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2000–2001

Solomon Rogers

Centre from 2000–01 and later offensive captain, who captained the GB Bulldogs and the Southern Conference Wildcats in 2002, 2003 and 2004. He later coached the offensive line (2004–05) and the defensive line (2005–06).

Solomon Rogers: feature

Hurricanes Lineman of the Year
2001–02[1][2][3]
Hurricanes Rookie of the Year
2000–01[1][2]
GB Bulldogs
2002–2004[4][5][6]
centre; first selected for the 2002 tour to Wisconsin
College Bowl XVIII
Team captain[7]
27–6 win over Staffordshire Stallions, 2003–04

Career with the Hurricanes

  1. 2000–01

    Named the Hurricanes’ Rookie of the Year on the offensive line.[1][2][8]

  2. 2001–02

    The starting centre and the club’s Lineman of the Year, receiving the award from defensive line coach Anthony Fitzpatrick. He was one of five Hurricanes in the Southern Conference Wildcats all-star squad.[1][3][4]

  3. 2002–03

    Named first by the club’s history among the linemen whose blocking powered Andy Cochrane’s 1,000-yard season, and was again picked for the Wildcats, among a record 12 Hurricanes. The team reached College Bowl XVII, losing 22–17 to Stirling Clansmen.[9][4]

  4. 2003–04

    A veteran on an offensive line that dominated defences through an 8–0 regular season. He was one of the five team captains for College Bowl XVIII, won 27–6 against Staffordshire Stallions for the club’s fourth national title.[7]

  5. 2004–05

    Began coaching as the Hurricanes’ offensive line coach. His line was recognised for giving up only nine sacks in the regular season.[5]

  6. 2005–06

    Switched to coaching the defensive line, to broaden his knowledge of the game.[5]

Beyond the Hurricanes

  • GB Bulldogs (national student team), centre and captain · 2002, 2003 and 2004[4][5][6][2]

Honours

Great Britain selection

Other honours

Photos

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