April 2011
12 posts
Need a ride to Founder's Day?
Well, you’re in luck because Christian just bought a Honda Odyssey. It has a 4 speed automatic transmission, and a 3.5 liter V6 engine with 210 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. It also offers plenty of space for almuni. He said he can hold up to 8 passengers if he takes out the child seats.
Know Your Enemy: Karl Foley
Well, my dear alumni, it seems like we are doing the “first things first” introductions, which is fine with me. There is really only a couple things that you need to know about me, and the most important is….I’m this guy.
And I know what all you jokers are thinking: “Who the fuck is That Guy?” And you know what I have to say to all of you washed up old men?...
Know your enemy -- Brett Anker
First things first. I’m have a sick dummy kick / sidestep combo. Its just sick nasty. Actually, here’s a photo Stefan took when he was sitting on the sideline where he belongs. (I actually kicked it in this photo, cause well, all I really do outside of practice is kick the ball away.. but truust me the dummy kick sidestep craaazy)
Lets just say I picked up this little trick during my...
A Letter from Benin
Unfortunately, one of our finest won’t be able to make it to the Alumni Game, but we’ll forgive him, he’s doing great work in the Peace Corps in Benin! If you have the chance, read the note from Tom Szymanski and donate to his project!
Hello Everyone,
So, I’ve been working as a rural community health volunteer here in Benin for the past eight months and it has been an...
“The alumni game is my favorite time of year. It’s like Christmas for sadistic[civilized], masochistic [compassionate], alcoholics [old folks]. “
—anonymous
Know Your Enemy: Adam "Not So" Steel
I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking that I look really tough walking around a cul-de-sac with weights over my head. You probably think that I’m an adonis, a modern day Hercules, a man so indestructible that only a cross-breed between Muhammed Ali and a cougar could take me down. But, much like Jehan, I have an older role model too. Tom Szymanski.
Now, some...
Know Your Enemy: Jehan Shams
Yeah, that’s me in the middle, hands on my hips, not giving a f- - - while my scrumhalf gets DEEESTROYED. But that’s ok, I come from a long line of Vassar rugby players that vacillate between too exhausted to do anything and straight up crazy man. Kind of like this guy:
In fact, Dan Zabar is my hero in more ways than one. I’ve taken to eating a diet exclusively of creamed...
Know Your Enemy: Ian Ruginski aka "Sandwich...
The esteemed recipient of this year’s first “Know Your Enemy” profile is sophomore lock, Ian Ruginski. He was last year’s Rookie of the Year, and the owner of one of the more unusual nicknames to ever grace the VC rugby archives— Sandwich Junction.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “What? WTF kind of nickname is Sandwich Junction?! Wait, isn’t that the name of Dave Chase’s ska...
Open Letter from Winston
I just got this Facebook message from Winston and thought I’d pass it along:
Lads, As you all know the Alumni Game is three weeks away and it’s time to get HUGE. This year’s team is a joke and we will destroy them. Especially their props. But only if we all show up. In the past few weeks I’ve driven up to the Farm with Andrew, met Tony Brown’s ladyfriend, run into...
Get Amongst It
BOOM. It’s that time of year again, boys. In a few short weeks, the Vassar Farm will once again be the site of the ultimate battle between past and present as the old boys of Vassar Rugby, the “Big Pink,” take on the program’s current student athletes in a thrilling contest of grit, prowess, and frequent prop subbing. You know what it is: it’s the annual VASSAR RUGBY ALUMNI GAME, taking place on...