Hanna Radhi
Public Relations Specialist
radhihm@dukes.jmu.edu
Game Recaps (Previous week’s game)
Week 4 Las Vegas Rockets vs. Austin Armadillos
During this week’s matchup, the Las Vegas Rockets beat the Austin Armadillos 161.00-112.56. After last week’s lackluster performance by Ben Rothlisberger, he came ready and prepared for this game. With a total of 51.90 points, he totaled 300 passing yards with 22 completions and five touchdowns. Running back LeSean McCoy recorded 1 touchdown for 38 yards. While our wide receiver Antonio Brown had two touchdowns with a total of 64 yards. Both him and McCoy’s points are tied at 22.80. Tight end Jimmy Graham had no touchdowns but had six receptions for 113 yards. Overall, the players had a solid performance with our QB being the biggest standout of the week.
Matchup Preview (Upcoming match up)
- The Las Vegas Rockets have a 3-1 record and the Baltimore Bayhawks have a 3-1 record as well.
- The Rockets are going against a strong component. Veteran quarterback Rothlisberger is going to need to play a strong game like he did week 4 to keep up with Cam Newton of the Baltimore Bayhawks.
- Odell Beckham Jr. might not being having the best year so far but that does not mean he isn’t going to be tough receiver to lock down. Our cornerbacks are going to have to do their best to grab interceptions and sacks.
- The Baltimore Bayhawks’ defense has been playing well lately with a total of 54 points, which will be tough on our wide receivers. But Antonio Brown has been able to get around the corners and safeties lately to score touchdowns, which is a testament to his route ability.
- This is going to be a tough game because the Las Vegas Rockets are ranked 7th while the Baltimore Bayhawks are ranked as #2.
Las Vegas Rockets Season Notes
- Wide Receiver Alshon Jeffery has been dealing with an injury to his hamstring and has had limited practice time. However Jeffery is making a comeback and is active for week four.
- Jimmy Graham has been dealing with a knee injury however has been participating in practice full-time. He is officially active for week four.
- On September 30th 2016 The Las Vegas Rockets dropped Vincent Jackson from the team and added a new member, Austin Seferian-Jenkins.
- The Seattle Seahawks have a bye this week so the Las Vegas Rockets have chosen to pick up Carolina Panthers for their defense for week 5.
Newsworthy Information
- Supporters are still trying to convince the Las Vegas community that bringing the Oakland Raiders is a great idea even though it is estimated to be around $750 million dollars.
- Donald Trump is returning to Nevada this week for the first time since his last visit in June 2016.
- Las Vegas is seeing a dramatic increase in homicides lately and one police force is having a tough time tracking down the killers. They typically pride themselves on having a police force that successfully solves the murders but not recently, the community is beginning to get upset and look for their own answers.