Monthly Archives: October 2010

Possums over Outlaws

Posted by Ingle on October 31, 2010 – 6:21 pm
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Oct 30 Nashville TN – The Possums loaded up and traveled west to face off against long time instate opponent Nashville.  After the kinks were worked out with rides, transportation failures, mechanical issues and all around disorganization the Possums were able to make it to the pitch somewhat on time.  After a last minute Read More »

Possums tame Vipers

Posted by Ingle on October 23, 2010 – 11:06 am
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Oct 22 Knoxville, TN –  On a rare Friday night meeting, the River Valley Vipers (Huntington WV), came to town for a clash under the lights against the Possums.  Prior commitments kept the Vipers from traveling with a full side.  Possums, Old Boys, and local players alike jumped in to help fill out the visitors side for the match.  A hard hitting affair, as it was last year, saw the home side control the pace and scoring.  A great opportunity for playing time for all Possums before next weeks double match day in Nashville.  A big thanks for the Vipers that did make the trip, and to KRFC sponsors Bearden Beer Market and Eagle Distributing for hosting the social.

Possums 51 – Vipers 0

Possums Support Local Charity

Posted by Ingle on October 23, 2010 – 9:54 am
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Oct 16 Knoxville, TN – The 14th Annual Knoxville Brewers Jam to benefit Community Shares, and the Possums were there to show support.

Community Shares funds more than 50 nonprofit, grassroots organizations, all of which work to address the root causes of problems that we as individuals and communities face. Community Shares groups work on issues such as hunger, health care, domestic violence, education and environmental issues. for more information click here

POSSUMS OVER GRIFFINS

Posted by Ingle on October 10, 2010 – 7:48 pm
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Saturday, October 9th…The Possums first home match of the 2010 fall season was a success.  The Greenville Griffins traveled to the friendly confines of Possum Park for an early autumn hit out.  Conditions were great on the day albeit a bit on the warmer side of autumn temps – low 80′s.

Knoxville opened play with Read More »

Heart of Dixie – Possums Return from Huntsville with Two Wins

Posted by Ingle on October 4, 2010 – 9:30 am
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The possums traveled to Huntsville, AL for the annual Heart of Dixie tournament to start the 2010 fall season.  In the first game Knoxville faced the Birmingham Vulcans who recently made the jump to D2.  Knoxville committed an early penalty and allowed the Vulcans to take a 3-0 lead on a penalty kick.  The rest of the match belonged to the Possums as they scored 38 unanswered points.  Knoxville rucked well and was able to get clean ball out to the backs who moved the ball well and had several long runs.  Highlights included tries from the speedy and shifty rookies Austin Hamilton and Ruvim Bulkhak and from Oscar “the ageless wonder” Dostar who played well all day at tight head prop. Fly half Panagiotis “Sox” Tzerefos was 4/6 on conversions.  In the second game Knoxville faced an upstart Western Kentucky team.  Once again Knoxville played well in all phases of the game and came out on top 40-10.  Overall it was a good weekend that allowed a Knoxville team featuring several new players to gel.  After missing the entire 2009 season with a knee injury Ryan “Rooster” Miller returned with a vengeance and played two full matches at hooker.  The weekend also saw two new players, Doug Sharp and Michael Dey, get their first live rugby action.