Rough Start to a Big Finish!

As my niece put it on Sunday afternoon, "New Mexico is Bi-Polar with the weather!" That it is Tiahnah that it was.

The Roughnecks could not have predicted the weather, cold, snow and cold again. The Roughnecks should have known it was going to be tough against a team that was wounded and humiliated last week when they played a new team (Falcons) in the league and lost 20-7.

They should have known that tempers could flare and things could fall apart. They should have known that you are only as good as you are as a team. But did they know that? For the most part, yeah they knew. But did they execute? It was shakey, but yes they did.

The Roughnecks from the 4 Corners are now 2-0. They beat the Albuquerque Rage 30-10. It didn't come easy though. QB Jeremy Soto threw a few picks that the Rage just couldn't turn into much. Although they tried. They picked off Soto at least 3 times. But he did redeem himself. He trew a few TD's. Scrambled some and gave the Rage defense fits.

Shane Royce ran in for a TD, so did Dywane "Socks" Ford. Tim (no nickname yet) Sue Sue had an impressive INT which led to a Roughnecks TD pass from Soto to Foutz. Fred Christensen had another good day. We saw the return of Jason Quigley. He hammered like always, although he would quietly tell you different. All in all, everyone did well.

But why do they drive a fan crazy. Because just when you think they are about to fall apart they comeback and show you something different. The "necks" are better than what they sowed in the first half against the Rage. They know they are, maybe that's why they have a hard time at the start.

So the Roughnecks started rough and finished big. They have won their first two games and they won them on the road. They are no stranger to that, but this year the determination and their image seem to be different. They want to be known for their skils, talent, speed, strength, attitude and ability to win a championship. That's something that they have yet to accomplish. A championship to bring home.

Next game: Roughnecks vs Santa Fe Sting
6pm at The Hutch (Farmington High School)
Tickets available at R Sports in the Animas Valley Mall for $5.