c Ultimate' unlike any
otHer sport at Guilford
ROB MIRCHIN
sports editor
Guilford's 4th-ranked Ultimate
Frisbee team, "Biohazard," is
unique among Guilford athletic
teams. It is a club team that is
ranked 4th among North Carolina
colleges. Junior team member
Corydon Woodard describes the
sport as dynamic and fun. He says,
"It's very intense. It pushes you
without being competitive."
Ultimate requires its players to
take on different roles than in other
sports. One team advances the disc
by passing while the other team
tries to stop the offensive attack by
intercepting or grounding the disc.
There is not as big a sideline as. in
football. An entire team plays of
fense one second and defense the
next second. There is no time to
make substitutions.
Players are also expected to call
penalties committed against them,
and have a chance to contest pen
alties called on them. An uncon
tested penalty is more serious than
a contested penalty.
Woodard said, "A lot of people
don't realize that it is a highly
structured game with plays, strat
egies, and positions."
He also mentioned that small
colleges like Guilford have a
Fearless Forecast - Grudge Week
ADAM LUCAS
staff writer
We had a relatively bad week
last time, but we will use the tra
ditional end-of-season rivalry
games to get back on track.
Last Week: 8-5 (64%)
Season to Date: 43-24-1 (65%)
Duke at UNC: The nation's best
basketball rivalry moves onto the
gridiron. UNC may take out some
frustrations here. However, this is
traditionally a close game. UNC by
9.
Alabama at Auburn: Arguably
football's hottest rivalry. Auburn
has been a minor disappointment
this year, but that will be tempered
by this victory over their hated
neighbors. Auburn 20-19.
Men's basketball
first home game
tomorrow
vs. Warren Wilson
November 17, 199!
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Laying out for the frisbee, first year student Hunter Bowen puts life and limb on
the line at a recent Ultimate Frisbee practice.
chance to play against high level
teams.. In his opinion, this adds a
captivating underdog element to
the game.
Dylan Ahearn, one of the
founders of the Guilford team,
thinks that the disc is more flex
ible than a football. In referring to
the floating ability of the disc, he
said that there is "a lot more grace
to it" and that it is "beautiful to
watch".
Clemson at South Carolina: The
Clemson program seems to have
turned the corner under Tommy
West. They also have the motiva
tion of a 33-7 whipping inflicted
on them by the Gamecocks last
year. Clemson 20, South Carolina
13.
Colorado at K-State: Colorado
has gone downhill fast after los
ing QB Koy Detmer. The Wildcats
were impressive in shelling Okla
homa. Their only victory over a
decent team. I'll go with K-State,
28-27.
Vandy at Florida: The Gators'
final tuneup before their matchup
in the Swamp with FSU. Danny
Weurffel will probably see very
little action, as Florida wins by 35.
Michigan at Penn State: Michi
sports
Freshman team member Drew
Applefield said that there is a defi
nite spirit to the game. Dylan
Ahearn also mentioned the spirit
that surrounds the sport. Aheam
said, "Playing the game itself is
really rewarding."
Ultimate is gaining popularity
around the United States. Cory
Woodard said, "It's bigger than
people know." Ahearn added that
the sport is getting more intense
gan has a tough game preceding
their Ohio State showdown. I don't
think Penn State will catch them
napping, however, as the Wolver
ines win by 2.
NCSU at WFU: One can only
hope that, for coach Mike O'Cain's
sake, the Wolfpack can sneak a win
in at Wake Forest. The sooner this
season is over for State the better.
They win 21-6.
Indiana at Ohio State: The
Buckeyes will be looking ahead to
their battle with Michigan next
weekend. By the second half, how
ever, they should have snapped out
of it to win by 16.
N'Western at Purdue: The final
chapter in a storybook season for
Northwestern. Rose Bowl hopes
are still alive in Evanston, and this
Catholic Community Update
-This Sunday, Nou. 19 no Guilford mass
Mass ujill be held at 10:30 AM at UNC-G
- December 9, Saturday, the community
will sponsor a breakfast for the poor.
Volunteers needed. For information call
Andrew Marotta at Ext. 3345.
The Guilfordian
and more competitive. According
to Aheam, the sport is crossing ra
cial lines. He said that Ultimate is
growing to include players other
than middle-class white males.
Guilford's Ultimate team has
completed the club season. They
will play against teams like ECU,
Wilmington, and NC State in the
college season this spring.
game will not dampen them. 'Cats
31, Boilermakers 20.
UCLA at Southern Cal.: Yet an
other big rivalry game as the sea
son winds down. Southern Cal has
been less than impressive the past
couple of weeks, but they have to
win this one to stay in Rose Bowl
contention. Trojans in a shootout,
31-30.
Va. Tech at UVa: This annual ri
valry game has turned out to be im
portant this year. Tech may be hurt
by their weak conference in this
one. Virginia wins, 24-20.
Washington St. at Washington:
Last year Washington State sprung
an upset, but I don't think it's go
ing to happen this year. The Hus
kies take advantage of the
homefield and win by 12.
Jordan's
return
wrongfully
forgotten
AMY BROACH
staff writer
"Who's back?" It's not Ryne
Sandberg. It's not Mike Tyson. It's
not even Elvis rising from the
dead. It's Michael Jordan, and no
one seems to care! Yes, he did
come back late last season. It was
nine months ago, but why have we
forgotten about the NBA's Super
man so quickly?
The greatest man to ever play
basketball is back in full force. He
had a full summer to train, to shoot,
to lift, and to practice all the magic
that he possessed before he left.
And, all people can talk about is
how Dennis Rodman is going to
impact the Bulls.
So what?
Who is Dennis Rodman? Is he
the man that dazzled the entire
country with his dream shot in the
1982 NCAA Championship as a
freshman?
Was he the 1985 NBA rookie of
the year?
Did he lead his team to a "three
peat" in the early nineties?
Has he been a candidate for
Player of the Year every year he
has been in the NBA? (The only
years he did not win were because
of the presence and good-bye years
of icons like Magic Johnson and
Larry Bird.)
No, it was Michael Jordan!
The basketball world cried itself
to sleep the day Jordan left. Now
that he is back in top form, all we
can say is "I wonder who is going
to win the title?"
I will tell you who is going to
win the title. It's going to be the
team led by the greatest player ever
to grace the court with his razzle
dazzle moves and breath-taking
dunks. The Bulls are going to be
the World Champions led by
Michael Jordan and all of his
magic. So, mark it on your calen
dars for late June. Don't forget!
Rob Mirchin/Guilfordian
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