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June 28, 2023 - Houston Gamblers head coach Curtis Johnson was on the phone. He was talking in his charismatic cadence - the kind a coach uses when he's doing what so many coaches are afraid to do - stand on the stump and campaign for his guy.
The guy in question? Gamblers running back Mark Thompson, who was named the USFL's Offensive Player of the Year on Wednesday.
"He's an NFL back," Johnson said. "I'll stand on the table for him in the NFL."
Johnson, a former New Orleans Saints assistant, wasn't mentioning any of the facts that... Full Story
June 3, 2023 - CANTON, Ohio - It is a brave choice when someone with a name like Chris Blewitt chooses to be a kicker, knowing how cruel and easy the headlines are when a crucial, game-changing kick doesn't go the right way.
The Pittsburgh Maulers kicker hit his first four field goals Saturday, including makes from 54 and 53 yards, but with a chance to take the lead with less than two minutes left, Blewitt ... missed wide right from 41 yards, allowing the Houston Gamblers to escape with a 20-19 win.
"It came down to one kick at the e... Full Story
June 2, 2023 - The great divide in the USFL this season has been between the South Division - where every team is 4-3 or better - and the North Division - where every team is 4-3 or worse. The difference has been a 9-3 record for South teams against the North, and the league plays its fourth and final round of non-division games this weekend, with a chance to further the gap between the two.
The only two USFL teams who aren't within a game of first place in their divisions - the Pittsburgh Maulers and New Jersey Generals, both 2-5 - are... Full Story
May 21, 2023 - MEMPHIS - The Houston Gamblers showed Sunday that they are right at home in their hub city of Memphis, managing to pull off a 16-10 Grind City win against the New Jersey Generals to extend their winning streak to a league-best four in a row.
Running back Mark Thompson continued to perform as the best TD machine in the USFL. Before the first quarter ended against New Jersey, Thompson punched into the end zone from 6 yards out for his league-best ninth rushing TD of the season.
Thompson, who finished the day with 82 yard... Full Story
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Houston Gamblers' Mark Thompson Named USFL Offensive Player of the Year
June 28, 2023 - Houston Gamblers head coach Curtis Johnson was on the phone. He was talking in his charismatic cadence - the kind a coach uses when he's doing what so many coaches are afraid to do - stand on the stump and campaign for his guy.
The guy in question? Gamblers running back Mark Thompson, who was named the USFL's Offensive Player of the Year on Wednesday.
"He's an NFL back," Johnson said. "I'll stand on the table for him in the NFL."
Johnson, a former New Orleans Saints assistant, wasn't mentioning any of the facts that... Full StoryMore Houston Gamblers stories below
Gamblers Rally Behind Mark Thompson, Boost Chances in Race for Playoffs
June 3, 2023 - CANTON, Ohio - It is a brave choice when someone with a name like Chris Blewitt chooses to be a kicker, knowing how cruel and easy the headlines are when a crucial, game-changing kick doesn't go the right way.
The Pittsburgh Maulers kicker hit his first four field goals Saturday, including makes from 54 and 53 yards, but with a chance to take the lead with less than two minutes left, Blewitt ... missed wide right from 41 yards, allowing the Houston Gamblers to escape with a 20-19 win.
"It came down to one kick at the e... Full StoryWhat to Expect in Houston Gamblers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers
June 2, 2023 - The great divide in the USFL this season has been between the South Division - where every team is 4-3 or better - and the North Division - where every team is 4-3 or worse. The difference has been a 9-3 record for South teams against the North, and the league plays its fourth and final round of non-division games this weekend, with a chance to further the gap between the two.
The only two USFL teams who aren't within a game of first place in their divisions - the Pittsburgh Maulers and New Jersey Generals, both 2-5 - are... Full StoryGritty Gamblers Ride Running Game, Defense to Fourth Straight Win
May 21, 2023 - MEMPHIS - The Houston Gamblers showed Sunday that they are right at home in their hub city of Memphis, managing to pull off a 16-10 Grind City win against the New Jersey Generals to extend their winning streak to a league-best four in a row.
Running back Mark Thompson continued to perform as the best TD machine in the USFL. Before the first quarter ended against New Jersey, Thompson punched into the end zone from 6 yards out for his league-best ninth rushing TD of the season.
Thompson, who finished the day with 82 yard... Full StoryHouston Gamblers News
- Houston Gamblers' Mark Thompson Named USFL Offensive Player of the Year - June 28, 2023
- VIDEO: Houston Gamblers vs Pittsburgh Maulers: Highlights: USFL - June 3, 2023
- VIDEO: Gamblers' Keke Chism Makes An ABSURD TD Reception against the Maulers #shorts #HoustonGamblers - June 3, 2023
- VIDEO: Mark Thompson Hits the Boosties #USFL #Maulers #shorts - June 3, 2023
- Gamblers Rally Behind Mark Thompson, Boost Chances in Race for Playoffs - June 3, 2023
- What to Expect in Houston Gamblers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers - June 2, 2023
- VIDEO: Houston Gamblers vs. Memphis Showboats Highlights: USFL - May 28, 2023
- Gritty Gamblers Ride Running Game, Defense to Fourth Straight Win - May 21, 2023
- VIDEO: Mark Thompson Talks USFL Success & What's Next for the Houston Gamblers' RB: USFL - May 19, 2023
- No Longer 'Lost in the Shuffle,' Gamblers' Mark Thompson Dominating USFL - May 19, 2023
- Thompson, Gilbert and Aguilar Named OurSports Central USFL Players of the Week - May 16, 2023
- Gamblers Take Their Shot, and It Pays Off in Win Over Stallions - May 13, 2023
- VIDEO: Gamblers Gonna Gamble #usfl #football #celebration #houston #gamble - May 13, 2023
- VIDEO: Houston Gamblers vs. Birmingham Stallions Highlights: USFL - May 13, 2023
- VIDEO: Mark Thompson X3 #USFLonFOX #HoustonGamblers - May 13, 2023
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| Sun., Jun 18 | L | New Orleans 17 at Houston 10 (Memphis, TN) | Final |
| Sun., Jun 11 | L | Birmingham 38 at Houston 15 (Memphis, TN) | Final |
| Sat., Jun 3 | W | Houston 20 at Pittsburgh 19 (Canton, OH) | Final |
| Sun., May 28 | L | Houston 20 at Memphis 23 | Final |
| Sun., May 21 | W | New Jersey 10 at Houston 16 (Memphis, TN) | Final |
| Sat., May 13 | W | Houston 27 at Birmingham 20 | Final |
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- New York Giants working out 2023 USFL Offensive Player of the Year RB Mark Thompson - USFL Giants Wire (July 17)
- Jaguars sign coach Doug Pederson's son, Josh, to compete for a roster spot during camp - USFL Orlando Sentinel (July 15)
- Jaguars sign Doug Pederson's son Josh, who becomes second USFL player to ink NFL contract in 2023 - USFL CBS Sports (July 11)
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- Jaguars sign head coach Doug Pederson's son Josh Pederson - USFL NFL Draft Diamonds (July 7)
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