Men's College 7s News
There are teams at the USA Rugby Men’s DI 7s Championships that have been playing 7s constantly, and there are teams that haven’t.
The University of Utah Utes still think they have unfinished business.
After playing in both the DIA and Varsity Cup playoffs - during which they fell in the quarterfinals in both - and after battling back from suspension to finish a solid 2014-15 season, the Utes are thinking 7s.
St. Mary’s has been just two weeks removed from playing in the DIA 15s final, but this week they will look to pull off a championship double with the USA Rugby Collegiate 7s Championships in Denver, Colo.
2015 was the first season that necessitated a separate women’s 7s ranking, as programs have really embraced the spring 7s model. Additionally, since tournaments aren’t separated by division but rather “competitive” and “open,” DI and DII colleges (and one small college) are funneled into one list.
Alright, I give up. I capitulate. I tap out. I accede, retreat, and just plain chicken out. I wave the white flag of punditry.