2003 Awards Ceremony
This year's Awards Ceremony will be held at the Hilton Garden Hotel on Commercial St. in Portland on Saturday, Nov. 22nd. The event starts at 7:00 and the price is $30 per person, which includes hors d'oeuvres throughout the event and free Gritty's beer compliments of Richard Pfeffer.
There will be another annual "Pre-party" at the home of Al and Sherri Parks starting at 5:00. The dress for the event is semi-formal, so get your suits and ties out of the closet!
On the same note we need to vote as a team for the following:
1. Team MVP
2. Most Improved Player
3. Largest Contributor to the Club
Please get your votes to Jimmy Hendricks asap along with your rsvp for the banquet. Also, please pass on the word to your teammates and other rugby-types who might not be on the e-mail distribution list. The awards banquet is for everyone - active and inactive players, social members and Old Boys. It was nice to see a few Old Boys at the banquet last year, so let's make sure to get the word out!
Friday, November 07, 2003
11/1 Final Home Win Against Charles River
Portland wrapped up its season in dramatic fashion with a blowout win against Charles River of Boston. With a large contingent of older players, Old Boys and new faces, Portland turned in its most complete game of the season and ends at 3-5 after starting 0-3.
From the outset, Portland was determined to pound the ball inside on the guests. As it turned out, Portland's backs were as productive as the forwards have been all season with strong running by Fred Hayman, superb kicking and some nifty cutbacks moves from English Evan, and Joey D'Andrea having his best game of the season with excellent tackling and breakaway runs.
The forwards were no slouches, either, with Big Jim, Tom Lovering and Marco "Diesel" DeSalle punishing Charles River tacklers and the pick-and-go working very well. Portland also makes sure to take care of its own. Marc Fournier was deliberately head-butted by Charles River's loose-head prop, breaking his nose and sending him from the game. The prop was inexplicably given a yellow card only. Both props suffered the consequences, however, with one leaving the field soon after and both continuing to talk about the issues they encountered in the rucks and scrums throughout the Social.
All in all, 8 Portland players scored and Andy had a field day kicking points-after, with the final score: Portland 50 - Charles River 5.
Portland wrapped up its season in dramatic fashion with a blowout win against Charles River of Boston. With a large contingent of older players, Old Boys and new faces, Portland turned in its most complete game of the season and ends at 3-5 after starting 0-3.
From the outset, Portland was determined to pound the ball inside on the guests. As it turned out, Portland's backs were as productive as the forwards have been all season with strong running by Fred Hayman, superb kicking and some nifty cutbacks moves from English Evan, and Joey D'Andrea having his best game of the season with excellent tackling and breakaway runs.
The forwards were no slouches, either, with Big Jim, Tom Lovering and Marco "Diesel" DeSalle punishing Charles River tacklers and the pick-and-go working very well. Portland also makes sure to take care of its own. Marc Fournier was deliberately head-butted by Charles River's loose-head prop, breaking his nose and sending him from the game. The prop was inexplicably given a yellow card only. Both props suffered the consequences, however, with one leaving the field soon after and both continuing to talk about the issues they encountered in the rucks and scrums throughout the Social.
All in all, 8 Portland players scored and Andy had a field day kicking points-after, with the final score: Portland 50 - Charles River 5.
10/25 Win at Springfield
After a bye week that helped Portland nurse injuries to many starters, Portland scored a convincing win against a Springfield side playing their last game of the season. Things got ugly quickly, and stayed that way throughout the game. After an obvious try that wasn't scored by the ref, some harsh words between the teams and a lack of composure on the part of some Portland lads, Willey and Tractor were sent off for infractions. Despite the tough play, Portland took this win as a late turning point in the season and looks forward to their final home game next week against Charles River.
Final score: Portland 29- Springfield 3
After a bye week that helped Portland nurse injuries to many starters, Portland scored a convincing win against a Springfield side playing their last game of the season. Things got ugly quickly, and stayed that way throughout the game. After an obvious try that wasn't scored by the ref, some harsh words between the teams and a lack of composure on the part of some Portland lads, Willey and Tractor were sent off for infractions. Despite the tough play, Portland took this win as a late turning point in the season and looks forward to their final home game next week against Charles River.
Final score: Portland 29- Springfield 3
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