Drew Willy Interview With ESPN Radio 1100

Mitch Moss and Dug Dugless with ESPN Radio 1100 got a chance to watch the Locos practice today, and Mitch did a quick interview with newly appointed starting quarterback Drew Willy. It's worth a watch, check it out here.

Locos Express News 10/19

As always, if you've missed any past episodes of Locos Extra on Sundays, you can catch up on the episodes here via KTNV channel 13.

The game on Saturday is themed "Kid's Rule," so all kids 12 and under are free. All UNLV students with valid student ID are free too! There will be a fan fest that starts at 10AM with bounce houses, face painters, BMX riders, skateboarders, and more.

The 2010 UFL Championship game site has been announced. It comes as no surprise that Omaha will be hosting the game. They've been selling out, and their fans are very enthusiastic. Hopefully Vegas can catch up!

Safety Lewis Baker and kicker Steven Hauschka won UFL defensive/special teams players of the week due to their contributions to last weeks game. Daunte Culpepper should've won offensive player of the week, for throwing it to us so many times. Barker had two tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception against Sacramento, while Hauschka hit four field goals ranging from 36-47 yards during the game.

Tim Rattay Placed On IR - Out For The Season

Starting quarterback Tim Rattay has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the 2010 UFL season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon that he injured in last weeks game against Sacramento. Drew Willy was recently announced the starter for the upcoming home game against the Hartford Colonials. Willy played college ball at the University of Buffalo, and was a college stand-out. Willy holds almost every passing record for UB and took Buffalo to their first MAC Championship game in history and handed a heavily favored team the upset. He has been on the Baltimore Ravens roster, as well as the Indianapolis Colts.

The Locos have re-signed Russ Michna who was with the team last year, and was cut earlier in the year due to an injury he sustained while playing for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. He will serve as the third string quarterback under Willy and Chase Clement.

What about JP Losman? Well the quarterback that took us to the UFL championship last year hasn't been in contact with the team at all. Coach Fassel said that he had considered trying to bring Losman back, but has trust for the young guys that are on the team.

Late Game Updates

I've been pulled away from the blog for a while, but I'm working on being back on top of things full time. Anyway, here's some quick blurbs for the previous two games against Omaha and Sacramento.

Game Analysis: Las Vegas 20 @ Florida 17

Yesterday marked the fifth meeting between rival teams the Florida Tuskers and the Las Vegas Locomotives. The Locos have played the Tuskers 5 times in only 9 total games in UFL history, so the teams definitely know each other.

The game came just two weeks after Florida beat Las Vegas at home in the season opener 27-20. The Locos had a bye week last week, and Florida lost a close game to the Sacramento Mountain Lions 20-24.

Locos Express News 10/01

For anyone who missed Locos Extra on Sunday, you can check out the videos of the episode here via KTNV.

Mayor Oscar Goodman will sign a ceremonial contract with the Las Vegas Locos this afternoon 10/01 at 4:00 PM as a tight end on the 3rd Street stage at the Fremont Experience. Along with Locos players and cheerleaders, coach Jim Fassel will present a jersey to Mayor Goodman. Fans are welcome to come hang out and meet the team, staff, and cheerleaders.

Starting within the next few days, Zia Record Exchange (with two locations in town on S. Eastern and also on W. Sahara) will be supporting Locos TE Adam Bergen's charity 87 PLAYS. If you make a purchase at either location, you'll have the opportunity to donate the cost of your plastic bag to 87 PLAYS or two other charities if you choose not to take a bag.