Matthew Gurwin is our July Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Gurwin has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Matt!
Name: Matthew Gurwin
Position: Prop
Height: 6’0
Weight: 215 lbs
Year: Junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: West Bloomfield MI
Why did you decide to play rugby?
I needed something to stay active during school and found the table at festifall. Went to the rookie practice and decided to stay.
What have you liked about Michigan Rugby so far?
The brotherhood is amazing. Everyone is super easy to get along with and fun to be around.
Describe your most memorable moment on the field.
Scoring my first A side try. I felt like all my hard work came together and I got to see the results.
What’s your most favorite rugby drill in practice? Can jam Least favorite? Broncos
What do you see yourself doing in five years?
Working at a company that puts satellites into space.
What is an embarrassing childhood memory that you can share with us?
I used to suck my thumb until like 3rd grade and my mom had to bribe me to stop.
Do you have any game-day superstitions? Explain.
I have to listen to Monster by Skillet before I step onto the pitch.
What is your favorite place in Ann Arbor?
The rugby house
What is your biggest fear?
Heights
What is your favorite food?
Steak
Who’s your favorite superhero?
Iron man
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Hate failure more than you enjoy success because success is the standard
Again, congratulations to our July Player of the Month, Mathew Gurwin!
