By Troy Hall · Two teams. Two massive wins. One big step forward. We traveled down to Tuscaloosa this weekend to open conference play, and both teams took care of b…
Two teams. Two massive wins. One big step forward.
We traveled down to Tuscaloosa this weekend to open conference play, and both teams took care of business.
1XV: Clemson 118 -10 Alabama
2XV: Clemson 63 - 0 Alabama
It was another tough day of conditions - hot, physical, and demanding - but our guys handled the challenge and played for the full 80 minutes.
One of the biggest things we've been focused on this season is getting better ourselves.
We believe that if we consistently improve the things within our control, the scoreboard will take care of itself. That's the mindset we've been taking into training every week. Rather than getting caught up in results, we're diving deeper into specific areas of our game and becoming more process-driven.
This weekend, one of our key targets was improving our breakdown efficiency.
We wanted to be more effective in that area, and we felt that if we could execute that part of our game better, it would give us a much better platform to play the rugby we want to play.
And once again, the scoreboard took care of itself. But we're not getting carried away. There is still a lot of rugby to play, and there is plenty for this young group to learn. One of the most encouraging things from the weekend was seeing so many of our newer players get significant minutes and continue to grow into their roles.
We're a young team. We're learning. We're working hard every week, and we're building something together. I also thought our fitness really showed.
That's three straight weeks of challenging conditions, and to travel down to Tuscaloosa, play two full matches, and continue to work for the entire 80 minutes says a lot about the standards these guys are setting.
That fitness doesn't happen by accident. It comes from the work they're putting in at training every week.
You should be proud of these guys - because as always they are striving to leave the jersey in a better place.
Now we get a bye weekend.
The boys are back at work today, and our focus shifts immediately to the next challenge.
September 26th. Kentucky. The Pier.
We've had some massive battles with Kentucky over the last few years, and we're looking forward to another one.
Until then, it's back to work. Get better every training.
Players of the Match:
A big congratulations to our two Players of the Match this week
🏉 1XV: Finnbarr Mulcahy (Freshman)
🏉 2XV: James Johnson (Sophomore)
Troy