Hometown Broadcasting Sports Tuesday 11/24/20
24 November 2020 Sports
Sports for November 24th
Marquez Valdes-Scantling tweeted Sunday that he received death threats. The Green Bay Packers wide receiver fumbled a pass from Aaron Rodgers in overtime, setting up the Indianapolis Colts for a 34-31 win. He tweeted about the threats just hours after the game and wrote that his teammates have his back.
Death threats over a football game? Jesus you people need help. It’s actually sick. I’m good. My team got my back.
Valdes-Scantling, 26, is in his third NFL season, all of them with the Packers. Prior to his tweet about death threats, he wrote about the opportunity to grow from Sunday’s mistake.
Meanwhile, the Packers have a number of concerns to address following Sunday’s disappointing loss at Indianapolis. The biggest is its run defense which allowed rookie running back Jonathan Taylor to rush for 72 of his 90 yards after halftime. Another area of concern is consistency. Valdes-Scantling had an up and down day. He drew a pass interference call late in the first half, resulting in a 51-yard gain that led to a touchdown and also made a 47-yard catch to set up the game-tying field goal, sending the game into overtime. But, then he fumbled in overtime leading to the game-winning field goal by the Colts. Coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Aaron Rodgers said after the game they still have plenty of confidence in Valdes-Scantling, and he appreciated their support and the support of his other teammates. Green Bay also had four turnovers Sunday and had several occasions where they failed to convert a first-down on third down and fourth down. All-in-all there’s a number of areas for improvement if the Packers are going to make a deep run in the playoffs.
In Monday Night Football the Los Angeles Rams surprised the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay 27-24. Tom Brady’s second interception of the game late the fourth quarter sealed the victory for the Rams. Jared Goff completed 39 of 51 passes for 376 yards and three touchdowns to go along with two interceptions. Cooper Kupp caught 11 passes for 145 yards and Robert Woods hauled in 12 receptions for 130 yard and a touchdown and the Rams defense played well against an inconsistent Buccaneers offense. Brady completed 26 of 48 for just 216 yards, two touchdowns and two picks. Tampa Bay also managed just 42 yards on the ground and fell to 7-4 and are in second place behind the 8-2 New Orleans Saints in the NFC South. The Rams improve to 7-3, tying them with the Seahawks for first in the NFC West.
The Green Bay Packers have announced a small group of Packers employees and their household family members will attend Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field. Although Lambeau is still closed on gamedays to fans, team officials say this group will evaluate COVID-19 protocols that have been implemented. Team members say they hope ticketed fans will still be able to attend games in the next few weeks. In all, about 500 people are expected to attend the game to test operations, concessions stands, restrooms, and distancing of seats throughout the bowl.
All of the guests attending Sunday night’s game will comply with the new seat policy, which the Packers say requires all attendees to remain within their socially distanced household “pod” of seats, unless someone is using the restroom or buying items from the concession stand.
Other items included during Sunday’s test include the following:
- Use of mobile tickets as the way to enter the game
- Enhanced cleaning measures in the stadium
- Hand sanitizer stations in the concourse
- Cashless concession locations
- Required face coverings unless eating or drinking
- No tailgating will be allowed for Sunday’s guests.
- The team says they won’t be hosting fans at the Bears or Eagles games, and if they are able to host fans later this season, ticket holders who have opted in for the opportunity to buy tickets will be given instructions about the ticket-purchasing process at a later date.
The Milwaukee Bucks say they won’t allow fans at home games for the 2020-21 season until further notice in accordance with state and local health guidelines regarding COVID-19. Bucks officials say they will work with state and local health officials as well as the NBA to evaluate a potential time that fans can return to games in some capacity later in the season. The NBA season is set to start Dec. 22, but the Bucks’ schedule hasn’t been released.
Congratulatiopns to Wautoma Hornets volleyball player Hattie Bray on earning 1st Team All-State honors for volleyball. This is her second time winning this honor. Hattie was second team All-Conference as a sophomore.
Also, ongratulations to the following Wautoma Hornet football players for earning All-Conference honors.
*Defensive*
Caleb Koats – 1st Team DB
Chase Mastricola – 2nd Team ILB
Chandler Krueger – 2nd Team OLB
Kailer Trinrud – 2nd Team OLB
Connor VandenBoomen -2nd Team DL
*Offensive*
Chase Mastricola – 2nd Team Center
Andrew Hernandez – 1st Team Guard
Chandler Krueger – 2nd Team RB
Connor VandenBoomen – 1st Team Tackle
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