The Honorable Michael V. Dowgin Award for the Standout Player

Judge Mike Dowgin, known as "the Truth" to his friends, has been a dominating rugby player and team leader throughout the 1970’s, 80's , 90's and 2000’s.  At the inaugural New Jersey 7's, Mike played for the Princeton Scottish side. The Princeton Scottish were was an ensemble of Princeton Legends (in their own minds) with a passion for rucking and mauling.  This group of tight five players were seeded last and not given much of a shot.  However, in the first game of the day, the Princeton Scottish took the field with a wild look in their eyes.  On the opening kickoff they drove the ball forward crashing and driving.  With 20 meters to go, the ball made its way out to Mike Dowgin. Mike stiff-armed one tackler, crashed through two more, cut right around yet another, and powered his way across the try line for the first score of the game, and the New Jersey 7's.  In honor of the first score in New Jersey 7's history , the Standout Player  of each New Jersey 7's will be presented the Hon. Michael V. Dowgin Award at the end of the tournament.