Memphis Showboats

Memphis Showboats Sail to Victory Over Michigan Panthers 29-10

by
Mark Perry
May 6, 2023

The Memphis Showboats (1-3) earned their first win of the season, defeating the Michigan Panthers (2-2) in a decisive 29-10 victory at Ford Field. Showboats quarterback Cole Kelley put on an impressive performance, leading his team to a much-needed win.

Results

Team	1	2	3	4	T
MEM	6	7	3	13	29
MICH	0	3	0	7	10

Kelley completed 15 of 26 passes for 151 yards while also rushing for 27 yards on six attempts, scoring two touchdowns on the ground. The Showboats’ running back Kerrith Whyte contributed to the team’s offensive success with 54 rushing yards on 15 carries and 27 receiving yards on three catches. Wide receiver Vinny Papale made a significant impact, hauling in three receptions for 58 yards.

The Panthers’ offense struggled to find its rhythm, as quarterback Josh Love completed 10 of 15 passes for 58 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Running back Stevie Scott III led the team in rushing with 66 yards on 12 carries, while wide receiver Joe Walker caught seven passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.

Memphis’ defense was a major factor in the victory, as they recorded two interceptions and one sack. Linebacker Neal and defensive back Woods led the Showboats’ defense with eight and six tackles, respectively. The Panthers’ defense, on the other hand, managed just one sack and zero interceptions.

Kicker Alex Kessman contributed to the Showboats’ victory, converting two field goals, including a 50-yarder. On the Panthers’ side, kicker Cole Murphy made one field goal and an extra point.

With this win, the Memphis Showboats hope to build momentum going into their next game, while the Michigan Panthers will look to bounce back and improve their 2-2 record.

USFL Box Score

MEM

#	Player	Position	Pass. CMP	Pass. ATT	Pass. YDS	Rush. ATT	Rush. YDS	Rush. TD	Rec. Targets	Rec. YDS	Rec.
15	Cole Kelley	QB	15	26	151	6	27	2	0	0	0
29	Juwan Washington	RB	0	0	0	3	10	0	1	1	3
	Kerrith Whyte	RB	0	0	0	15	54	0	7	3	27
80	Daniel Helm	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	24
4	Derrick Dillon	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	4	23
85	John Mitchell	WR	0	0	0	1	3	0	2	1	13
12	Osirus Mitchell	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3
18	Ryan McDaniel	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
13	Vinny Papale	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	3	58
	Total		15	26	151	25	94	2	26	15	151

MICH

#	Player	Position	Pass. CMP	Pass. ATT	Pass. YDS	Pass. TD	Pass. INT	Rush. ATT	Rush. YDS	Rec. Targets	Rec. YDS	Rec.	Rec. TD
11	Carson Strong	QB	9	12	76	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Josh Love	QB	10	15	58	1	1	4	3	0	0	0	0
3	Reggie Corbin	RB	0	0	0	0	0	14	53	4	3	3	0
2	Stevie Scott III	RB	0	0	0	0	0	12	66	1	1	4	0
82	Josh Babicz	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	9	0
85	Marcus Baugh	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	18	0
20	AJ Richardson	WR	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0	0	0	0
13	Ishmael Hyman	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	2	16	0
8	Joe Walker	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	7	76	1
18	Trey Quinn	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	8	0
	Total		19	27	134	1	2	31	127	26	19	134	1

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