There's not much else to say without the alumni getting too mad--Eauzone defeated Oldzone in the highly anticipated Alumni game this weekend in overtime, 17-16. The game was long, got kind of sloppy, and was very intense. Eauzone improves to 2-0 against their own alumni while Oldzone falls to 0-2. Eauzone also leads the point difference battle by 10.
Overall, the weekend was very fun for everyone involved, and there were actually quite a few spectators. A huge thanks for everyone who came to watch, play, or support Eau Claire Ultimate. Next year is sure to be just as fun.
Look for the full Alumni game (all 4 or 5 parts) to be up on Youtube, hopefully in the next two weeks.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
2010 Edition: Eauzone vs Eauldzone
If there has been one game that Eauzone has been preparing for, one day that matters most, that day, that game, will be arriving this Saturday. Because this Saturday, is the Alumni game.
The colossus of colossus has been hyped for the last few weeks throughout the media, and everything from bets to insults (stylish and choc-filled with caramel) have been traded. Pat "Worlds in Prague" Noles is confident that the alumni will come out victorious. "Together, the alumni have 15 nationals appearances and a worlds appearance. The current Eau Claire team has none." Without wondering whom that worlds appearance could be, former teammate and current UWEC alumni Jake Hammerson has similar thoughts. "You're gonna loooooose, suuuuuuckaaaaas." Even recent UWEC alumn have gotten into the rag-tag affair of flinging mud, such as Kris "KP" Peterson and Tim MacNeal, having put their two sense out their respective quotes of, "You're going down!" and "There's no way you gonn' win."
While Eauldzone is confident about their play, Eauzone also feels good about the upcoming behemoth among babes. Senior cutter James Hron points out that, "The only number that matters until Saturday is 1-0. Eauzone is 1-0." Junior Cutter James Wagner was also quoted, and says, "We're considering sitting some of our experienced players to take it easy on the old guys." Perhaps this might leak too much of Eau Claire's game plan, but who knows? Not all players are talking though--Junior handle Nick Pelant is calmly preparing to break alumni Josh Rizzo's ankles and mark, while Freshman cutter Max Palcewicz is geared up to face his body double, Alumni Alix Delegard.
This is the second annual Alumni game featuring a current Eauzone team versus Oldzone. Last year, Eauzone reminded Oldzone how to play during a 15-6 spanking. This year, however, the results will be much more dramatic. The logs have been laid...now it is time to see how high the blaze reaches.
Look to catch game updates via twitter at: http://twitter.com/eauzoneultimate
The colossus of colossus has been hyped for the last few weeks throughout the media, and everything from bets to insults (stylish and choc-filled with caramel) have been traded. Pat "Worlds in Prague" Noles is confident that the alumni will come out victorious. "Together, the alumni have 15 nationals appearances and a worlds appearance. The current Eau Claire team has none." Without wondering whom that worlds appearance could be, former teammate and current UWEC alumni Jake Hammerson has similar thoughts. "You're gonna loooooose, suuuuuuckaaaaas." Even recent UWEC alumn have gotten into the rag-tag affair of flinging mud, such as Kris "KP" Peterson and Tim MacNeal, having put their two sense out their respective quotes of, "You're going down!" and "There's no way you gonn' win."
While Eauldzone is confident about their play, Eauzone also feels good about the upcoming behemoth among babes. Senior cutter James Hron points out that, "The only number that matters until Saturday is 1-0. Eauzone is 1-0." Junior Cutter James Wagner was also quoted, and says, "We're considering sitting some of our experienced players to take it easy on the old guys." Perhaps this might leak too much of Eau Claire's game plan, but who knows? Not all players are talking though--Junior handle Nick Pelant is calmly preparing to break alumni Josh Rizzo's ankles and mark, while Freshman cutter Max Palcewicz is geared up to face his body double, Alumni Alix Delegard.
This is the second annual Alumni game featuring a current Eauzone team versus Oldzone. Last year, Eauzone reminded Oldzone how to play during a 15-6 spanking. This year, however, the results will be much more dramatic. The logs have been laid...now it is time to see how high the blaze reaches.
Look to catch game updates via twitter at: http://twitter.com/eauzoneultimate
Monday, April 5, 2010
Charleston Review
Eau Claire had an interesting weekend in Charleston. They started off beating Guilford College 13-8, then Appalachian State 13-9. After beating Charleston B 13-3, Eau Claire found themselves against the second seed in their pool, Kennesaw State. Kennesaw State started the game off strong, but Eau Claire rallied taking half, 7-6. After half, Eau Claire came out flat, and Kennesaw rallied. Before they knew it, Eau Claire was facing game point and losing, 8-12. Eau Claire needed something, anything, to rally behind. But like all great comebacks, it begins with a single point. Eau Claire received the disc, and scored behind some solid offense, bringing it to 9-12. After a great D and a quick huck, Eau Claire brought it 10-12. Another solid D and some great handle movement, Eau Claire found themselves closer, at 11-12. The next point proved very interesting. Eau Claire found a quick D, but failed to score, and Kennesaw answered on a quick huck. They attempted to score on a dump to a handle while the handler was trying to jump and land in the endzone, but three veteran Eau Claire players watched closely and called him "not in." What followed was a five minute, extremely heated discussion about best perspective, and whether or not the Kennesaw handler was actually in the endzone when he gained possession of the disc. Fortunately for Eau Claire, the men on the field stuck to their guns and their perspective, and the Kennesaw handler was declared not in the endzone when he gained possession of the disc (this call was later confirmed as correct by video). Eau Claire managed to get the endzone D, and score on a deep huck, tying the game. The game then went to soft cap, and Eau Claire was able to rally to win a very emotional game, 14-12.
Eau Claire started Sunday (after a Tufts C forfeit) playing their gracious host, Charleston (whom hosted Eau Claire. A huge thanks to Adam and Patrick and the rest of the Charleston team). They beat Charleston 15-10. Eau Claire then found themselves in the championship game against Boston's MIT. The game was extremely defensive oriented, and by the time the soft cap sounded, Eau Claire was in position for the win, 9-7. Unfortunately, what goes around comes around, and Eau Claire fell after 3 straight points given up, 9-10. Overall, the weekend was a great one, and although Eau Claire was looking for an undefeated weekend and a first place, they came out of the weekend feeling good, and ready to take on their next big opponent--the Tybee Beach.
Eau Claire started Sunday (after a Tufts C forfeit) playing their gracious host, Charleston (whom hosted Eau Claire. A huge thanks to Adam and Patrick and the rest of the Charleston team). They beat Charleston 15-10. Eau Claire then found themselves in the championship game against Boston's MIT. The game was extremely defensive oriented, and by the time the soft cap sounded, Eau Claire was in position for the win, 9-7. Unfortunately, what goes around comes around, and Eau Claire fell after 3 straight points given up, 9-10. Overall, the weekend was a great one, and although Eau Claire was looking for an undefeated weekend and a first place, they came out of the weekend feeling good, and ready to take on their next big opponent--the Tybee Beach.
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