The Houston Roughnecks hosted the Birmingham Stallions at Rice Stadium on Saturday night and were stampeded, 32-9. The Roughnecks fell to 1-4 for the season and the Stallions remain undeafeated. The Roughnecks struggled, despite early defensive efforts and a touchdown from Reid Sinnett to Braedon Bowman. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)
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(17) Isiah Hennie drills down -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
The Houston Roughnecks take the field -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
Reality Of Wrestling hosted a few bouts prior to the game during the Fan Fest. -
Ole Smokey Moonshine was on hand with samples -
The Roughnecks struggled all evening -
Plenty of protein and a vegetable -
More points for Birmingham -
Bacon wrapped jalapenos for the tailgate -
(31) Markel Roby and (17) Isiah Hennie celebrate -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
Roughnecks defense on the job -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
The Houston Roughnecks before the game -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
Roughnecks defense -
Fans hanging out in the tailgate lot -
(17) Isiah Hennie on the run -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
Roughnecks on defense -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans with custom helmets -
(10) Reuben Foster tackles -
It was a nice evening for tailgating at Rice Stadium -
Birmingham QB (9) Adrian Martinez goes down hard -
Every Roughneck needs a pipe wrench -
(16) Cyril Grayson gets sandwiched -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
A few more points for the Stallions -
These tailgaters had plenty of jello shots for everyone -
Roughnecks coaching staff -
Strong Arm Brew Works from Dickinson brought their Roughneck Red Ale to the tailgate -
The Roughnecks didn’t see the end zone very much on Saturday -
True to the art, actual tailgaters -
(15) Ronheen Bingham hangs on for the tackle attempt -
Enjoying a meal before the game in the tailgating lot -
(95) Ethan Westbrooks is all smiles as he high-fives fans -
This guy was looking for a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich -
(5) T.J. Pledger IV on the run -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
(80) Bowman gets horizontal -
Wrestling star Booker T was on hand for photo ops and autographs, he was also the honorary team captain -
(7) Sinnett with a throw -
Friends and family of Birmingham QB Adrian Martinez -
(80) Braedon Bowman celebrates his touchdown with (72) Cam Carter -
What are friends for? Tailgating! -
(9) Colby Richardson takes down a Stallion -
Tailgating Roughnecks fans -
Roughnecks QB (7) Reid Sinnett