Eric Williams
NFC West Writer
CANTON, Ohio — All Corey Coleman wanted was a chance.
Late in the third quarter with his team trailing, Philadelphia Stars quarterback Case Cookus called Coleman’s number, and he made a big play that turned the game.
After a 54-yard missed field goal by Pittsburgh Maulers kicker Chris Blewitt, Cookus found Coleman wide open for a 56-yard pitch and catch for a score — Philadelphia’s longest play of the year — giving the Stars the lead for good in a 37-31 victory on Saturday evening at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
With the win, the Stars earned their third straight victory, improving to 4-3 on the year at the top of the North Division. The Maulers dropped to 2-5.
The play was Coleman’s second TD of the year. He shook loose from Pittsburgh cornerback Keith Gibson Jr. in press coverage at the line of scrimmage. After Gibson fell, Coleman outran Maulers safety Eli Walker to the pylon.
Highlights: Cookus, Coleman lead way for Stars
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