Thursday, September 3, 2009

UVU VS. UTAH Pre-Season

UVU Rugby is excited to announce the beginning of the 2009-2010 season with a preseason game against in state rivals University Utah Utes. This is the Wolverines first live and full speed playing opportunity since the 2008-2009 playoffs in Florida. We were able to speak with one of the UVU's newest addition to the coaching staff William Fale.
Concerning what UVU Rugby's goal's are going into the game he said, " We have a lot of new guys this year and the primary goal is simplicity. The simple things are important as our players gain experience especially on defense. " He continued to say that he hopes to see his players execute their new defensive schemes.
Concerning the UVU Offensive approach Fale stated, " Offensively we continued with the theme of simplicity. We have a couple patterns that we will use on Saturday and that is about it so far. We just want to see the ball recycled using proper technique: that is the experience that the team needs now." Despite the number of new players Fale was still very confident with the team as he shared, " I know I said we have a lot of inexperience but there is even more new raw talent and athleticism that we are really excited to see progress as the season continues."
The game will be held at The University of Utah on Baliff Field located at 200 South 1850 East Salt Lake City, Ut 84112 at 12 p.m for the first game and a second game following right after. For further information visit the team page (link to team page on right hand side of blog) and click on the Utah game schedule. See you there! GO UVU RUGBY!!!!!!