Albany Rugby Pre-season Recap

 

 

Great Danes Pre-Season Recap

Albany started pre-season mini camp on 8/21/14 with two a days Thursday and Friday before taking on Syracuse U in a scrimmage at Dick Green Field in Albany, NY.  30+ players went through camp and put in a decent showing vs SU but early mistakes cost the Danes.  SU would score three quick tries before Albany got there feet under them and started to attack.  Albany managed two scores.  All skill levels played on the day and proved to be a good outing for both teams.

Brown U in Providence, RI has become an annual Labor Day Saturday trip.  The Danes came out strong and were able to get the ball wide to exploit space on the wings.  Albany’s backs would control the contest with the forwards providing a good platform to attack from.  Albany got scores from Henriquez[2], Pesce, Kimmons and Saleem for a 29-13 victory.  This was the first victory against Brown for the Danes since the series started in 2011. 

Albany then made the long trip to Long Island to face Stony Brook on the first game played on their new pitch.  Stony Brook is a well prepared team with some big backs that put enormous pressure on the Albany defense couple that with a abbreviated pre-game it spelled disaster in the first.  Numerous offensive miscues caused limited possession which SBU used to go up 20-0 at the half.  Albany got going from the opening kick off of the second half and dominated possession and momentum.  Albany would get scores from Saleem, Wolf, Henriquez and Maxwell.  Jackson would add 2 conversions.  Albany had the ball numerous times in the last 5 minutes but could not get that final scoring opportunity. 

The Danes travel to defending ECRC Champions, Middlebury College this Saturday for a 1:00PM kick off.  Middlebury is always a very prepared team and very difficult to play on the road.  Albany finishes off there four game road trip with a Friday night contest in Springfield, Ma against last season’s ECRC runner- up, AIC.

 

 

Great Danes Pre-Season Recap

Albany started pre-season mini camp on 8/21/14 with two a days Thursday and Friday before taking on Syracuse U in a scrimmage at Dick Green Field in Albany, NY.  30+ players went through camp and put in a decent showing vs SU but early mistakes cost the Danes.  SU would score three quick tries before Albany got there feet under them and started to attack.  Albany managed two scores.  All skill levels played on the day and proved to be a good outing for both teams.

Brown U in Providence, RI has become an annual Labor Day Saturday trip.  The Danes came out strong and were able to get the ball wide to exploit space on the wings.  Albany’s backs would control the contest with the forwards providing a good platform to attack from.  Albany got scores from Henriquez[2], Pesce, Kimmons and Saleem for a 29-13 victory.  This was the first victory against Brown for the Danes since the series started in 2011. 

Albany then made the long trip to Long Island to face Stony Brook on the first game played on their new pitch.  Stony Brook is a well prepared team with some big backs that put enormous pressure on the Albany defense couple that with a abbreviated pre-game it spelled disaster in the first.  Numerous offensive miscues caused limited possession which SBU used to go up 20-0 at the half.  Albany got going from the opening kick off of the second half and dominated possession and momentum.  Albany would get scores from Saleem, Wolf, Henriquez and Maxwell.  Jackson would add 2 conversions.  Albany had the ball numerous times in the last 5 minutes but could not get that final scoring opportunity. 

The Danes travel to defending ECRC Champions, Middlebury College this Saturday for a 1:00PM kick off.  Middlebury is always a very prepared team and very difficult to play on the road.  Albany finishes off there four game road trip with a Friday night contest in Springfield, Ma against last season’s ECRC runner- up, AIC.

D Side splits at Home, Sevens 4th at MRC

4/12/14 Middlebury,VT Danes Sevens goes 1-4 and finishes 4th. Tough breaks and tough losses was the story of the day.

4/5/14 + 4/12/14 Albany,NY

"D"envelop mental side came out on top

Last Saturday against the Albany Bootleggers 27-7.  This Saturday "D"'s took care of Hunter Highlanders And the "DB" a lost to the Bootleggers.

Danes fall to Middlebury in Plate Finals at First ECRC Tournament.

3/29/14 Springfield, MA
Danes fall to Middlebury in Plate Finals at First ECRC Tournament.  Danes finished second in their pool with a tough loss to Tourny Champs AIC and victories vs Bowdoin College and Western New England.   The Danes showed great effort in beating pre-tournament favorite Northeastern in the semis before dropping a close contest to Middlebury. 
Tournament write up:
http://wp.me/p3ErCA-gh

Henriquez off to Boston Clinic

UAlbany Co-captain Raphael Henriquez has been awarded a scholarship to attend the USA Rugby Academy in Boston this weekend. 

UAlbany Rugby mourns the loss of John Adamson

Obituary link:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?pid=169397672

Our prayers and thoughts are with the John's family.

Adamson, John V. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. John V. Adamson, 59, of New Smyrna Beach passed away January 24, 2014. He was born to Mary (Wolfe) and Douglas Adamson on January 20, 1955 in Rochester. John graduated from Guilderland Central Senior High School in 1973 where he was active in football, lacrosse, track, and basketball. John then attended University at Albany (State University of New York) where he played lacrosse and football and graduated in 1977. As a college football player, he was able to play under Coach Bob Ford, who had a significant influence on his life. He was a hard worker and had a diverse career which included working for Procter and Gamble, Mars, and he was an insurance agent for the past 25 years. John moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with his wife, Jacklyn R. Adamson (Donelian), and daughter, Julie R. Adamson in 1986, where he began working for Allstate Insurance. In 2003, he briefly retired then moved to his beach house in New Smyrna Beach, and opened a new insurance agency. John was a jovial man who brought joy to everyone's lives he touched. His jokes, laugh, and funny stories were very contagious and will be missed. John enjoyed taking rides in his 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible, working on projects around his house, crossword puzzles, and hanging out with his friends. John was a beloved father who raised his 10-year old daughter after his wife passed away from lung cancer in 1993. He was also preceded in death by his father, Douglas Adamson. John will be sadly missed by his daughter, Julie R. Adamson (Alec Fabus); brother, Thomas Adamson (Jean Adamson); sister, Judy Zyniecki (Ed Zyniecki); aunt, Florence Snell; nephews, Loren and Dylan Zyniecki; business partner, Tara Corbin, and all of the friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Halifax Health-Hospice of Volusia/ Flagler (hovf.org). - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?pid=169397672#sthash.iPjfK6Hj.dpuf

Adamson, John V. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. John V. Adamson, 59, of New Smyrna Beach passed away January 24, 2014. He was born to Mary (Wolfe) and Douglas Adamson on January 20, 1955 in Rochester. John graduated from Guilderland Central Senior High School in 1973 where he was active in football, lacrosse, track, and basketball. John then attended University at Albany (State University of New York) where he played lacrosse and football and graduated in 1977. As a college football player, he was able to play under Coach Bob Ford, who had a significant influence on his life. He was a hard worker and had a diverse career which included working for Procter and Gamble, Mars, and he was an insurance agent for the past 25 years. John moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with his wife, Jacklyn R. Adamson (Donelian), and daughter, Julie R. Adamson in 1986, where he began working for Allstate Insurance. In 2003, he briefly retired then moved to his beach house in New Smyrna Beach, and opened a new insurance agency. John was a jovial man who brought joy to everyone's lives he touched. His jokes, laugh, and funny stories were very contagious and will be missed. John enjoyed taking rides in his 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible, working on projects around his house, crossword puzzles, and hanging out with his friends. John was a beloved father who raised his 10-year old daughter after his wife passed away from lung cancer in 1993. He was also preceded in death by his father, Douglas Adamson. John will be sadly missed by his daughter, Julie R. Adamson (Alec Fabus); brother, Thomas Adamson (Jean Adamson); sister, Judy Zyniecki (Ed Zyniecki); aunt, Florence Snell; nephews, Loren and Dylan Zyniecki; business partner, Tara Corbin, and all of the friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Halifax Health-Hospice of Volusia/ Flagler (hovf.org). - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?pid=169397672#sthash.iPjfK6Hj.dpuf

Adamson, John V. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. John V. Adamson, 59, of New Smyrna Beach passed away January 24, 2014. He was born to Mary (Wolfe) and Douglas Adamson on January 20, 1955 in Rochester. John graduated from Guilderland Central Senior High School in 1973 where he was active in football, lacrosse, track, and basketball. John then attended University at Albany (State University of New York) where he played lacrosse and football and graduated in 1977. As a college football player, he was able to play under Coach Bob Ford, who had a significant influence on his life. He was a hard worker and had a diverse career which included working for Procter and Gamble, Mars, and he was an insurance agent for the past 25 years. John moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with his wife, Jacklyn R. Adamson (Donelian), and daughter, Julie R. Adamson in 1986, where he began working for Allstate Insurance. In 2003, he briefly retired then moved to his beach house in New Smyrna Beach, and opened a new insurance agency. John was a jovial man who brought joy to everyone's lives he touched. His jokes, laugh, and funny stories were very contagious and will be missed. John enjoyed taking rides in his 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible, working on projects around his house, crossword puzzles, and hanging out with his friends. John was a beloved father who raised his 10-year old daughter after his wife passed away from lung cancer in 1993. He was also preceded in death by his father, Douglas Adamson. John will be sadly missed by his daughter, Julie R. Adamson (Alec Fabus); brother, Thomas Adamson (Jean Adamson); sister, Judy Zyniecki (Ed Zyniecki); aunt, Florence Snell; nephews, Loren and Dylan Zyniecki; business partner, Tara Corbin, and all of the friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Halifax Health-Hospice of Volusia/ Flagler (hovf.org). - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?pid=169397672#sthash.iPjfK6Hj.dpuf

Adamson, John V. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. John V. Adamson, 59, of New Smyrna Beach passed away January 24, 2014. He was born to Mary (Wolfe) and Douglas Adamson on January 20, 1955 in Rochester. John graduated from Guilderland Central Senior High School in 1973 where he was active in football, lacrosse, track, and basketball. John then attended University at Albany (State University of New York) where he played lacrosse and football and graduated in 1977. As a college football player, he was able to play under Coach Bob Ford, who had a significant influence on his life. He was a hard worker and had a diverse career which included working for Procter and Gamble, Mars, and he was an insurance agent for the past 25 years. John moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with his wife, Jacklyn R. Adamson (Donelian), and daughter, Julie R. Adamson in 1986, where he began working for Allstate Insurance. In 2003, he briefly retired then moved to his beach house in New Smyrna Beach, and opened a new insurance agency. John was a jovial man who brought joy to everyone's lives he touched. His jokes, laugh, and funny stories were very contagious and will be missed. John enjoyed taking rides in his 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible, working on projects around his house, crossword puzzles, and hanging out with his friends. John was a beloved father who raised his 10-year old daughter after his wife passed away from lung cancer in 1993. He was also preceded in death by his father, Douglas Adamson. John will be sadly missed by his daughter, Julie R. Adamson (Alec Fabus); brother, Thomas Adamson (Jean Adamson); sister, Judy Zyniecki (Ed Zyniecki); aunt, Florence Snell; nephews, Loren and Dylan Zyniecki; business partner, Tara Corbin, and all of the friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Halifax Health-Hospice of Volusia/ Flagler (hovf.org).

Published in Albany Times Union on Jan. 30, 2014

- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?pid=169397672#sthash.IdNi92ta.dpuf

Adamson, John V. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. John V. Adamson, 59, of New Smyrna Beach passed away January 24, 2014. He was born to Mary (Wolfe) and Douglas Adamson on January 20, 1955 in Rochester. John graduated from Guilderland Central Senior High School in 1973 where he was active in football, lacrosse, track, and basketball. John then attended University at Albany (State University of New York) where he played lacrosse and football and graduated in 1977. As a college football player, he was able to play under Coach Bob Ford, who had a significant influence on his life. He was a hard worker and had a diverse career which included working for Procter and Gamble, Mars, and he was an insurance agent for the past 25 years. John moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with his wife, Jacklyn R. Adamson (Donelian), and daughter, Julie R. Adamson in 1986, where he began working for Allstate Insurance. In 2003, he briefly retired then moved to his beach house in New Smyrna Beach, and opened a new insurance agency. John was a jovial man who brought joy to everyone's lives he touched. His jokes, laugh, and funny stories were very contagious and will be missed. John enjoyed taking rides in his 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible, working on projects around his house, crossword puzzles, and hanging out with his friends. John was a beloved father who raised his 10-year old daughter after his wife passed away from lung cancer in 1993. He was also preceded in death by his father, Douglas Adamson. John will be sadly missed by his daughter, Julie R. Adamson (Alec Fabus); brother, Thomas Adamson (Jean Adamson); sister, Judy Zyniecki (Ed Zyniecki); aunt, Florence Snell; nephews, Loren and Dylan Zyniecki; business partner, Tara Corbin, and all of the friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Halifax Health-Hospice of Volusia/ Flagler (hovf.org).

Published in Albany Times Union on Jan. 30, 2014

- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?pid=169397672#sthash.IdNi92ta.dpuf

Four UAlbany players garner all-conference honors

10/6/13, Albany,NY- Four UAlbany Rugby players were named to the East Coast Rugby Conference.  Henriquez first team and Gyimesi,Smith and Grant to the second team.

Raphael Henriquez:

Henriquez anchored the back line with excellent defense and explosive offense.  His unselfish style created many opportunities for fellow team members

Gavin Gyimesi:

Gyimesi alternated between lock and 8  man which allowed Albany great flexibility in the pack.  His breaks were pivotal in Albany's attack and he threw in for lineouts.  Great overall play

Herno Smith:

Smith made the switch from flanker to stand off and did an exceptional job.  He led the team in trys scored and proved to be an excellent decision maker.  His timely kicks put tremendous pressure on the opposition.

Ryan Grant:

Grant's outstanding play at fullback allowed Albany to cover and counter attack opposition kick.  Grant's tremendous offensive skills provided Albany with excellent offensive opportunities in the open field.