Past Articles in Opinion
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UNC-Wilmington Coach: Stop The Stigma
I played four years with the UNC-Wilmington Seamen from 2005-2009 and this year returned to help coach for the 2012-2013 campaign.
May 31, 2013 by Brian Casey in Opinion
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ESPN Brings Professionalism To Ultimate Coverage: Here’s How They Can Get Better
It finally happened: Ultimate is now on ESPN. Though the College Championships only streamed online on ESPN3, it was still a milestone for the sport. But their coverage wasn't perfect, here's how they can take their professional coverage even higher.
May 29, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion
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The Quiet Case For Lien Hoffmann For Callahan
Lien Hoffmann doesn’t have a highlight video. She hasn’t been interviewed, and she doesn’t have the buzz that other Callahan candidates have gathered.
May 21, 2013 by Katie Geer and Carol Li in Opinion
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Why Brian Hart Should Win The Callahan Award
I have a unique outlook on the Callahan Award this year: I have been teammates of all five of the leading Callahan candidates.
May 10, 2013 by Colin Camp in Opinion
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Selecting A College Captain: Consider The Culture
There is no one kind of player that makes a good captain.
May 2, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion
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NexGen 2013 Will Be A Great Team, But Is It A Bit…Boring?
Let’s get this out of the way: I think NexGen is just about the coolest thing ever.
Apr 19, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion
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We Need Yellow Cards: Cheating Requires Stricter Penalties And Ejections
Self-officiating, personal accountability, and sportsmanship are the hallmarks of our sport. They are what set Ultimate apart from most other team sports.
Apr 18, 2013 by Bill Stewart in Opinion
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Spirit Championships Could Quickly Lose ‘Fun’ Focus
The biggest Ultimate news last week was tournament organizer Trent Simmons’ announcement of the Spirit Championships, a tournament series envisioned as an alternative to the USA…
Apr 16, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion
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Secrecy Of ESPN Deal Could Spell Trouble For USA Ultimate’s “Pay-to-Play” Model
Last week, Michael Kinstlick, co-owner of the AUDL’s new San Francisco franchise, presented his defense of professional Ultimate.
Apr 5, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion
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Why Ultimate Needs Professional Leagues — And Referees
Ultimate has been with us now for 46 years, and the sport has grown leaps and bounds from its origins in a parking lot in…
Apr 1, 2013 by Michael Kinstlick in Opinion