New On-Field Approach and Old Off-Field Unity Power CMU
Central Michigan's victory over Grand Valley State last weekend was notable because it happened, but also because of the degree of the win.
CMU won 48-14.
Central Michigan Could Step Into Playoffs Void
It appears that Grand Valley State's place in the USA Rugby Men's DII playoffs will be taken by Great Lakes Conference #3 Central Michigan.
With GVSU unable to play because of a series of injuries and family issues that decimated their roster, and Bethel (the Great Lakes #2) not playing for some time and already hit hard with injuries, CMU has stepped in to fill the spot.
Grand Valley Leads Great Lakes Power Surge
Grand Valley State moved to 6-0 after beating Ferris State 46-3 as the top teams in the Great Lakes Conference all won fairly comfortably.
Bethel defeated Saginaw Valley State 68-5 to improve to 5-1, and Central Michigan defeated Calvin College 65-5.
Great Lakes Latest: GVSU Keeps Winning
Grand Valley State remains on top of the Great Lakes Conference after beating Saginaw Valley State 65-19 Saturday.
Grand Valley took a while to get going but after a few words from their captain and coach, the GVSU squad started to pick up the pace.
Great Lakes: GVSU, Bethel, CMU Move Forward
Grand Valley State defeated Calvin College 53-32 to move to 4-0 in the Great Lakes men's DII college conference.
Flyhalf Nick Roberts did a nice job at running the GVSU attack, while flanker Tarzan Iam, playing in his first game, was a wild man chasing balcarriers down.
At No. 8, Austin Dewey worked the breakdowns and tackles nicely.
