In his second year on the pitch, the centre from Vicksburg, MI has been a dominant force on the Academy Side and has worked tirelessly to crack into the top 23. This spring, Luke is developing his skills at centre with the 15s side and is also a part of the 7s pool. Luke is a talented rugby player and one of the young leaders on the team. He will be competing for a spot in the top 23 and starting 15 this fall.
With that being said, let’s learn some more about the promising sophomore!
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 190
Year: Sophomore
Major: Undecided
Hometown: Vicksburg, MI
Why Rugby?:
I wanted to be on a competitive team, learn a sport I had never played, and meet new people. I also always enjoyed contact sports so Rugby was an easy choice.
What have you liked about Michigan Rugby the most so far?:
The camaraderie and commitment that is shared throughout the team.
Most Memorable Moment on the Pitch?:
Breaking the line against GVSU. I broke the line and had around a 30 meter run that ended up setting us up to score a try in the next phase.
What’s your favorite rugby drill in practice? Least Favorite?:
My favorite drill is 2 on 1’s and my least favorite is the conditioning.
What other sports have you played?:
I played Football, wrestled, and pole-vaulted in high school.
In 5 years what do you see yourself doing?:
Either in some kind of graduate degree program in a good school or having a job that I really enjoy.
What’re some embarrassing childhood memories you can share with us?
Around the time, I was six and my older brother was seven we found a pair of scissors on the kitchen table. We each decided that we needed to try out a new look and took turns cutting each others hair. I ended up having a strange bowl cut in the back and mohawk in the front combo. I was incredibly proud of it for the 2 hours it lasted before my parents saw it and shaved it off.
Favorite place in Ann Arbor?:
Tie between the big house and BTB.
Biggest Fear?:
Heights.
Favorite food/meal?:
Breakfast is definitely my favorite meal and if I had to choose a food it would be french toast.
Any gameday superstitions?:
A strange little habit I somehow got is tying my cleats more times than I need to. In the 20 minutes before a game, I might tie my cleats 4 or 5 times just to make sure they’re right.
Favorite superhero and why?:
Batman because he doesn’t have any superpowers but is still a superhero.
Best advice you’ve ever received?:
Do your best.
