So yeah, not nearly as much going on with this as I originally thought. Anyway, home for the summer now. Job hasn't started yet so just been sitting around, reading and playing ultimate, which is great. I realized the other day that this might be the last summer I can do this until I retire so Im entirely okay with sitting around as much as possible haha.
In terms of ultimate, nothing really new. Still practicing with RSRD, and summer club league. Trying to play with this mixed team, but dont know if my job will allow me to make the time commitment to it that is required. If that is the case I can just play with Hammered 2.0, which might be better because its open and I wont get reprimanded for throwing throws that I have in the right situation (ie crossfield hammers to the corner to hands) but not getting caught. I dunno, the people are still fun to hang out with, even though the vert that is run is so sloppy. Anyway, hopefully Ill update this more over the course of the summer.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
No more ultimax
Jive is injured, sick or noncommittal. THus, Ultimax is a no go. Kinda pissed cuz it woulda been good to play, but also happy cuz we wouldve been savage, cold and miserable. That is all, lets get drunk
Monday, February 23, 2009
Hellfish Wrapup
So its been a day since our first tournament of the spring, and I have finally had enough time to decompress and kind of recover from the weekend. We came in seeded 4th in our pool on Saturday, looking to upset some unsuspecting teams and make moves. Saturdays weather was pretty nice, 50s and sunny with probably 10-15 mph cross winds all day. Definitely manageable.
Game 1: Princeton
Having a first round bye was awesome. We got to wake up a little later than the other teams and got to the fields around halftime of round 1. This allowed us plenty of time to get cleated/warmed up for our first game against Princeton. This was important seeing as they had already had a game and had their throws accustomed to being outside already. This turned out to actually be our closest game scorewise all day. We went up 2-0 right of the bat, but they came right back at us to tie. We then basically traded all the way to halftime, us down 6-7. They had 2-3 solid handlers, and their cutters, while not amazing, made smart cuts. We scored right out of half, then broke them a few times before trading to the end of the game. 13-11 Jive. Some highlights: Jake/Veins skying people left and right, huge hucks from ducksworth, and i have to give myself credit for a 25 yard hammer upwind. Also, we set the tone defensively for the weekend with solid zone D and a handful of layout ds. While the score appeared close, it was really us not being used to playing outside then them being better than us. It was still good to get the blood flowing and I think we were in the right mindset for game 2.
Game 2: JMU
I think this is the game we played best in all weekend. We came in fired up and really took it to the Hellfish all game. They had a couple of studs, but their deep game was not clicking and our O and D was. While it was close at the beginning, with us trading points to about 3-3, but after a massive layout D by the SUZEEE we took half something like 7-4 and won 13-6. Highlights: Matts assist to Timbo during which our whole team collectively held our breath, Space laying out fully more than once for the first time EVERRR, Susie's huge ridiculously blady huck to the gut-man and Jacko scoring something like 6-7 goals.
Game 3: Mary Washington
While Mary Wash had a couple of kids who could play, they were definitely more about fun. We kept out lines relatively open for most of the game, and despite them putting up some solid points, we were just too much when we actually had a line in. 13-6 Jive. Highlights include some solid D by our freshmen, and our handlers running their D with uplines all day.
Game 4: Delaware X (B)
So it turns out Delaware brought their B team with a couple of A teamers thrown in for experience while the rest of their A team went to Mardi Gras to drink. Definitely not a team worthy of the 2nd seed. While they were enthusiastic, and cool guys, they just did not have the personnel to compete with the zone we kept throwing on them. A little bragging, highlight of the game would have to go to my layout callahan off a trap swing in zone. We win 13-3. After this game, we did play a rousing game of detonator, as well as watched Timbo whoop some kid in a shotgun off, which is always awesome to watch.
After stretching and talking for a little, we went out to a pretty delicious Chinese buffet before checking into our hotel for showers, naps and pregaming before the party. We watched some Forrest Gump, played Jeopardy, drank some Joose and Four Loko. Then a few of us hopped in a van (thanks matt for taking the hit and driving) to the party. JMU had rented out this lodge/cabin in the middle of nowhere for the party. Coming from a school where a 50 person party doesnt happen very often, nor does it usually last very long before getting broken up, this was a rager. There were about 200 frisbee players there getting after it. The main room was dominated by the band stage/mosh pit, while onlookers could go up to the balcony and play ruit and watch the goings on. The back hallway/room had a couple of ice luges, a huge stack of kegs, and couches and stuff to chill on. AWESOME! While the poons played ruit, we quickly realized that if you had a pitcher, you were assumed to need it for something so could bypass all lines for beer. Thus, Wiechec and I acquired one for our personal needs. No one around us had to wait for beer. Making friends is a lot easier when you have a full pitcher to share. Everything was going great until Merlin decided to "accidently" swat the whole thing all over Space and I. This just compounded our frustrations with the self proclaimed "Dynasty", as even their cool kids can suck. Anyway, by 1230 it was time to head back. After taco bell and some drunken chilling, I passed out in between beds. After waking up next to Timbo of all people, the Jive Turkeys proceeded to rally, get some bagels (phenomenal) and be at the fields ready to face our opponent for the quarter finals, NYU.
Quarters
So we hung out with NYU at High Tide a couple years ago, and despite one of them puking on the floor of our house they seemed like pretty cool guys. However, the fact that they had a coach just made them seem douchey. The fact that their coach was a dbag made them seem even worse. This game was probably the most intense and hard fought ultimate game ive ever been a part of, besides maybe the RPI game in savannah last year. Sunday the wind was a little stronger, and swirly which meant getting any read on it was very difficult. We went up early, with our zone really flustering them. They only points they scored were on blady bailout hucks or us messing up in transition. However, with us up about 6-4, they went on a run to take half 8-7. Our defense just couldnt stop them anymore, and we had a few costly turnovers on the goaline that they could score easily. At halftime, we really focused ourselves and came out real fired up for the second half. After trading to 9-10, we broke to tie the game at 10s. After a few marathon points and some great D by Tracko and Duckmoney, we traded to 12-12, universe point on cap with us pulling. We pulled came out in zone, got a turn, threw it away, and they put up a huck to the back corner of the endzone in transition. Suze came up absolutely HUGE for a D. We worked it up from the corner, with space, ducks and I resetting like champions, I finally got an upline cut with Jake streaking and put up a slightly swilly backhand that he read and came down with just out side of the goal line. He then swung it and the disc was put in by Mista Colicchio, 13-12 JIVE! We rushed the field jubilantly. Despite a great win, albeit with sloppy O, we had given our all to win. We then realized that we had another game to play, semis against Georgetown who had just won their quarters game 15-3, and had been resting and warming up for the past 45 minutes.
Semis
So when we had last seen Gtown at Cuff, they lost in the semis of tier 2, and did really look that good. However they did seem pretty douchey as well. This had not changed. What had was their size. I don't think they had more than 5 players under 6'1". Also their two tallest players were also their best players. Unfortunate. They were ready to play this game, and we were just too tired from quarters. However we would not go down without a fight. This may have been the first 15-4 game to go to cap. By the end we had opened up lines because our starters were just to tired. Biggest thing that happened in this game was Jack breaking his collarbone, rendering him done for the season. Shit. Also Jakes callahan was saweet.
So with that, we circled, paid our respects to the weekend and headed home. The weekend was a ton of fun, and I was so happy to be back outside with Jive. While there are things to work on, both for me personally (patience and fitness mainly) and as a team, I am so excited for what this season has in store. Bring on NC and Ultimaxx next weekend.
Game 1: Princeton
Having a first round bye was awesome. We got to wake up a little later than the other teams and got to the fields around halftime of round 1. This allowed us plenty of time to get cleated/warmed up for our first game against Princeton. This was important seeing as they had already had a game and had their throws accustomed to being outside already. This turned out to actually be our closest game scorewise all day. We went up 2-0 right of the bat, but they came right back at us to tie. We then basically traded all the way to halftime, us down 6-7. They had 2-3 solid handlers, and their cutters, while not amazing, made smart cuts. We scored right out of half, then broke them a few times before trading to the end of the game. 13-11 Jive. Some highlights: Jake/Veins skying people left and right, huge hucks from ducksworth, and i have to give myself credit for a 25 yard hammer upwind. Also, we set the tone defensively for the weekend with solid zone D and a handful of layout ds. While the score appeared close, it was really us not being used to playing outside then them being better than us. It was still good to get the blood flowing and I think we were in the right mindset for game 2.
Game 2: JMU
I think this is the game we played best in all weekend. We came in fired up and really took it to the Hellfish all game. They had a couple of studs, but their deep game was not clicking and our O and D was. While it was close at the beginning, with us trading points to about 3-3, but after a massive layout D by the SUZEEE we took half something like 7-4 and won 13-6. Highlights: Matts assist to Timbo during which our whole team collectively held our breath, Space laying out fully more than once for the first time EVERRR, Susie's huge ridiculously blady huck to the gut-man and Jacko scoring something like 6-7 goals.
Game 3: Mary Washington
While Mary Wash had a couple of kids who could play, they were definitely more about fun. We kept out lines relatively open for most of the game, and despite them putting up some solid points, we were just too much when we actually had a line in. 13-6 Jive. Highlights include some solid D by our freshmen, and our handlers running their D with uplines all day.
Game 4: Delaware X (B)
So it turns out Delaware brought their B team with a couple of A teamers thrown in for experience while the rest of their A team went to Mardi Gras to drink. Definitely not a team worthy of the 2nd seed. While they were enthusiastic, and cool guys, they just did not have the personnel to compete with the zone we kept throwing on them. A little bragging, highlight of the game would have to go to my layout callahan off a trap swing in zone. We win 13-3. After this game, we did play a rousing game of detonator, as well as watched Timbo whoop some kid in a shotgun off, which is always awesome to watch.
After stretching and talking for a little, we went out to a pretty delicious Chinese buffet before checking into our hotel for showers, naps and pregaming before the party. We watched some Forrest Gump, played Jeopardy, drank some Joose and Four Loko. Then a few of us hopped in a van (thanks matt for taking the hit and driving) to the party. JMU had rented out this lodge/cabin in the middle of nowhere for the party. Coming from a school where a 50 person party doesnt happen very often, nor does it usually last very long before getting broken up, this was a rager. There were about 200 frisbee players there getting after it. The main room was dominated by the band stage/mosh pit, while onlookers could go up to the balcony and play ruit and watch the goings on. The back hallway/room had a couple of ice luges, a huge stack of kegs, and couches and stuff to chill on. AWESOME! While the poons played ruit, we quickly realized that if you had a pitcher, you were assumed to need it for something so could bypass all lines for beer. Thus, Wiechec and I acquired one for our personal needs. No one around us had to wait for beer. Making friends is a lot easier when you have a full pitcher to share. Everything was going great until Merlin decided to "accidently" swat the whole thing all over Space and I. This just compounded our frustrations with the self proclaimed "Dynasty", as even their cool kids can suck. Anyway, by 1230 it was time to head back. After taco bell and some drunken chilling, I passed out in between beds. After waking up next to Timbo of all people, the Jive Turkeys proceeded to rally, get some bagels (phenomenal) and be at the fields ready to face our opponent for the quarter finals, NYU.
Quarters
So we hung out with NYU at High Tide a couple years ago, and despite one of them puking on the floor of our house they seemed like pretty cool guys. However, the fact that they had a coach just made them seem douchey. The fact that their coach was a dbag made them seem even worse. This game was probably the most intense and hard fought ultimate game ive ever been a part of, besides maybe the RPI game in savannah last year. Sunday the wind was a little stronger, and swirly which meant getting any read on it was very difficult. We went up early, with our zone really flustering them. They only points they scored were on blady bailout hucks or us messing up in transition. However, with us up about 6-4, they went on a run to take half 8-7. Our defense just couldnt stop them anymore, and we had a few costly turnovers on the goaline that they could score easily. At halftime, we really focused ourselves and came out real fired up for the second half. After trading to 9-10, we broke to tie the game at 10s. After a few marathon points and some great D by Tracko and Duckmoney, we traded to 12-12, universe point on cap with us pulling. We pulled came out in zone, got a turn, threw it away, and they put up a huck to the back corner of the endzone in transition. Suze came up absolutely HUGE for a D. We worked it up from the corner, with space, ducks and I resetting like champions, I finally got an upline cut with Jake streaking and put up a slightly swilly backhand that he read and came down with just out side of the goal line. He then swung it and the disc was put in by Mista Colicchio, 13-12 JIVE! We rushed the field jubilantly. Despite a great win, albeit with sloppy O, we had given our all to win. We then realized that we had another game to play, semis against Georgetown who had just won their quarters game 15-3, and had been resting and warming up for the past 45 minutes.
Semis
So when we had last seen Gtown at Cuff, they lost in the semis of tier 2, and did really look that good. However they did seem pretty douchey as well. This had not changed. What had was their size. I don't think they had more than 5 players under 6'1". Also their two tallest players were also their best players. Unfortunate. They were ready to play this game, and we were just too tired from quarters. However we would not go down without a fight. This may have been the first 15-4 game to go to cap. By the end we had opened up lines because our starters were just to tired. Biggest thing that happened in this game was Jack breaking his collarbone, rendering him done for the season. Shit. Also Jakes callahan was saweet.
So with that, we circled, paid our respects to the weekend and headed home. The weekend was a ton of fun, and I was so happy to be back outside with Jive. While there are things to work on, both for me personally (patience and fitness mainly) and as a team, I am so excited for what this season has in store. Bring on NC and Ultimaxx next weekend.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
A Real Hellfish preview
Alright, here it goes. So pools have been posted, and changed. So based off those changes here goes. Some thoughts before I start. I think we are a bit underseeded overall, but understandably so. We havent been to any tournaments this year, nor have we done well against "bigger" teams. However, with our current seeding we have a pretty ideal schedule (2 games, bye, 2 games) and I think based on the teams in our pool we could end up doing well.
Game 1: Delaware X
-This game could go two ways based on what team Delaware X entails. Either it is their full team that just wants to drink so they may not do as well on sunday or a not full team. If the first scenario is correct we could be in for a game. Delaware has made nationals the 2 of the past 3 years, and they have a program in place. Hopefully we will be able to take advantage of it being the first game and steal a few points. Warming up could be key. If they bring a real X team, then it is going to be much closer.
Game 2: JMU
Based on what I saw at CUFF in the fall, JMU looked pretty good. Given, this was in some of the worst weather for ultimate possible, but still respectable. However, I think we can beat them. Hopefully we will ahve gotten the kinks out by then.
Game 3: Mary Washington
Playing the 5th seed coming off our bye will be clutch. We will be cold (literally and figuratively) especially with it being our first tournament. Hopefully we wont be pushed too hard, but hard enough that we get our shit together again for round 5.
Game 4: Princeton
Princeton did pretty well at CUFF in the fall, which has been the only time Ive seen them play. However, their results from last year were pretty average against teams we matched up well with. I am predicting a dog fight.
Some closing thoughts. Weather is going to be a huge factor this weekend. If its not windy, our huck game is strong enough to keep us competitive in any game. However, if it is windy, it will help us because we can play zone. But it will also be very detrimental to our offense because we havent been playing outside and going from indoor throwing to windy outdoor throwing is very tough. Our throwers are going to have to be very patient, and the cuts are going to have to be very smart for us to work unders.
Some other pool predictions:
Pool A: Ohio State and Lehigh advance
Pool B: Michigan State and Bucknell advance (I want to see just how good Bucknell is with just one senior graduating from last year)
Pool C: Delaware X/JMU and hopefully us, but who knows
Pool D: W&M and Wake advance in the only pool to go to seed
The Sweatshirts are in and they look pimp. Definitely rocking mine to indoor tonight where Sweet Peaches will look to up their +73 in 4 games.
Game 1: Delaware X
-This game could go two ways based on what team Delaware X entails. Either it is their full team that just wants to drink so they may not do as well on sunday or a not full team. If the first scenario is correct we could be in for a game. Delaware has made nationals the 2 of the past 3 years, and they have a program in place. Hopefully we will be able to take advantage of it being the first game and steal a few points. Warming up could be key. If they bring a real X team, then it is going to be much closer.
Game 2: JMU
Based on what I saw at CUFF in the fall, JMU looked pretty good. Given, this was in some of the worst weather for ultimate possible, but still respectable. However, I think we can beat them. Hopefully we will ahve gotten the kinks out by then.
Game 3: Mary Washington
Playing the 5th seed coming off our bye will be clutch. We will be cold (literally and figuratively) especially with it being our first tournament. Hopefully we wont be pushed too hard, but hard enough that we get our shit together again for round 5.
Game 4: Princeton
Princeton did pretty well at CUFF in the fall, which has been the only time Ive seen them play. However, their results from last year were pretty average against teams we matched up well with. I am predicting a dog fight.
Some closing thoughts. Weather is going to be a huge factor this weekend. If its not windy, our huck game is strong enough to keep us competitive in any game. However, if it is windy, it will help us because we can play zone. But it will also be very detrimental to our offense because we havent been playing outside and going from indoor throwing to windy outdoor throwing is very tough. Our throwers are going to have to be very patient, and the cuts are going to have to be very smart for us to work unders.
Some other pool predictions:
Pool A: Ohio State and Lehigh advance
Pool B: Michigan State and Bucknell advance (I want to see just how good Bucknell is with just one senior graduating from last year)
Pool C: Delaware X/JMU and hopefully us, but who knows
Pool D: W&M and Wake advance in the only pool to go to seed
The Sweatshirts are in and they look pimp. Definitely rocking mine to indoor tonight where Sweet Peaches will look to up their +73 in 4 games.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Hellfish Preview
Hellfish this weekend, so excited. Preliminary pools were just put up, check them out here... http://www.upa.org/scores/tourn.cgi?div=127&id=5855
I definitely think seeds will change but as it is now I am pretty happy with our pool. While we may be underseeded I think we can still be very competitive. More to come later once things are more definite.
I definitely think seeds will change but as it is now I am pretty happy with our pool. While we may be underseeded I think we can still be very competitive. More to come later once things are more definite.
Monday, February 9, 2009
A little preseason preview action
Jive's tournament schedule has been set! Starting with Hellfish in 2 weeks, and then a tournament every weekend for the couple of months. This will be most intense spring season Jive has ever participated in. I can't wait... playing outside yesterday just compounded that. This could be the best team jive has ever assembled and I really want to go as far as the best of our abilities can take us. This means playing to the best of our abilities at all times. With these early tournaments, it will really set the tone for us and show where we match up against some of the better teams in the region. Man, I just wanna play.
Some goals I have for our team:
-MAKE REGIONALS (along those lines put veins skying the piss out of some dude at nattys on the cover of UPA magazine haha)
-Play hard at all times. When Jive gets after it, we get after it. However sometimes we can be a little unfocused. I really hope we mentally stay in every game we play, regardless of if we're up 14-0 or down 14-3.
-Get the team talking. Active sidelines are unbelievably helpful while on the field. Id really like to help everyone on the team to a place where they can pick out a man and help him with strike calls and positioning.
-Not lose to Gettysburg, EVER
Some personal goals for the season:
-not get injured. BOOO sprained ankles and pulled hamstrings. Hooray stretching and Excedrin.
-Play better defense. Whether this means committing to really staying with my man or helping out on team D. I really want to try and never be out of position, or get caught flatfooted. If a guy is going to beat me upline, fine, he just will need to beat me.
-Get better in the air. I need to box out better. Growing 4 inches would help as well.
-Not be angry in a way it brings my team down. I get frustrated when people don't do what I know they can be doing, and can be angrily vocal about it. It happens, and this season I really don't want to put myself in a place where it brings the people around me down when I get like this. Its not my role to do that.
-Not as many dumb turnovers. I get tunnel vision deep sometimes, whoops. I can't help it that we have stud downfield cutters.
Whewww, so thats it. First real full blog post. Enjoy, hopefully this won't be a one time thing. Or maybe, hopefully it will.
watch david after dentist on youtube if you havent already seen it. HILARIOUS
Best of 7 Best of 7 update: 3-0
Some goals I have for our team:
-MAKE REGIONALS (along those lines put veins skying the piss out of some dude at nattys on the cover of UPA magazine haha)
-Play hard at all times. When Jive gets after it, we get after it. However sometimes we can be a little unfocused. I really hope we mentally stay in every game we play, regardless of if we're up 14-0 or down 14-3.
-Get the team talking. Active sidelines are unbelievably helpful while on the field. Id really like to help everyone on the team to a place where they can pick out a man and help him with strike calls and positioning.
-Not lose to Gettysburg, EVER
Some personal goals for the season:
-not get injured. BOOO sprained ankles and pulled hamstrings. Hooray stretching and Excedrin.
-Play better defense. Whether this means committing to really staying with my man or helping out on team D. I really want to try and never be out of position, or get caught flatfooted. If a guy is going to beat me upline, fine, he just will need to beat me.
-Get better in the air. I need to box out better. Growing 4 inches would help as well.
-Not be angry in a way it brings my team down. I get frustrated when people don't do what I know they can be doing, and can be angrily vocal about it. It happens, and this season I really don't want to put myself in a place where it brings the people around me down when I get like this. Its not my role to do that.
-Not as many dumb turnovers. I get tunnel vision deep sometimes, whoops. I can't help it that we have stud downfield cutters.
Whewww, so thats it. First real full blog post. Enjoy, hopefully this won't be a one time thing. Or maybe, hopefully it will.
watch david after dentist on youtube if you havent already seen it. HILARIOUS
Best of 7 Best of 7 update: 3-0
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
a beginning
This is my blog. I'm interested in a lot of things, one of them being ultimate.
Some things I want to have if I decide to actually update this:
-Thoughts on the ultimate season, Jive's and personally
-Videos and such I create
-bitching
-links to cool things people should check out
More to come later, but right now just using this to check on other ultimate blogs. Saweet
Some things I want to have if I decide to actually update this:
-Thoughts on the ultimate season, Jive's and personally
-Videos and such I create
-bitching
-links to cool things people should check out
More to come later, but right now just using this to check on other ultimate blogs. Saweet
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