Greg Hardy, Richmond Roughriders Win Home Opener in Arena League

With former NFL defensive lineman Greg Hardy leading the way for the defense, the Richmond Roughriders defeated the Carolina Energy 52-38 in their home opener for the 2018 Arena Pro Football League season.

Chip Brierre of 8 News in Richmond, Virginia, shared the highlights:

Hardy wasn't the only notable name who thrived as former Virginia Tech quarterback Bryan Randall threw five touchdowns.

As for Hardy, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch called him a "nuisance for the Energy" because of his ability to consistently generate pressure.

Epps Jr. noted Hardy—who was arrested for possession of cocaine in 2016 and struck a plea deal—hasn't played in the NFL since he was a member of the Dallas Cowboys in 2015.

“Hardy had a tumultuous end to his time in the NFL,” Epps Jr. wrote. “He was arrested in the spring of 2014 on charges that he assaulted and threatened his then-girlfriend.”

Saturday was the first home game for the Roughriders since they won the championship last year.