Barton named MVP
Blair Barton, a four-year starter and native of England, was named the Furman Rugby Club?s most valuable player during the May Furman Club Sports banquet. In so doing, he became the first player in club history to collect back-to-back MVP awards.
Team Captain Zach Mullinax received the Paladin Club Award while fellow senior DJ Addington was named the most valuable forward. Kyle Tenke, a rising junior, was name the most valuable back and rookie of the year.
The team also bade farewell to seniors Barton, Mullinax, Addington, Matt Barnes, Brandon Gold, Keith Knowlton, Will Lucas and Devin Kuneck during the dinner. During the past four years members of the group have amassed a record of 62-14-1, including a national title, two national runner up finishes and three Rugby South Championships.
