Humboldt
For the last home game of the season on March 10th, 2007, the men of the 
Santa Clara University Touring Side were hoping to pull out a win against Humboldt State. But sadly, the SCUTS were just unable to control Humboldt’s tenacity and experience. Sophomore eight-man Mike Ramirez scored a try in the last few minutes of the game to end the game and the season on a relatively high note. Senior John Travis kicked for points, making the final score 7-38.
Referee’s Recap
Referee - John Pohlman
I was pretty excited to be switched onto Santa Clara University Men’s versus Humboldt State for this past Saturday. I had done Humboldt versus Santa Rosa last year and knew Humboldt State was one of the top teams in Division II. Former Seahawks Chris Kron and Scott Rees are coaching the Santa Clara side and I was interested in their progress. As things happened I got a stomach bug Thursday night and was turned inside out. By Saturday things seemed a bit better. When I arrived Larry Freitas was calling the woman’s game and both teams were warming up. Santa Clara won the toss and elected to kick. I’m not sure giving Humboldt the ball is ever a good idea. Humboldt recycled well, hitting the rucks with controlled power. Humboldt scored five tries in the first half. Led by forward captain #3 Jacob Nelson. Humboldt’s #2, #8 and center scored a try each. (Humboldt has a preprinted roster with CIPP’s but not players #’s). Santa Clara has improved in all aspects of their rugby. Starting 6 freshman and fielding two full sides their program is moving in the right direction. The second half started with another Humboldt try. Around 60 minutes in I started feeling extremely dehydrated and fortunately had Larry there to finish the game. At 33 minutes Santa Clara # 8 Mike Ramirez picked up a loose ball and scored a try.
Trys Scored:
Mike Ramirez
Kicks Scored:
John Travis