The Generals don't generally roll up eye-popping stats because their starters spend the entire fourth quarter on the bench, watching lopsided victories. They win their division every year, spending most of the season trying to stifle a yawn along the way. New Jersey is 20-1 in its last 21 division games.
They have played in the World Bowl the last two seasons—a loss to the Houston Gamblers in World Bowl IX was preceded by a victory in World Bowl VIII. Head coach raidergreg69's career record is 113-41 (.734).
So, we know what to expect from the Generals every year. And, every year they deliver.
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| Roy Sullivan, RDE, New Jersey |
RBs Magic Johnson and Rudi Johnson combined for 110 yards rushing and three TDs vs. Baltimore. Because they split time with Robert Kistler, Johnson and Johnson don't have great individual stats. Neither are in the top 10 in the league in rushing. But, combined, it looks pretty good—130 yards rushing per game.
WLB Indiana Jones had seven tackles against Baltimore and leads the team with 42. MLB Dustin Diamond is not far behind (39). DT James Lockette has six sacks, RDE Roy Sullivan 10 hurries. Lockette, who is tied for second in sacks, is the only General in the league's top 10 in those categories.
If you look at the team stats, however, the situation comes into focus. New Jersey is in the league's top 10 in passing yardage, passing yardage allowed, rushing yardage (first), rushing yardage allowed (first), yards from scrimmage (second) and yards from scrimmage allowed (fourth) and turnover margin.
The Generals will have a couple opportunities to stay awake during the final weeks of the regular season with a home game against Houston and an away game against the New Orleans VooDoo.
In other Week 10 games:
- Oakland RDE Christopher Taylor had 3 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 hurries, and an interception as the Invaders rallied for a 22-14 win over San Jose, the SaberCats' sixth consecutive loss after a 4-0 start. Both QBs, Oakland's Les Lacy and San Jose's Gregory Skidmore, were intercepted five times.
- Charlotte WLB Thomas Allums recorded nine tackles and intercepted two passes. during a 27-10 win over the New York Stars. New York QB Eric Roberge had six passes picked off.
- Pittsburgh QB Ryan Tate threw TD passes of 38, 72, 60, and 80 yards to WR Ryan Holt during a 35-16 triumph over their in-state rivals, the Philadelphia Bell. Holt finished with six receptions for 270 yards.
- The Denver Gold extended their West Division lead to three games by beating the Portland Storm, 29-13. Gold QB Dustin Nichols completed TD passes of 63 and 59 yards to Corey True and WLB Blaine Hernandez recorded seven tackles for Denver.
Week 11 Preview
The New Orleans VooDoo (8-2) will try to pull into a first-place tie atop the South Division with a victory against the Birmingham Stallions (9-1). The Cleveland Thunderbolts (7-3), who have quietly pulled into a first-place tie with Detroit in the Midwest Division, travel to Houston to face the Gamblers (9-1). The Pittsburgh Maulers (5-5) host the Washington Federals (6-4) in a key Atlantic Division game.Coach's Profile
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