Part 2 of the Summer Lovin Series

So it seems that only the illustrious boomland blogger has decided to answer my question. I disagree with every bit of disrespect I am able to muster. Tough opponents don’t let themselves get kicked in the face.

What defines a tough opponent? Is it the team that beats you every time? I tend to think “no.” I believe that a tough opponent is one that matches up well against your style of play. You may get the upper hand on one point, but you know that they’re right there with you. But you also know that if they take the lead, a comeback is not out of the question.

When you start a game against such an opponent, you know that it will last thirty points, and you will fight for every point. Such an opponent makes you want to play every point. Such an opponent makes you want to prove that you have what it takes. If this opponent beats you (I emphasize if), he will beat you with hustle not calls. He will match your sportsmanship and elevate your competition.

A lot of opponents come to mind: Florida, Colorado, Michigan… My answer may surprise a few. It may even anger one person in particular. I thought N.C. State was our toughest opponent this year.

Next question: (When) is it appropriate to spike the disc?

Summer Lovin

College ultimate slows significantly in the summer as groups of men who refuse to grow up dominate the news. This hasn’t been a problem for the blog in the past since it didn’t exist last summer, but it also wouldn’t have been problem since the Illini fielded a club team.

This year, the team is too spread out to make a club team work during the summer months. Thanks for giving me nothing to report on guys. Now all I do is sit here with a broken leg, reminiscing the golden days of my writing. Since that only lasted two hours, I’ve decided to unveil a new summer series: “Question and Comment”.

As you probably have guessed, this series involves my questions and your comments. Some questions will be specific to Illini Ultimate, others will relate to the ultimate community at large. It’s kind of like polling you, only now you can add asides that prove your point or ridicule others.

“Which team was our toughest opponent this year?”