (@thatkid_brooks), University of Regina. Brooks was claimed as a UDFA by the USFL's Houston Gamblers before being cut later on. Still, Brooks has a lot of upside on defense, establishing himself as a premier tackler and underrated prospect.
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Potential Panthers: QB Josh Jones (@josh12jones_). Jones, listed as a redshirt senior for the UNC Pembroke Braves, has played in 46 games and has accumulated 70 TD and 34 INT along with 10,149 total passing yards in 923 completions.
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Per @JamesLarsenPFN, the Michigan Panthers have re-signed QB EJ Perry. Perry just about brought a championship appearance to Michigan with his late season heroics and will see if he can do it again in 2024. Welcome back, @ejperry_iv!. #LetsHunt
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The Michigan Panthers have re-signed K Cole Murphy for his third season in the USFL. The former USFL record holder has been one of the more underrated kickers in the league. Welcome back, @_ColeMurphy_!. #LetsHunt
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Meet DE Breeland Speaks:. • Second-Team All-SEC (2017).• Super Bowl Champion (2019).• All-USFL Team selection (2023).• USFL sack leader (2023). Welcome back to the @NFL, Breeland.
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Getting tired of them treating the USFL as a side note. Brandon Aubrey played football this year, Collinsworth! No respect.
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Players To Watch: DB Felix King (@FelixThaKing), Grand View. The native Chicagoen originally played for UW-Stevens Point before heading over to Grand View. King claimed 79 tackles, 3 INT and 18 PDs at UWSP and showed spectacular performances at Grand View.
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Now we just wait on an NFL call for Panthers S Kai Nacua. Just a reminder of what he did last season:. ■ 47 total tackles (led team).■ 2 TFL.■ 1 sack.■ 3 INTs (t-1st in UFL).■ 8 PDs (2nd in UFL).■ All-UFL Team selection. With Samson and Puka in the NFL, it's his turn.
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Per @UFL_PR, Michigan Panthers QB and former Elon standout Davis Cheek has retired. The previous New Orleans Breakers quarterback was drafted by Michigan in the dispersal draft in January. Thank you, and good luck, @cheek2017!
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I would like to thank Cole for his commitment and dedication to the Michigan Panthers for the past two seasons, and I look forward to whatever the future has in store for him. Thank you, @_ColeMurphy_. #LetsHunt 🐾
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Meet WR Anthony Carter:. • All-Time Leading Reciever at Michigan.• 2x Unanimous All-American.• 2x All-USFL Selection.• 3x Pro Bowler.• College Football Hall of Famer. In two years as a Panther: 130 REC, 2,404 YDS, 23 TD
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EJ Perry in the 34-20 win over the Roughnecks:. - 16/19 (84.2%).- 208 passing yds.- 1 TD.- 129.8 QBR.- 60 rushing yds.- 2 TD. What a game from the Ivy League standout.
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A battle for the ages: Carson Strong vs. Josh Love battling for the starting spot to take the Panthers to victory.
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"So how did you know Marcus Simms was going to be something special?". Welcome back, @chasinbandzz.
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This will be the new Montana-Rice combo.
Alex McGough dropping one in the bucket at Packers Family Night. Didn't see the air guitar though.
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I think once we see Alex McGough back in action in the NFL, USFL gonna get some brand new fans.
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A QB with accuracy and precision written all over him with an arm to go with it. Bound to go to a lucky NFL franchise.
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Players To Watch: TE Tommy Auger (@TommyAuger39), Saint John's University. The current LFA receiving threat has quite the resume since leaving Minnesota. Auger became a high school record holder, an All-American in college, and was an FCF All-Pro in 2022.
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Current Panthers Receiving Corps:. Devin Gray.Trey Quinn.Devin Ross.Marcus Simms.Jordan Suell.Samson Nacua.Terry Wright.Garett Maag.Dezmon Patmon. Fast and Furious.
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@_ColeMurphy_ mic'd up after his 60 yard FG last year that formerly stood as the longest in USFL history. #LetsHunt
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One guy that would be perfect for the XFL, specifically the DC Defenders, is OL Jarvis Courtney Sr. Courtney has dreamed of a spring football opportunity, and it's been a long time coming. He has been training and working twice as hard and could be just what DC needs.
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• Warren Saba.• Kai Nacua.• Shalom Luani.• Bryce Torneden. Best safety corps in the UFL?
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Potential Panthers: WR Keon Fogg (@KeonDFogg). Fogg, who was set up as a transfer from Southern University, is no stranger on special teams. His lateral quickness and agility gets him downfield in a matter of seconds. Fogg shows a fondness for separation and has tremendous speed.
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Per @TomPelissero, the Minnesota Vikings are signing Panthers USFL draft pick and Minnesota QB Tanner Morgan to their practice squad. The Kentucky-born QB heads back to the Midwest.
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Any XFL/USFL/college free agents, feel free to reach out to me if you want to get your film out there. I'll do my best to make sure you get noticed!.
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Give enough credit to Towson talents @CoachCBauer and @Coach_Runza for how this defense has been playing. The tackling and sack rates have been a huge upgrade from last season.
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