2003 Spring Rugby Auction

Some of the Minks finest specimens will be for sale this Spring. The club needs cash, and what better way to raise capital by leasing its assets. IT' GOING TO BE REDONCULOUS!

Here is the selection:

#1 George Auerbach
a.k.a. Jorge
Here's a little background on George - he used to run Cross Country, his favorite pastime includes skipping which occasionally progresses to frolicking, and he writes poetry in his spare time. You wouldn't think this for a guy that plays a position that requires you to be the heaviest, biggest, and meanest of the team. George is accustomed to adversity, for he is the first person ever to survive the transition from Cross Country to Rugby (others have tried, none have lived to tell about it), and he's able to do most anything you have in store for him.

#2 George Craft
a.k.a. Stanton's Hooker
Playing Hooker comes naturally to George Craft, both on and off the field. Hailing from Darian, Connecticut, George's favorite pastimes include reading Caribbean Literature in Translation, getting sick in other people's cars, and hitting the sticks at Lexington's fine country club. Some would go as far in saying that if you were to race George and any car straight up (yes folks, he's that fast), he would be able to beat it 9 times out of 10. The one loss could be attributable to things ranging from sobriety to a chain attached to lower windfall.

#3 Eric Sprow
a.k.a. Howie Sprow or just Sprow
Is one able to scoop up the stars and lock them away for later use? Is one able to savor the dew that has fallen from the pedal of a flower forever? Such is Sprow. Though one day we may be able to understand the meaning of life, we will never be able to understand the Sprow. Artists have tried to recreate his existence (see DuPont hall painting of Sprow with his environment), yet their feeble attempts are like that of giving a paintbrush to a blind dog and asking him to paint the Mona Lisa. Such is impossible. Such is Sprow.

#4 Trigg Hutchinson
a.k.a.
Picture this - it's 4am, you've been out for awhile, and you're ready to head over to Phi Delt for "sketchy late night." Well, with the 4am comes the "late night," but only Trigg Hutchinson can make it "sketchy." While Trigg may be a Lock on our team, he's definitely not a lock when it comes to girls. Nonetheless ladies, Trigg is a big Buddhist teddy bear, and he wants you to know that cuddling comes second only to late-night sketchiness. And guys, Trigg got out of pledgeship not too long ago, he's aching for another taste.

# 5 John Schaufele
a.k.a. Big Mighty Danger
John has certainly made big strides with his big legs since he joined the Minks his sophomore year. I won't lie that John's legs, hairless legs as a matter of fact, are a focal point during rugby practices. Yet make no mistake, John's body is pure muscle. John is a lock, the engine room of the scrum. If you don't believe me, ask some freshmen girl because she will verify that John's engine is well lubricated. So for the plenty ladies (and guys) who have fantasized John washing your dishes and vacuuming the floor in nothing but an apron, God has finally unlocked that door.

#6 Chad Lewis
a.k.a. C-Lew
Some say he has potential to be the greatest and best looking athlete in his class to come through W&L. Others would go as far as saying that he's the next John Schaufele. Either way, Chad has been featured in Sports Illustrated for Kids, Teen People, and one day aspires to grace the cover of Men's Seventeen Magazine. Chad is undoubtedly a ladies' man to all the ladies, and a lady to all the men (and a good looking one at that, just ask him).

#7 David Alexander
a.k.a. Dazz Dillinger, Corky, or Priddy Boy
Have you ever read the warning label on the Rip Fuel container? David sure hasn't. At the rate David takes these things, his heart might explode before the auction is over. This shouldn't hold you back from buying him, though, because David is a real treat. Not only is he the funniest man alive, but his tolerance for orders are unmatchable after having served over a full year as the Minks Rugby President. Whatever you need, David can get the job done. (Rip Fuel not included)

#8 Ericson Davis
a.k.a. The New Guy
For fear of my life, I will try and be as nice as possible when dealing with Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis is big, very big. May I recommend purchasing Mr. Davis if you have issues that can only be resolved in your favor if you have an intimidatingly large and scary looking man with you. But as the case goes with most Rugby players, deep down Ericson is a sweet, sensitive man. He comes back from dates as giddy as a school boy, and won't shutup as he obsesses over future long walks on the beach.

#9 Trey Packard
a.k.a. PACK III
Have you ever wondered why people have personalized license plates? Well, if you have, this could be your first topic of conversation with Trey. Whatever Trey does, Trey does it well - VP of the Executive Committee, Captain of the Rugby Team, and so much more. You can bet that your day with Trey will be top notch and follow suit with the rest of his activities at W&L.

#10 Jock Wols
a.k.a. Funny Talker
The lone South African on the team, many believe one of Jock's goals in life is to have flippin' added to the English Dictionary. His position as Fly-Half on our club makes Jock equivalent to the quarterback in football, and trust me ladies, Jock can be your Johnny Quarterback and so much more. While wooing you with his dashing good looks and unbelievably sexy accent, he can show you the time of your life. To all the guys, if you saw Jock as an active during pledgeship, we know he can dish it out - the question is if he's man enough to take it.

#11 Michael Whitecar
a.k.a. Illiterate
After being in a class with Whitecar, you'd see a student at the top of his class whom is destined for success in the coming years. What you wouldn't know is that he (as he tells us time and time again to get out of practice) has the reading capacity of your 3rd grade sister. Whitecar knows how to turn lemons to lemonade, and buying him for the day is almost a guaranteed good time.

#12 Mark Woodward
a.k.a.

#13 Brendan Malone
a.k.a.
If you've ever seen Malone during a Rugby game, you know that you don't have to be 200lbs. to hit the living crap out of someone. Yet this aggressive side of Malone is equally balanced with a soft, feminine side that many aren't familiar with. Maybe you've heard of the Women's Forum publication "She Says"? I know there was a short list of guys who were quoted in this, and Malone was more than willing to shed this hard-nosed skin of his to let everyone know that deep down inside, Malone is just a little girl screaming to get out.

#14 Ryan Duffy
a.k.a. Jeff Bahl '04 or The Self-Proclaimed Fastest Man at W&L
Duffy is the man. He'll tell you it, and then kick the crap out of you with his new red shoes if you don't take his word for it. He's the man for many reasons, one being that he can outrun every VMI Keydet or any other of our competitors to score for the Minks. And you'll know it was Duffy that scored because he's the only one who will check out his reflection on the goal-posts to make sure his hair didn't get messed up while running.

#15 Mike Baker
a.k.a. Meat
If you win Mike Baker, there's a number of ways that it is possible to get your money back in less than a couple of hours. You could play him in poker or blackjack, or you could place bets on the teams he isn't betting on. Basically, if you're betting against Baker, you're a sure thing. It might even be possible to net a profit on winning him if you keep him gambling for long enough. Nonetheless, Baker should be a good time. If you've ever been out with him, you know he's one to seize the day and streak the night (see SAE Fall Party: Baker - in nothing but his element)