Spring Break
Harvard Ruggers Compete in MBA Rugby World Cup
Issue date: 5/5/08 Section: Sports
The B's second game was against longtime rival Wharton's A-side. Despite valiant efforts by Seth "Bam Bam" Ross (NB) and Al "Too Tall" Ricks (HSD), the first half ended with a slight deficit. In the second half, the well-drilled Wharton boys, who ultimately placed fourth overall, scored repeatedly.
At the end of the first day, both muddied, bloodied sides were treated to true Southern charm in the form of pulled pork, potato salad, and barbequed chicken at Lucky's, a nearby tavern.
Opening the next day, Harvard's B's began the Plunger Round on slightly dryer fields against a large University of Texas squad. Brendan "Boner Crusher" McNamara (OG) scored his first try on powerful run through the middle of the Texas pack, followed by a perfect kick by Jon "Blonde Ambition" Wyler (OC). A second, physics-defying run, by Dan "Wide Eye" Richards (OD partner), finished off the scoring, and Harvard was able to take advantage of its superior skills and speed to defeat Texas 12-0.
Later that morning, the Harvard A's squared off against another group of Texas monsters, this time from Southern Methodist University. Aggressive Harvard defense kept SMU from taking full advantage of its size, and while the HBS offense unleashed the "Liam Patrick Experience." Patrick was the first to take advantage of Harvard's coordination, breaking through the backline to score a try in the first two minutes. Patrick's presence in the try zone would become a familiar sight, as he scored on three straight breakaways. SMU scored once off a tough series of runs, but in the end, the game belonged to Harvard, 15-7.
In the finale of the Plunger Round, the Harvard B-side came up against the Chicago Graduate School of Business. It was a hard fought match with both sides driving deep into each others' territory. Harvard scored first, with Kevin "Plastic Bass" Sousa (OH) plowing through the defense for his first try, which was converted by Jon "Blonde Ambition" Wyler for a 7-0 lead. Chicago answered in the second half with a try of its own, and both teams hunkered down for a battle. Though the B's continued strong, with particularly impressive play from Ben "Green Giant" Reno-Weber (NC) and Mark "Two Weiner Dogs" Cuthbert (OA), Chicago put in a last-minute try to pull ahead for a final score of 12-0.
At the end of the first day, both muddied, bloodied sides were treated to true Southern charm in the form of pulled pork, potato salad, and barbequed chicken at Lucky's, a nearby tavern.
Opening the next day, Harvard's B's began the Plunger Round on slightly dryer fields against a large University of Texas squad. Brendan "Boner Crusher" McNamara (OG) scored his first try on powerful run through the middle of the Texas pack, followed by a perfect kick by Jon "Blonde Ambition" Wyler (OC). A second, physics-defying run, by Dan "Wide Eye" Richards (OD partner), finished off the scoring, and Harvard was able to take advantage of its superior skills and speed to defeat Texas 12-0.
Later that morning, the Harvard A's squared off against another group of Texas monsters, this time from Southern Methodist University. Aggressive Harvard defense kept SMU from taking full advantage of its size, and while the HBS offense unleashed the "Liam Patrick Experience." Patrick was the first to take advantage of Harvard's coordination, breaking through the backline to score a try in the first two minutes. Patrick's presence in the try zone would become a familiar sight, as he scored on three straight breakaways. SMU scored once off a tough series of runs, but in the end, the game belonged to Harvard, 15-7.
In the finale of the Plunger Round, the Harvard B-side came up against the Chicago Graduate School of Business. It was a hard fought match with both sides driving deep into each others' territory. Harvard scored first, with Kevin "Plastic Bass" Sousa (OH) plowing through the defense for his first try, which was converted by Jon "Blonde Ambition" Wyler for a 7-0 lead. Chicago answered in the second half with a try of its own, and both teams hunkered down for a battle. Though the B's continued strong, with particularly impressive play from Ben "Green Giant" Reno-Weber (NC) and Mark "Two Weiner Dogs" Cuthbert (OA), Chicago put in a last-minute try to pull ahead for a final score of 12-0.
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