The Rocks Erode Under Pressure, Week 3 Game Notes

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September 28, 2017

Hannah Abeel – The Honolulu Rocks Media Acquisition Manager

abeelhr@dukes.jmu.edu

Game Recap  September 24, 2017 (Honolulu Rocks 142.28-Virginia Beach Neptunes 143.72)

In a turn of events, The Rocks fell short by just a little over one point against the Virginia Beach Neptunes. Even though the Neptunes’ defense lost -1.00 points overall, it was the Neptunes’ quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, that secured the win over The Rocks. The Rocks quarterback, Cam Newton, only threw for 167 yards while Rodgers had 313 passing yards and Cousins had 365. Alex Smith, the other Rocks quarterback also had a low passing game; however, Devonte Freeman was yet again the top rusher for the team, proving The Rocks still had their heads in the game but just couldn’t make all the right connections. Another set back this week that took down the Honolulu powerhouse was that there were three crucial turnovers for Newton that gave the Neptunes the advantage. Kicking ROCK-star, Justin Tucker, unfortunately only had one chance to complete an extra point attempt and the team couldn’t get a field goal in good enough range. The Rocks may have a had tight and devastating game, but they are ready to bring back the rumble and crush the Harrisonburg Valley Bees.

 

Matchup Preview vs. Harrisonburg Valley Bees

  • The Honolulu Rocks are favored to win this game over the Bees
  • The Bees previously beat the Neptunes, the only team who has beat The Rocks so far
  • Cam Newton will not start this game (shoulder)
  • Trevor Siemiam will start his first game for The Rocks after being signed
  • Emmanuel Sanders will be sitting out this game
  • Defensive LB Dee Ford is listed as questionable for his hip

 

Harrisonburg Valley Bees Season Notes

  • Allen Robinson released from torn ACL
  • Trevor Siemiam will get his first start
  • 17th break out case of rat lungworm
  • Breaking news in the case of the house fire near Aloha Stadium says it was intentionally started with arson; they are now looking for suspects in the area
  • Honolulu residents sending aid to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico