Roughnecks Receive Commitment from Former New Mexico LB Tray Hardaway

December 8, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
West Texas Roughnecks News Release


MIDLAND, TX. : The West Texas Roughnecks have announced on Wednesday, December 8 that former University of New Mexico linebacker Tray Hardaway has committed to the Roughnecks for the upcoming 2011 season. As a senior at New Mexico in 2009, Hardaway finished fourth on the team with 75 total tackles (37 solo) and tied for the Mountain West Conference lead with three forced fumbles in 12 games played. Additionally, Hardaway posted 6.5 tackles for loss in 2009 and returned a fumble recovery 92 yards for a touchdown. Hardaway would record 28 total tackles including 3.0 tackles for loss in his final four games in 2009.

Tray Hardaway (6'0", 212 lbs.) finished his career at the University of New Mexico with a strong outing versus No. 4 TCU by recording six tackles including a forced fumble. Hardaway would record nine total tackles with a forced fumble against No. 14 Utah, and earned co-defensive player of the game honors with an eight-tackle performance and one defensive touchdown against Tulsa in 2009.

As a junior in 2008, Hardaway played in 11 games primarily on the special teams unit. Hardaway recorded seven of his 13 total tackles on kickoff coverage and recorded a season-high four tackles versus San Diego State.

"Tray is a talented linebacker and he has all the tools to be a factor in our defensive unit. He has good athletic abilities and we are excited for his commitment to the Roughnecks for this season." stated West Texas Roughnecks Head Coach Chris Williams.

Prior to his career at the University of New Mexico, Hardaway spent two seasons at Copiah - Lincoln Community College (Miss.) where he was an All-State and All-Region XXIII selection at linebacker in 2007. During the 2007 season, Hardaway posted 90 total tackles with 16 quarterback hurries, 7.0 sacks, and four forced fumbles.

For further information on these topics, please contact the West Texas Roughnecks Front Office at (432) 563 - KICK (5425) or visit the official website of the West Texas Roughnecks at www.wtxroughnecks.com. Special group ticket packages for the Roughnecks 2011 home opener versus the Bricktown Brawlers are on sale now and for more details please call (432) 563 - KICK (5425).



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