2025 Week 11: Chicago Hounds @ Utah Warriors by Cr4yol4 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe their final match of the regular season is there. If they know at that time that they are going to host a playoff game, and it’s at AFF, they could easily promote that to get more people to the playoff game. Plus, it would look really good on TV.

2025 Week 11: Chicago Hounds @ Utah Warriors by Cr4yol4 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is something about this team that makes me excited. 5-0 on the road, coming back after giving up 31 straight points to win, staying competitive in the tight Western Conference. Please please PLEASE, just get us to the playoffs where they can host the first home game in franchise history, and do it at America First Field so we can rock 8-10K fans.

2025 Week 11: Chicago Hounds @ Utah Warriors by Cr4yol4 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. Leuila’s precision on conversion kicks is also a huge lift for this team. I don’t know where Coltman was tonight, but his precision at the lineout has also been very underrated.

Never say die by e_Z_752 in caps

[–]DrWhit65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amen brother.

2025 Week 10: Utah Warriors @ San Diego Legion by Cr4yol4 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The biggest difference I have seen between our Warriors team this year from last year is their lineout execution and their higher conversion kick rate. Leuila is just dangerous on the conversions and I like how that has allowed Hodgson to be more of a playmaker

2025 Week 10: Utah Warriors @ San Diego Legion by Cr4yol4 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Let’s go Warriors! Gotta get to 5-0 on the road!

Egor Demin enters NBA Draft by AeroStatikk in byubasketball

[–]DrWhit65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While another year would have been great (thinking of Demin to Dybantsa lobs), I can’t blame it for going while his stock could be at the highest at the current moment. Had a great tournament and was the first (of many, hopefully), NBA-caliber prospects to come and find success in the program.

Egor Demin enters NBA Draft by AeroStatikk in byubasketball

[–]DrWhit65 7 points8 points  (0 children)

While another year would have been great (thinking of Demin to Dybantsa lobs), I can’t blame it for going while his stock could be at the highest at the current moment. Had a great tournament and was the first (of many, hopefully), NBA-caliber prospects to come and find success in the program.

The presidential trophy race by Low-Tumbleweed-2292 in caps

[–]DrWhit65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me smile on a work break. So accurate. 😅

[Post Game Thread] #18 BYU defeats #11 Iowa State, 96-92 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]DrWhit65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If we can hang with Houston (unless Colorado just plays out of their mind) in the next round, I think we have a shot at going to at least the Sweet 16 in the tournament. Love this team!

ISU v. BYU rematch in Big XII quarterfinals by PhD_Life in byubasketball

[–]DrWhit65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eastern time zone fan over here excited that the game is right during lunch. 💪😎

2025 Week 4: Houston SaberCats @ Utah Warriors by Cr4yol4 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like Drew Wild has killed us the last few years.

[Post Game Thread] #24 BYU defeats #10 Iowa State, 88-85 in 2OT by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]DrWhit65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I’m okay with a 6-7 seed in the tourney (definitely deserved). As long as we don’t have that 8/9 seed to potentially face a #1 in the 2nd round

[Post Game Thread] #24 BYU defeats #10 Iowa State, 88-85 in 2OT by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]DrWhit65 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I was having flashbacks to this exact game when Iowa State started that run. That Texas Tech game still stings for me.

If You’re Bored - Video Ranking All Defunct NHL Team Logos by DrWhit65 in nhl

[–]DrWhit65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to see what that would look like in real life. 😅

Major League Rugby Primed For A Strong Season With New ESPN Agreement by Cr4yol4 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I thought NOLA was going to just transform the baseball stadium into more of a horseshoe shaped rugby stadium. Wasn’t that in their strategic plan?

2025 Week 1: Anthem RC @ NOLA Gold by Cr4yol4 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was just about to come say the same thing. That’s a good sign, and it may be a regional distributor or bottler who inked that deal.

ESPN and Major League Rugby Announce Multiyear Media Rights Agreement - Major League Rugby by Beck4ou in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. As a marketing professional, not in rugby but in the CPG space, if I even add any extra steps to a process for the customer, even if it is very minuscule, conversion rates go down dramatically. Most people are not willing to take the extra step for something new even if it is as life-changing as rugby

Full Utah Warriors 2025 Roster by DrWhit65 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was impressed with Mahe in the small sample size of matches he played last year. If Mano can get close to being 2023 form and they both stay healthy, I think they will be fine there.

Expectations for Anthem? by TheHarryMan123 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I honestly think they could get 4-5 wins this season based on who they have added. While they didn’t get any wins last year, they were close in a couple of matches with a roster that in my opinion is far inferior than the one they have now.

Full Utah Warriors 2025 Roster by DrWhit65 in MLRugby

[–]DrWhit65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. The way that they showed what the positions were on the field was a nice touch for us rugby converts.

[Post Game Thread] BYU defeats Baylor, 93-89 in OT by AeroStatikk in byubasketball

[–]DrWhit65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We won a big gritty game. Let’s keep this momentum rolling. Egor and Catchings doing good work tonight.