Lou Petruzello (Captain Lou)

"The whole point of rugby is that it is, first and foremost, a state of mind, a spirit."
Jean-Pierre Rives (1952- ), French rugby player.

Town: Middletown, CT

Position:Flanker

Age: 52

Height/Wt: 5' 8"/ 205

Occupation: Retired

College: Spingfield College

Years Playing-33, 16 with the Grey

Previous Clubs: 1975-1977 Western Mass., 1977-1988 Berlin Strollers, 1988-2007 New Haven, 1990-present New England Referees Society

Bio: Loves to play, likes to referee. Lou is the consummate rugby whore, having worn over 100 different jumpers whoring for various teams. Lou's Rugby philosophy-If we have the ball they can't score. Possession is everything. Always take the wind in the second half. Take the sure three points early in the match or against a tough opponent. Spin to win on a wide pitch if you have fast backs. Communicate to the referee through your captain. Two things you have no control of: weather and the referee. Two things you can control: fitness and focus. Lou has been described as the engine room of every club he has ever played for...truer words were never spoken.

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