Hall of Fame
William Ruffle was a standout member of the men's soccer team from 1984-87, when he was a four-year starter who helped lead the Saxons to ECAC titles in 1984 and 1987.
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A regional All-American and ICAC First Team All-Star as a senior in 1987, Ruffle ranks sixth all-time at AU in career points (66), second in career goals (27) and ninth in career assists (12). During Ruffle’s career, AU won 35 games.
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In 1988, he served as an assistant coach on the AU women's team, helping guide the Lady Saxons to an NCAA tournament appearance.
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He lists as his greatest thrill as an AU student-athlete the 1987 season, when he helped lead AU to a 12-3-4 record and a victory in the ECAC Upstate Championship game.
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Ruffle graduated from AU in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He earned his master's degree in education from Alfred in 1989.
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He is currently an instructor of mathematics at Northern Virginia Community College in Manassas, VA. He and his wife, Sheri, live in Reston, VA, with their daughter, Anna, and son, Paul.
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