Walker Aspinwall, VP of Communications. aspinwww@armadillos.com
Week 4 Game Recap
The Austin Armadillos dropped their second consecutive game, losing handedly to the Las Vegas Rockets, 161.00-112.56. Austin now falls to 2-2 on the year, with Las Vegas improving to 3-1. Las Vegas quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger led the way for the Rockets, contributing a massive 51.90 points on 300 passing yards and five passing touchdowns. The Rockets offensive breakout continued with wide receiver Antonio Brown scoring two touchdowns and running back LeSean McCoy recording one. The Armadillos had a stagnant week, with running back Charles Sims, wide receiver DeSean Jackson and the New York Jets defense only scoring 2.50, 1.50 and 2.00 points, respectively. The silver lining in this defeat however was Austin quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who tallied 31.64 points, throwing for 246 yards and one touchdown. This is Taylor’s second week scoring 30+ points, hoping to continue the trend next weekend against Sacramento.
Matchup Preview
- The Armadillos travel will host the Sacramento Sasquatches in a battle of two 2-2 teams.
- On the season, Austin has outscored Sacramento 537.92 to 482.54.
- The Armadillos are currently in seventh place, with the Sasquatches sitting in 10th.
- Tyrod Taylor will be making his first start at the QB1 position.
- Wide receiver Terrelle Pryor will make his first start for the Armadillos.
Austin Armadillos Season Notes
- The Armadillos added wide receiver Michael Thomas.
- Wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended indefinitely after checking into an inpatient rehabilitation center.
- Quarterback Carson Palmer did not practice as he is recovering from a concussion sustained last week.
- America’s first surf park is set to open in Austin this Friday.
- A house that was being moved in South Austin has been stuck in the road for over 6 days.