Congratulations to Jackson Dabagia, our Player of the Month!
Position: Utility
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 190 lbs
Year: Freshman
Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Why did you decide to play rugby?
I played in high school and loved the team atmosphere and everything about the game. Michigan Rugby represented a chance to further that and get better
What have you liked about Michigan Rugby so far?
The guys on the team are awesome and all very helpful
Describe your most memorable moment on the field.
Getting to play touch rugby for the first time after quarantine
What’s your most favorite rugby drill in practice? Least favorite?
Tackling drills are my favorite, I don’t really have a least favorite
What other sports have you played?
Baseball for many years
What do you see yourself doing in five years?
Medical school
What is an embarrassing childhood memory that you can share with us?
I asked my mom if “foxes laid eggs”
What is your favorite place in Ann Arbor?
The Arb
What is your biggest fear?
Being unable to pursue my dreams
What is your favorite food?
Ramen (real ramen)
Do you have any game-day superstitions?
When I played baseball, I would do yoga a couple of hours before a game
Who is your favorite superhero and why?
Wolverine
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard
Again, congratulations to our April Player of the Month, Jackson Dabagia!
