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re: #24 LSU Rugby vs #25 Texas A&M in Houston - Sat @4:00
Posted on 2/15/18 at 2:00 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
Posted on 2/15/18 at 2:00 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
Here is the highlight video compliments of GiftTimeRugby for LSU's 51-15 victory over Arkansas. This one was expected to be a much closer game as Arkansas was the pre-season favorite to win the Red River North Division. Depending on how the season plays out, LSU may have a rematch to look forward to in the Red River Championship.
LSU vs Arkansas Highlights
FloRugby: New Leaders Emerge in Red River
From that article:
This match concludes LSU's fall schedule. The Tigers finished with a 4-1 record including a 2-0 conference record.
LSU will next be in action against #2 Life University in Atlanta. The Running Eagles will be heavily favored as their squad is the golden standard for collegiate rugby, but LSU will be looking to catch them sleeping and make some noise.
I'll post any relevant articles I see during this mid-season break. Until then..
Geaux Tigers and Bulawayo!
LSU vs Arkansas Highlights
FloRugby: New Leaders Emerge in Red River
From that article:
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The Tigers thumped a very good Arkansas team 51-15 over the weekend. “We’re a good team,” LSU coach Scott McLean said. “We have some seniors who have been pretty much starters since they were freshmen. We’ve got some experienced guys.”
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Cameron Troxler scored a try and did a solid job opening up the field. Wing Aidan Elias is very quick and scored two tries. Todd Dupre also did well, but this was his last game as he graduates this December.
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“Our defense has been pretty solid all year, and even though our conference is getting tougher, I feel pretty good about where we are right now,” McLean said.
This match concludes LSU's fall schedule. The Tigers finished with a 4-1 record including a 2-0 conference record.
LSU will next be in action against #2 Life University in Atlanta. The Running Eagles will be heavily favored as their squad is the golden standard for collegiate rugby, but LSU will be looking to catch them sleeping and make some noise.
I'll post any relevant articles I see during this mid-season break. Until then..
Geaux Tigers and Bulawayo!
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Posted on 2/15/18 at 2:00 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
It's been a quiet offseason for the Tigers and they're finally just getting back into conference play. This Spring season LSU has only had the chance to play one match to date. That was a 103-0 thrashing at the hands of #2 Life. This final score isn't much worse than what was expected facing a team like Life.
The small school out of Atlanta has slaughtered all competitors to date and the only matches they've lost in the past 4 years have been in the national championship. The Running Eagles are one of the best funded varsity rugby programs in the country. Full scholarships for all players, weight rooms, trainers, full time staff of paid coaches, and they have the ability to pull recruits from all across the globe. Unfortunately those are just excuses. A few of Life's other wins have been 63-3 over Clemson, 69-5 over Arkansas St, and in the Fall they knocked off quality programs Penn St and Navy in back to back days.
But, still, once again... just excuses. In reality, LSU was overmatched from the get-go, and everything snowballed after a few key early injuries. Luckily this match doesn't affect LSU's post-season hopes at all and serves as great experience for future challenges.
Next, the Tigers were supposed to play UT in Austin on Feb.3 but that game was postponed due to snow. That game has been rescheduled for 2/24 in Austin.
Finally we get to the present. LSU is gearing up for a tough battle against the one team that poses a threat to capture the Red River South title. Texas A&M will bring a fight to what has traditionally been one of LSU's biggest rivalries. Last year LSU dispatched A&M in both matches 36-26 and 33-10 and A&M will be looking for payback.
Things will be tougher for LSU after losing a 4 year starter and All-conference player at 8-man to graduation, but LSU has added a few big bodies in the forwards to compensate. This team isn't the same long, lean squad that LSU has traditionally put out on the pitch. In the words of Big Red, "We're short so we'll be able to get real low." This should lead to a solid scrum and great ball retention in the rucks.
So come on out and stop by before the baseball game Saturday. The pitch is just a short ways down the road past Alex Box. Kickoff is set for 1:00.
Geaux Tigers! Bulawayo!
The small school out of Atlanta has slaughtered all competitors to date and the only matches they've lost in the past 4 years have been in the national championship. The Running Eagles are one of the best funded varsity rugby programs in the country. Full scholarships for all players, weight rooms, trainers, full time staff of paid coaches, and they have the ability to pull recruits from all across the globe. Unfortunately those are just excuses. A few of Life's other wins have been 63-3 over Clemson, 69-5 over Arkansas St, and in the Fall they knocked off quality programs Penn St and Navy in back to back days.
But, still, once again... just excuses. In reality, LSU was overmatched from the get-go, and everything snowballed after a few key early injuries. Luckily this match doesn't affect LSU's post-season hopes at all and serves as great experience for future challenges.
Next, the Tigers were supposed to play UT in Austin on Feb.3 but that game was postponed due to snow. That game has been rescheduled for 2/24 in Austin.
Finally we get to the present. LSU is gearing up for a tough battle against the one team that poses a threat to capture the Red River South title. Texas A&M will bring a fight to what has traditionally been one of LSU's biggest rivalries. Last year LSU dispatched A&M in both matches 36-26 and 33-10 and A&M will be looking for payback.
Things will be tougher for LSU after losing a 4 year starter and All-conference player at 8-man to graduation, but LSU has added a few big bodies in the forwards to compensate. This team isn't the same long, lean squad that LSU has traditionally put out on the pitch. In the words of Big Red, "We're short so we'll be able to get real low." This should lead to a solid scrum and great ball retention in the rucks.
So come on out and stop by before the baseball game Saturday. The pitch is just a short ways down the road past Alex Box. Kickoff is set for 1:00.
Geaux Tigers! Bulawayo!
This post was edited on 2/15/18 at 3:18 pm
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