Seeing as I was unable to attend, I asked a very special person to write a recap for me. He has some experience, since he recently retired from running the Boomland Blog. Yes, I'm talking about Brian McLain. Since disaffiliating from the Boomland's Travels, he's embarked on his career as a freelance blogger. He doesn't get paid for this, and I'm not exactly sure why he said yes. But he has a big heart, and now he can put freelance journalist on his application to law school.
Thanks Brian!
No Wisconsequences
by: Brian McLain
I was helping out Boomland during Illinois’ first game against Kansas Y. So here is what I gathered from Somerslam and Halvsies. Illinois did not come out ready for what Kansas was dishing. After settling down and digging deep, Illinois pulled out the victory 15-13
After a second round bye, Illinois was once again ready to show the Ultimate community and the world at large what they had to offer. Mama Bird, a Natties regular, looked to give our boys a tough game as they were seeded #1 in the pool. Looks can be deceiving as Illinois came out with a 3 -0 lead and then took half 8-5. Colorado, never a team to back down, forged a comeback around deep hucks and brought the gap to 14-14. In an effort to create some synergies, Denis gave a rousing speech in the huddle and Illinois was able to come away with the win, 15-14.
Highlights:
- Phelan got a Callahan
- Pavan was in the air longer than on the ground
After winning both pool games, Illinois had their crossover game against the Grey Duck. This game had no bearing on how the team would start the day on Sunday. Once again defense was Illinois’ weakness as great plays individually made on both offense and defense was not enough to cover the missing defense consistency. Minnesota won the game 15-10
Sunday brought a welcomed challenge in North Park. Last year Illinois had an emotional victory over the Lost Boys at Sectionals and knew that they would be gunning for them every chance they got. Due to the extra sleep granted from a first round bye Illinois came ready to play with fresh minds and bodies. Illinois played hard and won 12-9.
Highlights:- were down 8-5 and broke them 3 times to take the lead.
Coming off of a meaningful win over North Park, Illinois was posed to face the perennial powerhouse, Carleton. With the weather turning colder and windy offense stalled at some points during the game. Caleton took the lead and did not let go of it as the claimed victory 15-7
After discussion with Colorado over what to play to, the 3rd place game would be played to 9. Plagued by injuries, the Illinois sideline seemed to lack the spark of intensity that they had enjoyed throughout the day. The game ended with Illinois taking 4th place in an 8-10 loss to Colorado.
Fun Squad Highlights:- very comfortable accommodations
- House on Haunted Hill was found out to be a better comedy than honor movie
- Ryan Smith got verbally owned by Sheeny from the women’s team. It went a little like this: Sheeny stands up and proclaims to a room full of guys, “I/m glad you’re not a douche bag anymore. I mean all you used to do was talk about how good you were at Ultimate and show us pictures of your high school team. I used to call you Cocky McCock Face.” At which point the room erupted with laughter.
- I lost credit card roulette (Editors note: you mean “won”)
- Sprite (Lil’ Kevin) got cut off by the Bed Bull Girls - Pat Stephens made a delightful appearance
- Somerslam played sleeveless
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