Height: 6’6″
Weight: 265
Year: Senior
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Why Rugby?
Rugby incorporates the best of both worlds; the contact of football, with the finesse and speed of soccer.
What have you liked about Michigan rugby the most so far?
The team encouragement and the coaching has exceeded expectations. We really focus on pushing the players to excel and get better with every practice. 1%.
Most memorable moment on the pitch?
My rugby career has been brief and interrupted with a serious injury to my shoulder. The sequence of events immediately before, during and following the injury stand out the most in my mind.
What’s your favorite rugby drill in practice? Least Favorite?
Favorite: the reverse funnel drill we did. I couldn’t participate due to it being contact, but that’s my cup of tea. Least Favorite: Anything particularly stressing footwork.
What other sports have you played?
Football, Soccer, Wrestling, XC and Track
In 5, years what do you see yourself doing?
Working at some law firm, playing golf on the weekends, and swimming laps on the pool deck of my private yacht.
What’s some embarrassing childhood memories you can share with us?
Don’t have any.
Favorite place in Ann Arbor?
Gallup Park Trails
Biggest fear?
Leather balls filled with air.
Favorite food/meal?
Steak with mac & cheese and asparagus
Any game day superstitions?
Gotta have my pre-game gum.
Favorite superhero and why?
Professor Xavier, because he’s got fantastic hair.
Best advice you’ve ever received?
“The best pace is a suicide pace. And today looks like a good day to die.” – Steve Prefontaine
