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Thanks to Ed Viehman and Isaac Johnson for the summaries. September, Aspen, COEd Viehman submitted the following on Friday: In my calls to Kurt Hagman and Ed O'Orouke the latest news is that the combined team of over 50's from Minneapolis,Metropolis,Banshees and ISU have made it to the Finals at Aspen once again.Overall ,the injury update is not all that bad for a few for guys in their late 50's.Garry Kittelson has cracked ribs and is out but put in a brilliant performance by all accounts.Johnny Mulkin got his shoulder stepped-on and may be out for the Final and a lot of guys are bearing the scars and aches of altitude and age.Early reports from Mike Clemments for all the pack is that O'Rourke ,against all odds and reputation,has only let one scrum collapse but has blamed that on a bruised tailbone.For the backline,there has been no scoring and the only scoring offensively has been on penalty kicks by Kurt,who is getting a tired leg.Defensively,the boys have allowed only one try in the early match.The over 50's will be playing at 10AM Sunday.Good luck and Cheers.ED
Isaac Johnson submitted the following summary while offering these photos: Despite rainy and cold weather, muddy field conditions, and a sketchy tour bus ride from Denver, Metropolis enjoyed a truly PERFECT and successful Aspen Ruggerfest 2006. Between the open side, 35's, 45's and 50's, Metropolis RFC sent over 75 people to what some consider the most successful Ruggerfest ever for our club. The Metropolis RFC open side left for Aspen looking to build team unity, morale and develop the club under new Coach Rowlands. That side went 2-2, knocking off the County Sundogs 36-7 (Kansas City) and Denver Highlanders 14-5, and losses to the Denver Barbarians 24-0 (Superleague) and Mountain Select All-Stars 25-0. That showing put them in 6th place. 35's (teamed with Denver Barbos) – 4th place 45's (teamed with Missouri) – 1st Place, with our very own Pedro was named tournament MVP. The tournament officials must have agreed with his wife Paula when she said "That man is a god!" Kurt Hagman was voted MVP of the 50+ division also. What a leg on that boy! 50's (Teamed with Iowa) – 1st place Party (teamed as Amish, Nuns, and Cows) – 3-0 – 1st place 3 championships, 4th place, 6th place – no other club can claim that success! All in all a great trip for all ages, old with new…….maybe a 2007 trip in store??????
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