Kregg,
that's a great message and I really appreciate you taking the time to put it together.
nothing here for me to add, you've said it all.
2 weeks to playoffs, as a club, we know how to win. let's relish the challenge.
these are big steps in a short space of time.
very exciting.
A
Angus Peacock MCIL
Managing Director
tiga group ltd
angus@go-tiga.com
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Subject: Re: [Rhino] D2 perspective and celebrate
From: Mprice17@aol.com
Date: Mon, April 20, 2015 11:18 am
To: ruggerkregg@gmail.com, rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com
Cc: angus@go-tiga.com, dhlrugby@comcast.net, m_perle@hotmail.com,
kunsman.jim@gmail.comKregg,
A very accurate assessment and extremely well stated.
Thank you for your continued leadership on and off the field.
Important Update # 1
The Quins D3 have a legitimate shot at a playoff bid. This Saturday's match vs NoCo is a must win. We need everyone to training this week.
Important Update # 2
The Denver Harlequins are on track to achieve the team goals we set at the beginning of the season.
Put in the extra work on fitness, skills and team play.
Thank you in advance for your strong commitment, DHRFC Coaching Staff
Harlequins Pride !!!!
In a message dated 4/20/2015 10:37:07 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com writes:
Gents,
I know that Saturday's result left a bad taste in most of our mouths. There are probably multiple reasons for this from my perspective - expecting to win b/c Provo had played earlier, wanting to secure the 2nd playoff seed, dominating play and not winning, not executing crisply and missing several scoring opportunities, and/or just not playing our best game in a big moment (this definitely applies to me) - but I think some perspective is in order.
In mid-Oct, we were 1-3, near the bottom of the division, and heading to the Springs to play an undefeated C. Springs team. Since that time we are 5-0-1.
We went 3-0-1 this spring, playing two of these games against the top two teams in the division, to secure a playoff spot. We had to go undefeated and secure bonus points with 4+ tries multiple times to make the playoffs, and we did it - that is a big accomplishment.
After losing to our two other pool partners initially, we beat them both soundly in the rematches. Both of these teams, Boulder and Highlanders, were very recently playing a level above us, former D1 teams.
As far as I can tell, we will be in the playoffs w/ Park City, Provo, and Glendale. These are high-quality, big boy rugby organizations. Research any of these teams' histories to understand where they come from and the level of rugby they play historically.
As Perle stated, Provo was the best team we have played all season, even after they played the Springs. They were big, they were strong, they recovered quickly, they never quit, and covered each other when breaks were made. We didn't play our best game, but a big part of that is that it is much more difficult to execute against a quality opponent - less time, less space, and less opportunities - because it requires much more precision and timing. That being said, we didn't back down, we had the opportunity to beat them soundly, and we caused them to lose their cool repeatedly - something I hope they won't get away with in the playoff matches.
In summary, I'll paraphrase messages from Price and Angus over the past few days. We are an up and coming team and we made the playoffs, which was the only thing any team could do in the regular season. We saw what it means to play high-level rugby and have the opportunity to learn from it as we prepare for the upcoming playoff games. So, hold your heads high and take pride in a successful season, a remarkable undefeated streak of 6 games, and making the playoffs ahead of good competition. I'm looking forward to the playoffs and the opportunity to play some more intense, high-level, high-pressure rugby! I hope all of you feel the same.
P.S. I don't want to exclude the D3 team from this message. You guys push the D2 players to be better in order to keep their spots, help us prepare, and are having success of your own that is not to be overlooked. There is a wealth of talent and athleticism on our D3 team that speaks of a bright future and tells me that the Quins have the players to build upon and continue the success we have experienced this year.
Proud to be a Quin. See all of you at practice.
--
Kregg_______________________________________________
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Thanks Kregg fabulous words.
The Draw was massively critical just look at the table!!!!!!
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On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 11:41 AM, angus--- via Rhino <
rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com> wrote:
Kregg,
that's a great message and I really appreciate you taking the time to put
it together.
nothing here for me to add, you've said it all.
2 weeks to playoffs, as a club, we know how to win. let's relish the
challenge.
these are big steps in a short space of time.
very exciting.
A
Angus Peacock MCIL
Managing Director
tiga group ltd
angus@go-tiga.com
Black Dragon Rugby https://www.facebook.com/blackdragonrugby2014?ref=hl
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachangus
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Rhino] D2 perspective and celebrate
From: Mprice17@aol.com
Date: Mon, April 20, 2015 11:18 am
To: ruggerkregg@gmail.com, rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com
Cc: angus@go-tiga.com, dhlrugby@comcast.net, m_perle@hotmail.com,
kunsman.jim@gmail.com
Kregg,
A very accurate assessment and extremely well stated.
Thank you for your continued leadership on and off the field.
Important Update # 1
The Quins D3 have a legitimate shot at a playoff bid. This Saturday's
match vs NoCo is a must win. We need everyone to training this week.
Important Update # 2
The Denver Harlequins are on track to achieve the team goals we set at the
beginning of the season.
Put in the extra work on fitness, skills and team play.
Thank you in advance for your strong commitment, DHRFC Coaching Staff
Harlequins Pride !!!!
In a message dated 4/20/2015 10:37:07 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com writes:
Gents,
I know that Saturday's result left a bad taste in most of our mouths.
There are probably multiple reasons for this from my perspective -
expecting to win b/c Provo had played earlier, wanting to secure the 2nd
playoff seed, dominating play and not winning, not executing crisply and
missing several scoring opportunities, and/or just not playing our best
game in a big moment (this definitely applies to me) - but I think some
perspective is in order.
In summary, I'll paraphrase messages from Price and Angus over the past
few days. We are an up and coming team and we made the playoffs, which was
the only thing any team could do in the regular season. We saw what it
means to play high-level rugby and have the opportunity to learn from it as
we prepare for the upcoming playoff games. So, hold your heads high and
take pride in a successful season, a remarkable undefeated streak of 6
games, and making the playoffs ahead of good competition. I'm looking
forward to the playoffs and the opportunity to play some more intense,
high-level, high-pressure rugby! I hope all of you feel the same.
P.S. I don't want to exclude the D3 team from this message. You guys
push the D2 players to be better in order to keep their spots, help us
prepare, and are having success of your own that is not to be overlooked.
There is a wealth of talent and athleticism on our D3 team that speaks of a
bright future and tells me that the Quins have the players to build upon
and continue the success we have experienced this year.
Proud to be a Quin. See all of you at practice.
--
Kregg
Rhino mailing list
Rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com
http://lists.denverharlequins.com/mailman/listinfo/rhino_lists.denverharlequins.com
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Nice work, fellas! PS F Glendale! 😉 Respectfully, of course! Great job D3 as well.
Thank you,
Rob
303-929-9056
On Apr 20, 2015, at 3:29 PM, Oliver Thomas via Rhino rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com wrote:
Thanks Kregg fabulous words.
The Draw was massively critical just look at the table!!!!!!
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On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 11:41 AM, angus--- via Rhino rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com wrote:
Kregg,
that's a great message and I really appreciate you taking the time to put it together.
nothing here for me to add, you've said it all.
2 weeks to playoffs, as a club, we know how to win. let's relish the challenge.
these are big steps in a short space of time.
very exciting.
A
Angus Peacock MCIL
Managing Director
tiga group ltd
angus@go-tiga.com
Black Dragon Rugby<icon_sm_facebook.gif>
Linked In
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Rhino] D2 perspective and celebrate
From: Mprice17@aol.com
Date: Mon, April 20, 2015 11:18 am
To: ruggerkregg@gmail.com, rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com
Cc: angus@go-tiga.com, dhlrugby@comcast.net, m_perle@hotmail.com,
kunsman.jim@gmail.com
Kregg,
A very accurate assessment and extremely well stated.
Thank you for your continued leadership on and off the field.
Important Update # 1
The Quins D3 have a legitimate shot at a playoff bid. This Saturday's match vs NoCo is a must win. We need everyone to training this week.
Important Update # 2
The Denver Harlequins are on track to achieve the team goals we set at the beginning of the season.
Put in the extra work on fitness, skills and team play.
Thank you in advance for your strong commitment, DHRFC Coaching Staff
Harlequins Pride !!!!
In a message dated 4/20/2015 10:37:07 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com writes:
Gents,
I know that Saturday's result left a bad taste in most of our mouths. There are probably multiple reasons for this from my perspective - expecting to win b/c Provo had played earlier, wanting to secure the 2nd playoff seed, dominating play and not winning, not executing crisply and missing several scoring opportunities, and/or just not playing our best game in a big moment (this definitely applies to me) - but I think some perspective is in order.
In summary, I'll paraphrase messages from Price and Angus over the past few days. We are an up and coming team and we made the playoffs, which was the only thing any team could do in the regular season. We saw what it means to play high-level rugby and have the opportunity to learn from it as we prepare for the upcoming playoff games. So, hold your heads high and take pride in a successful season, a remarkable undefeated streak of 6 games, and making the playoffs ahead of good competition. I'm looking forward to the playoffs and the opportunity to play some more intense, high-level, high-pressure rugby! I hope all of you feel the same.
P.S. I don't want to exclude the D3 team from this message. You guys push the D2 players to be better in order to keep their spots, help us prepare, and are having success of your own that is not to be overlooked. There is a wealth of talent and athleticism on our D3 team that speaks of a bright future and tells me that the Quins have the players to build upon and continue the success we have experienced this year.
Proud to be a Quin. See all of you at practice.
--
Kregg
Rhino mailing list
Rhino@lists.denverharlequins.com
http://lists.denverharlequins.com/mailman/listinfo/rhino_lists.denverharlequins.com
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