You’re The Hammer Bags?

Holy mother of god it was cold out last night! Our bodies were cold, the wind was a bitch and we could barely feel our fingers most of the game. Good to be back on the field though ;) Maybe the freezing cold weather can explain why our pre-game and post-game cheers were terrrrrrible! I guess it was me that was supposed to be me yelling the “Hip Hip” part between the “hoorays”. However, the halftime talk was extremely helpful! The old torn up hand towel that was probably on the field since last season came in handy when explaining the game plan for the second half (see photo below).

The “hammer bags” came out a bit rusty for the first game of the season but I have to say we weren’t all that bad. With two new hammer bags joining the team this season I think we are going to be looking good! Scott put us on the board early with capturing our first point of the season and Angela, well Angela had an AMAZING dive in the end zone bring our score to 4. This totally earned her Player of the Game!!!

We had a few complaints from the other team. Tony the tiger complained about our team height (I think it was directed at Armsy though), the loud stall counts coming from Fish and Chips/ Tarter Sause and the body checking coming from Bunny. I didn’t notice a thing. I did hear though, someone yell “That game was so exciting I’m going to crap my pants” oh wait, maybe that comment came from Charles and or James? I could easier make more comments on this game but I will leave it to the team to add in what you remember.

Here are some new and revised nicknames!

Angela –Bidginity -Similar to the word “virginity,” bidginity relates to the first time someone bids. Bidding is a mindset everybody has to overcome. Running full speed and bellyflopping the ground for the first time can be intimidating. It may be uncomfortable at first, and there might even be a little blood. But once it’s all over you’ll realize it wasn’t so bad and that you kind of want to do it again. Everyone will praise you for finally losing your bidginity and you’ll want to tell everyone the exact details of the moment. Most people lose it in college or even high school, and there’s always that one kid that lost it in middle school. Don’t be that person that goes through life never losing their bidginity. There is nothing that will bring you closer to the sport you love, so don’t be afraid to get down and dirty.

Scott- Leapfrog- One of the most epic things to ever happen in Ultimate Frisbee. It is the act of jumping so high to grab a disc that you literally jump over someone in the process.

Gregor- Airbender- An Airbender is an exceptionally good Handler capable of manipulating the frisbee in ways never thought possible. They seem to complete every single pass with incredible accuracy and execution, no matter the situation. They are also a master of every single throw and typically know the game very well. “Airbender” is among one of the most prestigious nicknames to be called in Ultimate. There used to be countless Ultimate Frisbee Airbenders in existence but that all changed when the fire- nation attacked.

Jay- Thumber- Just because of the way he hucks it down the field.

Greg- Sneak – An unexpected running play

Colleen- Wheeler (Wheel of Death) - This throw is extremely rare, most don’t have the balls to do it in a real game. It is a combination of throwing with the thumb and the hammer. Colleen has been practicing her hammer throw and this nickname screams “toughness”

Chris- Landshark -We all know that player that bids and lays out for every disc, sometimes way more than they need to. If you know someone whose belly touches the ground more than their feet, they are most definitely a landshark.

- Becky/Captain