1954 Season Preview
1 - Chicago Hogs 1953 Record: 8-2 (1st West) 1953 Result: Lost West Division Play-Off “Win one for Al” is what nearly every Hogs fan is chanting this year, and this could be their best year to compete. QB Alfred Walton wants to win one last title, and he still looks in good condition for 35 years old. RB Billy Gould will be the focal point of the offense for the second year in a row, breaking out last year for ROTY and a rushing title. Behind possibly the best offensive line in the game, he could top last year’s numbers for another phenomenal year. The defense has also stepped up considerably from last year, trading for veteran LB Jerry Flowers and drafting DL Benjamin Walkins, Jr. at 6th overall to be a formidable tandem with DL Eric Forbes. The only problem for the Hogs is that they have to compete with two other West Division teams that also are hungry for a championship, and have to play them in 4 out of their 10 games. If the Hogs continue their dominance from last year, then