University of Guelph Athletics

A humble, focused, and determined athlete, Jacey (Murphy) Grusnick was a force on the rugby pitch from the moment she set foot on the U of G campus. Jacey's university career ultimately ended in storybook fashion as the famed Eighth man on the powerhouse Gryphon side earned national Player of the Year honours in her fifth and final season wearing the red, black and gold. But what made it all the more special was Guelph's dominant 28-0 win over St. Francis Xavier in the CIS title match, which completed a long quest for her and her teammates. It was a wonderful way to cap a historic run that included four OUA championships, three consecutive team MVP awards and two U of G Female Athlete of the Year nods. "Jacey was one of the best athletes I've ever had the pleasure of coaching," said Gryphon women's rugby coach Colette McAuley. "She made everyone around her better and led the pack without ever saying a word. Jacey was exceptional. She worked tirelessly for her teammates for 80 minutes, doing what needed to be done, whether that was making the tackle, winning the ruck, carrying the ball or scoring the try."
 
Team Honours:
- Rugby Rookie of the Year Award – 2007
- MVP of the Year – 2009, 10, 11
 
University Honours:
- Female Athlete of the Year – 2010, 2011
 
Conference Honours:
- OUA All Star – 2007
- OUA Russell Division Rookie of the Year – 2007
- OUA Team Bronze Medal – 2007
- OUA Team Gold Medal – 2008, 09, 10, 11
- OUA Shiels Division All Star – 2009, 10
- OUA Rugby Shiels Division MVP of the Year – 2010, 11
 
National Conference Honours:
- CIS Team Bronze Medal – 2007, 08, 09, 10
- CIS Team Gold Medal – 2011
- CIS Tournament All Star – 2008
- CIS All Canadian – 2009, 10
- CIS Rugby Player of the Year – 2010, 11
- CIS Championship All Canadian – 2011