Brandon Walters is a Freshman who started playing rugby at Michigan. As a beginner he showed a lot of heart, and started to develop very quickly. He is a great addition to a Prop lacking team, and will develop to be a great player in the future. Congrats Brandon!
What is your name?
Brandon Walter
Height?
5′ 11″
Weight?
230
Year in school?
Freshmen
Major?
Business
Hometown?
Poynette,WI
Why did you decide to play rugby?
I loved playing sports and wanted to try something new
What have you liked about Michigan Rugby so far?
I’ve liked the people the most. I didn’t know anybody when I came to Michigan, but I have made a lot of great friends already.
Describe your most memorable moment on the pitch.
My most memorable moment on the pitch has to be the moment I scored my first try. It was against Michigan State, which made it even better.
What’s your most favorite rugby drill in practice? Least favorite?
My favorite rugby drill is the 1 on 1 tracking drill. My least favorite drill is only tackling
What other sports have you played?
I’ve played football, basketball and baseball.
What do you see yourself doing in five years?
Hopefully starting my own business.
What is an embarrassing childhood memory that you can share with us?
I liked to eat sand when I was at a playground
What is your favorite place in Ann Arbor?
The compound
What is your biggest fear?
Heights
What is your favorite food?
Any pizza with meat and no vegetables
Do you have any game-day superstitions? Explain.
I just listen to certain songs that pump me up
Who is your favorite superhero and why?
Deadpool because he’s hilarious
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Everything is achievable if you put the effort into it
