GRR: College Men
It was just a point too short but the University of Oregon can still walk away with some positive feelings.
It was a quiet week in DIAA, but a few results made some changes in the rankings.
First off, we didn't take into account Minnesota's win over Wisconsin last week, so the Gophers get credit for it now.
Getting the basics nailed down is a common issue within the game of rugby, and certainly it is true in rugby tournaments.
The organizers of the USA Rugby 7s Collegiate Championships held a virtual info session last week and the meeting touched on big ideas—TV coverage (not just streaming), a high-level venue, player welfare, and building some high-performance foundations.
Here’s what’s up among D1A teams this week.
Top 5 ActionWhen we talk about rankings we’re talking about the full D1A poll. See the graphic at left.
Top-ranked Cal won 54-21 over #15 UCLA.
Lindenwood defeated Arkansas State 17-5 Saturday night in a defensive-minded Mid-South clash.
With the win Lindenwood improves to 4-0 in the conference.
Dominance from the Lions in the scrum, as well as consistent execution in the kicking game allowed, Lindenwood to win what turned out to be a game decided by stingy defense and consistent field territory.