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PAC DEFEATS NOVA - UNDEFEATED MARFU CHAMPION
TEAM MEETING ON MONDAY NIGHT
WORLD CUP RUGBY AT THE BOTTOM LINE
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RWC QUARTERFINALS
TUES & WED NIGHT - 8 & 11pm
at The Bottom Line
Featuring Michelob -
the official the beer of PAC and USARugby.
The Bottom Line is located in downtown Washington, DC.
1716 I ("Eye") Street NW. 202.298.8488
Conveniently close to both the Farragut North and Farragut West metro stops.
Please Drink Responsibly!
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TEAM MEETING ON MONDAY NIGHT
Monday, 17 November - 7:00pm at the Bottom Line - Half-price Burgers on Mon nights! 1716 I ("Eye") Street NW, 202.298.8488. Near both the Farragut North & Farragut West Metro Stops. ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.
We have invited the representative of a new fundraising opportunity to present at this meeting. Also, as a pre-cursor to the January AGM we will be discussing some very important organizational and governance issues. Other topics will include: planning for spring season - travel & schedule, Redskins update and more. PAC apparel and jerseys will be on sale. All players are needed for this meeting!
HELP WANTED: REDSKINS
We have 3 home games left - the last of our key fundraising opportunity to make some much needed income before the spring season. We will be looking for a good crew at each of these games. Of special note is the Nov 30 game and Dec 27 game - in both cases we are hoping for a plenty of support, as many players will be out of town. If you can be here on Sunday the 30th, we need your help. Please email Stefan Hankin (mailto:stefan_hankin@yahoo.com?subject=working the 'skins) if you are interested in working any of these games.
REDSKINS - 2003 SCHEDULE
SUN 11/30/2003 New Orleans 4:05 p.m.
SUN 12/14/2003 Dallas 1 p.m.
SAT 12/27/2003 Philadelphia 8:30 p.m
10 YEAR TRADITION CONTINUES
The renowned PAC Thanksgiving Eve party continues in 2003. PAC will be hosting the annual turkey day warm-up on Wednesday night before Thanksgiving at the Bottom Line. We hope to see many of our players and friends at the Bottom Line that evening. Look for more on this event as the day grow closer.
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NIKE RUGBY AD ONLINE ONLY
Sports giant Nike have unveiled their latest rugby ad starring some of the world's top players - including Lawrence Dallagio, Keith Wood and Fabien Galthie - but surprisingly, it won't be seen on TV screens. The multi-million dollar film - entitled 'Keep The Ball Alive' - features the cream of world rugby taking part in an impromptu mass game of street rugby and creating havoc in a busy urban setting.
The ad, which sees a succession of rugby stars pick up the loose ball and charge at breakneck pace through the city and across rooftops, scattering pedestrians like ninepins, is set to a thumping soundtrack and is guaranteed to grab the attention of fans and non-fans alike. This is must see TV - http://www.keeptheballalive.com/
STINGERS LOOKING FOR PAC SUPPORT AT OUTBACK 8K
The MD Stingers supporting the OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 8K and looking for a little help. It’s a "Team Thing" this year at the 11th Outback Steakhouse 8K, Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 9:00 AM. The start and finish line will be at Prince George’s Plaza, 3500 East-West Highway, Hyattsville, Md. The Plaza is located off the Green line of the Metro. The race will benefit Special Olympics Prince George’s County.
The team with the most runners gets a cash prize, as well as the team with the most spirit and the fastest times. In order to qualify for the fastest times part though the Stinger's need men to enter for their team. Please distribute this information to whom you see "fit". Visit the website listed below to register - be sure to sign up for the Stinger's team - it's cheaper. For more info, or questions contact Carrie Wright, President - Maryland Stingers WRFC, mailto:wrightc@sec.gov?subject=outback 8K
Again, the Race is Sunday, November 23, 2003. Deadline to enter is November 14, 2003. Enter under the TEAM NAME of the Maryland Stingers. Please visit www.outback8k.org for registration. Feel free to pass this information onto your friends, family, co-workers.
PAC POSTS WINS OVER NOVA & PAX RIVER
NOV 1, 2003 - Gravely Point, Alexandria, VA - Opening the day with a win is always a good sign and the C-side started right by rolling over Pax River, 39-7, in an excellent display of teamwork. The forwards both controlled their own possession while denying useful possession to the opposition, while the backs kept the ball moving ahead and maintained possession. New acquisition and Bottom Line Man of the Match Pete Foreman, recently claimed of the waiver wires from the Hartford Wanderers (well OK, maybe he is here working on his MBA at G-town), exemplified that good work ethic and fittingly scored the first try on a bulling run across the line. Flyhalf Arnaud Dupoizat converted. 7-0
In a continuation of the team theme, the forwards combined to steal a Pax lineout, and the ball was quickly spun to the backs. Fullback Diego Arias blasted through the line and effortlessly sliced up the rest of the defenders. 12-0. Shortly thereafter it was the forwards turn to score as lock Pete Sickle scored on a penalty play, which Arnaud converted. PAC 19-0 PAX River. Still attacking consistently the side forced another penalty which Arnaud put through the posts. PAC 22-0 PAX River. The only imperfection marring the first half was an awkward turn-over which Pax exploited for a try against the general run of play. A nice individual play from the PAX River outside center, the back made a smart play when tackled just inches short of the line by releasing the ball and forcing the only PAC defender to release him from the tackle. Thus freeing him to get to his feet, pickup the ball and fall into the try zone, leaving the halftime score 22-7.
Any possible Pax River second half comeback was scotched when replacement center Richard "Butch" Butcher scored a try off another Sickle break. PAC 27-7 PAX River. The pressure continued, producing good continuity and support, and #8 Ian Speight capitalized on overall team effort for another try, which Arnaud converted. PAC 34-7 PAX River. From that point on it was purely a matter of playing out the string. Pax was able to mount much attack and the C's continued their relentless assault. Sickle finished off the scoring with a short burst off a quick tap penalty. 39-7.
A-side vs NOVA
PAC finished the MARFU season with a solid 40-27 victory over NOVA. PAC ran out to an early lead, and cruised to the finish in the second half. Though showing some laziness in the second half and yielding a couple tries, PAC dominated both set pieces and open play during this match. Veteran #8 Randy Stephens came away with the Bottom Line Man of the Match honors.
B's v. NOVA
Perhaps it was the team photo, taken before the game, which prematurely signaled the end of a very successful season. Perhaps it was left-over Halloween trickery; perhaps it was voodoo. Whatever it was, NOVA B brought their "A" game while the PAC B's definitely did not. The final score of 34-5 (17-0 at half) thoroughly reflects Nova's dominance as the PAC second XV had trouble maintaining possession, were overwhelmed in rucks and played porous defense most of the match. The sole try came on a nice 80 yard burst by MJ Turnier, providing the only spark in an otherwise listless affair. It was not a good way to end an otherwise good season for the B's who have much to be proud of, but not on this day.
PAC WINS MARFU CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION
PAC has won the 2003 MARFU championship with a thoroughly convincing undefeated season. The fall season is mostly a warm-up for the top side. Competing in the local union with the division one teams, there is no playoff ahead for PAC. The focus is on getting the team and players ready for the SuperLeague season. PAC achieved that task and more by going undefeated and taking another MARFU trophy. The B and C-sides also followed on with nearly as successful seasons. The B-side lost only their last game of the season finishing first in the MARFU B-side competition. Meanwhile the c-side also only lost one match in the Potomac Rugby Union Division 3 competition finishing second. (The PAC C-side is not participating in the MARFU division 3 playoffs.)
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Championship Division |
W |
L |
T |
S12
Pts |
Pt
Diff |
Trys |
Try
Bonus |
Loss
Bonus |
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| PAC |
7 |
0 |
0 |
34 |
172 |
38 |
6 |
0 |
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| Washington |
5 |
2 |
0 |
26 |
94 |
30 |
4 |
2 |
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| Pittsburgh Harlequins |
5 |
2 |
0 |
22 |
-16 |
16 |
2 |
0 |
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| Schuylkill River |
4 |
3 |
0 |
21 |
55 |
27 |
3 |
2 |
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| Philadelphia-Whitemarsh |
3 |
4 |
0 |
17 |
-34 |
20 |
2 |
3 |
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| NOVA |
2 |
5 |
0 |
11 |
-46 |
16 |
1 |
2 |
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| Baltimore-Chesapeake |
1 |
6 |
0 |
8 |
-90 |
18 |
2 |
2 |
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| Maryland Exiles |
1 |
6 |
0 |
7 |
-135 |
11 |
1 |
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RUGBY WORLD CUP ON TV AT BOTTOM LINE
The Bottom Line continues to show the Rugby World Cup broadcasts from Fox Sports World. The quarterfinal replays from the weekend premier on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Half price appetizers on Tuesday 'til 8pm
TUES 11/11 8 PM Winner D v. Runner up C (P) Quarterfinal
TUES 11/11 11 PM Winner A v. Runner Up B (P) Quarterfinal
Wednesday is half-price Mexican 'til 8pm.
WED 11/12 8 PM Winner B v. Runner up A (P) Quarterfinal
WED 11/12 11 PM Winner C v. Runner up D (P) Quarterfinal
(Full schedule is below.)
Rugby brought to you courtesy of Michelob, proud sponsor of PAC Rugby. Michelob is always on special for the rugby crowd - $3 draft Michelob and $3 Michelob Ultra bottles. Tell 'em you want the rugby special!!
The Bottom Line is convienently located in downtown DC at 1716 I ("Eye") Street NW. It is near both the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stops. Please don't drink and drive. 202.298.8488 * www.thebottomlinedc.com
Day Time Event
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TUES 11/11 8 PM Winner D v. Runner up C (P) Quarterfinal
TUES 11/11 11 PM Winner A v. Runner Up B (P) Quarterfinal
WED 11/12 2 AM Winner D v. Runner up C Quarterfinal
WED 11/12 8 PM Winner B v. Runner up A (P) Quarterfinal
WED 11/12 11 PM Winner C v. Runner up D (P) Quarterfinal
THU 11/13 2 AM Winner B v. Runner up A Quarterfinal
THU 11/13 4 AM Winner C v. Runner up D Quarterfinal
FRI 11/14 4 AM Winner D v. Runner up C Quarterfinal
SAT 11/15 4 AM Winner B v. Runner up A Quarterfinal
(Note: Saturday's Purdue v Ohio St. game will be shown on big screen - at noon or 3pm, TBD)
SAT 11/15 12 PM Winner A v. Runner up B Quarterfinal
SAT 11/15 2 PM Winner C v. Runner up D Quarterfinal
SAT 11/15 4 PM Winner B v. Runner up A Quarterfinal
SUN 11/16 2 AM Winner C v. Runner up D Quarterfinal
SUN 11/16 5 PM (1 hr) IRB-Visa Rugby Classics (P)
SUN 11/16 6 PM Winner C v. Runner up D Quarterfinal
SUN 11/16 8 PM (1 hr) IRB-Visa Rugby Classics
MON 11/17 12 AM Winner A v. Runner up B Quarterfinal
MON 11/17 2 AM Winner D v. Runner up C Quarterfinal
Semi Final 1 - Tue, 18-Nov 8 p.m. ET Tue, 18-Nov 11 p.m. ET (Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2)
Semi Final 2 - Wed, 19-Nov 8 p.m. ET Thu, 20-Nov 2 a.m. ET (Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4)
3rd Place match Sun, 23-Nov 12 a.m. ET Mon, 24-Nov 8 p.m. ET
FINAL Tue, 25-Nov 8 p.m. ET Thu, 27-Nov 11 p.m.
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