Here’s a concise 1984 Boston Breakers Season Recap based on the stats and record provided:
1984 Boston Breakers: 6-12 (4th in Atlantic Division)
A season of transition under fan ownership saw flashes of promise amid struggles. The Breakers’ offense leaned heavily on a high-volume passing attack and a dynamic rushing duo, while defensive injuries and turnovers proved costly.
Key Stats & Highlights:
- Passing: QB John Walton aired it out (570 attempts, 3,891 yards, 32 TDs), but 22 interceptions stalled drives. Backup Franklin Woodward added 604 yards in relief.
- Rushing: Melvin Jordan starred (1,188 yards, 5.0 avg, 11 TDs), with Rickey Schellen (603 yards) providing a strong complement.
- Receiving: WR Danny Lockett was electric (72 catches, 1,372 yards, 12 TDs), while WR Clarence Ross (822 yards, 9 TDs) and RB Jordan (624 yards, 6 TDs) added balance.
- Defense: Injuries plagued the unit, but LB Greg Miller (122 tackles, 3 sacks) and DB Steve Restic (120 tackles, 3 INTs) anchored a group that forced 10 turnovers.
- Special Teams: Kicker Tony Mazzetti was perfect on XPs (59/59) and hit 18 FGs, including a 49-yarder.
The Bottom Line:
Though the Breakers finished 6-12 (4th in Atlantic), the fan-owned era showed potential—with offensive firepower ready to erupt in 1985
1984 Boston Breakers Roster
Quarterbacks (QB)
- Johnnie Walton
- Doug Woodward
Running Backs (RB)
- Richard Crump
- Marcus Dupree
- Tony Good
- Buford Jordan
- Anthony Steels
Fullbacks (FB)
- Mark Schellen
Wide Receivers (WR)
- Marion Brown
- Nolan Franz
- Frank Lockett
- Charlie Smith
Tight Ends (TE)
- David Bayle
- Chris Combs
- Dan Ross
Offensive Linemen
Centers (C)
- Jack Belcher
- Mike McLaughlin
- Frank Roberts
Guards (OG)
- Jerrell Franklin
- Greg Horton (ROG)
- Gerry Raymond (LOG)
Tackles (OT)
- Louis Bullard
- Rex Burningham
- Dan Hurley
- Franky Smith (ROT)
Defensive Linemen
Defensive Ends (DE)
- Junior Ah You
- Larry McClain (RDE)
- Jeff Merrell (LDE)
- Mike Robinson (RDE)
- Daryl Wilkerson (LDE)
Defensive Tackles/Nose Tackles (NT/DT)
- Jearld Baylis
- Jeff Gaylord
- Oudious Lee
- Clint Wenzel (NT-DE)
Linebackers
Inside Linebackers (ILB)
- Mike Brewington (LILB)
- Bill Gompf (LILB-RILB)
- Marcus Marek (RILB-LILB)
- James Reed
- Greg Storr
- Larry Williams
- Kyle Whittingham (LB-DT)
Outside Linebackers (OLB)
- Eric Elliott
- Ben Needham (ROLB)
- Ray Phillips (LOLB)
Defensive Backs
Cornerbacks (CB)
- Garrett Chase
- Alex Clark (CB-S)
- Lyndell Jones (RCB)
- Bruce Miller (LCB-RCB)
- Woodrow Wilson (LCB-RCB)
Safeties (S)
- Charles Harbison (SS)
- Eric Johnson (SS-FWS)
- Joe Restic (WS)
- Tim Smith (FS)
Special Teams
- Dario Casarino (P)
- Tim Mazzetti (K)