A lucky 13 posted for another round of Ultimate with Fudd. The field was wet but spirits were high as we moseyed to the field, set up the cones, warmed up, and then attempted to separate into teams. This turned out a bit different as YHC had intended…….initially, 2 “captains” were selected (Bodos & NTB) and asked to pick players. The intent was to have two teams of similar ability. However, Captain Bodos revolted at this, saying, “I’m not doing that!! I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings!” Fair enough and noted for next time. So instead, the PAX that happened to be standing in closest proximity to the two captains coalesced around their leaders and separated for the match. It just so happened that all of the skinny, fast, young players happened to be standing around Bodos and most of the older, fat, slower players (YHC included) were standing near NTB. No surprise with what happened next…….
Exercises: If a team scored a goal they did 15 SSH’s…..the team scored against had to do 5 burpees. Bodos’s team roared to a quick lead, scoring 4 goals in maybe 10 minutes. Hops (F3 C’ville), High School Musical (F3 Cary), Bodos, and Pinto were the standout players. Hops in particular was as fast as greased lightning and his team took to the strategy quickly of just throwing it as far downfield as possible and expecting him to streak down and catch it, which he did 9 times out of 10. Bodos amazed everyone with catch after catch that defied belief, often diving or leaping headlong with a disregard for his body that would have no doubt injured many of the other players present. After his team scored the 5th or 6th goal, Hops seemed to slow down, no doubt out of pity for the other team, as we started to see less of his streaks downfield.
NTB’s team did score several goals despite the MANY burpees they had been completing between kickoffs. There were several noteable plays, including a burst of speed from Gumbo to catch a long pass that reminded everyone of Bodos or Hops. The rest of the team did their best, and we were all smoked by the end, despite the lack of goals scored. Final score was around 10-2. YHC perceived that there were some hurt feelings as players moseyed back to the VSF, but at least everyone could agree that a good workout was had by all.
Numberama, Namerama, YHC took us out.
Don’t forget to sign up for the Ultimate tournament at NoToll on Aug. 6th.
Never stop chasing the Wabbit!
Fudd
