Past Articles in Analysis

  1. On The Northwest Challenge: The Newest Elite College Tournament

    The Northwest Challenge is unique, challenging, and, soon, changing.

  2. FAQ About The USA Ultimate College Rankings And Algorithm

    Here's what you need to know about the USA Ultimate rankings, bid allocation, and the algorithm.

  3. How Will The Women’s Bids Shake Out?

    How many bids will the Northwest get, and other questions answered.

  4. Caffeine: A Legal Performance Enhancing Drug

    If you were to rifle through almost any of my teammate’s bags–or even mine, for that matter–there’s a good chance you’d find performance-enhancing drugs.

  5. High Tide’s Mission Is To Grow Ultimate And Christianity Over Spring Break. Can It Do Both?

    This week marks the fourth and final week of High Tide 2015. Is it more than just a party tournament?

  6. Latest USAU Rankings Released: NW Women’s Sitting At 6 Bids, SE Men’s Down To 4

    Here are the latest USA Ultimate rankings, released 3/17/15.

  7. What It Feels Like: How Washington Turned Its Season Around

    By the time April arrived, the 2014 Washington Element season was beginning to feel like a slow-motion train wreck.

  8. Lessons From The First Half Of The College Season, Powered by Agility from Five Ultimate

    Cody Johnston examines whether UNCW still deserves its bad rep, how UMass' zone allowed them to defeat UNC, and more.

  9. 2015 Rookie Of The Year Watchlist: A Midseason Look

    Here are some of the standout rookies from the 2015 season so far.

  10. 2015 Women’s College Player Of The Year Watchlist: Post-Stanford Edition

    Here is the latest on the 2015 Player of the Year race.

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