Past Articles in Opinion
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Stick With Observers: People Cheat More When There Are Referees
Yesterday, Ultiworld opinion columnist Alexander Palmer laid out his case for bringing full third-party referees into ultimate.
Jan 24, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in Opinion
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Follow The Rules: The Case For Refereed Ultimate
In every sport, rules define how competition is to take place. They determine the playing field, number of players, methods of scoring, and acceptable contact.
Jan 23, 2013 by Alexander Palmer in Opinion
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What About The Rest Of Us? An International Perspective On The Pro Leagues
Triple Crown Tour. NexGen League. AUDL. MLU.
Jan 16, 2013 by Matthew Hodgson in Opinion
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Forget USAU: NexGen Should Partner With One Of The Pro Leagues
Firstly it’s important to recognize that USA Ultimate’s and Professional Ultimate’s interests are not directly aligned.
Jan 9, 2013 by Ultiworld in Opinion
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The Frisbee Cliff: Where Will The 18 Teams Fall?
Two competing visions. A late-night deadline. Rampant speculation. Egos. Leaders on both sides whipping votes at the last minute.
Jan 7, 2013 by Charlie Eisenhood in Opinion
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USA Ultimate & NexGen Partnership Is Best For Ultimate
This week, the competition for elite men’s club ultimate between USA Ultimate and NexGen will reach a head.
Jan 7, 2013 by Jon Mansfield in Opinion
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NexGen Will Grow Youth Ultimate More Than Triple Crown
Normally, insightful comments get featured in the Editors’ Blog, but this seemed worthy of its own post.
Jan 3, 2013 by Ultiworld in Opinion
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Why Teams Should Stick With USA Ultimate
Dave Branick, a top Ultimate organizer on the East Coast (responsible for Chesapeake Open/Invite, among others), emailed Ultiworld with some thoughts about the growth of…
Jan 2, 2013 by Ultiworld in Opinion
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AUDL v. MLU: An Investor Considers His Options
We’ve heard about the American Ultimate Disc League and Major League Ultimate from a lot of perspectives.
Dec 10, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in Analysis, Opinion
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Why Spectator Ultimate Is Here To Stay
While ultimate’s transition to mainstream spectator sport is far from complete, the days of ultimate exclusively by the players and for the players are behind…
Nov 6, 2012 by John Korber in Opinion