Benjamin Cotsarelis
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Michigan Rugby Joins the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
This year, the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team is joining the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’sⓇ on October 8th and we need your help. Please support the Alzheimer’s Association during the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care and research by donating to our …
SISU™ Mouthguard September Player of the Month: Davis Grimm
Davis Grimm is a sophomore who has already cemented himself as a vital piece of our prop-lacking team. A lover of pancakes, Davis earned the nickname night train for being a ferocious offensive player, especially when running into contact. Congratulations Davis! Name: Davis Grimm Height: 5’11” Weight: 244 Year: Sophomore Major: Undecided Hometown: Rockford, MI Why Rugby? Rugby is unmatched in intensity …
SISU™ Mouthguard August Player of the Month: Alex Carson
Alex Carson is a rising senior who has done a lot for the rugby team since he joined his freshman year. Alex is an officer on the team who originally played prop, switched to a back, and will most likely be needed at prop again this year as our prop reserves dwindle. Congratulations Alex! Name: Alex Carson …
July Alumnus of the Month: Kurt Klein
When did you play? 2001-2005 What position did you play? All of them at one time or another. What was your favorite memory as a member of the club? In general, the best memories were the tours. Nothing was better than being crammed into small vans, and cheap hotels with your closest friends. …
SISU™ Mouthguard July Player of the Month: Juan Marco
Juan Marco is a rising sophomore who had never played a contact sport before this year! A budding member of the intrasquad sevens team Bennie Oosterbaan, we expect big things from him this coming year. Congratulations Juan Marco! Name: Juan Marco Height: 5’7″ Weight: 167 Year: Rising sophomore Major: Art & Architecture Hometown: Miami, FL Why Rugby? I wanted …
June Alumnus of the Month: Zach Kendall
When did you play? I was introduced to the club in 2011 during the second semester of my freshman year. The club was in a unique situation during that time, so we didn’t play a single game the entire semester. That didn’t stop guys like Swayze, Bongo, Boothman, Crabtree, and Spoons from packing me …
SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Tanner Visco
Tanner Visco is a rising sophomore who played sevens with us this spring. He hails from Philadelphia and has already been developing into a key player for Michigan. He is playing rugby with the North Penn men’s team this summer. Congratulations Tanner! Find out more below… Name: Tanner Visco Height: 5’10” Weight: 180 Year: Rising sophomore Major: Undecided …
May Alumnus of the Month: Kenneth Hawk
This May we honor Kenneth Hawk as the alumnus of the month. Kenneth is a rugger from a different generation than many we’ve seen win this award, but he still has many fond memories of his time here at Michigan. Find out more below! When did you play? 1982-1986 What position did you play? #8 What …
SISU™ Mouthguard May Player of the Month: Jack Vecchio
Another freshman to win the SISU Player of the Month award, Jack “Smooth Jazz” Vecchio has done really well this spring season. As the younger brother of our February alumnus of the month, Jack has rugby in his blood. Read below to find out more about Jack. Congratulations Smooth Jazz! Name: Jack Vecchio Height: …
Michigan Collegiate Cup and 7s Big Ten Champs on Same Weekend
On April 22nd, UMRFC hosted the Michigan Collegiate Cup (MCC) to cap off the developmental spring 15s season. The wolverines showed up to the MCC hungry for a win, sporting a string of several losses in the past few weeks, including a loss the week before to Oakland University who attended the MCC. With some …
