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Houston Roughnecks Team up with UT Physicians

Published on February 7, 2020 under XFL (XFL)
Houston Gamblers News Release


HOUSTON - The XFL Houston Roughnecks will receive world-class care thanks to the team's newest sponsor, UT Physicians, the clinical practice of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Physicians and support staff with the orthopedics department will serve as the club's official sports medicine provider.

"UT Physicians is a recognized national leader in patient care with consistent demonstration of excellence in the treatment of athletes," said Roughnecks President Brian Michael Cooper. "Our athletes are in great hands under their care and supervision, and the Roughnecks are proud to partner with such a trusted name in health care."

The Roughnecks plan to focus on health awareness during the March 22 Health and Wellness Game presented by UT Physicians. The game will include a co-branded fan giveaway, health and wellness themed activations, and UT Physicians leadership will be recognized on the field.

The Roughnecks will host the DC Defenders on Sunday, March 22 with kick-off slated for 5 p.m.

"UT Physicians is proud to be the sports medicine provider of the Houston Roughnecks in their first year with the XFL," said Andrew Casas, chief operating officer of UT Physicians and senior vice president of UTHealth. "Houston is a big sports city, and this is just one more opportunity for families to enjoy a professional game. We are looking forward to a great season."

"We are committed to working with the Roughnecks to provide orthopedic and sports medicine care for their athletes," said Walter Lowe, MD, chair and professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, chief of orthopedic surgery at Memorial Hermann - Texas

Medical Center, and medical director of the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute. "We hope to give Roughnecks the highest quality of services and foster new relationships between the two organizations. Dr. Rehal Bhojani will manage our services and help keep players safe on the field."

ROUGHNECKS SCHEDULE AND TICKETS

The Houston Roughnecks begin their 10-game regular season schedule on Saturday, February 8 when they host the Los Angeles Wildcats at 4 p.m. Home games will be played at TDECU Stadium on the University of Houston campus. Season and single-game tickets are available for purchase online at

www.xflroughnecks.com, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 713-589-8687.

Houston Roughnecks 2020 Schedule (home games in bold)

All Home Games at TDECU Stadium - All times CT

- Feb. 8 Los Angeles Wildcats, FOX, 4 p.m.

- Feb. 16 St. Louis BattleHawks, FS1, 5 p.m.

- Feb. 22 at Tampa Bay Vipers, ABC, 1 p.m.

- Mar. 1 at Dallas Renegades, FS1, 3 p.m.

- Mar. 7 Seattle Dragons, ABC, 1 p.m.

- Mar. 14 at New York Guardians, ABC, 1 p.m.

- Mar. 22 DC Defenders, FS1, 5 p.m.

- Mar. 29 at Los Angeles Wildcats, ABC, 2 p.m.

- Apr. 2 Dallas Renegades, FOX, 7 p.m.

- Apr. 11 at Seattle Dragons, ABC, 1 p.m.

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