9/27/2017
Hannah Royal
Director of Communications
royalhl@dukes.jmu.edu
Game Recaps September 24, 2017 (Honolulu Rocks 142.28 – Virginia Beach Neptunes 143.72)
After a two-game win streak the Rocks lose their first game of the season in a tight showdown with the Virginia Beach Neptunes. Losing only by 1.44 points, players still had a strong game. Running back Devonta Freeman led the team with 106 rush yards and one touchdown. Also coming out on top was quarterback Alex Smith, who threw 155 yards and 2 touchdowns. Running back Le’veon Bell added on 61 yards and another touchdown. Another star player was Michael Thomas, who had 87 yards and one receiving touchdown. While Cam Newton did pass for 167 yards and rush for a touchdown, he also threw three interceptions, which prevented a few points that could have won the game. The Rocks are looking to use this close game as motivation to come out on top against the Harrisonburg Valley Bees.
Matchup Preview vs. Harrisonburg Valley Bees
- Harrisonburg coming from an almost 80-point loss
- Quarterback Alex Smith ranked 2nd in the league
- Both teams ranked 2-1
- Quarterbacks projected to be within a one point matchup
- The last game was first time since 2015 Tucker went without field goal attempt
Harrisonburg Valley Bees Season Notes
- Delanie Walker looking at possible hamstring injury
- Carlos Hyde with sore hip
- Cam Newtons shoulder pain causing limited practice
- In Honolulu, many against overhead rail that would run through historic and well-traveled areas
- Wildland fire causing drought conditions in Kauai
- Honolulu considering to pay homeowners to house homeless