Chicago Blitz – A Championship Tradition

Vital Info

Founded: 1983
Stadium: Soldier Field
Head Coach: George Allen
Division: Central

1986 Season

Current Record: 4-8
Next Game: vs. Oklahoma Outlaws
Key Stat from Previous Game: In spite of gaining less than 300 total yards of offense, they scored 42 points and lost by only a touchdown
Previous Game MVP: RB Mack Boatner, 131 total yards and two touchdowns
Trend: Chicago looks to be gelling as a team. Quarterback Chuck Long and running back Mack Boatner form a good core for the offense. The defense needs some big players in the draft.

Chicago Blitz History

1983: The Blitz, led by veteran NFL coach George Allen, made an immediate impact in the USFL’s inaugural season. Known for their tough defense and disciplined play, they finished 12-6 in the regular season, second in the Central Division. Their most memorable moment came in the playoffs when they stunned the previously undefeated Michigan Panthers (18-0 in the regular season) in the title game, the Blitz established themselves as a contender.

1984: The Blitz remained competitive, finishing 12-6 again and securing another second-place division finish. However, their path was blocked by the high-powered Houston Gamblers, an expansion team that dominated the league with their “Run-and-Shoot” offense. The Blitz met the Gamblers in the first round of the playoffs but were outmatched, ending their season earlier than hoped. Despite the playoff exit, the team proved its consistency under Allen’s leadership.

1985: In their final USFL season, the Blitz posted a strong 13-5 record but once again finished behind the Houston Gamblers in the Central Division. This time, however, they peaked at the right time, rolling through the playoffs and capping their run with a dominant 42-21 victory over Steve Spurrier’s Tampa Bay Bandits in the championship game.