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Name: Winston McCullough
Position(s): Coach
Height: 5'8''
Weight: 160lbs

 Nickname: 
Coach
Profession: 
Businessman (industrial psychologist), professor, jazz musician
On the Brewers: 
Fanatical love of the game, appreciate tolerance of the old guy; I sense a great rugby family culture - really like that.  Chance to play with my son, and pass on a little back line knowledge of the game.  Good to get outside myself and give a little back if possible.
On Rugby:
Creativity, concentration, teamwork/support, sportsmanship, parties, always more to learn, fitness, balls-out mode, on and on.  Connection with other countries. 
History: 
"Hare core football player in high school - got a package for college but switched to rugby freshman year. 4 years at Gettysburg College  - flyhalf (1980-1984) - pretty much undefeated all 4 years. 12 years for Manhattan Rugby Club, D-1 club in NY (1984-1995) - outside center (was beefy in those days), then wing; ended up playing fullback for MRFC's Les Vieux team (a youngish old boys team, best players in their 30's and we tore up the league for the 5 years I played) Then I stopped playing for 15 years(!) to start a family. Came out to CRFC to play touch with my son Kieran (now 14, Lions player) to see if my legs would still work, and to share something with Kieran. Now look what's happening - go figure. I watch international matches with my boys 5 days a week - love it!"
Name: Kyle Nemes
Position(s): Coach
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215lbs


 Nickname: 
Coach
Profession: 
Analyst for the Oregon Guard
On the Brewers: 
This is a team that has shown me what teamwork and fun is all about.
On Rugby: 
Personally I enjoy the opportunity to cause pain and be apart of a team that dominates all.
History:
Played for OSU, Coach CRFC
Name: Jake Jones
Position(s): Fullback
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 210lbs



 Nickname: 
"Jake Jones"
Profession: 
Bar Tender, CRFC President
On the Brewers: 
It was the only option for me.  Now it's more about playing with my friends and building the success of the club.
On Rugby: 
That's a tough one.  For me, on top of the typical team sport components (such as teamwork, competitiveness, camaraderie, etc.) it's probably the broad range of skills that's required from every player—defend, attack, run, pass, tackle, kick—as well as the central base theme of rugby: get the ball over the line. 
History: 
I started playing rugby for Oregon State around 2005.  I played my first season at lock then moved to fullback.  I played one season in Vienna for Rugby Club Donau.  Since then I have been playing mostly fullback, sometimes flyhalf for Corvallis.
Name: Shane Card
Position(s): Scrum Half
Height: 5'7''
Weight: 150lbs


 Nickname: 
Dad
Profession: 
Retired, CRFC Treasurer
On the Brewers: 
Me want play much.
On Rugby: 
Drinking beer out of teammates shoes.
History: Univ. Missouri - wing, scrumhalf, Columbia Outlaws - wing, scrumhalf, Wisconsin RFC - scrumhalf, Eugene - Scrumhalf, Flyhalf, Corvallis Brewers - Scrumhalf  
Name: Adam Scouse
Position(s): Winger
Height: 5'5''
Weight: 145lbs
 

Nickname: 
Radar
Profession: 
Research Assistant & Master's Student Oregon State University. CRFC Recruitment Officer.
On the Brewers: 
They are super nerds and require my speed to get anything right on the pitch...
On Rugby: 
Forwards and backs always baggin' on each other.
History: 
Played 3 years at Virginia Tech and then started with the Brewers in Fall 2010. 
Name: James Anderson
Position(s): Lock
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 195lbs



 Nickname: 
Frenchy
Profession: 
Student, Business Consultant, CRFC Vice-President
On the Brewers: 
I moved from Scotland to Corvallis in Spring 2010 and started playing for the Brewers that Fall. Now, I feel like I've known these guys for decades! Great team, great players, great friends.
On Rugby: 
No matter the skill level of the player, or players around you, rugby encourages each individual invest everything they have. It relies on teamwork, quick thinking, endurance, speed, strength and installs a want to achieve more. 
History: 
I started playing rugby for my local team, Lasswade RFC's under 15s team. I played with Lasswade for 7 years and then had to give up the sport as I moved into management with my previous employer. After a five year break, I returned to rugby in 2010 when I started playing for the Brewers.
Name: Dr Juan Giarrizzo
Position(s): Flanker
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 207lbs



 Nickname: 
Stax
Profession: 
Research Assistant at OSU, CRFC PR Officer
On the Brewers: 
They are the best team in the league.
On Rugby: 
Gives you brothers anywhere you go. 
History: 
Started playing rugby as wing with the Cincinnati Wolfhounds. I moved to Corvallis at the start of 2011 and started with the Brewers as a back, before finding my true home in the forward pack.
 
Name: Andrew Futerman
Position(s): Winger
Height: 5'5''
Weight: 145lbs



 Nickname: 
Tinkerbell
Profession: 
Student
On the Brewers: 

On Rugby: 

History: 
Originally from Verona, New Jersey, I moved to Corvallis in the summer of 2011 and started playing rugby for the Brewers.
Name: Ben Elliott
Position(s): Center, Flanker
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 230lbs



 Nickname: 
Elliot
Profession: 
Student
On the Brewers: 
Rugby is a great game, there are good folk on the team, and its always good to stay active.
On Rugby: 
Rugby is the only game that i have ever played where you can run around, hit, fight, cheat, and run into others at full pace, then after the game you give the guy from the other team a beer and you sing song into the night. can you think of better sport? I think not.
History: 
I started in bend at the age of 19 (2005) for the Bend Roughriders as a lock. played there until 2008. i then moved to Corvallis in 2008 and found the Corvallis brewers in 2009 as a flanker and remain there today.
Name: Drew Hubbard
Position(s): Prop
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 250lbs




 Nickname: 
Linus in Training
Profession:
Science
On the Brewers: 
I joined the Brewers for personal reasons.
On Rugby: 
Hittin' people:)
History: Started practicing with the Brewers in summer 2010.
Name: Drew stuck
Position(s): Lock
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180lbs


 Nickname:
Diego
Profession: 
Waiter/Asskicker, CRFC Social Officer
On the Brewers: 
I joined the Brewers in 2009.
On Rugby:
Drinking/Hitting people.
History: 
I did Football, Wrestling, Gigloing before finding Rugby with the Brewers.
Name: Cody McDonnell
Position(s): Lock
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 230lbs



Nickname: 
Big Trouble
Profession: 
Student
On the Brewers: 
Because of Jamie, Juan, Radar, Jake Jones and Malone. As well as I love rugby!
On Rugby: 
Camaraderie. I love the sport and always will. Also, both my brother and sister play.
History:
Started playing in my freshman year of high school. I'm now on my 6th year of rugby. I have played for the Beaverton Barbarians high school club and for the Corvallis Brewers. I have played lock and prop.
Name: Aaron Villaret
Position(s): Prop, Winger
Height: 6'
Weight: 225lbs


 Nickname: 
Giggles
Profession:
OSU student, graduating Fall 2010.
On the Brewers: 
The other players are awesome.
On Rugby: 
It's addicting!
History:
 Been playing since high school (Linn-Benton Lions). Have played lock, prop, and wing!
Name: Javier Ofarrill
Position(s): Back
Height: 6'
Weight: 185lbs




 Nickname: 
Rookie
Profession: 
Student/Military studying Physical Therapy
On the Brewers: 
Fun sport and fun social life!
On Rugby: 
Beer and exercise!
History:
Never played until Fall 2011.
Name: David Takush
Position(s): Flank, No 8
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 190lbs



 Nickname: 
Takush
Profession: 
Owner/Manager/Brewer of 2 Towns Ciderhouse
On the Brewers: 
The best part of the Corvallis Rugby Club is the camaraderie. There are so many different people from so many different walks of life, but we all have a great time playing rugby as a team. Go BREWERS!
On Rugby: 
Getting muddy, bloody, and having fun with other people who can enjoy the worlds greatest sport!
History:
I started playing youth rugby in high school. After that I played five years of Collegiate Rugby for Oregon State University. During that time I played mostly no. 8 and flanker. I had the time of my life playing with OSU. I Made a lot of friends and went on several International rugby tours to Australia and Canada. I was honored to be able to be a part of the re-creation of the Brewers in 2008.
Name: David Malone
Position(s): Flank
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 200lbs



 Nickname: 
Malone
Profession: 
Land Surveyor
On the Brewers: 
I love playing rugby and Corvallis rugby has a great bunch of guys, and Tim.
On Rugby: 
where else do you get to knock somebody down then they buy you a beer.
History:
1989-1994 with OSU Rugby: Wing, Fullback, Flanker. 1994-1999 with Corvallis Rugby: Flanker, Hooker. 2002-2007 as Coach Linn-Benton High School boys. 2009 as Coach Linn-Benton High School girls. 2004-present as Certified Referee.
Name: Yonatan Weiss
Position(s): Hooker
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 205lbs




 Nickname: 
Yonaton
Profession: 
Full time student/Carpenter
On the Brewers: 
I enjoy being around and playing with the Brewers more than any of the other 4 clubs I have played for.  Everyone is out there to have a great time and the commitment level is right up my alley.
On Rugby: 
The brotherhood that instantaneously forms between so many different people is what draws me back season after season.  The actual rugby part of it though is why I keep coming back, playing intense goal line defense, or making huge tackles on someone who tries to run over you is something that very few people get to experience, and even fewer get to do it while not wearing pads.
History:
I have been playing rugby since I was a freshman in high school.  I played flanker and 8 man in 04' and 05', then from 06' until now I have been playing hooker.
Name: Timothy Linn
Position(s): Lock/Prop
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 260lbs



Nickname: 
The Linn
Profession: 
Operator at a Biogas Plant
On the Brewers: 
Good group of guys who share a common bond, living the dream of "back in my day" and imbibing frequently
On Rugby: 
The three Bs - beer, babes and bviolent collisions.
History:
Played two years at Western Oregon University, finishing my second year as a Brewer. 24 years of pimpity pimpin.
Name: Ted Lawrence
Position(s): Winger
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 169lbs



Nickname: 
No Tash
Profession: 
OSU Student
On the Brewers: 
When I think of the Corvallis Rugby Club, I think of hard work and a strong commitment to excellence. The guys are great and the conversation is phenomenal.

That is why I play for the Corvallis Brewers! 
On Rugby: 
Where do I begin?!
History:
I started playing rugby in September of 2011 and being a rookie I naturally play wing.
Name: Kyle Mabry
Position(s): Prop
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 260lbs


Nickname: 
TBA
Profession: 
Middle School Special Education Teacher
On the Brewers: 
I recently got back into shape and wanted to play again. I looked at a couple clubs close to me and came and watched a Brewers game. Everyone was incredibly friendly and I felt very welcomed. Besides, it's the only place I could find three guys to spot me ridiculous amount of points for a college rugby game wager. The final selling point for me was the social jackets, nothing but pure class.
On Rugby: 
It's a great game. It's fast paced, everyone is active. You also get to see the look on your non-rugby friends faces when you tell them you play. The look is a cross between awe and "I always knew this guy was a little crazy."
History:
5 years of college rugby at Southern Oregon University in Ashland OR. I played lock my first year then 4 years of loose head prop. I played two seasons with the Medford Steelheads, also at loose head. 
Name: Nathaniel Lochner
Position(s): Winger
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180lbs


Nickname: 
TBA
Profession: 
Serves authentic Italian food
On the Brewers: 
I've been with the Brewers for a few years now and I think they're the tops. Aside from being a laid back, but magically formidable team in the league, the Brewers are also a friendly group of people. It's not hard to find a place on this team because the Brewers is already a motley crew of all kinds of characters.
On Rugby: 
I play rugby because if I didn't I'd gain back the 60 pounds that I worked my ass off to lose after high school. So it keeps me in shape and I love the game. It provides an outlet for stress and aggression in a competitive and strategic game for gentlemen and classy ladies.
History:
Played 2 years in high school with the Linn Benton Lions, and coached for 2 years while playing with the brewers.
Name: Keith Kroncke
Position(s):
Height:
Weight:



Nickname: 
Coach
Profession: 

On the Brewers: 
 
On Rugby: 
 
History:

Name: John McCullough
Position(s): Winger
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 145lbs



Nickname: 
Socks
Profession: 
Commercial fisherman and crabber in Alaska
On the Brewers: 
The brewers are a group of fun loving and charismatic people that play hard and party hard too.  They bleed their hearts out on the flied for one another and lift each other up with their positive attitudes and words of encouragement.  After playing with them for a little over a year now I can proudly say that I couldn't possibly see myself playing for any other team.
On Rugby: 
The team is apart of D3 rugby in the northwest, and to me the sport is as much a social aspect of my life as it is a physical and metal test of my own will. 
History:
I  played 1 year for WOU as a wing.  I then became a brewer in 2010 and have been a wing for them ever since.
Name: Andrew Wentworth
Position(s): Win/Fullback
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 160lbs



Nickname: 
TBA
Profession: 
Geographic Information Systems Technician
On the Brewers: 
I've only been playing for the Brewers since October, but since then the team has welcomed me with open arms and legs (Tink...you might want to get checked for chlamydia). The Brewers have made my recent move to Corvallis an incredibly easy and enjoyable transition.
On Rugby: 
There are too many things to list here; however, a brief list would have to include overloads at the wing, weak-side 8 man picks, and returning kicks (a recent addition thanks to help from Winston and Jake *pardon the ass-kissing*).
History:
5 years as a Wing and Fullback


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