Visiting Team Quotes
"Wayne State Rugby is the milk and honey of the Great Plains Rugby Union. Every team should learn from what WSC has done to promote rugby in our area."
Dr. Chris Hugo--Faculty Member and Rugby Sponsor for U. of South Dakota
"Wayne State surpassed everything that was asked of them, during their volunteer help at the "British Days Rugby Festival". It is quite obvious that how they work off of the field carries over when they play. It was enjoyable to see them win the championship game."
Angie Watson--Director of the LeMars, Iowa Visitors and Special Events Center
"Now watch this play, the ball goes out to the backs, and WHHHOOOOP, WHHHHOOOOP, WWHHHOOOOP, as the Wildcats of Wayne State run in for another 7 points, and win the tournament by a score of 42-0."
NBC-TV-KTIV-Sioux City-10PM Sports Cast on Channel #4 after the Wayne Tournament
'What Wayne State has done for rugby in the 4-State area is just remarkable. Nobody can even come close to what they have accomplished for such a small school. The article in USA Rugby Magazine shows the direction this team is going and with serious momentum."
Keith Kohlbaum--Sin City Irish Rugby Las Vegas, Nevada
"I have some very special guests tonight, and I would like to give a big welcome to the Wayne State men and women's rugby team for coming to the game tonight and to be on my TV Show"
Mark Cubin--Owner of the Dallas Mavericks on the NBA TV show just before tip-off when WSC played SMU down in Dallas, Texas
"Congratulations to the new Wayne State men and women's rugby team for winning their inaugural victories on their very first weekend. I am sure there will plenty more victories for the "Children of the Corn", in the games to come."
Brian Vizard--Former USA Rugby Captain on the FOX Sports World Championship Rugby Show
" (by e-mail) Mr. Barner, I have heard about your team at Wayne State College up here in Milwaukee, and how you have been winning. I would like to have you send me some enrollment papers. Wayne State is the college that I wish to attend when I graduate from high school, and will turn down any other offers from larger schools."
Angela Mathews--Milwaukee, Wisconsin----2002 MVP National Rugby Invite Tournament Player Of The Year
"Darrin Barner and Wayne State are the Don King's of rugby"
Dr. Chris Hugo--Faculty Member and Rugby Sponsor for U. of South Dakota
"You are the best team we have played all year. You are the only team that has scored two tries against us in one game in two years. "
Air Force Head Coach and Assistant Coaches at the 2004 Western Playoffs, and advancing for the chance to go for thier 3rd straight National Championship for USA Rugby Division 1 Women's Division
