Moose lose second straight game Week 3 Game Note 1

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Rachel Moss

Communication Director, Madison Moose

Contact: mossra@dukes.jmu.edu

@therachelmoss

Game Recap

The Madison Moose lost their second straight game, falling 177.48 to 97.64 to the Fresno Fuegos. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a strong showing, totaling 243 passing yards.  However, the Moose did not match opposing quarterback Tom Brady, who racked up 447 passing yards for the Fuegos.  Brady had a strong first quarter, in which he threw all three of his touchdown passes.  Russell Wilson (QB) put up his first touchdown pass of the season, while Roethlisberger threw 2 touchdown passes for the Moose.  However, their efforts were not enough; Fresno’s running backs obliterated Moose defense, as C.J. Anderson racked up 118 rushing yards, and Kareem Hunt chalked up 81 yards.  Moose defense only managed two sacks, while the Fuegos matched those sacks and made two interceptions.  The Moose fell behind in both defense and offense against the Fuegos, widening the scoring gap of 33 points from last week’s loss to 80 points.

Matchup Preview

  • Opposing team Honolulu Honey Badgers have lost 2 straight games, averaging 126.75 points.
  • Moose running back Mike Gillislee leads both teams’ rushing yards with 114 total.
  • Moose quarterback Russell Wilson looking to add to last week’s first touchdown pass of the season.
  • Honolulu tight end Rob Gronkowski sitting out of practice; injury might affect Moose faceoff.
  • Jarvis Landry (WR, Honolulu) also sat out of practice; will have hard time matching Moose running backs due to knee injury.
  • Phillip Rivers (QB, Honolulu) has put up 523 passing yards this season, leading both teams’ quarterbacks.
  • Roethlisberger (QB, Moose) and Rivers have made 4 touchdown passes each; it will be interesting to see who will outperform the other in the upcoming match.

Madison Moose Season Notes

  • Running back Chris Thompson added to deepen Moose bench.
  • Adrian Petersen (RB) dropped due to disappointing rushing yards average of 22 yards per game.
  • Jordan Howard (RB) limited in practice on Wednesday due to issues with previous right shoulder injury.
  • Jared Cook (TE) limited in practice Wednesday due to shoulder injury.
  • Tight End Evan Engram placed on concussion protocol on Wednesday.
  • Anti-Semitic graffiti removed from memorials in James Madison Park, site of upcoming Moose community event.
  • Due to weather and environmental issues, report says trees will be less vibrant in Madison this year.
  • Governor Scott Walker announced disaster assistance funding throughout Wisconsin due to floods from July.