This month we honor Spencer Scolnick. Spencer brings a great sense of humor and enthusiasm to the team. Scolnick has played in the front row as well as flanker but missed the field this past semester due to a torn thumb ligament. However, he was in full support of the team, assisting with video and …
Sequoyah Burke-Combs is this month’s Player of the Month. Sequoyah is a local, playing for Dexter in high school. After a freshman year at Grand Valley State University, Burke-Combs transferred to Michigan and has subsequently earned two 1st team Big Ten selections. His first year with the team was spent playing wing while he now …
This month’s Player of the Month is freshman Matt Kasten. A local high school rugby product from Dexter, Matt’s speed is his biggest asset. He has jumped right into the UMRFC lineup, starting every game so far for the Maize and Blue at either wing or fullback. Kasten always brings a positive attitude with him …
The player of the month for September is senior Cam Watson. Cam plays hooker or flanker and provides intensity at every training. Although undersized, Cam will tackle anyone. He brings a positive attitude to the team and is always looking to help his teammates. Cam embodies the values of Michigan Rugby and the team is …
This month’s Player of the Month is senior CJ Stock. CJ plays wing and fullback and also is the team’s vice-president. This past summer, CJ was afforded the opportunity to intern with USA Rugby in Boulder, CO. CJ brings a lot of passion to the game and is an inspiration to his teammates. After a …
This month’s Player of the Month is 5th year Christian Mentzer. Mentzer joined the team in 2012 after transferring from Western Michigan Universiy. He plays inside center and is one of the team’s leaders. Christian’s transition was noteworthy as he immediately impacted the team and added power to the backline. Mentzer looks to have another …
Jesse Fenno is this month’s Player of the Month after just joining the club this spring. Jesse’s thin size hasn’t stopped him from being one of the most consistent tacklers on the team. Fenno brings a great attitude to every rugby session and is always learning more about the game. He will be a sophomore …
This month’s Player of the Month is Joel Conzelmann. Joel is just finishing his Sophomore year and has been playing consistently on the first team since the start of his Freshman year. Joel’s combination of blue collar attitude and competitiveness provide the foundation for a great rugby player. A civil engineering major, Conzelmann put in …
The April Player of the Month is junior Ben Shapiro. A dedicated weight room worker, Ben handles himself at prop while being a bit undersized for the position. Ben studies Civil Engineering and plans to continue his family’s line of work in crane construction in New York City. Shapiro joined the club just last year …
Senior Dave Hiltzik is the March Player of the Month. Dave picked up rugby as a freshman at Michigan and cemented himself as a mainstay in the UMRFC back row. A fierce tackler and covering the entire field, Dave has exhibited an excellent flanker mentality. Dave was awarded the 2011 Arnold Cowmeadow Award and also …
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