GRR: College Men
The key game for Furman University this season was the Southern Conference final.
Going into that game Head Coach John Roberts - after whom the college’s rugby field is named - acknowledged the massive importance of that matchup with UNC-Charlotte. Lose and you still make the national playoffs, but win … and you’re at home for the entire playoff run.
Three weeks into the fall, Goff Rugby Report moved Wisconsin-Whitewater into the #1 spot in the Men’s DII College rankings.
By the time the fall ends, we expect these DI college rankings to be easier.
The Rugby East Conference has named its all-conference list.
Heading up the awards is Penn State loose forward Chris Burian, who was named the conference MVP. Rob Irimescu (Penn State) got forward of the year, and Mike Scarcella (Iona) back of the Year.
Here's the full list:
Going into the final two games of the PAC Conference 7s a few weeks ago, Cal was thinking about a championship, and most observers were expecting the veterans to bring the trophy home.