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McGough, Ginda and Pettway Named OurSports Central USFL Players of the Week

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Birmingham Stallions quarterback Alex McGough, Michigan Panthers linebacker Frank Ginda and Stallions tight end La'Michael Pettway earned OurSports Central United States Football League Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for week eight of the USFL season.
McGough earned the honor for the third time this season, completing 24 of 35 passes for 333 yards and three touchdowns, and added 19 rushing yards in Birmingham's 27-24 victory over the Philadelphia Stars. His favorite target, Davion Davis, caught four of those throws for 120 yards and one score.
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