TOLEDO, OH – Junior quarterback Logan Woodside was named the Iron Workers Union No. 55 "Ironman of the Game" for his performance in Toledo's victory over Arkansas State. The Rockets won their first game of the 2016 season against the Red Wolves, 31-10.
Woodside threw for a career-high 371 yards by completing 23-of-31 passes for three touchdowns with no interceptions. It's the most yards by a Rocket quarterback since Terrance Owens threw for 375 vs. Eastern Michigan in 2013. Woodside's previous best was 337 yards against Central Michigan on Sept. 27, 2014. In addition to the recognition by the Manning Award, Woodside also earned MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Rocket Fans, vote online each week throughout the football season for the Iron Workers Local Union No. 55 "Ironman of the Game." Visit the Ironman page to cast your vote for the week's top performer on the field. The 2016 Rockets Football "Ironman of the Game" is presented by Iron Workers Local Union No. 55. We don't go to the office, we build it.
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