We’re closing out an amazing 2016 with one of our newest members of the club… freshman Kyle Patmore is the December 2016 SISU Player of the Month! Kyle is an in-state recruit who grew up just north of Ann Arbor in Brighton and has significant high school rugby experience. Although he is only in his first year of college, Kyle was thrust into the starting line-up after injuries sidelined junior Tomer Chen for the season. Coming in playing fly-half as a freshman is no easy task and Kyle did a phenomenal job commanding the offense and being a distributor for the back line. Kyle is a hardworking and dedicated member of the team and we can’t wait to see what he does on and off the field for Michigan Rugby in the future. Congratulations Kyle!

Name:
Kyle Patmore
Height:
5’10″
Weight :
160
Year:
Freshman
Major:
Kinesiology
Hometown:
Brighton, MI

Why rugby?
I started playing because I had nothing else to do, I fell in love with it and made it my focus. I have never had a bad time playing rugby.

What have you liked about Michigan rugby the most so far?
The people, everyone is such a good guy that I know they would have my back, even as a freshman

Most memorable moment on the pitch?
Winning a state championship with some of my best friends

What’s your favorite rugby drill in practice? Least Favorite?
Favorite- scrimmage, least- High ball

What other sports have you played?
Football, wrestling, hockey, soccer

In 5 years, what do you see yourself doing?
Continuing school, search for a major based job.

What’re some embarrassing childhood memories you can share with us?
I have fallen asleep on a toilet when I was a kid because I got stuck in it, Also In a dresser…

Favorite place in Ann Arbor?
Big House

Biggest Fear?
Drowning

Favorite food/meal?
Chicken Parm

Any game day superstitions?
I wear the same compression shorts on game days

Favorite superhero and why?
Iron man, he can still have a normal life, but then can just turn into a superhero.

Best advice you’ve ever received?
A failure isn’t when you make a mistake its when you refuse to try again.