Walker Aspinwall, VP of Communications. aspinwww@armadillos.com
Week 8 Game Recap
The Austin Armadillos bounced back from a close lose last week to defeat the Richmond Renegades 165.84-119.90. Austin now improves to 5-3 on the year, with Richmond falling to 2-6. Elite play from Austin quarterbacks Carson Palmer and Matt Ryan was the difference for the Armadillos, scoring 45.52 and 46.42 points, respectively. Richmond quarterback Drew Brees was the Renegades top scorer, tallying 39.70 points on 265 passing yards and one both passing and rushing touchdowns. Palmer totaled 363 yards through the air and three touchdowns, marking his third game eclipsing 300 yards thrown, and second with three touchdowns. Ryan also passed for three touchdowns, his fourth game of the season with at least three scores. This strong offensive production will look to be carried over into next week’s important matchup with the Virginia Beach Sharks.
Matchup Preview
- The Armadillos will host the Virginia Beach Sharks in a #3 vs #6 matchup.
- On the season, Austin has outscored Sacramento 1,121.50 to 1,115.18.
- The Armadillos are currently in third place, only one game out of the top spot.
- Matt Ryan will be making his first start at the QB1 position.
- Tight end Eric Ebron will make his first start for the Armadillos.
Austin Armadillos Season Notes
- The Armadillos added tight end Eric Ebron.
- Running back Antone Smith was added to the roster from free agency.
- Wide receiver Cameron Meredith was signed off waivers this past week.
- Austin police chief and community leaders meet to discuss racial profiling.
- Robbery suspects identified after burglary was caught on FaceTime.