This page contains seasonal statistical highlights. It is mostly empty because the author's memory does not extend very far. The success of this part of the page is dependent on those alumni who do remember season's past giving Chris an email message at "cdileo1@cc.swarthmore.edu".
The Buzzards went 5-1, losing only to West Chester. They crushed Delaware 55-0 in the final game but need 65 points in order to make the playoffs. Instead, East Strousburg went to the playoffs, a team that Swat had beaten during the regular season.
The Buzzards record: undefeated in 5 or 6 games
Season Highlights: The buzzards were unstoppable with defeats of Kutztown and Princeton and finished with a #1 ranking in the EPRU. This season marked the end of an era in Swarthmore rugby that featured a dedicated and talented class of 1993 that still returns to torment the current Buzzards at alumni games.
Rugby Class of 1993: Scott Kane, Kevin Beweley, Scott Lock, Mark Gwynne, Kirk Ramer, Bernard Sturm, Seth Ovadia, Dave Mann, Mark Harris, Joe Lange
The Buzzards' record: something like 4-2
The Buzzards' Record: something like 5-1
Season Highlights: 2nd place at the Maryland tournament. 2-0 against Kutztown.
Rugby Class of 1994:Avi Nash, Jim Savage
The Buzzards' Record:4-3
Try Leader: Justin McLean (8)
Scoring Leader: Justin McLean (40)
Other Highlights: Record for tries in one game set by McLean and Jason Dougal each with 4 against Allbright
Fall 1994 game-by-game recap.
The Buzzard's Record: 5-1-1
Try Leader: Justin McLean (6)
Scoring Leaders: Tied Between Justin McLean and Chaz Teplin, both with 30 points
Other Highlights: The Buzzards outscored their opponents 110-47. Third Place was taken at the Temple Tournament
Rugby Class of 1995:Mike Madden, Darin Friess, Justin McLean, Mike Topodas
Thanx for the great times Mike
Spring 1995 game-by-game recap.
'95-'96 Scouting Report.
The season time forgot
Fall 1995 game-by-game recap.
'95-'96 Scouting Report.
The Buzzard's Record: too tough
Try & Scoring Leaders: Not Calculated
Highlights: Third Place Temple Tournament
The Buzzard's Record: 3-6-1
Try Leader: Scoring Leader: Other Highlights: Riddled by injuries, the Buzzards hung tough and played with a lot of heart in the spring. Although the record does not reflect it, the effort put out and the closeness of all matches made the season worthwhile. Hope for the future of the EBRC has been provided by the talented, devoted and buzzardly freshman class of 1999 as we say goodbye to one of our largest senior classes.
Rugby Class of 1997: 1.Bryce Walker '97, Adam Blescia '97, Jason Sturm '97, Dan Schwan '97, Matt Jacobson '97, Dave Plastino '97, Jim Tracy '97, Cameron Geddes '97, Joe Khan '97, Freshie '97, Jorge Ramirez '97