It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Gem Buildings gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Birmingham, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Red Mountain Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Satterfield's Restaurant or visit Chamberlain Square, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Birmingham, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Birmingham, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Birmingham, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The USFL is back for its second season -- four decades after its original incarnation from 1984 to 1986 -- and there will be a few changes.All the league's regular season games were held in Birmingham last year, but three new venues have been added to the mix for 2023: Memphis, Canton and Detroit. Birmingham, home to the defending champion Stallions, will also be a host.The 10-week regular season kicks off on April 15. The top two teams in each division will qualify for the playoffs, with semifinals on June 24-25. The USFL Cham...
The USFL is back for its second season -- four decades after its original incarnation from 1984 to 1986 -- and there will be a few changes.
All the league's regular season games were held in Birmingham last year, but three new venues have been added to the mix for 2023: Memphis, Canton and Detroit. Birmingham, home to the defending champion Stallions, will also be a host.
The 10-week regular season kicks off on April 15. The top two teams in each division will qualify for the playoffs, with semifinals on June 24-25. The USFL Championship Game will be played in Canton on July 1.
Here's a look at the full schedule (check out all our USFL coverage here):
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Stars 27, Memphis Showboats 23 | ||
Birmingham Stallions 27, New Jersey Generals 10 | ||
Michigan Panthers 29, Houston Gamblers 13 | ||
New Orleans Breakers 22, Pittsburgh Maulers 15 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
New Orleans Breakers 38, Houston Gamblers 31 | ||
Birmingham Stallions 42, Memphis Showboats 2 | ||
New Jersey Generals 20, Pittsburgh Maulers 3 | ||
Michigan Panthers 24, Philadelphia Stars 10 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
New Orleans Breakers 45, Birmingham Stallions 32 | ||
Houston Gamblers 30, Memphis Showboats 26 | ||
Pittsburgh Maulers 21, Philadelphia Stars 13 | ||
New Jersey Generals 28, Michigan Panthers 13 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Houston Gamblers 41, Philadelphia Stars 16 | ||
Memphis Showboats 29, Michigan Panthers 10 | ||
New Orleans Breakers 20, New Jersey Generals 17 | ||
Birmingham Stallions 24, Pittsburgh Maulers 20 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Maulers 23, Michigan Panthers 7 | ||
Houston Gamblers 27, Birmingham Stallions 20 | ||
Philadelphia Stars 24, New Jersey Generals 21 | ||
Memphis Showboats 17, New Orleans Breakers 10 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Memphis Showboats 22, Pittsburgh Maulers 0 | ||
Birmingham Stallions 27, Michigan Panthers 13 | ||
Philadelphia Stars 16, New Orleans Breakers 10 | ||
Houston Gamblers 16, New Jersey Generals 10 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Birmingham Stallions 24, New Orleans Breakers 20 | ||
Philadelphia Stars 37, Pittsburgh Maulers 31 | ||
Memphis Showboats 23, Houston Gamblers 20 | ||
Michigan Panthers 25, New Jersey Generals 22 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Houston Gamblers 20, Pittsburgh Maulers 19 | ||
Birmingham Stallions 27, Philadelphia Stars 24 | ||
Memphis Showboats 25, New Jersey Generals 16 | ||
New Orleans Breakers 24, Michigan Panthers 20 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Maulers 19, Michigan Panthers 7 | ||
New Orleans Breakers 31, Memphis Showboats 3 | ||
Birmingham Stallions 38, Houston Gamblers 15 | ||
New Jersey Generals 37, Philadelphia Stars 33 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Maulers 26, New Jersey Generals 6 | ||
Birmingham Stallions 27, Memphis Showboats 20 | ||
New Orleans Breakers 17, Houston Gamblers 10 | ||
Michigan Panthers 23, Philadelphia Stars 20 |
| Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Maulers 31, Michigan Panthers 27 | ||
Birmingham Stallions 47, New Orleans Breakers 22 |
| Score | ||
|---|---|---|
Birmingham Stallions 28, Pittsburgh Maulers 12 |
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) announced that Mary Birmingham will be stepping down from her position as curator, effective March 5, 2022, to pursue work as an independent curator.“I am honored to have served as VACNJ’s first staff curator and I am grateful for the trust that Executive Director Melanie Cohn and the Board of Trustees placed in me in directing the Art Center’s curatorial program,” ...
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) announced that Mary Birmingham will be stepping down from her position as curator, effective March 5, 2022, to pursue work as an independent curator.
“I am honored to have served as VACNJ’s first staff curator and I am grateful for the trust that Executive Director Melanie Cohn and the Board of Trustees placed in me in directing the Art Center’s curatorial program,” said Birmingham. “Their encouragement and support enabled me to present a wide variety of artists and artworks, showcasing some of the best and most compelling art of our time.
“I have always placed artists at the center of my practice; they inspire everything I do as a curator of contemporary art. Over the years, I have explored a variety of ideas and themes and have been privileged to work with artists across a broad spectrum, reflecting different aesthetic outlooks and lived experiences.”
Since being hired as VACNJ’s first staff curator in 2010, Birmingham has directed an ambitious program of contemporary art exhibitions and related events. She began her career as a cataloguer at the Whitney Museum and, after taking time off to raise her three children, she returned to her career and worked as a curatorial assistant at the Montclair Art Museum from 1993–2003 and the Director of Exhibitions at the Hunterdon Art Museum from 2007–2010. Birmingham has an MA in Art History from Hunter College and a BA in Art History from Seton Hall University. She is the author of Dynamic Impulse: The Drawings of Stuart Davis and numerous exhibition catalogues. Over the course of her career, she has organized more than 100 exhibitions—including more than 80 shows and projects at the Art Center—and has written and lectured on a variety of topics in American and contemporary art.
“I am grateful to have collaborated with so many amazing artists whose work has enriched and even improved our world. It has been my honor to share their work with our audiences through exhibitions that created new contexts for meaningful conversations about art,” Birmingham reflected. “I treasure all these experiences and relationships and take them with me as I move on to the next stage of my career.”
“As our first staff curator, Mary has tirelessly led the Art Center’s museum program for more than 11 years,” said VACNJ Executive Director Melanie Cohn. “The exhibitions she has organized have combined strong curatorial vision with fresh artistic voices. The Art Center is a better place because of Mary, and she will be greatly missed.”
VACNJ’s search for a new curator will begin on Monday, January 31, 2022.
For more than 85 years, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has been exclusively dedicated to viewing, making, and learning about contemporary art. Recognized as a leading non-profit arts organization, the Art Center’s renowned Studio School, acclaimed exhibitions, and educational outreach initiatives serve thousands of youths, families, seniors, and people with special needs every year.
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is located at 68 Elm Street in Summit, NJ. Gallery hours: Monday– Thursday, 10:00am–8:00pm; Friday & Saturday, 10:00am–5:00pm; and Sunday, 11:00am–4:00pm. Please call 908.273.9121 to confirm holiday hours.
Significant support for the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is provided by the Wilf Family Foundation; Peter R. & Cynthia K. Kellogg Foundation; New Jersey State Council on the Arts; The Estate of Pamela Hauptfleisch; and the Art Center community of supporters.
The USFL's opener delivered plenty of fireworks The USFL's first game had just about everything, including a game-winning touchdown in the final minute. The score, courtesy of Stallions quarterback J'Mar Smith, gave the Birmingham Stallions a 28-24, come-from-behind win over the New Jersey Generals.The two teams combined to score 24 points in the fourth quarter, with Smith's score coming on a 2-yard touchdown run with 29 seconds left. Smith's touchdown came moments after the Generals took the lead on Nick Rose's 47-yard fiel...
The USFL's first game had just about everything, including a game-winning touchdown in the final minute. The score, courtesy of Stallions quarterback J'Mar Smith, gave the Birmingham Stallions a 28-24, come-from-behind win over the New Jersey Generals.
The two teams combined to score 24 points in the fourth quarter, with Smith's score coming on a 2-yard touchdown run with 29 seconds left. Smith's touchdown came moments after the Generals took the lead on Nick Rose's 47-yard field goal with 1:54 left. Smith then led the Stallions on a game-winning, 59-yard drive while recording the first win of the USFL's 2022 season. The Generals lost despite gaining a jaw-dropping 222 rushing yards that included 98 yards and a score from quarterback De'Andre Johnson.
Saturday's game started with a bang, with Generals quarterback Luis Perez hitting Randy Satterfield for a 48-yard gain on the first play from scrimmage. The drive ended with Satterfield catching a 3-yard touchdown despite taking a nasty lick from a Stallions defender.
The Stallions responded with a big play of their own, a 35-yard touchdown pass from Alex McGough to Osirus Mitchell less than four minutes into the game. New Jersey re-gained the lead by taking advantage of safety Shalom Luani's interception at the start of the second quarter. Facing a third-and-7 from the Stallions' 13-yard-line, Perez rolled to his right before hitting tight end Braedon Bowman in the end zone for the go-ahead score.
With the score tied through three quarters, both teams scored touchdowns to start the fourth quarter. Johnson gave the Generals the lead on a 10-yard run, only to have the Stallions respond less than four minutes later when Smith found tight end Cary Angeline for a 28-yard score. Rose then gave the Generals a 24-21 lead before Smith executed a game-winning two-minute drill.
Here's a full breakdown of what happened Saturday night in Birmingham.
Birmingham's offense scored touchdowns on its last three possessions. Most of the damage was done by Smith, who started in the second half in place of McGough, who was sidelined with an injury. After going 0 of 4 in the first half, Smith completed 11 of 17 passes for 156 yards in the second half. The Stallions also received a big game from Mitchell, who finished the game with 96 yards on five receptions.
Birmingham's defense also came up with a few timely stops. The Generals were threatening to add to their lead before halftime when linebacker Scooby Wright forced a fumble of Perez that was scooped up by safety Nate Holley. With the game tied late in the fourth quarter, the Stallions' defense forced the Generals to settle for a field goal after JoJo Tillery tackled Johnson two yards shy of the first down on third-and-10. Birmingham's defense then forced three incomplete passes on the game's final three plays.
Two missed field goals certainly didn't help the Generals, who led for most of the game. Rose missed a 47-yard field goal on the final play of the first half. He then missed a 23-yard field goal to start the second half.
Rose rewarded coach Mike Riley's faith in him when he made his third attempt with under two minutes left. That being said, Riley may be second-guessing his decision not to go for it in that situation given how much success his offense was having running the football. There was also the surprising disappearing act from Perez, who attempted just three passes in the second half after going 12-of-16 for 142 yards and two touchdowns in the first half.
New Jersey's defense, which played lights out in the first half, simply had no answer for Smith, who led Birmingham's offense on scoring drives of 80, 67 and 59 yards in the second half.
The Generals were in control of the game after forcing a Stallions punt to start the second half. New Jersey then drove 75 yards and were in position to add to their lead before Rose missed his second field goal in as many drives. The Stallions' offense seemed to wake up after that, as Birmingham put together a nine-play, 80-yard drive that was punctuated by CJ Marable's 3-yard, game-tying touchdown run. Consecutive completions from Smith to Mitchell for a combined 44 yards set up the score.
Satterfield's catch deserves mention, but the play of the game belongs to Smith, who capped off his big second half by scoring the game-winning touchdown.
The Generals will face the Michigan Panthers next Saturday night. The Stallions will take on the Houston Gamblers next Sunday night.
This Sunday will feature a triple-header of USFL action that starts with the Panthers facing the Gamblers at noon. The New Orleans Breakers will take on the Stars at 4 p.m., while the USFL's opening weekend will commence with a prime time matchup in between the Tampa Bay Bandits and Pittsburgh Maulers.
The New Jersey Generals will play in the first game of the new USFL at 7:30 p.m. on April 16.The Generals will face the Birmingham Stallions in that game.The previous iteration of the Generals, which played in the original USFL from 1983-85, went 31-23 in those three seasons.Birmingham will be the host city for every regular season game this spring. The playoffs will be played in Canton, Ohio.Here is the complete schedule, which was released Monday:2022 USFL scheduleWeek 1 (April 16-17)...
The New Jersey Generals will play in the first game of the new USFL at 7:30 p.m. on April 16.
The Generals will face the Birmingham Stallions in that game.
The previous iteration of the Generals, which played in the original USFL from 1983-85, went 31-23 in those three seasons.
Birmingham will be the host city for every regular season game this spring. The playoffs will be played in Canton, Ohio.
Here is the complete schedule, which was released Monday:
Week 1 (April 16-17)
New Jersey Generals at Birmingham Stallions, April 16, 7:30 p.m.
Houston Gamblers at Michigan Panthers, April 17, noon
Philadelphia Stars vs. New Orleans Breakers, April 17, 4 p.m.
Tampa Bay Bandits at Pittsburgh Maulers, April 17, 8 p.m.
Week 2 (April 22-23)
Michigan Panthers at New Jersey Generals, April 22, 8 p.m.
Pittsburgh Maulers at Philadelphia Stars, April 23, noon
New Orleans Breakers at Tampa Bay Bandits, April 23, 3 p.m.
Birmingham Stallions at Houston Gamblers, April 23, 7 p.m.
Week 3 (April 30-May 1)
Birmingham Stallions at New Orleans Breakers
New Jersey Generals at Philadelphia Stars
Pittsburgh Maulers at Michigan Panthers
Tampa Bay Bandits at Houston Gamblers
Week 4 (May 6-8)
New Jersey Generals at Pittsburgh Maulers
Houston Gamblers at New Orleans Breakers
Philadelphia Stars at Michigan Panthers
Tampa Bay Bandits at Birmingham Stallions
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Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals
The USFL is back in business, and the Birmingham Stallions and New Jersey Generals will take center stage Saturday night in the 2022 USFL season opener at Protective Stadium. The original USFL made a huge splash with big free-agent signings and up-tempo play in 1983, but the league folded after the 1985 season after a failed bid to force a merger with the NFL. Now, eight teams named for original USFL franchises will take part in a 10-game season in Birmingham, Ala., before a postseason that is set to be played at Hall of Fame Stadium in Cant...
The USFL is back in business, and the Birmingham Stallions and New Jersey Generals will take center stage Saturday night in the 2022 USFL season opener at Protective Stadium. The original USFL made a huge splash with big free-agent signings and up-tempo play in 1983, but the league folded after the 1985 season after a failed bid to force a merger with the NFL. Now, eight teams named for original USFL franchises will take part in a 10-game season in Birmingham, Ala., before a postseason that is set to be played at Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Birmingham as a three-point favorite in its latest Generals vs. Stallions odds, and the over-under for total points is set at 41. Before making any Stallions vs. Generals picks or 2022 USFL predictions, be sure you check out what SportsLine football expert R.J. White has to say.
White is CBS Sports' Fantasy and gambling editor and is SportsLine's No. 1 NFL expert in against-the-spread picks. White went 445-378-24 on ATS picks on the NFL from 2017-21, returning $2,542 to $100 players. It's no surprise, as White has cashed huge twice in the world's most prestigious football handicapping competition, the Las Vegas SuperContest.
His many years of experience in analyzing statistics and trends allowed him to crush his picks in the last major spring pro football league. He hit 16 of his 20 spread picks on the XFL in 2020 before the pandemic forced the league to shut down. Anyone who has followed White's picks has cashed in huge.
Now, White has set his sights on Generals vs. Stallions, and he just revealed his expert picks and USFL predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Now, here are several USFL odds and betting lines for Stallions vs. Generals:
In reality, every game is a home game for Birmingham, as long as crowds show up. All 10 games will be at Protective Stadium or Legion Field, so the Stallions should get backing if the league draws attention. Coach Skip Holtz has a pair of solid signal-callers and could use both, with top QB pick Alex McGough possessing a strong, accurate arm and J'Mar Smith providing a bit more mobility. McGough was drafted by the Seahawks in the seventh round out of FIU in 2018, and Smith was the 2019 C-USA Player of the Year under Holtz at Louisiana Tech.
The QBs should have some solid targets, led by Victor Bolden, who made the 49ers an undrafted free agent in 2017. Emmanuel Hall was an All-SEC player with Missouri in 2018, and tight end Sage Surratt was all-ACC for Wake Forest. RBs Tony Brooks-James and C.J. Marable are among the many players who have hung around the pro fringes. The defense's strength is a secondary led by Brian Allen and Josh Shaw, and linebacker Scooby Wright should be a leader for the team. He won the Nagurski Award as a sophomore with the Arizona Wildcats in 2014.
New Jersey, led by former San Diego Chargers and Nebraska coach Mike Riley, took a big hit when No. 1 QB Ben Holmes was released after being injured. But minor-league star Luis Perez will join talented De'Andre Johnson as the signal-callers. The running game should be the strength of the offense regardless. Former Ohio State back Mike Weber and experienced former Texas A&M runner Trey Williams are joined by Darius Victor, who was fifth in the league in rushing yardage during the short-lived XFL.
They should find some holes behind an experienced line led by LT Terry Poole, a former fourth-round pick of the Seahawks who has seven years of pro ball under his belt. The receiving corps has a lot of size to overmatch the Stallions secondary, including 6-foot-5 tight end Nick Truesdell. Wideouts J'Mon Moore and Darrius Sheppard both have had brief stints with the Green Bay Packers. The New Jersey defense lacks experience, except in the secondary, where De'Vante Bausby and Shalom Luani have combined for 57 games on NFL game-day rosters.
White has broken down the rosters and scrutinized this matchup from every angle, and he is leaning under on the point total. He also has a strong spread pick and even predicts an exact final score. He's only sharing that Generals vs. Stallions pick, and the rest of his expert USFL analysis, at SportsLine.
So who wins Stallions vs. Generals in Saturday's 2022 USFL opener? And which critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see R.J. White's Generals vs. Stallions pick and analysis, all from the expert who has the knowledge and experience to nail his picks on new leagues, and find out.
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