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Our Blitz embark on a brutal road trip the next few weeks. Support them however you can!

CHICAGO BLITZ FAN NEWSLETTER: “BLITZKRIEG BRIEFING”
*October 15, 1986 – Vol. 1, Issue 3*

BLITZ START 0-2: STORM CLOUDS OR CALM BEFORE THE STORM?

The Blitz’s 1986 campaign has opened with back-to-back losses, but true Blitzkrieg members know this team thrives under pressure. Here’s the breakdown:

Week 2: Lost 10 – 17 to the hated Panthers. Led 10-0 but the Panthers scored 17 unanswerd to take the win.

Week 3: Herschel Walker came to town and ran all over us. 188 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Coach’s Corner:
“We’re inches away from breaking big plays. The dam’s gonna break soon.”
— George Allen, chewing gum furiously

THIS WEEK: SAN ANTONIO GUNSLINGERS (1-1)

Battle Plan:

  • Fix the Trenches: O-line must protect Long (sacked 10 times already)
  • Unleash Rook: The rookie RB averages 8.4 YPC—give him more touches!
  • Sack Parade: Don Lee & co. need to hunt San Antonio’s QB (allowed 6 sacks in 2 games)

Blitzkrieg Fan Mission:
🔹 Wear Gray for the “Gray Out” at Soldier Field
🔹 Third-Down Siren Chant (bring air horns!)
🔹 Tailgate Special: “Blitzkrieg Brats” at Lot C (look for Mike’s tank-shaped grill)

5-WEEK ROAD TRIP AHEAD: SURVIVAL MODE

After San Antonio, the Blitz face a brutal stretch:

  1. @ LA Express (1-1)
  2. @ Philadelphia Stars (1-1) (Uh-oh)
  3. @ Michigan Panthers (2-0) (Rivalry bloodbath incoming)
  4. @ Washington Federals (1-1) (Must-win)
  5. @ San Antonio (Rematch!)

Key to Survival:
✔ Willis (16.7 YPC) needs more targets
✔ Defense must force turnovers (only 3 INTs so far)
✔ Frank Coral’s leg (5/8 FGs) could decide close games

FAN ZONE

📸 Photo of the Week: “Iron Mike” leading the Blitzkrieg Chargef during a key 3rd down

🎙 Hot Take:
“Trade for a lineman NOW. Long won’t survive this road trip!”
— Sammy Bahr

🔮 Prediction:
Blitz 27, Gunslingers 20 (Spencer breaks 100 yards, Lee gets 2 sacks)

Next Home Game: Week 10 vs. Pittsburgh
Blitzkrieg Rally Cry: *”0-2 NOW, 12-2 LATER!”*

— General Mike Kowalski, signing off

P.S. Drink every time the TV announcers say “gritty.” 🍻