Riders Ready for Stampede Express

So here we are again back on the home turf this time having a little West Texas match up against the San Angelo Stampede Express.
Before we get into all about the Stampede, let’s recap last week’s game against the Corpus Christi Hammerheads.
While I was enjoying the islands of Hawaii on vacation, the Ruff Riders got off to a slow start against the Hammerheads as they came out on top 14 to zip. Get this, starting QB Michael Bishop was late due to a flight delay. First, of all my initial reaction is why doesn’t the Quarterback live in the city he plays? But that’s the way Corpus runs things I guess. I couldn’t imagine if Quincy Carter didn’t live or practice here.
But that’s neither here nor there.
So it’s 14-0 and K Nich Pertuit comes through and nails a 31-yard field goal to get the Riders on their way.
But it was the defense that came through in this game. DB Joey Longoria, WOW what a game for this fella having 2 interceptions on the evening, 1 in which he returned for a TD and take the lead in the game.
QB Quincy Carter went 15-of-29 for 117 yards passing and 1 touchdown. Not the greatest night, but got the job done. Carter hooking up with WR Fred Howze for a six-yard TD. Howze had a big night as he stepped up and stepped in for former ACU Wildcat, Chris Morris and doing a good job at that.
Carter has been getting a lot of attention lately as he makes his stable return into the football world. He caught the eyes of the Dallas media again. DFWReporting.com came to town on Tuesday to talk with the former Dallas Cowboys QB about his past, present and what his future holds. When talking with former KRBC weekend anchor and now senior reporter for DFWReporting. Com, Kimberly Torres she said ‘ol Q-Car was extremely honest and takes all the blame for how and where his career has gone. I was glad to see that happen.
This week lies a tough test ahead the San Angelo Stampede Express. This is a battle for first place in the Lone Star Division.
Abilene stands at 2-and-1 and looking to claim that top spot, while the Stampede is 2-and-0 having only played 2 games.
The Stampede Express’s coach is former Snyder Tiger and Texas Tech Red Raider, Sonny Cumbie.
It is Cumbie’s first year as head coach but he is no stranger to the game of arena football having played for the AFL, LA Avengers.
When talking with the Riders about the keys to success this weekend they said they are not going to focus on the Stampede, but rather focus on themselves and their game.
We know San Angelo will bring a good crowd… but Ruff Riders fans stand behind your team. How cool would that be if the Riders took the top spot in the Division? I sure wouldn’t mind.
So the keys to a victory… Offense needs to click… Defense needs to make big stops and the Riders need to play as a team.
A problem? Not at all.

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Michelle Dapper, KRBC Sports Director
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