Christian Mentzer has been promoted to head coach for the upcoming fall season. Mentzer has been the team’s Strength and Conditioning Coach since 2019, and also led much of the team’s 2nd-side coaching. He’s a 2014 Michigan graduate (economics) and earned 1st-team All Big Ten honors in 2013 as a player. Mentzer cares deeply about …
When did you play? I played from fall of 2001 through spring 2005. What positions did you play? This is an easy one. In the fall of 2001, I played wing as I got to know the game. I was lucky enough to find a spot at fullback during our 2002 tour to Trinidad and …
Congratulations to our May Alumnus of the Month, Andy Kelly. Andy helped the team in the late 90s when membership was stretched to fulfill all fixtures. Thank you to Andy and others who would often played in back-to-back games. When did you play? 1995-1998 I think, it’s a little foggy. Definitely an interesting time in …
Congratulations to our January Alumnus of the Month, Brett McBryde. When did you play? 1981-1990 What positions did you play? Flanker, 2nd row, and number 8 What got you started playing rugby? I got started by watching my friends Mark and Don Hoch play for U-M. Peter Maglocci gave me the hard sell on the …
Congratulations to the December Alumnus of the Month, Gavin Wilson. When did you play?I played rugby in high school in Evanston, IL. I played at Michigan from 1981-1985. What position did you play?I played #8 and flanker. Favorite memory of the club?Probably my first memory. I knew I wanted to play in college but had …
When did you play? I started as a freshman at MIT in the spring of 1984, and started at UMRFC in spring of 1990. As most people know, the lines between college and men’s sides were more loosely defined then. Although I have not taken classes at Michigan, I can now claim to be Michigan …
The July Alumnus of the Month is Scott McClelland. Scott was a sizable player who mostly played lock during his time at Michigan. He also managed to play front row and loose forward. McClelland played physical, sound rugby while also managing to be that one player always injuring his teammates in practice. Off the field, …
This month we honor Josh Rubin. Josh played pretty much every position there is to play at Michigan. But is likely best known for his games at flanker and hooker. He was able to manage so many positions because of his wide array of rugby skills having started playing in the backs. Rubin was a …
This month’s honored alumnus is Joseph Attia. Joe was a run-away-train of a flanker who could tackle and support with the best of them. Attia’s energy on the pitch was influential and was also enjoyed by his teammates off the pitch. We hope to see Jerry return for this weekend’s alumni match versus Dartmouth’s alumni …
We honor Dan “Masso” Mascellino this month. Masso is known by all Michigan Rugby men, especially those still in the Ann Arbor area. Dan is a loud and loving front rower who is hard to miss. Masso will still get on the field for the occasional game or participate in summer touch to show off …
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