25
February
2008
Baylor started off well against the University of Dallas, we received the opeining kick off and charged straight towards the UD line. We were in there half for the first 15 mins, at the 12th minute Baylor received a penalty from around 25m out. Scrumhalf Ryan took a quick tap, not once, not twice but 3 times, and eventually with a little help from his forward pack he plowed over for the 1st try.
Baylor went to sleep from this point on and did not wake up until around the 60th, during this middle section of the match we allowed Dallas to throw the ball around and disrupt our play. They managed to score a converted try and were in front 7-5. One of our new guys, Sam Riley who was playing wing was given a yellow card for a repeated infringement, luckily we managed to hold on with 14 players for the 10 mins.
Finally in the last 10 mins and with all 15 players we started putting a few phases together. ‘Tex’, our good ole boy from South Padre, playing on the wing got a hold of the ball and with some work to do, he managed to cross in the corner. The conversion was not successful, leaving the scores at 10-7. Obviously this inspired the guys and we put together a great team try, it came from a good line out win, about 22m from UD’s line, we put 3-4 phases together, we had the numbers to the right and eventually with good hands, captain and no.8, Rob de Board, scored right under neath the posts. The try was converted, leaving the score at 17-7.
As we say in rugby ” win is a win”, we were lucky to get out of this match when really Baylor only played 30 mins with their minds in the right place. To all the players, we can not afford to do this against Angelo as the result may not fall in our favour.
We now go on to play San Angelo (who got a forfeit win from SMU) in San Marcos this weekend, March 1st.
Thanks to all the parents, girlfriends and freinds (and even some old boys) who came out to support the guys on the weekend, the support is always appreciated! Hope to see you all this weekend.
Cheers, Nick.
Texas Rugby Union Division II Playoffs Details:
San Marcos, TX (TXST-West Campus)
TXST v UNT @ 2pm Saturday
Angelo State v. Baylor @ 4pm Saturday
Championship Match @ 2pm Sunday
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20
February
2008
Baylor had a pivotal game this past weekend versus UNT (in Denton), but the game was canceled due to field conditions. Baylor begged UNT to come to Waco to play this very important match to determine home field advantage for the Quarter Finals Match. For some reason the TRU handed down split points between the two teams rather than making UNT forfeit the match.
Unfortunately that means that Baylor now has to travel to the University of Dallas this weekend and UNT gets to host a playoff game.
That being said the Baylor RFC could use all the support of any friends and family of the program living whom live in the Dallas area.
Good luck this weekend guys!!!
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12
February
2008
Baylor RFC hosts AAHS vs. Quins Colts Match:
This past weekend the Baylor RFC hosted a high school match by two of the top flight high school programs in the State of Texas. Many players over the years have come out of both the Austin Area Squad and the Quins Colts teams to become solid members of the Baylor squad. We hosted the high school teams on the weekend and a great time was had by all. Both Austin and Dallas made a small donation to the team for our help.
Baylor gets big win versus San Angelo:
The guys are doing well and had a great win in their last game against San Angelo, it was a good rebound after losing to TCU in poor fashion.
We got on top of San Angelo early in the scrums and defense. It was great work by our forwards, in particular the tight 5 (Dylan, Jon Schnarki, Big Jon and the 2 Spartans, Josh and Joseph) who put pressure on the Angelo scrum all day, winning numerous tight heads.
The 1st try came from a quick tap taken by ‘man of the match’ flyhalf Sean Reid who managed to cross over when he caught San Angelo napping in their own 20. Sean managed to score another try and kick a penalty taking his tally to 15 for the day. The only other try went to hooker Jon Schnarki (a zulu as well).
The final score 20-12.
We now travel to Denton this weekend to take on UNT, which is a must win situation.
Cheers,
Coach Nick
Charity Golf Tournament (Sunday, April 13th):
David Harris is planning the first Annual Baylor Rugby Association Charity Golf Tournament to take place on Sunday, April 13. We are looking for hole sponsors so if you are interested please contact either David Harris or Zachary Oliphant.
This should be a great time had by all along with a great fund raising opportunity for the squad.
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