On the Ruff Road with the Riders

Well it's been awhile as the Ruff Riders and I have been on the road for the past 2 weeks.
What a 2 weeks it has been!
The Ruff Riders having traveled 2,000 miles the past 2 road trips, to Wichita, KS and then to El Paso.
First let's take it up in Wichita. The Riders suffering their first loss outside of Texas, ending a 2-game winning streak by a score of 49 to 33.
Carter had 5 TD's against the Wild, but the keys to a victory would be consistency.
Let me tell you my hats off to these guys...that was one heck of a road trip. I didn't even play a game and I was exhausted.
So a week goes by and we head to the wild west of El Paso. In a battle with the Generals for first place.
The pressure was on and the Riders told me they enjoy being on the road. While they enjoy being away from home, I know they are not satisfied with losing.
The game against El Paso got interesting lets just say.
Quincy Carter had another 5 TD's, now third in the IFL averaging about 204 yards a game.
The El Paso Generals QB, Tommie Jones leads the IFL with 225 yards per game. But to argue, Quincy Carter has more completions and less interceptions. So far this season Carter has impressed on the field.
So why the 2 losses? Well for one it is hard for any team to win on the road and in these guys defense they were some LONG road trips, about 32 hours total on a bus.
For the most part this is a relatively young team, only returning about 5 men from last season.
So what have I noticed from hanging around on the road trips?
I like how the guys have grown together so fast. The guys look out for each other. 20 something guys from all walks of life coming together to form one unit and what a fun bunch of fellas to be around.
The Ruff Riders are still a work in progress. Finding so much about each other and about themselves.
I look forward to the rest of the season as they will put it all together.
So this week Abilene hosts Corpus Christi. Last time the Riders met up with the 'Heads, Willis Hogan blocked a field goal and recovered it in the end zone to give the Abilene their first lead of the game, 33-27, with just over five minutes to play.
Two plays later, the Ruff Rider defense forced a fumble to preserve the comeback victory.
So now the Riders find themselves without their leading receiver, Jerale Badon. Coach Doc telling me the Riders remain focused.
So Game 7... the Riders have their toughest test yet, adapting to adversity.
So for now Powder Puff is out (that’s me)
Thanks for reading!
Michelle Dapper, KRBC Sports Director
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