Spirit Fouls

by September 27, 2013, 11:46am 0

What really is a spirit foul? As a high school assistant coach at this year’s Georgia State Tournament, I thought I knew. Maybe now I know better. Maybe I should…

The Problem With “Frisbee”

by July 12, 2013, 1:51pm 0

Is the name trademark-protected or is it generic? What’s the difference between Kleenex and tissues? Between Sharpie and permanent marker? Between Band Aids and bandage? The first are trade-protected by…

Chain Lightning Ties Nexgen

by August 9, 2012, 9:53am 0

Lightning Storms Suspend Game at Nines The bus stops here in the ATL. The Nexgen Tour rolled into Atlanta last night. The local Ultimate community rolled out too, checking out…

US Open 2012: Beyond the Spirit Score

by July 10, 2012, 3:19pm 0

“We’ve got grade inflation in spirit scores, “ says Johnny Bravo’s Joe Durst. Durst, an English as second language teacher, also coaches the successful Denver East High School ultimate team….

Trial By Fire: US Open

by July 5, 2012, 9:45am 0

When USA Ultimate and Dr. Tom Crawford decided to showcase the first US Open Championship for this week in Colorado Springs, he thought the Air Force Academy was a safe…