Spring ball

[SteinPizza]

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Womens Rugby Schedule

I'm not sure if that schedule is complete. If it is, Saturday is the only home match left this spring.

As a former men's player, I'm glad to see UNI Rugby generating some interest and publicity.

I posted this awhile ago on another thread, but the scores they posted in '06 were easily the most dominant performances I've ever seen amongst "peer" teams. To put it in perspective, UNI Football would beat Cedar Falls High School by similar margins. I remember them beating some team in the playoffs by like 40-7. That's the equivalent of an MLB team sweeping the World Series by scoring 20 runs a game while your opponent scores a couple of runs throughout the 4 games. There's no way to objectively compare (and it's a bit apples to oranges), but I'd bet that their '06 season was easily the most dominant put together by any UNI team in any sport - either mens or womens.

[clenz]

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To answer the schedule question there is a home game tomorrow at noon at the rugby complex

[TravelingPanther]

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To answer the schedule question there is a home game tomorrow at noon at the rugby complex

where is said rugby complex?

[Matt Trump]

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where is said rugby complex?

Grass fields west of the Dome.

[GonzoCat]

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As a former men's player, I'm glad to see UNI Rugby generating some interest and publicity.

I posted this awhile ago on another thread, but the scores they posted in '06 were easily the most dominant performances I've ever seen amongst "peer" teams. To put it in perspective, UNI Football would beat Cedar Falls High School by similar margins. I remember them beating some team in the playoffs by like 40-7. That's the equivalent of an MLB team sweeping the World Series by scoring 20 runs a game while your opponent scores a couple of runs throughout the 4 games. There's no way to objectively compare (and it's a bit apples to oranges), but I'd bet that their '06 season was easily the most dominant put together by any UNI team in any sport - either mens or womens.

This was UNIs path through the championships in 2002 - Quarterfinal UNI 99, San Jose St. 0, Semifinal UNI 24, Arizona St. 0, Final UNI 41, Minnesota 5. The only reason Minnesota scored at all was because with UNI up 41-0 the referee refused to call the game even though time had expired as Minnesota was closed to scoring. UNI finally let them score a try and then the game was called. Did I mention the game was played at Minnesota using Minnesota refs?

164-5 for the playoffs, avg score of 55-2, and it should have been 164-0. I believe that season probably qualifies as the most dominant in UNI history in any sport.

[Lil Panther]

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This was UNIs path through the championships in 2002 - Quarterfinal UNI 99, San Jose St. 0, Semifinal UNI 24, Arizona St. 0, Final UNI 41, Minnesota 5. The only reason Minnesota scored at all was because with UNI up 41-0 the referee refused to call the game even though time had expired as Minnesota was closed to scoring. UNI finally let them score a try and then the game was called. Did I mention the game was played at Minnesota using Minnesota refs?

164-5 for the playoffs, avg score of 55-2, and it should have been 164-0. I believe that season probably qualifies as the most dominant in UNI history in any sport.

Congrats, I once beat a bunch of neighborhood girls in tee ball by a similar score. I tell people about it all the time. Makes me feel better about myself.

[Mountain Panther]

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Congrats, I once beat a bunch of neighborhood girls in tee ball by a similar score. I tell people about it all the time. Makes me feel better about myself.

You have some growing up to do, "Lil" Panther.

[Lil Panther]

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You have some growing up to do, "Lil" Panther.

I didn't realize being excited about a sport no one is interested in, was worth caring about. My bad. Go Rugby Team!!!!!

[GonzoCat]

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Congrats, I once beat a bunch of neighborhood girls in tee ball by a similar score. I tell people about it all the time. Makes me feel better about myself.

I would respond, but it's after midnight. I saw something in a movie once that you aren't supposed to feed little trolls after mignight.

[UNI Prof]

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To answer the schedule question there is a home game tomorrow at noon at the rugby complex

I should be there.

[Cap'n Cat]

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Congrats, I once beat a bunch of neighborhood girls in tee ball by a similar score. I tell people about it all the time. Makes me feel better about myself.

LMAO!!!!!! And the girls were all in wheelchairs, too, right?

[Matt Trump]

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http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080407/SPORTS020702/804070329

I can't wait to see Harris flying around again this year

[SteinPizza]

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I didn't realize being excited about a sport no one is interested in, was worth caring about. My bad. Go Rugby Team!!!!!

Since you're such an expert, I'd love to see you lace up some cleats, tape your ears down, and take the field. If you need lessons, I'd be happy to teach

[UNI MadCat]

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Get a grip Stein. He never claimed to be an expert... it appears he was simply stating what many others could be thinking... 'why are we comparing "most dominant rugby squads in UNI history" in a thread about UNI spring football?'

And yes, I understand you didn't start the conversation about rugby and threads on any message board are apt to go on very random tangents. Still think his overall point is valid, even if the dig at the popularity of the sport may not be necessary.

So lets get back to spring ball...

Anyone been to practices yet? Who's looking good? Any injuries?

[panther dad]

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mad cat is right, lets talk real football