Renegades struggle to stay afloat against Megalodons (Week 4, Game Note 3)

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October 5, 2016

Gina Jelliff, VP of Strategic Communications

jellifgk@dukes.jmu.edu, @ginajelliff

Game Recap: The Richmond Renegades had a tough game Sunday afternoon as they fell 179.50-107.64 against the Honolulu Megalodons. Although Drew Brees, Isaiah Crowell, and Andrew Luck carried the Renegades, it was not enough for Week 3. There was no way they could beat the trio of Joe Flacco, Michael Crabtree, and Jordan Reed who lead the Megalodons with a total of 110.60 points. The Renegades defense worked hard but the Megalodons came out on top with a one point lead. Unfortunately, Chris Ivory and DeAndre Hopkins did not have their head in the game as they scored the least amount of points for the Renegades.

Next week, the Richmond Renegades will go up against the Oklahoma City Orioles (1-3, 490.18) in Richmond, Va.

Matchup Preview

  • After last week’s loss, the Richmond Renegades have fell to eighth place as their opponent, the Oklahoma City Orioles, is in eleventh.
  • Both teams are coming off a loss.
  • Andrew Luck and Jordy Nelson are projected to have the most points for the Renegades.
  • Blaine Gabbert and Jalen Richard will make their first appearance in this week’s game against the Orioles.
  • RB Isiah Crowell is expected to have the most rushing yards for the Renegades as RB Rashad Jennings is for the Orioles.
  • Wide receiver, Stefon Diggs was out of practice on Oct. 5 due to a groin injury. Most likely, he was taking the day to rest and should be on the field this weekend.

Season Notes

  • 9/21: Added San Francisco 49ers DEF and dropped Pittsburgh Steelers DEF.
  • 9/21: Ameer Abdullah was placed on injured reserve due to an injury on his left foot.
  • 10/5: Dropped Jonathan Stewart because he was injured.
  • 10/5: Added QB Blaine Gabbert and RB Jalen Richard.
  • There have been clown sightings across Richmond in the neighborhoods of Petersburg, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hopewell. One clown was seen riding around Hopewell and another was lurking in backyards of Henrico. No one has been hurt, but police are continuing to investigate.
  • The Richmond Department of Public Utilities announced that there will be an increase on the price of gas. The cost of natural gas has risen which will force customers to pay more. The increase will be raised from 33 cents to 45 cents per CCF (100 cubic feet).