USFL star Maurice Alexander Jr recalls go-ahead punt-return TD, talks championship game

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Philadelphia Stars punt returner Maurice Alexander Jr. had the go-ahead touchdown late in the game against the New Jersey Generals last week and helped the team get to the USFL Championship.

Alexander took a punt 88 yards to get the Stars back on top. Later, Stars cornerback Amani Dennis then picked off New Jersey quarterback Luis Perez on the Generals’ final drive to seal the win.

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Maurice Alexander Jr. #13 of the Philadelphia Stars is run out of bounds under pressure from Terrell Bonds #2 of the Pittsburgh Maulers in the third quarter of the game at Protective Stadium on June 12, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Carmen Mandato/USFL/Getty Images)

Alexander told Fox News Digital it meant a lot to him to have the eventual game-winner.

"Me gaining my players and coaches’ respect and trust to be able to know they can put the ball in my hands at any given time and I can make a play for them and for them to be confident and to know the game is never over as long as I’m on the field and (put) trust in me to do what I gotta do," he said.

"The 10 guys on that play, we had some great blocks. We had some key non-blocks because if they woulda blocked it would’ve been called back. Some guys held and was smart about it. (Special teams coach Martin Bayless) had a great scheme drawn up and we executed. It wasn’t only me. A lot of people played a big role."

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The wide receiver had 20 catches for 234 yards and two touchdowns this season. He added 164 punt-return yards as well, earning himself an All-USFL selection.

Philadelphia Stars wide receiver Maurice Alexander