1984 Arizona Wranglers Team Stats
1984 Arizona Wranglers Season Recap
By Javier Morales, Arizona Sports Chronicle
A Season of Challenges: 1984 Arizona Wranglers Season Review
The 1984 USFL season for the Arizona Wranglers was a test of endurance, resilience, and determination. As the dust settles on a challenging campaign, let’s take a closer look at the highs and lows of the Wranglers’ journey.
The Wranglers kicked off the season with a statement victory against the Oakland Invaders, showcasing their offensive firepower with a 38-31 win. However, this early success was followed by a string of defeats, including tough losses to Tampa Bay, Washington, and Michigan, leaving the team with a 1-3 record to start the season.
Despite the setbacks, the Wranglers bounced back with a thrilling win against the Oklahoma Outlaws, signaling a potential turning point in their season. This momentum, however, was short-lived as the team faced further challenges, including a difficult road loss to the Denver Gold.
As the season progressed, the Wranglers found themselves in a tough battle against some of the league’s top teams, including Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Houston. Despite their best efforts, the Wranglers struggled to secure victories, facing tough losses that tested their resolve.
However, amidst the adversity, there were moments of triumph. The Wranglers showcased their resilience with a dominant performance against the Denver Gold, securing a 31-10 victory that breathed new life into their season.
As the regular season drew to a close, the Wranglers faced off against the Los Angeles Express in a hard-fought battle that epitomized their season. Despite a valiant effort, the Wranglers fell short, ending their season with a 24-30 loss.
In the end, the 1984 season may not have yielded the results the Wranglers had hoped for, but it was a testament to their resilience and fighting spirit. As they look ahead to the future, the Wranglers will carry the lessons learned from this season, using them as fuel to drive their pursuit of success in the seasons to come.
1984 Arizona Wranglers Roster
Certainly! Here’s the roster organized by positions without the stats:
Quarterbacks:
- Evans
- Reeves
- Kogel
Running Backs:
- Canada
- Ferguson
- Worthy
- Stone
- Middleton
Wide Receivers:
- Anderson
- Haines
- Lewis
- Potts
- James
Tight Ends:
- Keel
- Magee
Linemen:
- Center: Portese
- Guards: Thayer, Mueske, Kalil
- Tackles: Falcon, Stroth, Stadnik
- Guard-Tackle: Kiewel
Defense:
- Defensive Ends: Times, Cattage, Joster
- Defensive Linemen: Taylor, Plank
- Linebackers: Norris, Morgan, Puha, Gabrielson, Livers, Kilkenny, Gillen
- Cornerbacks: Bryant, Daniel, Knapton
- Safeties: Kelly, Fox, Willcox, Peoples
Special Teams:
- Kicker: Seibel
- Punter: Gossett