Roughnecks Receive Commitment from RB Rashaud Slaughter for 2011 Season
September 20, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
West Texas Roughnecks News Release
MIDLAND, TX. : The West Texas Roughnecks have announced on Monday, September 20 that running back Rashaud Slaughter has committed to the Roughnecks for the 2011 season. Slaughter was first signed to the Roughnecks back on June 2, 2010 and saw action in two games during the 2010 season. In his regular season debut for the Roughnecks back on June 19, Slaughter rushed for 55 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns against Corpus Christi. Slaughter also recorded two receptions for 11 yards and returned one kickoff back for 22 yards in the Roughnecks 75-32 win over the Hammerheads. Slaughter (5'9", 190 lbs.) additionally saw action in the Roughnecks first round playoff match-up against Amarillo back on June 28.
Rashaud_Slaughter_2.jpg"We are excited about Rashaud committing to the Roughnecks for next season. He is an explosive player who will help add speed to our running game for next season. He is also a very versatile player and his abilities as a receiver, kick returner, and pass blocker will be important factors in our offense. Near the end of last season we saw what Rashaud could bring to the table offensively, and hopefully he will be able to do more in 2011." stated West Texas Roughnecks Head Coach Chris Williams.
Slaughter spent four seasons with the University of Alabama - Birmingham program (2006-2009) and was a starter for three seasons. As a senior in 2009, Slaughter finished third on the team with 250 rushing yards and one touchdown along with 14 receptions for 173 yards and one touchdown. Slaughter finished with 432 all-purpose yards in 11 games played during the '09 season.
As a junior in 2008, Slaughter posted 514 rushing yards and was the team's second-leading receiver with 29 receptions in 12 games played (nine starts). Slaughter posted four rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown in 2008, and rushed for a season-high 92 yards against Memphis. Slaughter posted more than 40 yards rushing in seven contests and recorded 217 yards on 11 kick returns. Slaughter was UAB's number one running back in 2007 by rushing for 325 yards on 100 carries with one touchdown. He recorded a season-high 57 yards on 11 carries against Tulsa, and ran for 53 yards on 15 carries versus Florida State. Slaughter also ranked fourth on the team with 22 receptions and had a season-best five receptions for 43 yards against Florida State.
Slaughter was selected to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2006 at two positions (wide receiver & punt returner). He finished the 2006 season with 16 receptions for 113 yards and averaged 24.1 yards on eight kick returns. The Birmingham, Alabama native attended Minor High School and was named to the Super All-Metro Team by The Birmingham News in 2005. As a senior in '05, Slaughter rushed for 775 yards with 831 receiving yards and recorded 23 total touchdowns.
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. 2011 Roughnecks season tickets are on sale now and to reserve your seat for next season please call (432) 563 - KICK (5425).
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