Congratulations to Ian (Gronk) Kwant! We look forward to what you’ll accomplish this upcoming Season. Height? 6’3″ Weight? 220lbs. Year in school? Sophomore Major? Hopefully Organizational Studies Hometown? Saline, MI Why did you decide to play rugby? I came to Michigan after a year of junior hockey and wanted to try something new. What have …
Category: Player of the Month
SISU™ Mouthguard April Player of the Month: Thomas Del Vecchio
Congratulations to Thomas, our April player of the month. Thomas is an abroad student from France, and has been an awesome addition to the team for the sevens season. Height? 5’8 Weight? 165 Year in school? Junior Major? Finance Hometown? Bouc Bel Air, France Why did you decide to play rugby? Because it’s an amazing …
SISU™ Mouthguard March Player of the Month: Jack Vecchio
Jack Vecchio is a sophomore leader on the team, looking to make a big impact this sevens season. Congratulations Jack! Height? 6′ 4″ (4 inches above the average height) Weight? 235 Year in school? Sophomore Major? Aerospace Engineering Hometown? San Diego, California Why did you decide to play rugby? I wanted to have something competitive …
SISU™️ Mouthguard January Player of the Month: Brandon Walter
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 …
SISU™ Mouthguard December Player of the Month: Ben Cotsarelis
Ben Cotsarelis is a senior on the team who played a season of rugby in high school, but started on the team essentially as a beginner. One of the many Philly boys on the team, he eventually made his way up to starting on the Top 23 for his final senior year season. Congrats Ben! …
SISU™ Mouthguard November Player of the Month: Jordan Perez
Jordan Perez is a freshman who played rugby in high school and was put in a starting position as a young player. He has thrived at scrum half and will develop into a phenomenal leader of this team. Keep up the good work Jordan! Name: Jordan Perez Height: 5’8″ Weight: 150 Year: Freshman Major: Business Hometown: Parker, CO Why Rugby? My friends in high …
SISU™ Mouthguard October Player of the Month: Jake Bailey
Jake Bailey is a senior who has been an officer for two years in a row now, he currently serves as treasurer of the team. He has been a committed wolverine since he joined the team. Congratulations Jake! Name: Jake Bailey Height: 6’2″ Weight: 200 Year: Senior Major: International Studies, Psychology Hometown: Jenison, MI Why Rugby? I chose rugby as a …
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 …
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 …