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The 1984 Houston Gamblers were one of the most successful teams in the United States Football League (USFL). The Gamblers finished the regular season with a record of 13-3, and they won the Southern Division championship. The Gamblers also reached the USFL Championship Game, where they lost to the Philadelphia Stars, 28-24.
Mouse Davis was the offensive coordinator of the 1984 Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). Davis was a pioneer of the "run and shoot" offense, which is a pass-heavy offense that emphasizes speed, precision, and timing.
Davis's run and shoot offense was a major reason why the 1984 Gamblers were one of the most successful teams in the USFL. The Gamblers finished the regular season with a record of 13-3, and they won the Southern Division championship. The Gamblers also reached the USFL Championship Game, where they lost to the Philadelphia Stars, 28-24.
The run and shoot offense is a pass-heavy offense that emphasizes speed, precision, and timing. The offense is designed to spread the defense and create mismatches for receivers.