Ryan Jacobson
Position: Director of Communication Operations
E-mail: jacobsrc@dukes.jmu.edu
10/05/17
Game Recaps
In the fourth week the season, the Madison Moose lost to the Chattanooga Chickadees 146.66 – 106.84. There was low production on multiple ends for the Moose. Wide receivers Brandin Cooks and Rishard Matthews only managed to put up a total of 15.10 points combined. For the second straight week, Russell Wilson was the top performer for the Moose. Wilson tallied up 43.60 points which entailed 295 passing two passing touchdowns as well as one rushing touchdown. The Chattanooga Chickadees got a lot of help from running backs Lamar Miller (29.10 points) and Leonard Fournette (24.50 points) who had a rushing touchdown and receiving touchdown each, which put the contest out of reach for the Moose. The Madison Moose fall to 1-3 on the season which puts them in 7th place in the league standings.
Matchup Preview
Jordan Howard faces a tough match up as he goes up against a Vikings defense that allows the 3rd fewest points for running backs.
Ben Roethlisberger faces off against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense that allows the fewest points overall facing quarterbacks.
Quarterback Russell Wilson seeks to have another big outing as he faces a Rams defense that allows the 17th most fantasy points to quarterbacks.
Wide receivers Brandin Cooks and Doug Baldwin look to rebound after a disappointing week. Cooks faces the Bucs defense who gives up the points to receivers through out the league
Madison’s defense heads into a promising match up against the Chicago Bears who allow the 6th most fantasy points to defenses.
Madison Moose Season Notes
Injuries – After kicker Cairo Santos injured his groin, he was placed on the IR.
New Players – Kicker Ryan Succop was added.
Dropped Players – Kicker Cairo Santos was dropped after his injury has put him out for the season.
Madison News
Senator Bob Gannon has died at the age 68 (http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/election-matters/wisconsin-rep-bob-gannon-dead-at/article_1add43b7-afd1-514d-a352-87d3de949988.html)
Madison Judge orders the brand “Spectrum” to pay $1.9 billion (http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/federal-judge-orders-spectrum-brands-to-pay-million-fine/article_87caa23d-9d18-536f-a08a-722cd5fc07d3.html)
Locally owned family business, Webcrafters (since 1868) being purchased by Minnesota Company (http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/webcrafters-being-acquired-by-minnesota-company/article_730257b7-8a0f-5d67-a033-d25b6a5ffa50.html)
Homemade Corn Maze Ready for Action (http://news.wisc.edu/wisconsin-corn-maze-features-480-foot-trilobite/)