2008 PANTHER RUGBY EIU INFORMATION RUGBY INFORMATION Location...... Charleston, Illinois (20,000) Head Coach ...... Frank Graziano (Clemson,1977) Year Founded / Enrollment...... 1895 / 12,349 Nickname / School Colors...... Panthers / Blue & Gray Graziano’s EIU Record ...... 77-17 (82%) / Ten Years Affiliation...... NCAA Division I (2002/Premiere Program) Overall Record...... Same Playing Field...... Lakeside Rugby Field NCAA Record...... 1-1

Assistant Coach ...... Eileen O’Rourke (EIU, 2008)

INDEX TO CONTENTS 2008 Record ...... 10-0; Outscored opposition, 634 to 39 Roster Information...... Inside Front Cover Team & Class Pictures...... Inside Covers Quick Facts / Contact Information...... 1 Coaching Staff...... 2-3 Frank Graziano, head coach...... 2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFO Eileen O’Rourke, graduate assistant coach...... 3 University President...... Dr. William F. Perry Support Staff...... 3 Director of Athletics...... Barbara Burke Final Results...... 4 / Back Cover Faculty Athletic Representative...... Dr. Gail Richard Season in Review...... 4 Associate AD/Operations...... Mark Bonnstetter Final Individual & Team Statistics...... 5 Associate AD/Development...... John Smith Panther Profiles...... 6-14 Aardsma, Buchmiller, Buck...... 6 Assistant AD/Compliance...... Jason Hall Cain, Clutter...... 7 Assistant AD/Special Projects...... David Kidwell ON THE COVERS Earning the program’s second Fromm, Harrison, Jenkins...... 8 Assistant AD/Philanthropy...... Joel Moersch undefeated season in six years, Jones, Kennedy...... 9 Assistant AD/SWA...... Mary Wallace the 2008 Panther squad finished Lukaszewski, Manto...... 10 with a 10-0 overall mark, outscoring McKinney, Militello...... 11 Director of Academic Services...... Cindy Tozer the opposition, 634 to 39. Not only Moore, O’Brien, Ramirez...... 12 Asst. Director for Academic Services....LeVeasey Carter did the team continue to set many individual records, but the squad is Rosales, Schnura, Sremaniak...... 13 also currently enjoying a program- Young, Zultowski...... 14 Director of Athletic Media & Public Relations...... high 16-game winning streak. Game, Season and Career Records...... 15-17 ...... Rich Moser Rugby Program History / All-Time Series History...... 18 Assistant SID (rugby contact)...... Bart Rettberg EIU also avenged last season’s Year-By-Year Results...... 19 Assistant SID...... Ben Turner historic first-ever women’s rugby contest between two NCAA Lakeside Rugby Field...... 20 Graphic Designer/ Photographer...... Sandy King programs by dominating NCAA Division II West Chester on the road, 38-5.

Pictured on both the front and back covers are a collage of action pictures taken over the course of the season.

CREDITS The 2008 EIU Panther Rugby Yearbook was prepared by the EIU Sports Information office.

Written, designed and edited by Bart Rettberg, Assistant SID. Additional assistance provided by the EIU Sports Information staff.

Printing by Multi-Ad of Peoria, Illinois.

Photographs courtesy of Scott Cain, Bev Cruse, Sandy King, Stephen Haas, Brian Poulter, and Bart Rettberg. EIUpanthers.com

PANTHER ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT: The Department of Athletics is committed to providing a competitive, culturally diverse, gender-equitable sports program that operates within the rules and regulations of Eastern Illinois University, the Ohio Valley Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The department strives to recruit academically sound student-athletes who have the desire and motivation to graduate and to become responsible citizens. Department of Athletics personnel and student-athletes shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times representing the honor and dignity of fair play and the universally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. The intercollegiate athletics program is dedicated to a belief that athletic participation promotes the develop- ment of sportsmanship, good character, and a strong work ethic. The overall physical and mental well being of student-athletes is a top priority of the department of athletics. University spirit and community pride will be developed through a successful athletics program. 2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON  HEAD COACH FRANK GRAZIANO

FRANK GRAZIANO

HEAD COACH TENTH SEASON 77-17 OVERALL (1-1 NCAA)

rank Graziano has just completed select club teams, but the University and student-athletes have accepted his tenth season as skipper of the the challenge and we continue to achieve our goals each and every year.” FEastern Illinois squad, after Graziano and winning rugby are synonymous with one another, as every accepting the challenge of coaching the premiere NCAA women’s rugby program he has ever been associated with has turned out to be successful. program when hired back in 1999. There are two reasons -- his continued commitment to recruit the very best During his tenure, Graziano has continued to mold the program into student-athletes and his special knack of challenging his players to perform one of national prominence, as his teams are consistently successful both above and beyond expectations. on and off the field. Graziano also emphasizes the importance of academics in the life of The 2008 edition of EIU Rugby was one for the record books, as the each of his student-athletes. His teams have a 100% graduation rate and Panthers finished with the program’s second undefeated season, finishing only one time has one of his squads’ GPA average been below a 3.0 in any 10-0 and outscoring the opposition, 634 to 39. EIU also notched six shutouts, given semester. including blanking their final five opponents en route to a new-program high Prior to coming to the EIU campus, Graziano served as an assistant 16-game winning streak, dating back to last season. coach for the Women’s National Team U-23 program, and was National Event The 2008 squad also tallied numerous school-records in the process, Coordinator and Collegiate Director for the USA Rugby organization. both individually and team-wise. The unit set new season records for Graziano also created the women’s rugby team at his alma mater back conversions (63), solo tackles (519), consecutive points scored (364), and in 1995 as Clemson recorded a 21-4 record its first two seasons. He also steals-at-tackle (84), while members of the squad notched an amazing 75 had a 91-38-4 record with the Clemson men’s squad from 1992-1997. times in the single-game (30), season (17) and career (28) record books. A graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree In 2007, EIU hosted the historic first-ever women’s rugby contest with a civil engineering emphasis, some of Graziano’s creations can be between two NCAA programs, as the Division I Panthers battled Division located on EIU’s campus. He has designed and constructed several press II West Chester in front of a school-record crowd of 1,237. Although EIU boxes and storage facilities for the athletic department, including the structure dropped the hard-fought contest, 20-19, it was official, the first official NCAA at the Panthers’ own Lakeside Rugby Field. women’s rugby game was on the books. Eastern went on to win the final six games of the season to finish 8-2 overall. However, EIU avenged that NCAA loss to West Chester by completely dominating the Golden Rams, 38-5, in a rematch this past season on the THE GRAZIANO FILE road. Back in 1999, Graziano’s inaugural season, the Panthers finished 5-3 and participated in the National Tournament, where EIU went 3-1, reaching the elite eight before losing to national runner-up Princeton. Recruiting became a priority as his team soon boasted its best recruiting class in its short history. However, with a roster composed mostly of underclassmen, the young 2001 squad recorded the program’s only losing record, finishing 3-4 overall. However, once again the team recorded a victory over a Big Ten team, downing the Ohio State Buckeyes. Since that down year, Graziano has guided the Panthers through seven consecutive winning seasons, while sporting an impressive 64-6 record during that time span. The growing pains of 2001 was easily forgotten following the team’s inaugural NCAA season in 2002. EIU recorded victories over schools from the ACC, SEC, Big 12, and Big Ten on its way to an unblemished 11-0 record. This historic squad not only outscored the opposition by an astounding 683-12 margin, but also notched ten shutouts while setting six new team EDUCATION: records. Clemson University ... In 2003, EIU’s winning ways continued as the Panthers opened the ... Bachelor of Science, 1977 season 4-0, after defeating Ohio State at home to close out the month of EIU COACHING CAREER: September. Unfortunately the momentum was snapped at the hands of a 77-17 (82%) ... Ten Seasons tough and talented Penn State squad the following week. EIU rebounded, however, by winning its final four games, including victories at Stanford and 1999...... 5-3 2004...... 9-1 a comeback win over North Carolina on neutral territory. 2000...... 5-4 2005...... 9-1 2001...... 3-4 2006...... 9-1 “I came to Eastern Illinois to develop THE rugby model for this new 2002...... 11-0.... NCAA Certified 2007...... 8-2...... 0-1 NCAA emerging NCAA sport,” says Graziano. “At times the challenge has been 2003...... 8-1 2008...... 10-0...... 1-0 NCAA daunting considering there is no high school rugby in the country, only EIUpanthers.com  THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM PANTHER SUPPORT STAFF

EILEEN O’ROURKE

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH FIRST SEASON

ileen O’Rourke joined coach Graziano’s She also assists on game days and at several EIU rugby clinics throughout women’s rugby staff this fall as a graduate the year. Eassistant coach, following a steller athletic O’Rourke is a 2008 graduate from Eastern Illinois with a degree in career as a member of the Panther squad the last four seasons. history. Over the course of her Eastern career, O’Rourke set four single game Originally from Hickory Hills, Ill., she lettered in basketball and golf while records while also tallying the second-highest season assist total in her a student-athlete at Mount Assisi High School, where she earned two-year junior year as a starting flyhalf. team captain honors in both sports. She sits in fourth place for career assists with 30 total and defensively finished with 19 steals-at-tackle, which currently ranks fourth in the Panther history books. Unfortunately, O’Rourke had a disheartening senior season in 2007 as she was injured in the EIU home opener and missed the remainder of the year, including the historic first-ever NCAA women’s rugby contest versus West Chester. But she was able to hone her coaching and leadership skills on the bench, cheering her teammates the rest of the season. That sideline experience made her a perfect fit to become Graziano’s assistant coach, while also obtaining a master’s degree in sports management. Her duties as graduate assistant coach include organizing the team’s practice schedules, making phone calls and organizing the various road trips.

SPORTS INFORMATION STAFF ATHLETIC TRAINER

RICH MOSER BEN TURNER Director of Athletic Media Assistant Sports & Public Relations Information Director BART RETTBERG SANDY KING [email protected] Assistant Sports [email protected] Graphic Designer EMILY OAKES (217) 581-7480 Information Director (217) 581-7020 & Photographer (Rugby Contact) Graduate Assistant [email protected] Athletic Trainer [email protected] (217) 581-7761 (217) 581-6408

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2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON  2008 SEASON IN REVIEW AUGUST Sat...... 30.....vs. Wisconsin All-Stars...... W, 12-10.....205 att...... Newcomer McKinney nails a two-point conversion with two minutes remaining for the win

SEPTEMBER SAT...... 6.....IOWA STATE...... W, 26-21... 246 att...... Manto ran in three trys as Eastern held onto an early 21-7 lead to win home opener SAT...... 13.....UW-STEVENS POINT...... W, 102-0...218 att...... Seven different Panthers scored at least one try, led by Manto’s seven and Clutter’s three Sat...... 27.....at West Chester...... W, 38-5...... 195 att...... Panthers avenge last season’s historic NCAA loss to West Chester by completely dominating the road contest; Clutter and Manto register three and two trys, respectively

OCTOBER SAT...... 4.....BALL STATE...... W, 112-3...245 att...... Jones and Manto each score six trys apiece; McKinney nails 11 conversions to set single-game record Sun...... 12.....vs. Colorado...... W, 86-0...... 195 att...... First-ever meeting between EIU and Colorado; played in Manhattan, Kansas SAT...... 18.....KANSAS...... W, 52-0.... 424 att...... Manto tallied five tries and Cain registered 15 solo tackles in the victory over the Jayhawks Thu...... 23.....at Purdue...... W, 100-0.....102 att...... Late addition to schedule as EIU tops the century mark in third game this season, ninth all-time SAT...... 25.....ILLINOIS...... Game cancelled by the Illini...... At the last minute, Illinois cancels semi-annual rivalry game with Eastern

NOVEMBER Wed...... 5.....at Clemson...... W, 63-0...... 190 att...... EIU picks up fourth victory all-time over Tigers as the Panther defense came up big all day Sat...... 8.....vs. North Carolina...... W, 43-0...... 135 att...... Manto records five trys as Panthers earned first undefeated season since 2002 TOTALS...... 634-39... 2,155 att.

HOME CONTESTS held at EIU’s Lakeside Rugby Field ... 10-0 Overall (2,155 total att. - 216 avg.) ... 4-0 home (1,133 att. - 283 avg.) ... 3-0 Away (487 att. - 162 avg.) ... 3-0 Neutral (535 att. - 178 avg.)

ndefeated is a sports term often used; a sports goal always aspired The Colorado performance was the highlight of the season, as on that to as seasons begin; a sports goal rarely achieved as seasons end. given day, the Panthers were simply unbeatable and their 86-0 victory will UIn Panther Rugby’s previous ten years, “undefeated” has only been go down in Panther Rugby history as one of their greatest performances. accomplished once. Yet, “undefeated” is always discussed, it’s always the The defense, led by Chase Cain, Stephanie Militello and Clutter focus and goal of our program and it’s always on the minds of our many showed no weaknesses, created numerous turnovers and held Colorado fans and supporters. to no field position advantage and very limited possessions. Thirteen trys, The journey into Panther Rugby history and its second undefeated scored by seven different players from all over the field, left no doubt that season was once again about program ideals, about sportsmanship and the Panther offense was simply brilliant all day. McKinney’s goal kicking honor, about toughness, about pioneering spirit, and about the student- was one of the best in our ten year history. athlete. The journey would be full of challenges, adversity, a test of character, The Colorado victory set the tone for the remainder of the season. and the pressure to be the best. The Panther Rugby student-athlete The team could sense it had a chance to make history and reach its goal embodies and embraces all a season has to offer. of an unblemished season. The defense worked harder and harder each The road opener could have spelled doom for the undefeated season as practice, the offense practiced their plays and rhythm until it was perfect, the Panthers trailed 5-10 with just two minutes remaining. The team struggled and the team faced every challenge placed upon them. The emotions of all day to find any rhythm, both offensively and defensively. However, when senior day, performing for the home crowd for the last time in 2008, saw Crystal Jones returned to the game, after having sustained a minor injury the Panthers shut out the Jayhawks of Kansas, 52-0, bringing their record earlier in the contest, she was able to provide a spark and scored on a hustle to 7-0. Purdue became the eighth victory, the third shut out in a row and the play upon stealing the ball from Wisconsin and out-running the defense third point total of the season to reach the century mark, 100-0. 40-yards to tie the game. The pressure was now on newcomer Coartney The final road trip to South Carolina saw blue skies, warm weather McKinney for the winning conversion. Her kick was straight through the and two night games against ACC competition. The Tigers of Clemson middle to begin the journey of the historic season. and the Tar Heels of North Carolina were no match for the Panthers. Both Iowa State traveled to Charleston for the home opener and challenged games were shutouts, 63-0 and 43-0 respectively, ending the season with the Panthers throughout the game. While the Panthers never trailed, the five consecutive shutouts. Both games were dominated by the Panther Cyclones kept the score close and the 26-21 victory did not show much defense and offense; both games displayed the talent, abilities and desire improvement from the first contest. of the players; and both games showed the character of the Panther Rugby Wisconsin-Stevens Point was the preceding contest before the student-athlete. We could not be more proud ... 10-0. “Game Two” rematch with West Chester and with less than impressive This program has made such a positive impact, both past and present, performances, changes needed to be made. A team meeting in lieu of on all the young women who have worn the Panther blue and gray. Panther practice laid out the challenges facing the remainder of the schedule. The Rugby is about making a difference in people’s lives, not just on the field but team knew the season’s goals were at stake and there were but two options throughout the Eastern Illinois and Charleston community. Panther Rugby ... flee or fight. We chose to fight. wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the wonderful support over the With renewed enthusiasm and focus, Stevens Point was on the short years. end of Panther Rugby at its best. A 102-0 victory showed the home crowd For our seniors (Clutter, Fromm, Ashley Lukaszewski, Manto, talent, speed, smothering defense, and the confidence ready to take “Game and Victoria Rosales) “undefeated” is now the culmination of their Two” from West Chester. The rugby faithful traveling to Pennsylvania brilliant careers. For our juniors, “undefeated” is now a legacy which they witnessed one of the best halves in Panther Rugby history as they dominated hope to carry forward. For our sophomores, “undefeated” means erasing the West Chester in all aspects of the game on their way to a commanding 31-0 disappointment of a two loss freshman year. For our freshmen, “undefeated” halftime lead. The game was never in doubt and the players celebrated their means the start of a college athletic career in the best possible way. For the 38-5 triumph with the Gatorade bucket over coach’s head. 2009 newcomers to the program, “undefeated” means joining the nation’s The team used the energy from the past two victories to focus once premiere rugby program and being the best. again in practice and use the upcoming Ball State game to prepare for What starts here changes the sport of rugby forever... Colorado, the most difficult team on the schedule. The team scored often and from every position on the field.Samantha Manto and Jones ran in ... FRANK GRAZIANO, head coach six apiece from perfect assists by Amanda Fromm and Molly Clutter entertaining the home crowd with a 112-3 domination. EIUpanthers.com  THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM 2008 FINAL STATISTICS EIU INDIVIDUAL PLAYER STAT TOTALS ... 10-GAME TOTALS # PLAYER NAME GP TRYS ASST CONV PK DG TACKLES AT PTS ROT SAT 00 Ashley Jenkins ... Jr. 9 4 5 20 11 20 2 11 2 Narissa Ramirez ... RS-Fr. 10 3 14 29 13 15 1 8 3 Tiffany Kennedy ... RS-So. 10 1 25 23 5 4 Crystal Jones ... Jr. 9 23 5 28 9 115 18 7 5 Kristy Young ... So. 9 12 6 3 10 Coartney McKinney ... RS-So. 10 1 1 55•-87 1-1 7 3 118 (63.2%) 11 Victoria Rosales ... Sr. 2 1 8-14 11 4 21 4 (57.1%) 12 Stephanie Militello ... Jr. 7 4 4 89 23 20 5 7 13 Molly Clutter ... Sr. 9 13 11 37 12 65 6 9 14 Emily Harrison ... So. 10 1 22 13 5 3 15 Tasha Buchmiller ... Fr. 10 7 8 1 17 Anne Schnura ... So. 5 8 4 1 19 Chase Cain ... Jr. 10 1 78 30 5 1 14 20 Stacy Buck ... So. 9 1 25 10 21 Samantha Manto ... Sr. 9 44• 2 32 8 220• 36• 22 Kylie O’Brien ... Fr. 7 1 15 4 5 1 1 24 Sarah Sremaniak ... Fr. 9 1 1 18 10 5 1 25 Diana Zultowski ... So. ... Redshirted 2008 Season 34 Jazmine Moore ... RS-Fr. 10 3 20 11 15 4 1 37 Ashley Lukaszewski ... Sr. 3 1 2 40 Amanda Fromm ... Sr. 10 31• 33 20 2 13 51 Ashley Aardsma ... RS-Fr. 2 2 1 TEAM TOTALS: 101 75 63•-101 1-1 519 225 634 76 84• (62.4%) TOP 2008 STATISTICAL LEADERS Trys PENALTY KICKS Ashley Jenkins (Jr)...... 11 Stephanie Militello (Jr)...... 5 • Samantha Manto (Sr)...... 44 Coartney McKinney (RS-So)...... Jazmine Moore (RS-Fr)...... 11 Jazmine Moore (RS-Fr)...... 4 Crystal Jones (Jr)...... 23 ...... 1-1 (100.0%) Stacy Buck (So)...... 10 Amanda Fromm (Sr)...... 2 Molly Clutter (Sr)...... 13 Sarah Sremaniak (Fr)...... 10 Ashley Jenkins (Jr)...... 2 Stephanie Militello (Jr)...... 4 SOLO Tackles Crystal Jones (Jr)...... 9 Chase Cain (Jr)...... 1 Jazmine Moore (RS-Fr)...... 3 Stephanie Militello (Jr)...... 89 Tasha Buchmiller (Fr)...... 8 Kylie O’Brien (Fr)...... 1 Narissa Ramirez (RS-Fr)...... 3 Chase Cain (Jr)...... 78 Samantha Manto (Sr)...... 8 Narissa Ramirez (RS-Fr)...... 1 Emily Harrison (So)...... 1 Molly Clutter (Sr)...... 37 Kristy Young (So)...... 6 Ashley Jenkins (Jr)...... 1 Amanda Fromm (Sr)...... 33 Kylie O’Brien (Fr)...... 4 Steals-at-Tackle Tiffany Kennedy (RS-So)...... 1 Samantha Manto (Sr)...... 32 Victoria Rosales (Sr)...... 4 Chase Cain (Jr)...... 14 Coartney McKinney (So)...... 1 Narissa Ramirez (RS-Fr)...... 29 Anne Schnura (So)...... 4 Amanda Fromm (Sr)...... 13 Kylie O’Brien (Fr)...... 1 Crystal Jones (Jr)...... 28 Coartney McKinney (RS-So)...... 3 Ashley Jenkins (Jr)...... 11 Victoria Rosales (Sr)...... 1 Stacy Buck (So)...... 25 Ashley Lukaszewski (Sr)...... 2 Molly Clutter (Sr)...... 9 Sarah Sremaniak (Fr)...... 1 Tiffany Kennedy (RS-So)...... 25 Ashley Aardsma (RS-Fr)...... 1 Narissa Ramirez (RS-Fr)...... 8 Emily Harrison (So)...... 22 Crystal Jones (Jr)...... 7 Assists Ashley Jenkins (Jr)...... 20 Points Stephanie Militello (Jr)...... 7 • Amanda Fromm (Sr)...... 31 Jazmine Moore (RS-Fr)...... 20 • Samantha Manto (Sr)...... 220 Victoria Rosales (Sr)...... 4 Narissa Ramirez (RS-Fr)...... 14 Sarah Sremaniak (Fr)...... 18 Coartney McKinney (RS-So)...118 Emily Harrison (So)...... 3 Molly Clutter (Sr)...... 11 Kylie O’Brien (Fr)...... 15 Crystal Jones (Jr)...... 115 Kristy Young (So)...... 3 Crystal Jones (Jr)...... 5 Kristy Young (So)...... 12 Molly Clutter (Sr)...... 65 Tasha Buchmiller (Fr)...... 1 Ashley Jenkins (Jr)...... 5 Victoria Rosales (Sr)...... 11 Victoria Rosales (Sr)...... 21 Jazmine Moore (RS-Fr)...... 1 Stephanie Militello (Jr)...... 4 Anne Schnura (So)...... 8 Ashley Jenkins (Jr)...... 20 Kylie O’Brien (Fr)...... 1 Samantha Manto (Sr)...... 2 Tasha Buchmiller (Fr)...... 7 Stephanie Militello (Jr)...... 20 Anne Schnura (So)...... 1 Stacy Buck (So)...... 1 Coartney McKinney (RS-So)...... 7 Jazmine Moore (RS-Fr)...... 15 Sarah Sremaniak (Fr)...... 1

Coartney McKinney (RS-So)...... 1 Ashley Aardsma (RS-Fr)...... 2 Narissa Ramirez (RS-Fr)...... 15 EIUpanthers.com Sarah Sremaniak (Fr)...... 1 Ashley Lukaszewski (Sr)...... 1 Chase Cain (Jr)...... 5 • - set or tied school record Emily Harrison (So)...... 5 Returning players in bold Conversions Assisted Tackles Tiffany Kennedy (RS-So)...... 5 • Coartney McKinney (RS-So)...... Chase Cain (Jr)...... 30 Kylie O’Brien (Fr)...... 5 ...... 55-87 (63.2%) Tiffany Kennedy (RS-So)...... 23 Sarah Sremaniak (Fr)...... 5 Victoria Rosales (Sr)...... Stephanie Militello (Jr)...... 23 ...... 8-14 (57.1%) Amanda Fromm (Sr)...... 20 Runs-Over-20-Yards Emily Harrison (So)...... 13 • Samantha Manto (Sr)...... 36 Narissa Ramirez (RS-Fr)...... 13 Crystal Jones (Jr)...... 18 Molly Clutter (Sr)...... 12 Molly Clutter (Sr)...... 6 2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON  2008 PANTHER PROFILES

51 ASHLEY AARDSMA 5-7 • RS-FRESHMAN • FULLBACK TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS CAREER HIGHS: TKLS: 1 (2x), most recently vs. Iowa State (9/6/08)... AT: 1 at Wisconsin All- TINLEY PARK HS Stars (8/30/08)

2008: Playing in two games, Ashley registered a could relate better to him and understand his struggles”... favorite quote is “you’re solo tackle versus Wisconsin All-Stars to open the never a loser until you quit trying” (anonymous).... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: season and at home against Iowa State... also had “Ashley redshirted her first season but showed promise in her first game... she an assisted stop vs. Wisconsin All-Stars.... HS: Earned varsity letters in swimming has the potential and athletic ability to become successful in several positions... (4), bowling (3) and softball (2) at Tinley Park HS... tabbed All-Conference honors we expect her to be back with the team practicing by the end of the spring.” and named team captain in all three sports... was state qualifier in bowling her senior year... member of National Honor Society and an Illinois state scholar.... PERSONAL: Her dad has been a major influence on her sports career because “he always pushed me to be better”... daughter of Richard & Ellen Aardsma... AARDSMA’S YEARLY TOTALS physical education major.... FUN FACTS: ‘Arty’ choose EIU “because it was YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT a new area than home”... her hidden talen is singing... currently drives a 2000 2008 (R-Fr.).....2...... 2...... 1...... Pontiac Grand Am... if she could switch places when anyone it would be her 2007 (Fr.)...... Redshirted...... brother, “because I’d get to experience what having cerebral palsy is like, so that I TOTAL...... 2...... 2...... 1......

15 TASHA BUCHMILLER 5-9 • FRESHMAN • PROP/LOCK GREENVILLE, ILLINOIS CAREER HIGHS: TKLS: 2 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... AT: 2 (2x), most recently vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... BOND COUNTY COMMUNITY HS SAT: 1 vs. Iowa State (9/6/08)

2008: Tasha competed in all ten games... events... her advice to a younger athlete would be “don’t be afraid and it won’t registered a season high two solo tackles in EIU’s come overnight... when you are sore, stretch and work harder”... if she could 52-0 win over Kansas... earned two assisted bring anything from her hometown to EIU it would be “her mom”.... COACH tackles in two games, most recently versus Kansas... had a steal-at-tackle versus GRAZIANO SAYS: “Tasha had a good beginning to her career... you could Iowa State.... HS: Earned four varsity letters on the track and field squad at Bond see her confidence improving as the season progressed... while expectations will County Community HS... set two records while earning All-Area, All-Conference be higher next season, her challenge will be to improve her rugby game while and Honorable Mention kudos in track and field... three-time IHSA state qualifier competing as a thrower on the Panther track squad.” in the shot put, while also tallying three conference championships in the throw... made Honor Roll all four years.... PERSONAL: Her former coach, Dave Holden, has been the major influence on her sports career, as well as the person she most admires, “because he taught me to trust in my ability and taught me many life lessons”... daughter of Timothy & Fay Buchmiller... secondary education major.... BUCHMILLER’S YEARLY TOTALS FUN FACTS: Choose EIU “because I had the opportunity to compete at the YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT Division I level in two sports (rugby and track), plus EIU is known for education 2008 (Fr.).....10...... 7...... 8...... 1 TOTAL...... 10...... 7...... 8...... 1 degrees”... hidden talents are scrapbooking, organizing, decorating and planning

20 STACY BUCK 5-8 • SOPHOMORE • PROP/LOCK ST. JOSEPH, ILLINOIS CAREER HIGHS: ASST: 1 vs. UW-Stevens Point (9/13/08)... TKLS: 4 (3x), most recently at ST. JOSEPH-OGDEN HS Clemson (11/5/08)... AT: 3 at Wisconsin All-Stars (8/30/08)

2008: Playing in nine contests, Stacy earned four sports studies major.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Stacy began to take on solo tackles in three games, first in the season- more leadership responsibilities as one of our scrum anchors... her role became opener, again at Purdue and then at Clemson... even more crucial as she played next to two freshmen... responded with new had three assisted stops versus All-Stars... in EIU’s 102-0 rout over UW-Stevens career highs and our scrum was the best it has been in several seasons.” Point she registered her first career assist.... 2007: Stacy joined the squad in early October and played in five of the last six contests....HS : Was a three sport athlete at St. Joseph-Ogden HS, earning letters in basketball (3), softball (3) BUCK’S YEARLY TOTALS and volleyball (2)... captain of basketball squad as a junior... her softball squad YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT captured first and third place honors at the IHSA state tournament her senior 2008 (So.).....9...... 1...... 25...... 10...... and junior years... FUN FACTS: ‘Buck’ choose EIU because the school has 2007 (R-Fr.).....5...... 4...... 6...... 2006 (Fr.)...... Redshirted...... “a good teaching program”... her advice for a younger athlete is to “never give TOTAL...... 14...... 1...... 29...... 16......

EIUpanthers.com up”.... PERSONAL: Daughter of Mark & Penny Shadden... a kinesiology and  THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM 19 CHASE CAIN

5-6 • JUNIOR • LOCK CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 2 at Illinois (11/3/07)... TKLS: 15 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... AT: 6 vs. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Kansas (10/18/08)... PTS: 10 at Illinois (11/3/07)... R>20: 2 vs. Eastern Kentucky (10/27/07)... SAT: C ROCKFORD JEFFERSON HS 3 (2x), most recently at West Chester (9/27/08) 2008: A co-captain, Chase shared the state scholar.... PERSONAL: Daughter of Scott Cain... majoring in psychology Outstanding Defense Award with fellow and family and consumer sciences.... FUN FACTS: Chase enjoys watching junior Stephanie Militello and etched her name teammate Samantha Manto perform on the field... since coming to EIU she has into the EIU record books after earning 15 solo tackles in the Panthers’ rout of learned “to do what makes me happy”... her advice for a younger athlete is “enjoy... Kansas... also had double-digit solo stops versus Iowa State (12) and North time will fly, so make everything count”... if she could bring anything from her Carolina (10)... recorded three steals-at-tackle in EIU’s revenge win over West hometown to Charleston it would be “her family”... currently drives a 2000 Toyota Chester... her 14 season steals-at-tackle tied for second in EIU record book, Celica GTS... her miniature pinscher is named ‘Bruce’.... COACH GRAZIANO while her 30 assisted tackles is the sixth best EIU single-season total... currently SAYS: “Chase distinguished herself this season as one of Panther Rugby’s best listed fourth for career assisted tackles (71) and steals-at-tackle (19).... 2007: defenders... her best season in her three year career was a key factor in the Chase earned Most Improved Award her sophomore season as she set many shut-outs recorded this season and domination of our opponents... she’s new career bests in each of the statistical categories... earned her first two trys a hustler, pushing herself to the limits to make play after play... helped her team of her career in the second meeting with Illinois... had 12 solo tackles and three to reach its goal of an undefeated season... she’s excited about facing the new steals at tackle versus the South Carolina All-Star squad... had double-digit challenges of the 2009 season.” tackles in three contests over the course of the season... her current 41 career tackle assist total places her 11th in the record book .... 2006: Chase joined the squad in the third week of action and played in last seven games... had two solo CAIN’S YEARLY TOTALS tackles and four tackle assists versus Indiana.... HS: Earned varsity letters in YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT 2008 (Jr.)...... 10...... 1...... 78...... 30...... 5...... 1...... 14 swimming, cross country, softball, and cheerleading at Rockford Jefferson HS... 2007 (So.)....10...... 2...... 54...... 24...... 10...... 3...... 5 member of cross country team that advanced to sectionals... All-Conference in 2006 (Fr.)...... 7...... 9...... 17...... swimming... national qualifier in synchronized trampoline event, finishing eighth... TOTAL...... 27...... 3...... 141...... 71...... 15...... 4...... 19 named as an Illinois athletic scholar all four years... a national honor society

13 MOLLY CLUTTER CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 3 (12x), most recently vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... ASST: 6 at Georgia 5-2 • SENIOR • CENTER (10/25/06)... TKLS: 11 at Indiana (9/21/07)... AT: 3 (6x), most recently vs. Ball State (10/4/08)... PTS: ROSSVILLE, ILLINOIS 15 (12x), most recently vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... R>20: 3 (4x), most recently at Illinois (10/19/07)... C ROSSVILLE-ALVIN HS SAT: 2 (6x), most recently at Purdue (10/23/08) 2008: One of three co-captains, Molly ended her most admires is her track coach, Kevin Thomas, “he stood by us and treated us Panther career by setting a new four-year assist like great athletes and adults”... admires EIU coach Frank Graziano “because he mark after tallying 11 as a senior for 56 total... had the patience to team me the game of rugby and has helped me become the scored at least one try in seven of the nine games she played in, including three player and person I am today... plus he’s able to put up with a team full of different against UW-Stevens Point and Colorado... listed in the Panther record books personalities”... enjoys photography, painting, watching movies, spending time 20 times, including six of the eight career categories.... 2007: Molly once with friends and family... daughter of Mike & Marcia Clutter... earning a degree in again earned the Strength & Conditioning Award, as well as the Co- journalism.... FUN FACTS: Molly chose EIU “because of rugby and I liked the Offensive Player of the Year Award following another outstanding season campus, especially how close everything is”... if she could bring anything from as a Panther... Molly ran in the historic first try to ever be recorded in an NCAA her hometown to EIU, it would be “Custard Cup”... the name of her dog, a boxer, certified contest, scoring versus West Chester 14 minutes into the first half... she is Nikita... since coming to EIU she has learned “that being a student-athlete is was also the featured rugby player from the Panther squad to be interviewed fulfilling, but also very exhausting”... her personal goal is to “become a better by a large number of media following the heart-breaking loss to West Chester... player and runner and earn a 4.0 GPA”... ZZ Top is her top musical group, while earned at least one try and one assist in eight of the ten contests she took part she enjoys watching CSI or anything starring either Katherine Hiegel or Bruce in... improved her career bests in six statistical catetories her junior season... Willis... currently drives a 1997 Ford Explorer Sport... favorite building on campus Molly tied her career high of three trys for the tenth time in EIU’s blowout of EKU... is Buzzard Hall... has a hidden talent of making her own jewelry... Christmas is also set a new career best for tackles as she earned 11 at Indiana... had three her favorite holiday and her mom’s garlic chicken pasta is her favorite food item... runs over twenty yards in the first meeting with Illinois which was the fourth time but really dislikes eating tuna... her nicknames include ‘Mollusk’ and ‘Mollz’... her she’s notched such numbers... twice stole the ball at tackle, first versus Purdue advice to a younger athlete would be to “never give up... it gets hard sometimes, and then again in the second Illinois matchup... is currently listed eight times for but if you fight through the struggle then it makes everything else worth while”... single-game accolades, while notching seven single-season bests.... career-wise, enjoys art, photography and collecting fortunes from fortune cookies.... COACH she has her name etched in the record books in five of the eight total statistical GRAZIANO SAYS: “Molly’s senior season was the culmination of a brilliant categories, including second for assists (45), which is just four behind the top four year career of delivering leadership, toughness, character, key passes, spot.... 2006: Following a steller freshman season, Molly continued to shine to great offense, and defensive each time she was on the field... for her to push earn the Strength & Conditioning Award... played in all ten games, scoring herself and her team to an undefeated season was a fitting way for her to end 95 points off 19 trys... both numbers placed her in the top three in each category her career... she will go down as one of Panther Rugby’s greatest players...

on the year... had season-high four trys versus Loyola (Chicago)... she co-set a while her statistics rank her in the top ten in almost all career categories, what EIUpanthers.com new season assist record with 22 and added 27 solo and 10 assisted tackles.... distinguishes Molly is that she has the heart of a champion.” earned a place in the EIU record books ten times.... 2005: Co-Outstanding Freshman of the Year Award winner, Molly had an outstanding freshman season, placing herself in four top five stat categories - trys (5), tackles (22), CLUTTER’S YEARLY TOTALS points (90), and runs-over-twenty-yards (11)... played in all ten games.... HS: YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT Four year track and volleyball athlete for coaches Kevin Thomas and Susan 2008 (Sr.)...... 9...... 13...... 11...... 37...... 12...... 65...... 6...... 9 2007 (Jr.)...... 10...... 15...... 18...... 48...... 15...... 75...... 9...... 6 Kentner at Rossville-Alvin HS... three-time county champion in the 100-meter 2006 (So.)....10...... 19...... 22...... 27...... 10...... 95...... 15...... 2 sprint and two-time county kudos in the 200-meter run... conference and sectional 2005 (Fr.).....10...... 18...... 5...... 22...... 6...... 90...... 11...... 1 champion in both the 100 and 200 meters... earned the Champaign News-Gazette TOTAL...... 39...... 65...... 56!...... 141...... 71...... 15...... 4...... 18 sportsmanship award her junior year... three-time IHSA state track and field participant... member of the National Honor Society.... PERSONAL: Athlete she ! - 56 career assists sets new EIU career record 2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON  40 AMANDA FROMM

5-7 • SENIOR • FLYHALF CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 2 at Georgia (10/25/06)... ASST: 6 vs. Eastern Kentucky (10/27/07)... CARMI, ILLINOIS TKLS: 10 at Indiana (9/21/07)... AT: 4 vs. Iowa State (9/6/08)... PTS: 10 at Georgia (10/25/06)... C CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HS R>20: 2 vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... SAT: 4 vs. Ohio State (10/6/07) 2008: Playing in every game her senior year, admires is Diana Taurasi, “because she is an amazing player”... daughter of Kim Amanda earned the Panther Award as one of Fields and Mike & Patty Fromm... biology major, with a goal to become either a the team’s co-captains... set a new school record veterinarian or teacher.... FUN FACTS: Amanda’s favorite food is sushi... lists the for assists in a season, tallying an amazing 31 total, which smashed the previous Fourth of July as her favorite holiday... currently drives a 2004 Jeep Liberty... her high of 22... a true team leader on the field, she recorded two personal bests lab/pit bull mix is named Tuff... enjoys camping, horseback riding, and spending for assists (4) and runs-over-20-yards (2) against Iowa State and Colorado, time with family.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Amanda culminated her respectively... career assist and steals-at-tackles totals of 46 and 31 rank as career with a brilliant senior season... she was able to lead the offense with third highest on the all-time list.... 2007: Amanda competed in all ten games on timely kicking, smooth passing, quick decision making, and understanding of the season... set four new single-game career bests over the course of the year, how our game plan is executed... defensively she set the tone for her midfield including tying the record for assists with six in the romp over EKU... had personal defenders which resulted in the opposition rarely challenging our backs... her best 10 tackles at Indiana and her four steals at tackle versus Ohio State earned career statistics only show half her value to the team as she has been one of her a four-way tie at the top of that stat category in the record books... currently our best leaders and most respected players.” listed in both the single-game and single-season records book twice... and career- wise she also has two listings, is 10th in career assists (10) and tied for fifth for steals at tackle (17).... 2006: She earned the Most Improved Award for the season , playing in nine of the ten contests where she notched 22 solo tackles... had a season-high seven solo tackles versus Indiana... scored ten points via FROMM’S YEARLY TOTALS YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT two trys... also stole at tackle four times.... 2005: Amanda recorded five tackles, 2008 (Sr.).....10...... 31!...... 33...... 20...... 2...... 13 including seven tackle assists... saw action in five games....HS : Earned ten letters 2007 (Jr.)...... 10...... 2...... 15...... 36...... 10...... 10...... 2...... 13 in volleyball (2), basketball (4), and track (4)... earned basketball all-conference 2006 (So.).....9...... 2...... 1...... 22...... 6...... 10...... 4 and three-time all-tournament honors... state qualifier and team captain in track... 2005 (Fr.)...... 5...... 5...... 7...... 2...... 1 three-time MVP of track team... competing in discus and shotput... member of TOTAL...... 34...... 4...... 47...... 96...... 43...... 20...... 6...... 31 honor roll and Honor Society.... PERSONAL: No. 1 sports highlight was “beating ! - 31 assists in a season sets new EIU school record Hamilton County for regional championship in basketball”... athlete she most

14 EMILY HARRISON

5-7 • SOPHOMORE • FLANKER CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... TKLS: 4 (2x), most recently vs. North ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Carolina (11/8/08)... AT: 4 vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... PTS: 5 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... SAT: 2 vs. ROCKFORD JEFFERSON HS North Carolina (11/8/08)

2008: Playing in all 10 games, Emily recorded with coach Graziano for one day, “because I want to know how he puts up with new personal bests in every stat category... twenty 20-year-old girls everyday!”.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Emily’s including her first career try versus Kansas... also abilities are only now beginning to show as she was given an opportunity to start notched four solo tackles in that EIU victory.... 2007: Joining the squad in early every game this season and delivered... our scrum dominated the opposition October and played in five of the last six games on the year... tallied three assisted this season and she played a key role from the lock position... big numbers are tackles in the first meeting with Illinois....HS : Played one year of basketball and expected from her next year.” four seasons of softball at Rockford Jefferson HS... voted softball team captain as a junior and senior... named to Honor Roll four years.... PERSONAL: Daughter HARRISON’S YEARLY TOTALS of Bruce & Connie Harrison and Brad & Laura Pell... sociology major.... FUN YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT FACTS: ‘Fish’ currently drives a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am she named ‘Petey’... her 2008 (So.)....10...... 1...... 22...... 13...... 5...... 3 two golden retrievers are named ‘Jake’ and ‘Joe’... her favorite quote is “play for 2007 (Fr.)...... 5...... 3...... 7...... 2 the name on the front of your jersey, not the back”... would like to switch places TOTAL...... 15...... 1...... 25...... 20...... 5...... 5

00 ASHLEY JENKINS 5-5 • JUNIOR • FULLBACK CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 2 (2x), most recently vs. Ball State (10/4/08)... ASST: 2 (2x), most ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCKY recently vs. UW-Stevens Point (9/13/08)... TKLS: 6 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... AT: 3 at Purdue EDWARD VII QUEEN MARY (10/23/08)... PTS: 10 (2x), most recently vs. Ball State (10/4/08)... R>20: 2 vs. Indiana (10/21/06)... SCHOOL (ENGLAND) SAT: 4 vs. Ball State (10/4/08)

2008: Ashley played in the last nine games of twenty yards.... 2006: Ashley saw action in all ten games... recorded five trys the season notched new personal highs in nearly for 25 points... added two assists and steals at tackle... had 12 total tackles, half every stat column... including six solo tackles of which were unassisted... her nine runs over 20 yards put her in the season against Kansas and four steals-at-tackle versus Ball State... her 15 career runs- top five.... HS: Attended the King Edward VII Queen Mary School in England, over-20-yards places her in on the all-time list at No. 8... 2007: Playing in all ten Ashley played netball, hockey and rugby... has extensive rugby experience as a games, Ashley had two assists versus Ohio State, four solo stops versus West member of the Northwest England squad her sophomore and junior years and Chester, and also added two assisted tackles in that historic contest... had one appointment to the England Under-18 team... named the rugby ‘Player of the five-point try on the season in the win over the Buckeyes and four total runs over Year’.... PERSONAL: Majoring in communications, while minoring in military EIUpanthers.com  THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM science... daughter of John & Barbara Jenkins in Elizabethtown, Kentucky... new position for the 2008 campaign and her performance was solid... she’s an reason she choose to attend EIU was “because EIU has the best rugby in the excellent defender and tackler, while her offense improved with each game... her country”.... FUN FACTS: ‘AJ’, or ‘Jinx’, chose EIU “because it was the only challenge facing the off-season is to prepare for a new position again in 2009... Division I women’s rugby team and coach Graziano had great communication she’s be asked to fill the role as a big time scorer and with her hard, fearless with my mother and myself before I arrived here”... her hidden talents include running style, I have no doubt she will deliver for her team.” singing, drawing, decorating, and photography... since coming to EIU she has learned “how to budget my time, so taht I can do what is important to me”... Ashley’s favorite professional sports team is the All Blacks New Zealand Rugby JENKINS’S YEARLY TOTALS squad... her favorite location on campus is on top of the O’Brien Stadium press YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT box, “because it has great views”... her advice to a younger athlete is “hard work 2008 (Jr.)...... 9...... 4...... 5...... 20...... 11...... 20...... 2...... 11 beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”... while “life isn’t measured by the 2007 (So.)....10...... 1...... 2...... 11...... 5...... 5...... 4...... 2006 (Fr.).....10...... 5...... 2...... 6...... 6...... 25...... 9...... 2 breathes you take, but by the moments that take your breath away” is one of her TOTAL...... 29...... 10...... 9...... 37...... 22...... 50...... 15...... 13 favorite quotes to live by.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Ashley moved to a

4 CRYSTAL JONES CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 8 (EIU record) at Loyola (11/4/06)... ASST: 3 (2x), most recently vs. 5-4 • JUNIOR • WING Iowa State (9/6/08)... TKLS: 8 vs. Iowa State (9/6/08)... AT: 4 at Illinois (10/19/07)... PTS: 40 at PANA, ILLINOIS Loyola (11/4/06)... R>20: 5 (3x), most recently at Purdue (10/23/08)... SAT: 2 (5x) most recently at PANA HS Clemson (11/5/08)

2008: Crystal topped, or tied, personal highs as Medal of Honor in the process... also a member of the Panther track and field a junior in four stat categories, including earning unit... competing in sprints.... FUN FACTS: The St. Louis Cardinals are Crystal’s eight solo tackles vs. Iowa State... missed only favorite professional sports club... enjoys eating pasta and chicken, but dislikes one game on the season... twice scored six trys, first in EIU’s romp of Ball State spinach... lists Friends, Scrubs and That 70’s Show as her favorite tv shows... and again in the Panthers’ 100-0 win at Purdue... is now listed over 25 times the name of her cat is ‘Marty’... favorite cities are St. Louis and New Orleans... in the EIU record books in a variety of statistical categories... 2007: Normally enjoys running, reading, being outside, going to the lake, and hanging out an offensive threat, Crystal finished the season by setting four single-game with friends... since coming to EIU she has learned “to relax and have fun”... personal bests on the defensive end of the game... notched six solo tackles in chose to come to EIU “to follow in the footsteps of my sister, Denise, who was the second Illinois contest and four assisted tackles in the first meeting with the a member of the EIU track and field team”... her favorite building on campus Illini... besides playing in every game, she also scored at least one try in seven is Lantz... her goal is graduate from EIU with cum laude honors.... COACH of those contests...... 2006: Crystal earned Offensive Player of the Year GRAZIANO SAYS: “Crystal’s performance throughout the entire season was Award, along with sophomore Samantha Manto... earned the award due to a big part of our success... her continued scrappy tough play both offensively setting a new EIU record for trys in a season (30)... plus her 18 scampers for more and defensively inspires her teammates and creates match-up problems for than 20 yards was second best on the season... defensively she had 19 tackles, the opposition... while her statistics were outstanding, it was her improvement 15 of which were unassisted... her best game came against Loyola (Chicago), in her overall understanding of the game shows even greater potential for the where she ran in eight trys, for 40 points... also a member of the Panther track upcoming season.” & field squad where she runs sprints and throws the javelin.... HS: Three-sport athlete at Pana HS... lettered all four seasons in volleyball, basketball and track & field... member of volleyball and basketball squads that won conference and regional championships... Crystal was a three-time IHSA track & field participant, JONES’S YEARLY TOTALS competing in sprints, relays and the triple jump.... PERSONAL: Majoring in YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT 2008 (Jr.)...... 9...... 23...... 5...... 28...... 9...... 115...... 18...... 7 kinesiology and sports studies, while minoring in community and health studies... 2007 (So.)....10...... 14...... 5...... 28...... 14...... 70...... 11...... 8 daughter of the late Ron Jones & Cathy Jones... has been named to the EIU 2006 (Fr.)...... 9...... 30...... 15...... 4...... 150...... 18...... 2 Dean’s LIst three times and earned the Presidential Award and OVC Academic TOTAL...... 28...... 67...... 10...... 71...... 27...... 335...... 47...... 17

3 TIFFANY KENNEDY

5-7 • RS-SOPHOMORE • FLANKER CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 (2x), most recently vs. Ball State (10/4/08)... TKLS: 7 vs. Kansas CAROL STREAM, ILLINOIS (10/18/08)... AT: 4 (3x), most recently vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... PTS: 5 (2x), most recently vs. Ball GLENBARD NORTH HS State (10/14/08)

2008: Tiffany earned the squad’s Most Library is her favorite building on campus... enjoyed taking Dr. Costa’s biology Improved Award following her sophomore class... enjoys weightlifting and working with children with special needs... if she season... topped, or tied, personal bests in trys, could bring anything from her hometown to EIU, it would be Portillo’s.... COACH solo tackles, assisted tackles and points over the course of the year... in EIU’s GRAZIANO SAYS: “Tiffany’s most improved award was well deserved as her wins over Colorado and Kansas, she registered four assisted tackles, while her effort and commitment in the off-season to our strength and conditioning program seven solo stops against the Jayhawks set a new high... registered a five-point certainly paid dividends for both her and the team... tackling is a crucial part of try in EIU’s 112-3 defeat of Ball State... competed in all ten contests.... 2007: her game and she showed the most improvement in this area... her continued

Played in nine of ten games... earned her first five-point try in EIU’s 73-0 romp development in lineout play will be important to our success in 2009.” EIUpanthers.com of Purdue... had four assisted tackles in the historic West Chester contest... in the second meeting with Illinois tallied two solo stops... member of EIU’s Honors College.... HS: Tiffany competed in the sports of gymnastics, cross country, softball, and track... member of 2003 DuPage Valley Conference champions in softball, with a 28-0 record... captain of her gymnastics squad.... PERSONAL: An elementary education major... daughter of Jim & Lin Kennedy... her dad has KENNEDY’S YEARLY TOTALS been a major influence in her sports career, “because he he is always pushing me YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT to be a better athlete, he also trains with me over the summer”.... FUN FACTS: 2008 (R-So.)...10...... 1...... 25...... 23...... 5...... ‘TK’, or ‘Teeks’, is an avid Chicago Cubs fan... peanut butter chocolate ice cream 2007 (R-Fr.).....9...... 1...... 6...... 9...... 5 ...... is her favorite food... Seinfeld and The Office are her favorite tv shows... quote she 2006 (Fr.)...... Redshirted...... lives by is “nothing in this world has ever been achieve without passion”... Booth TOTAL...... 20...... 2...... 31...... 32...... 10 ...... 2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON  37 ASHLEY LUKASZEWSKI 5-5 • SENIOR • PROP/HOOKER MOKENA, ILLINOIS LINCOLN-WAY HS CAREER HIGHS: ASST: 1 (2x), most recently vs. Ohio State (10/6/07)... TKLS: 11 at Indiana OLIVET NAZARENE (9/21/07)... AT: 4 at Illinois (10/19/07)... SAT: 2 at Illinois (10/19/07)

2008: Ashley’s senior year was cut short due to athlete is “have patience... don’t be afraid of the unknown... always get back up... a serious biking accident, which resulted in two and listen to everything coach says”... enjoyed taking Professor Riedemann’s broken arms... did play in two games, registering business class... her favorite quote is “don’t think, just do”... her hobbies include one solo and two assisted tackles in the opening win versus the Wisconsin All- playign softball and photography.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Ashley had Stars.... 2007: Ashley improved her defensive stat numbers as a junior... earned an excellent career, anchoring the scrum by playing in the hooker position... was 11 solo tackles at Indiana... had four assisted tackles and two steals at tackle in crucial to our lineout play as the thrower... our lineouts are the most dynamic in the first Illinois contest.... 2006: Played in nine contests and recorded 22 total the nation and having an accurate thrower was a big part of our success... she tackles, 12 of which were unassisted... had five tackles, plus one assisted stop also improved her tackling and was a force around the rucks and mauls.” against Texas A&M... transferred from Olivet Nazarene, where she played on the NCCAA National Championship softball squad.... HS: Attended Lincoln-Way East HS where she played four years of softball and one season of basketball... LUKASZEWSKI’S YEARLY TOTALS member of the 2002 IHSA state championship softball squad... was named MVP YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT her freshman season in softball.... PERSONAL: A marketing/advertising major... 2008 (Sr.)...... 2...... 1...... 2...... daughter of Stanley & Margaret Lukaszewski.... FUN FACTS: ‘Lukas’ currently 2007 (Jr.)...... 10...... 1...... 36...... 16...... 4 drives a 2002 Ford Taurus... if she could bring anything from her hometown to EIU, 2006 (So.).....9...... 1...... 12...... 10...... TOTAL...... 21...... 2...... 49...... 28...... 4 it would be her terrier/shitzu dog, ‘Benji’ and Portillos... her advice for a younger

21 SAMANTHA MANTO CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 7 vs. UW-Stevens Point (9/13/08)... ASST: 1 (3x), most recently vs. 5-7 • SENIOR • WING Eastern Kentucky (10/27/07)... TKLS: 7 vs. Oklahoma (10/29/05)... AT: 3 at Oregon (10/12/07)... HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS PTS: 35 vs. UW-Stevens Point (9/13/08)... R>20: 7 vs. Ohio State (10/6/07) ... SAT: 1 (2x), most CONANT HS recently at Central Michigan (9/2/06)

2008: Samantha finished her illustrious Panther enjoys running, writing, watching movies, listening to music, spending time at the career by winning her fourth consecutive beach... daughter of Samuel & Barbara Manto... earning a degree in finance, with Offensive Player of the Year Award, as a minor in economics... earned the 2008 Finance Faculty Award.... FUN FACTS: well as the Strength and Conditioning Award and second straight Most Samantha chose to come to EIU “to play rugby and track, plus the chance to Valuable Player Award... ran in a new personal high seven trys, and 35 make history”... is a Chicago White Sox fan, and not surprising lists Chicago as points, in EIU’s 102-0 rout over UW-Stevens Point... playing in all ten games, her favorite big city... currently riding in a 2003 Chevy Cavalier... her half maltese/ she scored double-digit point totals in each of her last nine contests... also had half bishon is named ‘Lilly’... beef and broccoli, as well as chicken casserole at least one run-over-20-yards per game... in four years, the senior standout has are her favorite foods, but she dislikes spinach... if she could switch places with completely rewritten the EIU record books, including season records for trys (44), anyone for a day it would be an Olympic athlete, “because you are the cream of points (220) and runs-over-20-yards (36)... while her top career honors include the crop”... her special talent includes writing... her favorite buildings on campus 133 trys, 665 points and 113 runs-over-20-yards, all statistical numbers that may are Lumpkin Hall and Lantz... since coming to EIU she has learned to “not sweat never again be broken... she sports 65-plus listings in the Panther record books... the small stuff”... if she could bring anything from her hometown to EIU it would be accounted for 28% of all points scored by the Panthers in the last four seasons the Woodfield Mall... her advice for younger athletes is “enjoy it... don’t overthink (665 of 2,389).... 2007: Samantha tabbed her third consecutive Co-Offensive it”... her favorite quote is “a day without laughter is a day wasted”... enjoyed Player of the Year Award and continued to show her prowess on the field taking Dave McGrady’s finance class... her personal goal after graduation is “to by running in six trys in four games, including two games in a row to start the look back and have no regrets”.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Samantha’s season... ran in a try in dramatic fashion in the historic West Chester game, to add final season was the best of her career... statistically topping nearly all her old to her program best 32 trys in a single season... played in every game over the records... her improvements are a tribute to her hard work and effort... not only course of the year.... 2006: Despite a late-season injury, Samantha had another in the off-season, but through summer conditioning and throughout the entire successful season, earning her a second Offensive Player of the Year season... she will go down as Panther Rugby’s greatest scorer and her ability to Award along with freshman Crystal Jones... as well as the Most Valuable run the ball and score from anywhere on the field was a defensive nightmare to Player Award... played in eight games... had the second-highest number of every team we faced the past four seasons.” trys all season, notching 28 total for 140 points... she led all Panthers with 21 runs-over-20-yards... defensively she had 20 total stops, including four assisted tackles... her best game was the season-opener versus Central Michigan, running in six trys to lead all scorers... she also recorded five trys in consecutive games versus Minnesota and Michigan State.... 2005: To say that Samantha made an immediate impact her freshman season would be an understatement... she led the team in three offensive categories - trys (29), points (145) and runs over MANTO’S YEARLY TOTALS twenty yards (26)... all of which placed her at the top of the all-time list in those YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT respective categories...scored 30 points versus North Carolina... led the team 2008 (Sr.).....10...... 44!...... 2...... 32...... 6...... 220!...... 36!...... with 26 runs over twenty yards... also a member of the Panther track and field 2007 (Jr.)...... 10...... 32...... 2...... 27...... 9...... 160...... 30...... squad... Co-Freshman of the Year Award and Co-Offensive Player 2006 (So.).....8...... 28...... 16...... 4...... 140...... 21...... 1 Award honoree.... HS: Earned six varsity letters and all-conference honors in 2005 (Fr.).....10...... 29...... 20...... 5...... 145...... 26...... 1 TOTAL...... 38...... 133!...... 4...... 95...... 26...... 665!...... 113!...... 2 track and field, swimming and basketball... all-state performer in track, qualifying for the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles and the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.... ! - 44 trys in a season sets new EIU school record... 220 points in a season sets new EIU school PERSONAL: No. 1 sports highlight was placing fourth in the 4x200 relay at the record ... 36 runs-over-20-yards in a season sets new EIU school record... 133 career trys sets new EIU career record... 665 career points sets new EIU career record... 113 career runs-over- 2004 state meet... her coaches and parents have been the major influence on her 20-yards sets new EIU school record athletic career, “they have always believed in me and pushed me to succeed”... EIUpanthers.com 10 THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM 10 COARTNEY McKINNEY CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 vs. UW-Stevens Point (9/13/08)... ASST: 1 vs. North Carolina 5-8 • RS-SOPHOMORE • FULLBACK/WING (11/8/08)... CONV: 11-18 (EIU Record) vs. Ball State (10/4/08)... PK: 1-1 vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS TKLS: 2 at Purdue (10/23/08)... AT: 1 (3x), most recently at Clemson (11/5/08)... PTS: 22 vs. Ball CHARLESTON HS State (10/4/08)

2008: Coartney made the most of her first drives a 2005 Pontiac GTO... hobbies include playing PS2, surfing the net, golfing, season as a Panther, setting a new EIU record bowling, and cars.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Coartney was a great for conversions in a game... her 11 kicks off surprise this season, as she performed beyond expectations... she became an 18 attempts versus Ball State helped the Panthers win, 112-3... her 55 total excellent tackler... learned the offense quickly... and faced the challenges of the conversions on the year is a new EIU record and places her third in the career fullback position... all the while setting new goal kicking records... her off-season conversions list... she needs only 40 more kicks to take over the top spot... also training will give her the opportunity to fine tune her abilities to the new 2009 went 1-1 on penalty kicks... also had double-digit conversions at Purdue, hitting game plan... she has certainly laid an excellent foundation to what looks like the 10 of 16 as EIU won 100-0... playing in every contest, she finished with double- beginning of an outstanding Panther career.” digit point totals in five games... also had two solo tackles at Purdue and even ran in a five-point try as EIU downed UW-Stevens Point, 102-0.... HS: A local Charleston native, she earned letters in basketball (3) and soccer (1) for coaches Sam Root and Paul Stranz... in basketball she earned Charleston Times-Courier All Area honors twice... also named to Charleston Holiday Tournament All- Tournament Team, as well as voted team captain two years.... PERSONAL: A finance major, she credits her father for being the biggest influence in her sports McKINNEY’S YEARLY TOTALS YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT career, “because he was always outside playing sports with me and was there to 2008 (R-So.)...10...... 1...... 1...... 55-87!...... 7...... 3...... 118...... see every game I ever played”... No. 1 sports moment was “getting 24 saves in 2007 (Fr.)...... Redshirted...... one soccer my freshman year”... daughter of Phillip & Cindy McKinney.... FUN TOTAL...... 10...... 1...... 1...... 55-87!...... 7...... 3...... 118...... FACTS: Coartney chose to attend EIU “because of the good business program, (63.2%) ... 1-1 in Penalty Kicks in 2008 plus I received several scholarships from Charleston organizations”... juggling and playing the piano are two of her hidden talents... her favorite t.v. show is The ! - 11-18 conversions vs. Ball State sets new EIU single-game record ... 55 season conversions Office and Ocean’s 13 is her top flick... named her westie, “Emma”... currently sets new EIU season record

12 STEPHANIE MILITELLO CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 3 at Loyola (11/4/06)... ASST: 2 at Central Michigan (9/2/06)... TKLS: 5-8 • JUNIOR • FLANKER 21 (EIU Record) at West Chester (9/27/08)... AT: 5 (2x), most recently at Illinois (10/19/07)... PTS: NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 15 at Loyola (11/4/06)... R>20: 2 (5x), most recently vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... SAT: 2 (3x), most FLORA HS recently vs. North Carolina (11/8/08)

2008: Stephanie was tabbed the Outstanding Athlete Award... her sister, Jennifer Klein, is her guardian... in her spare time she Defensive Player Award along with teammate enjoys playing basketball, watching women’s college basketball and softball, Chase Cain, despite being sidelined for three as well as lifting weights.... FUN FACTS: ‘Mili’ is the owner of several pets, games due to an injury... recorded 21 solo tackles in EIU’s revenge win over including a pug named ‘Holly’ and a German shepherd named ‘Rex’... pasta and West Chester, which tied the EIU single game record... in the seven games she peanut butter and jelly are her favorite food dishes... currently driving a 2007 played in as a junior she recorded double-digit solo tackles numbers in all but Jeep Wrangler Unlimited... dislikes eating fish and liver... enjoyed taking Kathryn one... also ran in four total trys, including two versus UW-Stevens Point... her Hussey’s kinesiology and sports studies class... chose to attend EIU, “because three-year total 275 solo tackles is already a new school record for career stops... EIU is not too small or too big, plus coach Graziano had great things to say and she is also fifth for assisted tackles in a career, with 70... plus listed in career was very welcoming”... she enjoys watching EIU basketball player Ellen Canale runs-over-20-yards (20) and steals-at-tackle (14)... her name is currently listed compete on the hardwood... her favorite building on campus is Lantz... if she could 17 times in the Panther record books ... 2007: Stephanie earned her second bring anything from her hometown to EIU it would be Potbelly’s... her advice to Outstanding Defensive Player Award after leading all players with 99 solo a younger athlete is “always give rugby a try first to determine if you’re going to tackles, which is a new school-record for tackles in a game... tied her personal play... it becomes the most fun sport”... choreography is one of her hidden talents... best assisted tackle and steals at tackle numbers in game in the first meeting her favorite quote is “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”.... with Illinois... had a season-high 17 solo tackles in the historic West Chester COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Stephanie’s defensive abilities can dominate a contest, while notching six double-digit tackles over the course of the season... game... she will surely go down as Panther Rugby’s greatest defender... when it 2006: Stephanie made an impressive freshman debut season as she earned the is big game time, Stephanie delivers and will continue to do that throughout her Outstanding Freshman and Outstanding Defensive Player Awards entire career... the anticipation of her senior season will bring a new commitment for her numerous accomplishments last fall... she made an appearance in seven to her offensive game... she has speed, power and strength and the plan is to top five statistical categories, including setting a school-record solo tackle total of create new offensive patterns for her... specifically designed to create running 87, earning her a second place finish for the season... playing in all ten games, opportunities to showcase her dynamic abilities.”

Stephanie had 110 total tackles, including 23 assists... notched five steals at EIUpanthers.com tackle... offensively she had nine tries to score 45 points and ran over 20 yards ten times... her best game output came in the 77-0 victory over Indiana, as she recorded 19 solo tackles and four tackle assists... had 15 solo tackles versus Texas A&M in the season finale and also stopped Purdue 13 times all by herself... MILITELLO’S YEARLY TOTALS YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT also a member of the EIU Panther softball squad.... HS: Attended Flora HS where 2008 (Jr.)...... 7...... 4...... 4...... 89...... 23...... 20...... 5...... 7 she earned varsity letters in softball, basketball, volleyball and even football... first 2007 (So.)....10...... 6...... 3...... 99...... 24...... 30...... 5...... 2 team all-conference in softball as well as team captain... earned all-tournament 2006 (Fr.).....10...... 9...... 3...... 87...... 23...... 45...... 10...... 5 team and all-conference honors in basketball... vice president of Flora’s student TOTAL...... 27...... 19...... 10...... 275!...... 70...... 95...... 20...... 14 council and a member of the National Honor Society.... PERSONAL: Is an ! - 275 career solo tackles sets new EIU career record exercise science major with a minor in criminology... earned the EIU Scholar- 2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON 11 34 JAZMINE MOORE

5-9 • RS-FRESHMAN • PROP/LOCK CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 (3x), most recently at Clemson (11/5/08)... TKLS: 7 vs. Kansas ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS (10/18/08)... AT: 4 at Wisconsin All-Stars (8/30/08)... PTS: 5 (3x), most recently at Clemson ELK GROVE HS (11/5/08)... R>20: 2 vs. UW-Stevens Point (9/13/08)... SAT: 1 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)

2008: Playing in every game, Jazmine earned always come easy”... her favorite building on campus is Lantz Arena... enjoys her first career try in EIU’s 52-0 win over Kansas... playing basketball and poker... her advice for younger athletes is “do summer she followed with two more trys, first at Purdue workouts!”.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Jazmine shows excellent potential and again at Clemson... had a season-high seven stops versus Kansas and for the future... her first season was just a small sample of hidden talents waiting four assisted tackles in the opening win versus the Wisconsin All-Stars.... HS: to shine on the field... as a starter in all 10 games her first season was good, Jazmine earned one letter in track and field and two for basketball while at Elk but great performances will now be anticipated in 2009... she has excellent foot Grove HS... member of the National Honor Society.... PERSONAL: A business work, is a hard runner and with improved fitness and flexibility can become an administration major and theatre minor, Jazmine is the daughter of J.P. Moore & outstanding performer.” Anaise Moore... her former high school track coach, Ruth Welding, has influenced her sports career “because even though I joined track as a junior, she put in extra effort to help me catch-up”... her father played football at EIU... while her brother, MOORE’S YEARLY TOTALS Jeffery, was a member of the football squad at both Iowa Wesleyan and Olivet YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT Nazarene.... FUN FACTS: ‘Jazz Feet’, or ‘Jazzy Fizzle’, chose EIU “because it 2008 (R-Fr.)...10...... 3...... 20...... 11...... 15...... 4...... 1 2007 (Fr.)...... Redshirted...... was always my first choice”... her favorite food is chipotle burritos... Will Smith is TOTAL...... 10...... 3...... 20...... 11...... 15...... 4...... 1 her favorite actor... since coming to EIU she has learned “that good grades don’t

22 KYLIE O’BRIEN

5-5 • FRESHMAN • CENTER CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... TKLS: 6 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... AT: 2 PANA, ILLINOIS vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... PTS: 5 vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... R>20: 1 vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... SAT: PANA HS 1 at Purdue (10/23/08)

2008: Kylie participated in seven games on rugby”... her dogs, a lab and English mastiff, are named Turk and Gus.... COACH the season, recording a season-high six tackles GRAZIANO SAYS: “Kylie has the ability to play in the forwards or backs and versus Kansas... earned her first career five- had excellent performances in several positions this season... she has deceptive poing try in the Panthers’ huge win against Colorado, running over 20-yards speed and excellent strength for a freshman and became a very confident tackler in the process... had two assisted stops versus the Buffaloes as well.... HS: At as the season progressed... her 2009 season looks promising as she settles into Pana HS, she was a multi-sport letterwinner, including golf (4), track (3), softball a position during the off-season and should produce big results in the fall.” (1), cheerleading (1)... earned All-Area in golf and Female Track Athlete of the Year honors as a senior... golf and track team captain... her track squad earned conference and sectional championships, while her golf team became first O’BRIEN’S YEARLY TOTALS YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT team to win a regional title... elected class treasurer and earned most musical 2008 (Fr.)...... 7...... 1...... 15...... 4...... 5...... 1...... 1 senior and multiple scholar-athlete awards.... PERSONAL: Majoring in athletic TOTAL...... 7...... 1...... 15...... 4...... 5...... 1...... 1 training.... FUN FACTS: Came to EIU “because I like the school and get to play

2 NARISSA RAMIREZ

5-2 • RS-FRESHMAN • SCRUMHALF CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 (3x), most recently vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... ASST: 5 vs. Ball State ZION, ILLINOIS (10/4/08)... TKLS: 5 vs. Iowa State (9/6/08)... AT: 4 at Purdue (10/23/08)... PTS: 5 (3x), most ZION-BENTON HS recently vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... SAT: 2 (3x), most recently vs. Colorado (10/12/08)

2008: Narissa had a successful first season in just a number... and everyone is friendly”... drives a 1997 Dodge Stratus... ice a Panther uniform, earning the Outstanding cream and saurkraut are her favorite and least-favorite foods... Old main is her Freshman Award for her efforts on the field... favorite building on campus... her American Bulldog is named ‘Jada’... her advice playing in every game, she ran in three trys on the season, the first of which was to a younger athlete is “hardwork is key”... if she could bring anything from her in EIU’s 102-0 spanking of UW-Stevens Point... dished out 14 assists, including hometown to EIU it would be “the beach”... her favorite quote is “tomorrow is five in EIU’s rout of Ball State to earn a spot on the single-game school record list... too late”.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Narissa became one of our super had five solo stops versus Iowa State and four assisted tackles against Purdue... stars as the season progressed... she developed instincts and skills never before had a run-over-20-yards in EIU’s revenge win at West Chester... and three-times exhibited by a freshman in our 10 year history... she possesses excellent passing earned two steals at tackle... earned the Hispanic Scholar Award.... HS: At Zion- and kicking skills to go along with her toughness and competitive spirit... she’s Benton HS, she earned letters in basketball (4) and softball (2) for coaches Mike a natural born leader, who looks forward to the challenges of the 2009 season Cliff, Mike Williams and Rick Rymer... played summer league softball for the and guiding the team to another undefeated season.” Lakeland Legends and Kenosha Cyclones.... PERSONAL: Daughter of Alberto Ramirez & Margaret Shaver... a psychology major... credits her dad for being the biggest influence on her athletic career, “because he has always pushed and encouraged me to play and be my best”... her father played football at Carthage RAMIREZ’S YEARLY TOTALS YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT College and semi-professionally for the Racine Raiders.... FUN FACTS: ‘Nar’, 2008 (R-Fr.)...10...... 3...... 14...... 29...... 13...... 15...... 1...... 8 ‘Riss’, or ‘Ritz’ chose EIU “because of the comfortable feeling that the campus 2007 (Fr.)...... Redshirted...... provides... plus it has the advantage that it’s small enough so that you are not TOTAL...... 10...... 3...... 14...... 29...... 13...... 15...... 1...... 8 EIUpanthers.com 12 THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM 11 VICTORIA ROSALES

5-8 • SENIOR • LOCK CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 (3x), most recently at Clemson (11/5/08)... TKLS: 7 vs. Kansas GENESEO, ILLINOIS (10/18/08)... AT: 4 at Wisconsin All-Stars (8/30/08)... PTS: 5 (3x), most recently at Clemson J.D. DARNALL HS (11/5/08)... R>20: 2 vs. UW-Stevens Point (9/13/08)... SAT: 1 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)

2008: Victoria saw action in only two games kick... also had four solo tackles and two assists at tackle.... HS: Played soccer, prior to leaving the squad... had one try, seven basketball and track & field at J.D. Darnall HS...her friends and family have had solo tackles and four assisted stops versus UW- the biggest influence, “because of their support”.... PERSONAL: Daughter of Stevens Point... also nailed eight of 13 two-point conversions in the 102-0 Panther Charlie Rosales and Bob & Kay Keller... exercise science major... FUN FACTS: win... finished her EIU career with 84 total conversions, which ranks 2nd all-time... ‘Vic’ chose to attend EIU “because of rugby”... loves Mexican food and pizza... listed in EIU record book 15 times.... 2007: Playing in nine games, the junior hates onions... advice for a younger athlete includes “making the most of it, it improved her conversion kick percentage by nailing 33 of 68, including hitting goes by fast”.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Victoria was a key player to nine two-pointers through the uprights versus the Indiana All-Stars and Ohio the success of the Panther Rugby program during her four year tenure... a solid State... also scored 20 points off of four trys, including a personal best two in the scrum and lineout player, excellent tackler, she became one of Panther Rugby’s season finale against the South Carolina All-Stars... defensively, she set a new best kickers and holds records in several scoring categories.” career single-game high of 10 tackles in the historic West Chester matchup... twice tabbed four assisted tackles, typing her personal highs... 2006: Victoria ROSALES’S YEARLY TOTALS was on the field alot as the Panthers’ primary conversion kicker... playing in all ten YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT games, she notched 42 two-pointers to go along with two trys for a 94 point total... 2008 (Sr.)...... 2...... 1...... 8-14...... 11...... 4...... 21...... 4 defensively, recorded 50 total tackles, 41 of which were unassisted... converted six 2007 (Jr.)...... 9...... 4...... 2...... 33-68...... 46...... 15...... 84...... 2 extra points against five opponents last year, including three consecutive games 2006 (So.)....10...... 2...... 42-98...... 41...... 9...... 94...... 2...... 2005 (Fr.)...... 1...... 1...... 1-6...... 4...... 2...... 7...... versus Central Michigan, Minnesota and Michigan State.... 2005: Played in five TOTAL...... 26...... 8...... 2...... 84-186...... 102...... 30...... 206...... 2...... 6 games during the season... scored seven points off of one try and one conversion (45.2%)

17 ANNE SCHNURA 5-6 • SOPHOMORE • LOCK EVERGREEN PARK, ILLINOIS CAREER HIGHS: TKLS: 6 vs. West Chester (9/15/07)... AT: 4 vs. West Chester (9/15/07)... SAT: EVERGREEN PARK HS 1 at West Chester (9/27/08)

2008: Anne played in five games, earning three campus... since coming to EIU she has learned “many rthings that will help me to solo stops versus Iowa State and one steals-at- succeed in the classroom, as well as in life”... enjoys writing, bike riding and star tackle in EIU’s revenge win at West Chester.... gazing... her advice to a younger athlete is “never give up, no matter how hard 2007: Played in seven contests... had her best performance in the historic game things get”.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Anne is a solid tackler, can play versus West Chester, scoring six solo and four assisted tackles.... HS: Was a several positions and will continue to add flexibility to our lineup... our schedule member of the cross country, football, basketball, track and softball squads at is always the most challenging in the nation and having players who can play Evergreen Park HS... earned the basketball sportsmanship award and named effectively in a variety of positions is crucial to our success... she has that ability softball team captain her senior year.... PERSONAL: Anne’s mom, Janice Quinn, and we look forward to her continued success in those positions.” has been the biggest influence on her sports careeer, “because she has always supported me with everything I do”... pre-engineering major... admires Coach Graziano, “because he does his very best to make sure that everyone knows SCHNURA’S YEARLY TOTALS what is going on as well as pushing them to do their very best with everything YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT they do”.... FUN FACTS: ‘Anna Banana’ is an avid Chicago Cubs fan... chose to 2008 (So.).....5...... 8...... 4...... 1 2007 (Fr.)...... 7...... 13...... 10...... come to EIU, “because it had the major I wanted, along with the sports I wanted TOTAL...... 12...... 21...... 14...... 1 to play”... her black lab is named ‘Maicie’... Lantz Arena is her favorite building on

24 SARAH SREMANIAK

5-5 • FRESHMAN • HOOKER CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 vs. UW-Stevens Point (9/13/08)... ASST: 1 vs. Colorado (10/12/08)... POPLAR GROVE, ILLINOIS TKLS: 5 vs. Kansas (10/1808)... AT: 2 (2x), most recently at Clemson (11/5/08)... PTS: 5 vs. UW- NORTH BOONE HS Stevens Point (9/13/08)... SAT: 1 at West Chester (9/27/08) EIUpanthers.com 2008: Played in nearly every game as a freshman, season building confidence as the season progressed... with each game she was missing only the season finale... had first career given more responsibilities and her talents began to shine, showing a glimpse try versus UW-Stevens Point... had a season-high of the possibilities for the 2009 season... she needs to improve her strength and five solo tackles against Kansas and two assisted stops in season-opener... conditioning in the off-season, which along side her toughness and competitive had a steal in EIU’s revenge win over West Chester.... HS: Earned letters in spirit, will produce big results her sophomore season.” basketball (2), volleyball (2) and softball (3) at North Boone HS... named to high honor roll.... PERSONAL: Daughter of Scott & Donna Sremaniak... majoring in business... her aunt mary played softball and basketball at Northeastern and SREMANIAK’S YEARLY TOTALS Western Illinois.... FUN FACTS: ‘Little Brophy’ chose EIU “to play rugby”... drives YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT 2008 (Fr.)...... 9...... 1...... 1...... 18...... 10...... 5...... 1 a 1998 Dodge Neon... her advice for younger athlete is “train hard and do your TOTAL...... 9...... 1...... 1...... 18...... 10...... 5...... 1 summer workouts”.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: “Sarah had a good first 2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON 13 5 KRISTY YOUNG 5-8 • SOPHOMORE • LOCK/PROP SOUTH ELGIN, ILLINOIS CAREER HIGHS: TKLS: 6 vs. Kansas (10/18/08)... AT: 3 at Indiana (9/21/07)... SAT: 1 (3x), ST. CHARLES NORTH HS most recently vs. Kansas (10/18/08)

2008: Kristy missed only the Purdue game... had sound engineer at band concerts, “because that is my dream job”... if she could a new career best six solo tackles in EIU’s win bring anything from her hometown to EIU it would be “Target and/or Barnes and over Kansas... also had three separate steals-at- Noble”... her goal is to “graduate with honors”.... COACH GRAZIANO SAYS: tackle.... 2007: Kristy participated in all ten contests as a true freshman... in the “Kristy had her best season of her career... including starting in several games game at Indiana, she recorded three solo and assisted tackles... earned one tackle and coming off the bench in key situations... her tackling has improved and she assist in the historic West Chester contest... member of EIU’s Honor’s College.... now has a better understanding of where to be on the field in specific game HS: Kristy played club rugby while at St. Charles North HS, earning a varsity conditions... as a role player, she is able to adapt to several different positions letter... high honor roll student.... PERSONAL: An accounting major... daughter making her a real asset in a season as challenging as ours.” of Steven & Julia Young... her number one sports highlight was “scoring my first, and so far only, try in a rugby contest versus Noble Street her senior year in high YOUNG’S YEARLY TOTALS school”.... FUN FACTS: Chose EIU “because they have the number one rugby YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT team in the nation”... enchiladas are her favorite food, but bananas and yogurt are 2008 (So.).....9...... 12...... 6...... 3 her least favorite... enjoys scuba diving and golf... her advice to a younger athlete 2007 (Fr.).....10...... 8...... 8...... 1 is “work hard”... if she could switch places with anyone for a day, it would be a TOTAL...... 19...... 20...... 14...... 4

25 DIANA ZULTOWSKI 5-3 • SOPHOMORE • #8 ST. FRANCISVILLE, ILLINOIS CAREER HIGHS: TRYS: 1 vs. Indiana All-Stars (9/1/07)... TKLS: 2 vs. Indiana All-Stars (9/1/07)... RED HILL HS PTS: 5 vs. Indiana All-Stars (9/1/07)... R>20: 1 vs. Ohio State (10/6/07)

2008: Diana redshirted the season but will return maturity”... Lantz is her favorite building on campus... her secret talent is being next season.... 2007: Diana saw limited action, able to impersonate other people... also enjoys playing basketball.... COACH playing in three games this past fall... earned her GRAZIANO SAYS: “Diana will rejoin the team this coming spring after first career try in the season opener versus the Indiana All-Stars, while adding redshirting the fall season... she has the ability to play several positions and we two solo tackles as well.... HS: Four-year letterwinner as a member of the look forward to her returning to the lineup.” volleyball, basketball and track squads while at Red Hill HS... earned MVP and team captain honors.... PERSONAL: Majoring in athletic training... her parents, William & Debbie Zultowski, have been the biggest influence in her sports career, “because they always encourage me and support all that I do”... No. 1 sports highlight was “scoring in my first rugby game”....FUN FACTS: ‘Lil D’ chose EIU “because of rugby, plus EIU has a friendly atmosphere”... drives a 2001 Monte YOUNG’S YEARLY TOTALS Carlo... enjoys Mexican food... ‘Delu’ is the name of her cat... enjoys anything YEAR GP TRYS A CONV TKLS AT PTS R>20 SAT outdoors, camping and fishing... her advice to a younger athlete is “don’t take 2008 (So.)...... Redshirted...... 2007 (Fr.)...... 3...... 1...... 2...... 5...... 1...... being healthy for granted”... her life philosophy is “what’s the point of living if TOTAL...... 3...... 2...... 5...... 1...... you can’t feel alive?”... since coming to EIU she has learned “more respect and

2008 EIU PANTHERS: (front row, l-r) student trainer, Diana Zultowski, Kylie O’Brien, Anne Schnura, Ashley Aardsma, Samantha Manto, Molly Clutter, Ashley Jenkins, Crystal Jones, Coartney McKinney, Sarah Sremaniak, Narissa Ramirez, and graduate assistant trainer Emily Oakes; (back row, l-r) head coach Frank Graziano, Kristy Young, Stephanie Militello, Jazmine Moore, Stacy Buck, Ashley Lukaszewski, Victoria Rosales, Amanda Fromm, Emily Harrison, Tiffany Kennedy, Chase Cain, Tasha Buchmiller, and graduate assistant coach Eileen O’Rourke. EIUpanthers.com 14 THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM GAME RECORDS POINTS SCORED ASSISTED TACKLES 40...... Crystal Jones...... at Loyola (Chicago)...... 11/4/06 15...... Kate Taake...... vs. Penn State...... 10/4/03 35...... Samantha Manto...... at Purdue...... 10/23/08 13...... Kate Taake...... vs. Iowa State...... 9/13/03 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. UW-Stevens Point...... 9/13/08 9...... Jamie Buenzow...... at Virginia...... 10/1/05 30...... Crystal Jones...... at Purdue...... 10/23/08 ...... Kate Taake...... vs. Ohio State...... 9/27/03 ...... Crystal Jones...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 ...... Kate Taake...... at Marquette...... 2001 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 8...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... at Ohio State...... 10/15/04 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Eastern Kentucky...... 10/27/07 ...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... at Clemson...... 10/3/04 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Ohio State...... 10/6/07 ...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... at Stanford...... 10/25/03 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Purdue...... 9/8/07 ...... Mary Archer...... vs. Dayton...... 9/20/03 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Indiana College All-Stars...... 9/1/07 7...... Mary Archer (1), Jamie Buenzow (2), Becky Carlson (1), ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Central Michigan...... 9/2/06 Robin Harris (1), Allegra Hoppingarner (1), Amber Logsdon (1), ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. North Carolina...... 11/5/05 Stephanie Militello (1) ...... Brittany Brown...... vs. Truman State...... 10/30/04 ...... Stephanie Rasmusen...... vs. Arkansas State...... 10/9/04 RUNS-OVER-20-YARDS 27...... Jamie Buenzow...... vs. Truman State...... 10/30/04 7...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Ohio State...... 10/6/07 26...... Jamie Buenzow...... vs. Western Illinois...... 9/25/04 6...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 25...... Brittany Brown (1), Crystal Jones (1), Samantha Manto (6) ...... Brittany Brown...... vs. Marquette...... 9/10/05 5...... Crystal Jones...... at Purdue...... 10/23/08 TRYS ...... Samantha Manto...... at Purdue...... 10/23/08 8...... Crystal Jones...... at Loyola (Chicago)...... 11/4/06 ...... Crystal Jones...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 7...... Samantha Manto...... at Purdue...... 10/23/08 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. UW-Stevens Point...... 9/13/08 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. UW-Stevens Point...... 9/13/08 ...... Marlise Davidson...... vs. Eastern Kentucky...... 10/27/07 6...... Crystal Jones...... at Purdue...... 10/23/08 ...... Crystal Jones...... at Loyola (Chicago)...... 11/4/06 ...... Crystal Jones...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Indiana...... 10/21/06 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Minnesota...... 9/9/06 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Eastern Kentucky...... 10/27/07 ...... Samantha Manto ...... vs. North Carolina...... 11/5/05 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Ohio State...... 10/6/07 ...... Samantha Manto ...... vs. Oklahoma...... 10/29/05 ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Purdue...... 9/8/07 4...... Mary Archer (1), Brittany Brown (1), Crystal Jones (2), ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Indiana All-Stars...... 9/1/07 Samantha Manto (6) ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Michigan State...... 9/16/06 3...... Mary Archer (4), Brittany Brown (1), Molly Clutter (5), ...... Samantha Manto...... vs. Central Michigan...... 9/2/06 Robyn Harris (1), Crystal Jones (2), Amy Lalko (2), ...... Samantha Manto ...... vs. North Carolina...... 11/5/05 Anne LeLannic (1), Samantha Manto (6), Nikki Ponce (4), ...... Brittany Brown...... vs. Truman State...... 10/30/04 Stephanie Rasmusen (2) 5...... Brittany Brown (1), Crystal Jones (1), Samantha Manto (4) 4...... Crystal Jones (3), Samantha Manto (3), Nikki Ponce (6), STEALS-AT-TACKLE Stephanie Rasmusen (2) 4...... Ashley Jenkins...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 ...... Jaki Brophy...... vs. Illinois...... 10/19/07 ASSISTS ...... Amanda Fromm...... vs. Ohio State...... 10/6/07 6...... Amanda Fromm...... vs. Eastern Kentucky...... 10/27/07 ...... Eileen O’Rourke...... vs. Bowling Green...... 9/23/06 ...... Marlise Davidson...... vs. Indiana All-Stars...... 9/1/07 ...... Brittany Brown...... vs. Central Michigan...... 9/17/05 ...... Molly Clutter...... at Georgia...... 10/25/06 3...... Mary Archer (1), Jaki Brophy (1), Jamie Buenzow (1), ...... Jamie Buenzow...... vs. Michigan...... 9/18/04 Chase Cain (2), Kate Folliard (1), Amanda Fromm (2), 5...... Amanda Fromm...... at Clemson...... 11/5/08 Robyn Harris (1), Desi Pence (1), Victoria Rosales (1), ...... Amanda Fromm...... at Purdue...... 10/23/08 Jori Stadynck (1), Kate Taake (3) ...... Narissa Ramirez...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 ...... Molly Clutter...... vs. Indiana...... 10/21/06 MISCELLANEOUS GAME HIGHS ...... Laura Valcore...... vs. Michigan State...... 9/16/06 124...... Points Scored...... vs. Michigan State...... 9/16/06 ...... Eileen O’Rourke...... vs. Michigan State...... 9/16/06 20...... Trys...... vs. Michigan State...... 9/16/06 ...... Jamie Buenzow...... vs. North Carolina...... 11/5/05 11...... Conversions...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 ...... Brittany Brown...... at Nebraska...... 9/3/04 ...... vs. UW-Stevens Point...... 9/13/08 4...... Brittany Brown (2), Jamie Buenzow (3), Molly Clutter (2), Amanda 92...... Tackles...... at Indiana...... 9/21/07 Fromm (4), Eileen O’Rourke (2), Laura Valcore (1), Erin Voelz (1) 19...... Runs Over 20-Yards...... vs. Vanderbilt...... 11/2/02 13...... Steals at Tackle...... vs. UW-Stevens Point...... 9/13/08 CONVERSIONS 5...... Penalty Kicks...... vs. Texas A&M...... 11/13/05 11...... Coartney McKinney...... vs. Ball State...... 10/4/08 10...... Coartney McKinney...... at Purdue...... 10/23/08 9...... Coartney McKinney...... vs. Colorado...... 10/12/08 ...... Victoria Rosales...... vs. Ohio State...... 10/6/07 ...... Victoria Rosales...... vs. Indiana All-Stars...... 9/1/07 ...... Jamie Buenzow...... at Nebraska...... 9/3/04 8...... Victoria Rosales...... vs. UW-Stevens Point...... 9/13/08 ...... Jamie Buenzow...... vs. Western Illinois...... 9/25/04 ...... Jen Roden...... vs. Ball State...... 11/16/02 7...... Jamie Buenzow...... vs. Kansas...... 10/19/02 6...... Jaki Brophy (1), Jamie Buenzow (2), Coartney McKinney (1), Victoria Rosales (5)

SOLO TACKLES 21...... Stephanie Militello...... at West Chester...... 9/27/08 ...... Lindsay Leskanich...... vs. Texas A&M...... 11/12/06 19...... Stephanie Militello...... vs. Indiana...... 10/21/06

17...... Stephanie Militello...... vs. West Chester...... 9/15/07 EIUpanthers.com 16...... Stephanie Militello...... vs. S. Carolina All-Stars...... 11/9/07 15...... Chase Cain...... vs. Kansas...... 10/18/08 ...... Stephanie Militello...... vs. Iowa State...... 9/6/08 ...... Stephanie Militello...... vs. Texas A&M...... 11/12/06 14...... Marlise Davidson...... at Indiana...... 9/21/07 13...... Stephanie Militello...... vs. North Carolina...... 11/8/08 ...... Stephanie Militello...... at Purdue...... 10/6/06 ...... Kate Taake...... vs. Iowa State...... 9/13/03 12...... Brittany Brown (1), Lindsay Leskanich (2), Stephanie Militello (1), Kate Taake (1) AMANDA FROMM set a new season assist mark in her 2008 senior year

2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON 15 SEASON RECORDS POINTS SCORED 26...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2003 STEALS-AT-TACKLE 220...... Samantha Manto ...... 2008 24...... Jen Roden...... 2002 15...... Eileen O’Rourke...... 2006 160...... Samantha Manto ...... 2007 23...... Jemie Buenzow...... 2002 ...... Mary Archer...... 2003 150...... Crystal Jones...... 2006 14...... Chase Cain...... 2008 145...... Samantha Manto ...... 2005 SOLO TACKLES ...... Jaki Brophy...... 2007 ...... Nikki Ponce...... 2004 99...... Stephanie Militello...... 2007 ...... Mary Archer...... 2002 140...... Samantha Manto...... 2006 94...... Lindsay Leskanich...... 2006 13...... Amanda Fromm...... 2008 133...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2004 89...... Stephanie Militello...... 2008 ...... Kate Taake...... 2003 118...... Coartney McKinney...... 2008 87...... Stephanie Militello...... 2006 12...... Amanda Fromm...... 2007 115...... Crystal Jones...... 2008 78...... Chase Cain...... 2008 11...... Ashley Jenkins...... 2008 111...... Victoria Rosales...... 2006 63...... Brittany Brown...... 2004 9...... Molly Clutter...... 2008 56...... Lindsay Leskanich...... 2005 ...... Jaki Brophy...... 2006 TRYS ...... Kate Taake...... 2003 ...... Kate Taake...... 2002 44...... Samantha Manto ...... 2008 54...... Chase Cain...... 2007 32...... Samantha Manto ...... 2007 53...... Brittany Brown...... 2005 MISCELLANEOUS SEASON HIGHS 30...... Crystal Jones...... 2006 11...... Total Victories...... 2002 29...... Samantha Manto ...... 2005 ASSISTED TACKLES 6...... Home Victories...... 2004 ...... Nikki Ponce...... 2004 56...... Kate Taake...... 2003 7...... Road Victories...... 2008 28...... Samantha Manto...... 2006 43...... Mary Archer...... 2003 16...... Winning Streak...... 2007-Present 23...... Crystal Jones...... 2008 35...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2003 3...... Losing Streak...... 2001 19...... Molly Clutter...... 2006 ...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... 2003 683...... Points Scored...... 2002 18...... Molly Clutter ...... 2005 34...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... 2004 12...... Fewest Points Allowed...... 2002 ...... Nikki Ponce...... 2003 30...... Chase Cain...... 2008 10...... Shutouts...... 2002 29...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2005 9...... Consecutive Shutouts...... 2002 ASSISTS 27...... Kate Taake...... 2001 117...... Trys...... 2002 31...... Amanda Fromm...... 2008 25...... Lindsay Leskanich...... 2006 81...... Assists...... 2005 22...... Molly Clutter...... 2006 ...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... 2005 63...... Most conversions made...... 2008 ...... Eileen O’Rourke...... 2006 ...... Lindsay Leskanich...... 2005 519...... Tackles...... 2008 19...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2005 ...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2004 92...... Runs Over 20-Yards...... 2002 ...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2004 84...... Steals at Tackle...... 2008 18...... Molly Clutter...... 2007 RUNS-OVER-20-YARDS 16...... Brittany Brown...... 2004 36...... Samantha Manto ...... 2008 15...... Amanda Fromm...... 2007 30...... Samantha Manto ...... 2007 14...... Narissa Ramirez...... 2008 26...... Samantha Manto ...... 2005 ...... Laura Valcore...... 2006 23...... Brittany Brown...... 2005 ...... Erin Volez...... 2002 ...... Nikki Ponce...... 2004 21...... Samantha Manto...... 2006 CONVERSIONS 18...... Crystal Jones...... 2008 55...... Coartney McKinney...... 2008 ...... Crystal Jones...... 2006 45...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2004 16...... Mary Archer...... 2002 42...... Victoria Rosales...... 2006 15...... Molly Clutter...... 2006 33...... Victoria Rosales...... 2007 27...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2005

BRITTANY BROWN JAMIE BUENZOW MOLLY CLUTTER ALLEGRA HOOPINGARNER CRYSTAL JONES LINDSAY LESKANICH 2002-05 2001-05 2005-08 2001-05 2006-Present 2004-06

SAMANTHA MANTO COARTNEY McKINNEY STEPHANIE MILITELLO EILEEN O’ROURKE NIKKI PONCE KATE TAAKE 2005-08 2008-Present 2006-Present 2004-07 2002-04 2000-03 EIUpanthers.com 16 THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM CAREER RECORDS

ALLEGRA HOOPINGARNER BRITTANY BROWN COARTNEY McKINNEY MOLLY CLUTTER 2001-05 2002-05 2008-Present 2005-08

CRYSTAL JONES SAMANTHA MANTO STEPHANIE MILITELLO 2006-Present 2005-08 2006-Present

POINTS SCORED SOLO TACKLES ASSISTED TACKLES 665...... Samantha Manto...... 2005-08 275...... Stephanie Militello.....2006-Present 119...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... 2001-05 335...... Crystal Jones...... 2006-Present 164...... Lindsay Leskanich...... 2004-06 116...... Kate Taake...... 2000-03 332...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2001-05 161...... Brittany Brown...... 2002-05 105...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2001-05 325...... Molly Clutter...... 2005-08 156...... Kate Taake...... 2000-03 71...... Chase Cain...... 2006-Present 295...... Nikki Ponce...... 2002-04 141...... Chase Cain...... 2006-Present 70...... Stephanie Militello.....2005-Present 212...... Mary Archer...... 2000-03 134...... Molly Clutter...... 2005-08 69...... Marlise Davidson ...... 2003-07 206...... Victoria Rosales...... 2005-08 110...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... 2001-05 59...... Lindsay Leskanich...... 2004-06 190...... Brittany Brown...... 2002-05 102...... Victoria Rosales...... 2005-08 57...... Mary Archer...... 2000-03 118...... Coartney McKinney...2008-Present 100...... Jaki Brophy...... 2005-07 54...... Brittany Brown...... 2002-05 110...... Kate Taake...... 2000-03 96...... Amanda Fromm...... 2005-08 45...... Amber Logsdon...... 2002-05

TRYS RUNS-OVER-20-YARDS 133...... Samantha Manto...... 2005-08 113...... Samantha Manto ...... 2005-08 67...... Crystal Jones...... 2006-Present 47...... Crystal Jones...... 2006-Present 65...... Molly Clutter...... 2005-08 42...... Brittany Brown...... 2002-05 59...... Nikki Ponce...... 2002-04 ...... Nikki Ponce...... 2002-04 38...... Brittany Brown...... 2002-05 41...... Molly Clutter ...... 2005-08 ...... Mary Archer...... 2000-03 33...... Mary Archer...... 2000-03 22...... Kate Taake...... 2000-03 20...... Stephanie Militello.....2005-Present 20...... Missie Doudna...... 2002-04 17...... Erin Voelz...... 1999-2002 19...... Stephanie Militello.....2006-Present 14...... Amy Lalko...... 2002 15...... Erin Voelz...... 1999-2002 13...... Kate Taake...... 2000-03

ASSISTS STEALS-AT-TACKLE 56...... Molly Clutter...... 2005-08 36...... Mary Archer...... 2000-03 49...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2001-05 ...... Kate Taake...... 2000-03 47...... Amanda Fromm...... 2005-08 31...... Amanda Fromm...... 2005-08 30...... Marlise Davidson ...... 2003-07 24...... Jaki Brophy...... 2005-07

...... Eileen O’Rourke...... 2004-07 19...... Chase Cain...... 2006-Present EIUpanthers.com 29...... Brittany Brown...... 2002-05 ...... Eileen O’Rourke...... 2004-07 26...... Erin Volez...... 1999-2002 18...... Molly Clutter...... 2005-08 24...... Laura Valcore...... 2003-06 17...... Crystal Jones...... 2006-Present 23...... Mary Archer...... 2000-03 ...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2001-05 17...... Allegra Hoopingarner...... 2001-05 14...... Robyn Harris...... 2003-05 ...... Brittany Brown...... 2002-05 CONVERSIONS ...... Amber Logsdon...... 2002-05 94...... Jamie Buenzow...... 2001-05 2008 senior trio of AMANDA FROMM, MOLLY ...... Stephanie Militello.....2005-Present 84...... Victoria Rosales...... 2005-08 CLUTTER & SAMANTHA MANTO completely 55...... Coartney McKinney...2008-Present rewrote the EIU record books over the course of their four- 24...... Jen Roden...... 2002 year Panther rugby careers. 21...... Jaki Brophy ...... 2005-07 2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON 17 HISTORY OF EIU RUGBY The Eastern Illinois University women’s rugby program is the premiere 15-game winning streak was finally snapped at the hands of Penn State NCAA Division I rugby program in the nation. halfway through the year. However, the Panthers rebounded after that loss by winning their final four games, including a comeback victory over North 1998... Carolina in the season finale. Squad started in the fall of 1998, with physical education professor, Dr. Scott Crawford, as the head coach. The EIU ‘Hornets’, as they were referred 2004... to that first season, finished with a 7-1 overall record. Season highlight The Panthers enjoyed another lone loss season, blanking seven of their included taking fifth place at the Midwest Cup. opponents enroute to a 9-1 overall record. Once again, EIU dropped a tough match to a Big Ten opponent, as Ohio State picked up a rare victory 1999... on the Panthers’ home field. EIU ended up outscoring the opposition Frank Graziano, former USA Rugby coach, was hired. The Panthers went 613 to 25. 8-4 overall, which included an appearance in the USA National Rugby Tournament in the spring of 2000, as members of the elite eight. Eastern 2005... was the No. 3 seed in the Midwest Regional, joining 15 other teams at Outscoring their rivals by an astounding 578-41, the 2005 edition of Panther nationals. Rugby had another amazing run, finishing 9-1 overall for the second consecutive season. Key victorious included shutouts over Wisconsin, 2000... Marquette, Clemson, and Tennessee. The squad also avenged their lone EIU finished with a 5-4 record, including wins over Illinois, Iowa and loss from the previous year by shutting out Ohio State. Indiana. 2006... 2001... The EIU squad completely dominated the field in 2006, winning the squad’s The Panthers recorded the program’s first and only losing record to date, first nine contests to earn a 14-game winning streak, including the previous finishing the season at 3-4. However, EIU enjoyed key wins over Big Ten season’s five wins. Unfortunately streak came to an end on the season powers Ohio State and Indiana. finale, as the Panthers dropped a match to Texas A&M on neutral territory and finished with their third straight 9-1 season. 2002... The 2002 campaign was one for the record books. Besides becoming a 2007... certified NCAA Division I program, the Panthers also notched the squad’s After cruising past an Indiana All-Star squad and Purdue, EIU hosted first-ever undefeated season at 11-0. EIU completely dominated the the historic first-ever NCAA women’s rugby contest between two NCAA competition, scoring 117 trys, while only giving up two. The squad also programs as Division II West Chester came to Charleston. On a gorgeous notched a program-high 683 point total and shut out 10 of the 11 opponents, September Saturday afternoon a new school-record crowd of 1,237 including a nine game shutout streak. Kate Taake, the team’s leader in witnessed one of the most intense and hard-fought rugby matches on record tackles that season, was named the ‘Female Athlete of the Year’ by the as both teams scratched and put on a defensive and offensive showcase. Daily Eastern News, making her the first-ever rugby player to earn such Due to several key Panther injuries, West Chester was eventually able to an honor. pull out the ‘upset’ with a 20-19 come-from-behind victory. EIU would win six of the next seven contests to finish 8-2 on the season, increasing the 2003... program’s winning record streak to six consecutive seasons. The EIU winning streak continued into the 2003 campaign, as the Panthers won their first four games en route to an 8-1 record. The program-high ALL-TIME SERIES HISTORY

TEAM W-L LAST TEAM W-L LAST TEAM W-L LAST Arkansas...... 2-0...... W, 86-3 (2003) Kansas...... 2-1...... W, 52-0 (2008) SIU/WIU All-Stars...... 1-0...... W, 52-0 (2001) Arkansas State...... 1-0...... W, 103-5 (2004) S. Carolina All-Stars...... 1-0...... W, 17-0 (2007) Loyola (Chicago)...... 1-0...... W, 103-0 (2006) Southern Illinois...... 3-0...... W, 19-12 (2002) Ball State...... 2-0...... W, 112-3 (2008) Stanford...... 1-0...... W, 45-5 (2003) Bowling Green...... 1-0...... W, 60-0 (2006) Marquette...... 2-4...... W, 69-0 (2005) Massachusetts...... 1-0...... W, 15-5 (1999) Tennessee...... 2-0...... W, 83-0 (2005) Carlton College...... 1-0...... W, 22-14 (1998) Miami (Ohio)...... 1-1...... W, 42-0 (2002) Texas A&M...... 1-1...... L, 12-27 (2006) Central Michigan...... 3-0...... W, 72-0 (2006) Michigan...... 1-0...... W, 74-0 (2004) Truman State...... 1-0...... W, 92-0 (2004) Clemson...... 4-0...... W, 63-0 (2008) Michigan State...... 1-0...... W, 124-0 (2006) Colorado...... 1-0...... W, 86-0 (2008) Middle Tennessee...... 1-0...... W, 48-0 (1999) Vanderbilt...... 1-1...... W, 108-0 (2002) Minnesota...... 1-0...... W, 77-0 (2006) Virginia...... 0-1...... L, 10-29 (2005) Dayton...... 1-0...... W, 72-5 (2003) Missouri...... 1-0...... 68-0 (2002) West Chester...... 1-1...... W, 38-5 (2008) Eastern Kentucky...... 1-0...... W, 98-0 (2007) Nebraska...... 1-0...... W, 78-0 (2004) (NCAA Contests) North Carolina...... 3-0...... W, 43-0 (2008) Western Illinois...... 3-0...... W, 91-0 (2004) Florida...... 2-0...... W, 24-5 (2006) Northern Illinois...... 2-0...... W, 5-0 (1998) Western Kentucky...... 1-0...... W, 52-0 (2003) Florida State...... 1-0...... W, 66-0 (2002) Northern Iowa...... 0-1...... L, 5-25 (2000) Wisconsin...... 1-0...... W, 82-0 (2005) Wisconsin All-Stars..... 1-0...... W, 12-10 (2008) Georgia...... 1-0...... W, 37-0 (2006) Ohio...... 1-0...... W, 55-0 (2002) WI-Eau Claire...... 1-0...... W, 38-19 (1999) Ohio State...... 4-1...... W, 108-3 (2007) WI-Stevens Point...... 1-0...... W, 102-0 (2008) Illinois...... 6-2...... W, 36-19 (2007) Oklahoma...... 1-0...... W, 61-0 (2005) Illinois State...... 3-1...... W, 43-0 (2002) Oregon...... 1-0...... W, 24-15 (2007) TOTAL...... 87-19 Indiana...... 3-1...... L, 14-41 (2007) Indiana All-Stars...... 1-0...... W, 83-0 (2007) Penn State...... 0-1...... L, 5-35 (2003) 2008 opponents in bold Indiana (Penn.)...... 0-1...... L, 14-15 (1998) Princeton...... 0-1...... L, 7-25 (1999) Iowa...... 1-0...... W, 58-0 (2000) Purdue...... 5-0...... W, 100-0 (2008) Iowa State...... 2-0...... W, 26-21 (2008) EIUpanthers.com 18 THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1998...... 7-1 2002...... 11-0 2006...... 9-1 Scott Crawford, head coach Frank Graziano, head coach Frank Graziano, head coach ... 3-0 Home / 2-0 Away / 2-1 Neutral ... 5-0 Home / 3-0 Away / 3-0 Neutral ... 4-0 Home / 4-0 Away / 1-1 Neutral

... Team competed as the ‘EIU Hornets’ ... First season at NCAA Division I level at Central Michigan...... W...... 72-0 MINNESOTA...... W...... 77-0 at Illinois State...... W...... 26-5 at Illinois State...... W...... 43-0 MICHIGAN STATE...... W...... 124-0 ILLINOIS...... W...... 12-5 at Southern Illinois...... W...... 19-12 BOWLING GREEN...... W...... 60-0 NORTHERN ILLINOIS...... W...... 41-0 OHIO...... W...... 55-0 at Purdue...... W...... 67-10 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS...... W...... 27-10 MIAMI (OHIO)...... W...... 42-0 INDIANA...... W...... 77-0 at Western Illinois...... W...... 50-0 at Arkansas...... W...... 42-0 at Georgia...... W...... 37-0 MISSOURI...... W...... 68-0 vs. Florida...... W...... 24-5 AT MIDWEST CUP (Fifth Place) KANSAS...... W...... 101-0 at Loyola (Chicago)...... W...... 103-0 vs. Indiana (Penn.)...... L...... 14-15 vs. Florida State...... W...... 66-0 vs. Texas A&M...... L...... 12-27 vs. Carlton College...... W...... 22-14 VANDERBILT...... W...... 108-0 vs. Northern Illinois...... W...... 5-0 vs. Purdue...... W...... 58-0 vs. Ball State...... W...... 81-0 2007...... 8-2 Frank Graziano, head coach 1999...... 8-4 ... 3-1 Home / 3-1 Away / 2-0 Neutral Frank Graziano, head coach 2003...... 8-1 ... 1-1 Home / 4-3 Away / 3-0 Neutral Frank Graziano, head coach vs. Indiana All-Stars...... W...... 83-0 ... 4-1 Home / 3-0 Away / 1-0 Neutral PURDUE...... W...... 73-0 at Marquette...... L...... 0-17 WEST CHESTER...... L...... 19-20 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS...... W...... 47-6 at Illinois...... W...... 23-15 ... historic first-ever NCAA contest at Western Illinois...... W...... 49-0 IOWA STATE...... W...... 75-0 at Indiana...... L...... 14-41 at Illinois State...... W...... 32-12 DAYTON...... W...... 72-5 OHIO STATE...... W...... 108-3 ILLINOIS...... L...... 5-12 OHIO STATE...... W...... 22-7 at Oregon...... W...... 24-1 vs. Central MIchigan...... W...... 10-5 PENN STATE...... L...... 5-35 at Illinois...... W...... 32-21 at Marquette...... L...... 10-27 ARKANSAS...... W...... 86-3 EASTERN KENTUCKY...... W...... 98-0 vs. WI-Eau Claire...... W...... 38-19 at Stanford...... W...... 45-5 at Illinois...... W...... 36-19 at Western Kentucky...... W...... 52-0 vs. South Carolina All-Stars... W...... 17-0 AT NATIONAL TOURNEY (Spring, 2000) vs. North Carolina...... W...... 25-21 at Middle Tennessee State..... W...... 48-0 at Clemson...... W...... 10-0 2008...... 10-0 vs. Massachusetts...... W...... 15-5 2004...... 9-1 Frank Graziano, head coach at Princeton...... L...... 7-25 Frank Graziano, head coach ... 4-0 Home / 4-0 Away / 3-0 Neutral ... 6-1 Home / 3-0 Away / 0-0 Neutral at Wisconsin All-Stars...... W...... 12-10 2000...... 5-4 at Nebraska...... W...... 78-0 IOWA STATE...... W...... 26-21 Frank Graziano, head coach ILLINOIS...... W...... 39-5 UW-STEVENS POINT...... W...... 102-0 ... 2-1 Home / 3-3 Away / 0-0 Neutral MICHIGAN...... W...... 74-0 at West Chester...... W...... 38-5 WESTERN ILLINOIS...... W...... 91-0 ... NCAA contest at Iowa...... W...... 58-0 at Clemson...... W...... 55-0 BALL STATE...... W...... 112-3 at Northern Iowa...... L...... 5-25 ARKANSAS STATE...... W...... 103-5 vs. Colorado...... W...... 86-0 ILLINOIS STATE...... L...... 15-18 OHIO STATE...... L...... 7-15 KANSAS...... W...... 52-0 MARQUETTE...... W...... 7-3 TENNESSEE...... W...... 35-0 at Purdue...... W...... 100-0 at Miami (Ohio)...... L...... 14-24 TRUMAN STATE...... W...... 92-0 at Clemson...... W...... 63-0 INDIANA...... W...... 45-7 at Florida...... W...... 39-0 vs. North Carolina...... W...... 43-0 at Illinois...... W...... 5-3 at Marquette...... L...... 11-21 at Purdue...... W...... 67-0 2005...... 9-1 OVERALL...... 87-19.....(82.1%) Frank Graziano, head coach ... 40-6 Home / 33-11 Away / 17-2 Neutral ... 5-0 Home / 2-1 Away / 2-0 Neutral 2001...... 3-4 Frank Graziano, head coach WISCONSIN...... W...... 82-0 EIUpanthers.com ... 1-1 Home / 2-3 Away / 0-0 Neutral MARQUETTE...... W...... 69-0 CENTRAL MICHIGAN...... W...... 61-5 at Southern/Western Illinois... W...... 52-0 CLEMSON...... W...... 89-0 at Kansas...... L (OT)...... 0-5 at Virginia...... L...... 10-29 ILLINOIS...... L...... 5-35 at Tennessee...... W...... 83-0 at Vanderbilt...... L...... 12-24 at Ohio State...... W...... 12-0 at Indiana...... W...... 37-0 OKLAHOMA...... W...... 61-0 OHIO STATE...... W...... 42-12 vs. North Carolina...... W...... 86-7 at Marquette...... L...... 10-12 vs. Texas A&M...... W...... 25-0 2008 EIU PANTHER RUGBY YEARBOOK ... 10-0 SEASON 19 EIU’S LAKESIDE RUGBY FIELD EIUpanthers.com 20 THE NATION’S PREMIERE NCAA I WOMEN’S RUGBY PROGRAM