Gamebreakers for September in D1AA Men's College Rugby
Gamebreakers for September in D1AA Men's College Rugby
We’re looking back at September and some of the standout performers in Men’s D1AA College action.
Titha Marah, Wayne State
The winger has been a very dangerous attacker for the Bobcats and his long-range try against Nebraska was the game-winner.
Jacob D’Aniello, Iowa
The Hawkeyes lock was a physical force for Iowa and been central to their strong start in the Heart of America.
Jack Eberle, Louisville
Elusive on attack and a strong tackler, Eberle has helped lead the Cardinals to a 4-0 record in the MAC.
Justus Rees, Texas A&M
Work rate, set piece, and defense are the hallmarks of Rees’s play as he helps lead the Aggies in the Lonestar.
Gage Curry, Kentucky
The experienced flanker can run the attack, lead in the trenches, and play defense, and has done so as UK has waded through a difficult early-season run that included Marian, Queens, and Indiana.
Bobby Walker, Northeastern
Walker’s goalkicking helped the HUskies get by UMass in a crucial win last week.
Eli Ross, Aidan Malley, West Chester
This center pairing for the Rams were effective in running through traffic, running in open field, and working together to pace WCU to a 39-33 win over St. Joseph’s. (Below, Malley on a break with Ross in support. Photo Alex Goff.)
Matt Brown, Will Breslin, Boston College
This center pairing has been a central part of a sparkling BC offense that has won their last three games by an average score of 71-9.
Roman Funkhouser, Tennessee
Scoring tries and leading from the front this No. 8 (photo above) has been part of Tennessee’s excellent start that has included wins over Ohio State, Georgia, Appalachian State, and South Carolina.
David McMurtray, Babson
Coming in at fullback McMurtary has helped Babson to an impressive start in D1AA. His defense and counterattacking have been augmented by some strong tactical kicking and very accurate goalkicking.
Cam McKinnon, UNC-Charlotte
A hard-carrying center who used to be a forward, McKinnon loves to mix it up in contact and has helped add a physical dimension to the 49er backline.
Zach English, Iowa State
The flanker was a CRAA Player of the Week thanks to his impressive defense and he has kept that up all month.
