Freshman 15: Rob McMahon-Gibson

16 Dec 2015 by Brandon Sparks

Rob is another football crossover who has really taken to rugby. He stepped in as a hooker position and was a regular on our Academy side through the fall. We look forward to seeing his role grow over his college career.

Name; Rob Gibson
Major: Bimolecular Science
Hometown: Lakefield, Mi
Position: Hooker

Funniest thing you’ve seen on the pitch?
Cha Cha (Jamie Demers) breaking it down is usually pretty entertaining

What are you scared of?
Snakes

The silliest thing you bought with you to college?
taco shells… I have nothing else for tacos other than the shells

What is your hardest class? Why?
English because I’m terrible with writing.

Who is your favorite player? Why?
Jarryd Hayne, because he’s the only one I know.

What annoys you?
Socks that don’t match.

Why did you join rugby?
I had a friend going out for the team and I thought it looked fun so I joined.

Who are your 3 dream dinner guest?
Muhammad Ali, Al Capone, and Coach Sparks

Any hidden talents? What?
I’m a mechanic

What do you want to achieve outside of rugby while at Michigan?
Get into Med School

How do you want to be remembered in Michigan rugby history?
Be on a team that wins the big ten and hopefully more.. if there is more, I’m new, I don’t know.

Which team mate would you want to be?
Grub