Palmetto Redux

So the Rhino's found themselves in the same position as usual Saturday, second in the state and second-best to Charleston.

Old Grey Vs. Greenville
After setting-off an hour too late (but at the scheduled time) OG had a tough start to the 2008 Palmetto Rugby Union's Tournament Saturday.
No time for warm-ups, or even to get a full side on the field, the options were to just get oin the field or forfeit. Despite calls from some idiots to roll-over, OG did the wise thing and got on the pitch.
Playing 15-10 for the first 10 minutes saw everyone's favorite Rhino-bemascotted team from South Carolina down an unconverted try.
Once the numbers evened up, OG got back to what they were doing in practice and retained the ball well.
Fortunate that G-Vegas' lanky Lock kicker couldn't convert cash to beer in a pub, OG were two points up coming into the final minutes. But in the style of his quality play all day, Boom-Boom fought through the Griffin back line to settle the tie.

Championship Game: Old Grey Vs Charleston
They kicked the shit out of us.
They were better drilled, better organized and controlled the ball masterfully.
Their big players, who I will not name, had big games -- as usual.
Though Columbia did themselves proud with an aggressive effort in the second half, the game was well-over by that point.

Special Mention: C of C
Just a quick note mention the great display of my alma mater The College of Charleston as their Men's side destroyed Clemson in their opening match of the tournament.
The final of the Men's College Tourney took place Sunday and I have not seen the final result, but in this single performance they showed how the side has greatly improved. Kudos Cougars... although you will be destroyed come Almuni Weekend Nov. 22!!!

Notes and thoughts from the weekend:
-- Old Grey need to be careful with its policies regarding less experienced players getting time on the field. Isn't the second half of an already-decided game the best time to get new guys on the field and learn how to play in real time? We have guys who are regulars at practice and on-the-road -- with the limited no.s Old Grey carries we should make sure we do not lose these dedicated people.
-- Looks like utility man Jimmy "Scruggs-Stuffer" Ready is going to be out until the Matrix pre-season with a rib injury. Though old as shit, Jimmy's grit and honesty will be a real weapon for Columbia when the real season starts. Although some of us don't see his talents best-used wearing double-digits!!
-- I think I'm done!