2010 Preview

Start getting pumped guys...

Dogs of War 2010 Preview from Andrew Roca on Vimeo.

2010: Year of the UnderDOGS

Kennel Highlight now on Vimeo!

Kennel Kickoff Highlight from Andrew Roca on Vimeo.

5th Annual Kennel Kickoff Highlight Video

After a lowlight video, harddrive crash, countless hours of footage to redo and edit, and a copyright infringement... the long awaited highlight video is done... IN HIGH QUALITY TOO!!! Here it is! Enjoi! ----> Dragpo Productions Inc. <----NoPy Out---->




here is the youtube link....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=340CQlh7PMU&feature=player_embedded


the audio only works apparently on the video site itself...

Kennel Kickoff

The 5th Annual Kennel Kickoff ran very smoothly despite the windy weather... And we'd like to thank all the teams, park staff, UCF Women's Team volunteers, and friends/family for coming out, supporting, and cleaning up after themselves. The only thing that didn't go as planned were the games themselves... upsets galore. Where UCF-Y had an unfortunate weekend and FIT had a solid seed-breaking weekend.

The Florida B split squads put up a fight in all their games and eventually landing in both sides of the semi's. 1 seed Emory falls short to 3 seed UCF-X that played an tireless Saturday. Meeting UCF-X in the finals was FSU's A-team.

No matter how hard UCF-X fought, the DUF train rolled and depth hurt UCF-X. But where UCF lacked in depth, the surely made it up in effort. All rookies and vets alike left it all on the field.

Final Score:
FSU 11 - UCF(X)7

And for your amusement and pleasure (with help from Leanne and Leisha filming) I've made a solid "Bad News Dogs" blooper video... LOLfest.

PS> A highlight video from this weekend is soon to come... just had to get the fun stuff outta the way first!

~~~~~~> NopY out.
Enjoy...

5th Annual Kennel Kickoff Preview

This coming weekend is the 5th Annual Kennel Kickoff Hosted by UCF, and UCF has expanded this tournament to the biggest Kennel has ever been... 18 teams! Here's a preview of what's to come at this tournament...



EMORY JUICE
Taking the one seed is Emory, despite the loss of two key players; Gainer and "Mr. Timeout" Arvil Nagpal... Not only because they won Kennel last year, but because they have also gained UVA's Robert Runner and Duke's David Berendes, who were teammates on the 2009 Club Championship team out of Atlanta: Chain Lightning. With supporting cast member Matt Wetzel, these three will certainly make some noise, I mean they have to make noise!!! They're the one seed!!!


FSU DUF
The "uber competitive" DUF takes the second seed with a young and talented roster, showing up in the finals of Kennel last year and also having a great season along the way. The loss of Ryan "Rook" Thompson puts a dent in there handling and defensive core, but standout Daniel Petronio will most likely find a way to fill the gap with young, new talent and a supporting cast eager for competition.


UCF X and Y
UCF tryouts start THIS WEEKEND and the seperation of the teams will keep the focus on rookies and B-teamers in hopes they will impact the team. With captains Andrew Roca and Jeff Surmin separated, the teams will definitely have a fighting chance against any and all opposition. With standout vets Brandon Geick, Quint Wharton and AC Freshman of the Year Michael Hickson, the Dogs both X and Y will definitely be a thorn in everyone's paw. Be sure to see some stellar plays from vets and rookies alike... this I can assure you.


KENNESAW STATE BIDNESS
I don't know much about Bidness, but from their last season results and their past history I'm sure every game will be surprising...


USF SCALLYWAGS
The Scallywags are not to be counted out this year despite the loss of club foundations such as Roeland and Thomas Reyniers as well as Stuart Richards... because Captain Seth Richards still makes things possible with precise throws and annoying defense. With some solid rookies last year and most likely impressive ones this year, I'm sure USF will break seed...


UM Willy Willies
The Willy Willies are coming and there in town to beat rivals USF, UCF, and UF-B. A early jump on these teams will really set the tone for UM for the rest of the year... and if Luke Fitzpatrick and Captain Steven Root have anything to say about it, then we might see an upset or two...


FLORIDA-B (X and Y) HIGH LEVEL
High Level and Gainesville in general, always seem to have a great recruiting pool and Florida-B always seems to impress. As long as they have Southern's MVP and Callahan Nominee TJ "VIO" McCourt with them, I'm sure they will do just fine! I heart you TJ.

There are also B-teams and newcomers to Kennel such as FAU, Eckerd, FGCU, Rollins, and a Naval Nuclear Power School! I'm not educated on them, but I will make an educated guess that at least one will upset somebody.

WILDCARD PICKS
FIT and Valdosta State. FIT has some talent and Valdosta State is from outside of Florida so they have a fighting chance.

The weather for this weekend looks to be nice and cool with some wind...

Saturday: Partly Cloudy
HI- 77
LO- 63
Precip: 10%
Winds: NE 12 mph
~Humidity 64%

Sunday: Partly Cloudy
HI- 81
LO- 67
Precip: 10%
Winds: ESE 13 mph
~Humidity 66%

Start getting pumped...

Video Is Up!

here is the youtube link....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whr6znp9ZNI

give it a day to get good quality... its gonna be grainy for a little while... sorry... I have the original however and you are all welcome to watch it at my place!

ENJIZZLE... (Enjoy + Izzle)

Nope-A-Doke.

Pre-Season Warm-Up

On October 25th, the Dogs took their training wheels off for some intense scrimmaging against FIT, UF-B and themselves as the Dogs split up into two teams headed by Geick, Surmin, and Roca. Both Dogs teams won out their day to meet at the end where the pups became one step closer to being Dogs... of War... A game to universe was definately a sight to see... The Highlight Video will be up by the end of the night... See you guys Thursday for some HONEY POT!

----~~~~> NOpy out......

My article got picked up...

Check out my new article on UltiTraining.com... "A Time To Spike..."



I also might be covering Nationals for them... but more importantly let's kill it at Regionals... I'll write a killer review come next monday...

--->RocaDope

P.S. FTR-->For The Region

FTS: For The STATE

I'm sorry I've been gone for awhile, but writer's block set in as I had not much to say. FTS went to Toss with 13 people, ended up with 11, lost on universe blah blah blah... I actually have some news to report. The block has ended with an FTS win at sectionals, its first since coming into existence. With other regions and sections falling short on the number of teams, there were four bids into regionals for the Florida Section. FTS wasn't worried, but they didn't settle for just making it in... they wanted the gold.

Seeded at 3rd in the tournament, behind Tampa's Uproar and Gainesville's Florida, FTS had a mission to not only break seed, but to obliterate any thought that they should have been seeded 3rd. First things first however, they had to prove it with 5 wins in a row on Saturday.

First game of the day was against the Wailers, in which FTS had to come out strong if they wanted to set a good tone for the rest of the day. A couple of weird catches worthy of ESPN top 10 and a solid turnover offense later, FTS came out with a win 11-6.

But it's not enough....

Midnight Special was next, the only Masters team out of the section (who unfortunately had to forfiet, but wanted to scrimmage FTS anyways). It was time to work on their zone offense and defense... With solid handling by Brandon Geick and Joe Segal, and solid popping by Bill Igar and Phil Stokes, it was hard to imagine them getting broken. FTS wins 11-0.

Still not enough, as FTS takes on their rival from Tampa: Uproar. FTS still had a bitter feeling as Uproar beat them on universe in the semis at Toss in the Moss. It was time to pull out everything they had to win this game. Needless to say, it was one of the most intense games FTS has ever played in as pushing, yelling, calls, and spikes amped up the game a couple notches. However, despite the intensity, both teams played their heart out to universe point and FTS came up victorious. Solid D by FTS' own Matt Robinson, Quint Wharton, Mike and Scotty Hickson, Danny Bumgarner Garret Braun and Kyle Bettis led the charge in the 2nd half. FTS takes down uproar 12-11.

Post Uproar, there was nothing any team could do to stop the FTS train on its way to finals. FTS takes its counterpart For The Glory 11-2 and Tallahassee's Mark It Zero 11-6.

FTS makes it to the finals, and looks forward to finally beating Florida when it mattered most.

11:30am on Sunday and FTS is beyond warmed up and pumped up. Florida rolls in with 8, missing their core, but it doesnt matter to FTS. The team isn't called Brodie, it's called Florida, and regardless they wanted to destroy both. It wasn't a game to FTS anymore, it was an insult that, unfortunately, the remaining 8 had to pay for... Countless amounts of D's on FTS side got them to take half 7-5 but it was sloppy on O and turnover O. 2nd half came, and FTS came out the way they always should, grabbing the reins, ripping them off, bolting a steering wheel (in true America fashion), and driving them into the ground. FTS takes Florida and WINS sectionals with a score of 13-6.

Congratulations to FTS and thank you Interstate Courier Service Inc., for sponsoring.

Look for a preview of Regionals on here as FTS will probably take the 4th or 5th seed.

tick tick...........

BOOOOOOOM!

-------->Nopy out.

SBC Preview

The 1st Annual Swan Boat Classic is this weekend and it seems to be a preview for the Florida Open Club Sectionals; as the SBC has grabbed the best open teams in the state.

Here is the seedings and schedule as of today:

Swan Boat Classic: "July 11 - July 12
Orlando, FL




Pool A

A1: Florida (1)

A2: Mark it Zero (4)

A3: Ninja Cats (5)

A4: Miami (7)

A5: Omen (10)


Sat Game Fld Score Game Fld Score
9:00
10:30 A1-A5 1 - A2-A4 2 -

10:45
12:15 A1-A3 1 - A4-A5 2 -

12:30
2:00 A1-A4 1 - A2-A3 2 -

2:15
3:45 A1-A2 1 - A3-A5 2 -

4:00
5:30 A2-A5 1 - A3-A4 2 -




Pool B

B1: For The Story (2)

B2: Vicious Cycle (3)

B3: Tampa Club Team (6)

B4: Hogtown Wailers (8)

B5: Suck My Disc (9)


Sat Game Fld Score Game Fld Score
9:00
10:30 B1-B5 3 - B2-B4 4 -

10:45
12:15 B1-B3 3 - B4-B5 4 -

12:30
2:00 B1-B4 3 - B2-B3 4 -

2:15
3:45 B1-B2 3 - B3-B5 4 -

4:00
5:30 B2-B5 3 - B3-B4 4 -


At the top of Pool A is Flroida, who was a favorite in the College Championship Series in the college season until they fell short at Regionals. Florida takes the number 1 seed, with a record of 2-0 against sectional rivals (FTS and Tampa?).

Pool B is a very strong pool with probably the best the state has to offer. Teams such as Tampa and Vicious Cycle can end up taking the pool or at least stir things up. Vicious Cycle's re-appearance in the Club Scene has made Gainesville a strong force at Sectionals, and this weekend they are going to make the presence known. I'm not too sure what Tampa's bringing to the table... but if USF has their core this weekend, be looking to see some connections... or at least some entertaining arguements with eachother.

As for FTS!.... FTS will have they're time to shine this weekend, as they have become more of a unit and have a versatile line-up, which includes players from around Florida, a single Georgian (from Georgia), and even a smart person from Harvard. Here is the un-official roster:

Morgan Bambace

Matt Robinson

Andrew Roca

Bill Igar

Brandon Geick

Brian Hoke

Brian 'Laser' Pabst

Charles Andrews

Jeff Surmin

Joe Tilley

Kyle Bettis

Matt Reedy

Mike Hickson

Phil Stokes

Quint Wharton

John 'Waldo' Sullivan

Scotty Hickson

Thomas Bobango

Joe Segal

Will Blake

Garret Braun

Jason Sherman


Assuming that FTS shows up in numbers and ready to play, it should be an interesting Saturday, as well as a "what up tit-tilating" Sunday.


Let's roll.................................................................

Nopy out------------------------------------>

FTS Sunday Practice is Totally Cancelled!

In light of Father's Day this weekend, FTS will not be holding practice this Sunday (21st). There will still be practice Tuesday (tomorrow) and next Tuesday.

Space Disc is also CANCELLED! Lonely Island... Nopy out--->

With A Little Help From Some Friends, Spider Silk takes the Silver at Sunshine State Games

This past weekend was Florida's 30th year for the Sunshine State Games, and it's 4th year including the sport of Ultimate. Spider Silk has been in the Games for two years now, usually being made up of a Orlando, FTS, and a couple UF girls. The past three years, however, have been dominated by the Jacksonville bred Jukebox Hero. Although Spider Silk didn't beat them in the finals, Spider Silk won the hearts of all the spectators (probably not Sweet Chili).

First and foremost I would like to thank FTS' own Brandon Geick for putting together a hosh-posh of talent. A big deal of thanks is also in order to all the girls and guys who made it out there, we might not have had the best players (debatable), but we did have the best chemistry and the best cheers (not debatable).


One Manamana for the road... (VIDEO, GO TO www.forthestory2009.blogspot.com)



Silver Medalists Spider Silk 2009:
(C) Brandon Geick
Andrew Roca
Matt Robinson
Joe Segal
Morgan Bambace
Alex Turek
Ross Bohlken
Scott Dejesus
Spencer from UF
Shoshauna Levi(It's not HBO, it's Showtime)
Cari Hovanec
Eric Gilmore
Wade Lester
Bob Carroll
Stacy Lundstedt
Laura Thayer
Jeff Surmin
Matt Reedy
Jenna Dahl
Stacy (Anastasia Searfoss)
HONORARY TEAM MEMBER: ROBERT BOBANGO

A fun and awesome tournament SPIDER SILK, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

SPIDER SILK 2010!

Central Florida: Dogs of War 2009 Highlight Video

Compliments of Jeff Surmin, Papa Hickson, and the amazing fuck ups of Michael Hickson.

FTS: Southerns

FTS' Southerns is one for the history books for two reasons: 1. Robert Bobango has never been so drunk for such an extended period of time (around 36 hours) and the night is still young! 2. FTS has never witnessed chemistry of this magnitude so early on...

The weekend started with a simple misunderstanding of who was gonna sleep in Surmin's magical trailer, which led to Brandon Geick being naked for 30 mins running around the campsite, Beilan dumping bags of clothes around the campsite, and Roca falling asleep in Quint's car. So far so good..

Come Saturday morning FTS faced off against Chain's potential recruits, and we saw a familiar face on the team... Cameron Amey (ex-Dog/Story). Chemistry started here for FTS as we saw the worst of it. Mis-communication, bad decisions, and frustration... sounds like a beginning to a team put together no more than a week before. FTS took the beating, but pulled the lesson out of the game... welcome to club, welcome to competition. Chain-X? takes FTS 13-3.

With the worst behind them, FTS starts fresh after a win! oh, I mean a bye... SAME THING! FTS moves to a new field where we just watched Overthrow, who beat FTS last year at the beginning of Regionals, beat Vicious Cycle in a hard fought game. The game starts off with hard D by FTS as Matt Robinson and Bill Igar leading the D's offensive charge. After trading turnovers, FTS gets the disc half-field after a timeout. Bill to Matt, Quint Wharton takes the under and throws an upline pass for a score to Roca. FTS up 1-0. Sick D and layouts like FTS has never seen before lead to two more breaks. While D was playing hard, O was playing consistent. Joe Segal and Brandon Geick were given the green light and all hucks were a go. Surprisingly, Michael Hickson (UCF-AC FOTY)was making throws as if he was a handler. While the FTS vets were the bricks, the recruits and rookies were the mortar. All the rooks and recruits handled the change from college to club almost seamlessly; adapting to the FTS way in no time. UCF takes Overthrow 13-8?.

Next up, Vicious Cycle. I really don't have much to say about this game, but from what I remember, this was a great offensive game. With all FTS players taking their turn on O and doing work. FTS takes Vicious 12-9?. (UPA doesn't update the tournament and I don't really remember the scores)

With one day down, FTS hits the campsite and Edward Forty-Hands is a go. Roca gets Icehouse (unaware of the consequences) and with a little help from his friends, Roca almost finishes both. With one sip left, he blasts 8.5 full blown projectile vomit on the campgrounds (a new FTS and World Record). Chumbawumba---> keeps on drinking and tabletops (park bench) around 9 people... Mostly UF and USF guys... notables: Alton Gaines, TJ McCourt, Bobby (USF), and Robert Bobango.

HERE COMES SUNDAY. First game of the day is against Mississippi. Fairly unknown, but FTS doesn't care and starts the game with a break. Matt Robinson throws down more and more D-Generation X crotch insults and the fire builds within FTS. FTS plays a hard first half, but lacks a little in the second half. The cap is on, FTS takes the game, but they need a lot more than that to take on Florida (mostly made up of Florid's college team).

Florida starts the game with three breaks and takes half 8-3. FTS SEEMS content with the horrible half, but immediately puts themselves back in the game with great D and solid O. Before they knew it, FTS was in a comeback showcase game with Chain and other teams watching a honorable comeback... 11-9 Florida. FTS just gets the break that can save them and in the middle of the point, hard cap goes on. The game is not tied, FTS will play out the point, but Florida will move on to the semis.

FTS played with a lot of heart and through thick and thin times. The only tournament where you can say, "God, FTS' sideline is fucking annoying." Way to pick eachother up FTS.

With two more tuesday practices and one sunday practice before final cuts, all we have to say is keep putting up the friz, have fun, and play hard. Everyone is anticipating to see what we can do this year and yes that means Chain, El Diablo and Florida. Let's keep the ball rolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -Nopy out


UPDATE: LOOK FOR A HIGHLIGHT VIDEO TO COME...

Club Southerns: Here Comes FTS

Story will be at Club Southerns this weekend wielding the mighty power that the greater orlando area has to offer. Mostly made up of old and new Dogs (UCF), Story will surely make some kind of an impact this weekend. Whether bad or good, Captains and leaders... Morgan Bambace, Matt Robinson, Bill Igar, Phil Stokes, Brandon Geick and Andrew Roca... are optimistic in what this weekend means to the start of Story's season. Rosters will be finalized, some will impress, and the team as a whole moves to a new level. Might want to take some summer classes... Story is bringing chemistry!

Practice and Fields/Directions

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Practice will be this Tuesday (today)6-8. Bill Igar will be there an hour early for extra conditioning and practice, officially practice starts at 6. We would like to make practice mandatory, but we all know that some people have work and others have school. If you can make it, be there. If you can't, let one of the captains know.


UPDATE: Practices have not been set, my mistake, but practices will be announced via e-mail. So for now only today's practice has been set. Once we decide on the practice schedule we will let everyone know. Sorry again for the mistake.
From UCF:
1. Head southwest on Central Florida Blvd toward N Alafaya Trail 0.4 mi
2. Turn right at N Alafaya Trail 1.3 mi
3. Turn right at E McCulloch Rd 0.9 mi
4. Turn left at Lockwood Blvd 3.9 mi
5. Turn left at E Broadway St/FL-419 0.7 mi
6. Turn left at Carolyn Dr

TRY AND GET THERE AROUND 5:30-5:45 TO CLEAT AND WARM-UP.

Try-Outs and New Website Domain Name

The Captains and Leaders of the team want to thank everyone who came out today for try-outs. The numbers were overwhelming and we wanted to thank everyone for their effort and time. Picking the teams is going to be difficult and as of now are not set in stone. The leaders of FTS have selected players to go to Club Southerns. A mass e-mail should come shortly announcing the players.

P.S. Since Joe Segal thinks that this website name is too difficult, I changed it to www.forthestory2009.blogspot.com Sorry Segal but, www.segaldoesfellatioformoney.com was taken maybe I should add a number or two.

-Nopy out

Ready to go...

With Colorado and Carleton in the College Championships final, I can't help but to think that FTS try-outs are this coming Sunday! Just a couple reminders for the upcoming try-outs.

1. Give yourself ample time to warm up and get ready, I'd say 45 mins before to be safe.
2. Bring a WHITE and a DARK shirt! NO GREY please!
3. BRING CLEATS!
4. Play your heart out!

Can't wait to see you guys out there...

-NOPY out

FTS Promo 2009

FTS TRY-OUT COUNTDOWN: 15 days


To watch the full-screen version and the alternate promo video copy-paste this link to your browser... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEDt2P6nfZQ

College AC All-Region and FOTY

Today the AC All-Region team was announced as well as the Freshman of the Year. While nobody really cares about the All-Region team, take a look at the FOTY...




Atlantic Coast Open
1st Team:
Brodie Smith Florida Sr
Peter Dempsey Georgia Sr
Thomas Ward North Carolina State Sr
Rustin Ingold-Smith North Carolina-Wilmington Sr
Tyler Conger Virginia Jr
Robert Runner Virginia Sr
Alan Kolick William & Mary Sr
FOTY: Michael Hickson Central Florida Fr


Congratulations FTS/UCF player Michael Hickson for taking the 2009 season by storm.

UCF pick-up (FTS pick-up)

We can't use the fields in the name of FTS, but we can use the fields as members of UCF. If you are a student at UCF you are ok to come and play, if you are not you are also ok, but you must: PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK AND NOT SUE UCF IF YOU HAPPEN TO GET INJURED AT THE FIELDS. Remember to bring your student IDs just in case, and if you don't have one remember to bring a funny excuse or a dollar to bribe with. Come on out still!! Just dont say anything about FTS! Check out the description om the facebook event and my secret code word stuff!! Be prepared for the "UCF related try-outs" on MAY 31!! I feel like James Bond.


http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readmessage.php?t=1119826228743&f=1&e=0#/event.php?eid=84435090705

FTS Pick-Up: Tuesday May 19th, 4-6pm

UCF has opened the sport club fields and we intend to take advantage of it. We have taken a break long enough, and I know we all want to strap on the cleats and play some disc. All players are welcome. The map of the fields are above, and it's at UCF Campus from 4-6. This is a good way to stretch the legs and improve on things before try-outs on MAY 31.

It would be nice to get a head count, so i'll make a facebook event.

Come on out and play!

FTS Update: New Try-Out Date, Same Time/Place

New Try-Out Date: Sunday, May 31.

Here is the Place/Time as a reminder:

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Riverside Park
Street: 1600 Lockwood Blvd
City/Town: Oviedo, FL


MAP: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1600+Lockwood+Blvd+%2C+Oviedo%2C+FL

We are included on the team list for Club Southerns on June 6-7. Also included from Florida is Uproar (Tampa), Miami, and Vicious Cycle (Gainesville). National Qualifiers Chain Lightning and El Diablo will be sending X-Y teams.

It's Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo from FTS!

Try-outs are 25 days away. Start to get in shape a little... of course do it after this wonderful day of drinking; created by Mexico so they can sneak pass the border while we drink ourself Mexican.

Random Coincidence: Andrew Roca's birthday is on the day before try-out day May 31. Start gearing up for "Trenta de Mayo: RocaFUERTE"! God I love the third-person... woops gave away my identity... oh well... VIVA LA RASA!

FTS Update

FTS HAS ANNOUNCED ITS TRYOUT LOCATION, DATE AND TIME...

Date: Saunday, May 31, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Riverside Park
Street: 1600 Lockwood Blvd
City/Town: Oviedo, FL

MAP: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1600+Lockwood+Blvd+%2C+Oviedo%2C+FL

Extra Tryout Info: Be there before 10 to get warmed up! Tryouts will be 10-12 then a break until 1, then back at it again from 1-3.

We are looking to take a roster of 30-35 to Club Southerns June 6-7.

Come On Out!

Dogs, Havoc, and Sirens 2009 Banquet

Last night was the UCF Dogs of War 2009 Banquet and everything went as planned... ridiculously fun! The night was filled with awards, great food, unlimited alcohol ----> a couple reported cases of puking, and of course some naked people. The club as a whole, would like to thank the Sirens (UCF Women), Havoc (UCF-B) and the Dogs for an amazing night. Its all the teams that make this club and this sport possible for UCF.

**** Also everybody should be thanking Jeff Surmin and his roommates for letting us use their house!

Here are some of the awards I remember from that night... keep in mind I lost my phone and found my keys in the garbage so my memory might not be that well...

SIRENS:

MVP: Ashley Schermerhorn

Club Member of the Year: Tina Hierholzer

Best Dance Moves: Bird "Cackaw!"

HAVOC:

MVP: Scotty Hickson

Club Member of the Year: Scotty Hickson!

The "I can't believe he caught that! I can't believe he dropped that!" Award: Chris Wilson

HIT AND RUN CHAMPS: Ross Bohlken and Austin "DOTY" Fowler

DOGS: ...of course I remember these! sorry havoc and sirens :(

MVP: Andrew Roca

Most Improved: Charles Andrews

Freshman of the Year: Mike Hickson

Club Member of the Year: Steve Schade!

Best Mutton Chops: Daniel "Foot" Jakob

Green Bean Challenge Winner: Daniel Jakob

Cold Slaw Overtime Losers: Daniel Jakob and Sean "Smiley Cyrus" Simon

Naked Players of the Year: Daniel Jakob and Ben "Unlimited Rice Bowl" Carroll



Along with awards, we also selected our new club officers for 2010.

Club President: Brandon Geick

Vice President (Prez if Brandon falls into a scandal or gets assassinated): Scotty Hickson

Treasurer: John "Waldo" Sullivan

Secretary: Austin Fowler



Thanks to all the teams for a great year and a great banquet!

Until fall, this will probably be the last post for the Dogs of War. Exclusive coverage of Club ultimate starts tonight... have a good summer and we can't wait to see you in Fall.

Club Profile: FTS (For The Story)

Club: For The Story

Years Running: 2

Section/Region: FL/South

HISTORY:

Started by Brandon Perales (FSU Alum, Vicious Cycle) and Shane Steward (UCF coach 06-08, Vicious Cycle) in the summer of 2007, For The Story became the elite-level open club team out of the Orlando/Melbourne area. The name FTS is still a little ambiguous, but it refers to doing things "for the story". Like...

"If you've gotten drunk at the Saturday night party at Club Nationals in Sarasota, went home with a local girl, only to wake up and have to meet her parents before she drops you off at Sunday finals to receive a Spirit of the Game award... If your last name is used as a metaphor for a drunken hookup, especially if it was a bad decision... If you like to wear shiny gold shorts when playing... If you like to tell phrases like 'Go for the Gold!!!' to make things awkward for your friend that is hitting on a girl... This team is for you!! We do things FOR THE STORY!!"
- Brandon Perales

Hence we pride ourselves in being a competitive team with a wild, fun side.

FTS was looking to base its talent from the "Cinderella college team, UCF, and raw, untested athletes from the Melbourne area." FTS was looking to take the Florida section by storm and make a stong showing at South regionals; being led by ex-Vicious Cycle players (2006 Nationals Quarterfinalists).

Along with Perales and Steward, FTS picked up notable ECU Alum Matt Robinson and a handful of UCF players including Bill Igar, Cameron Amey, Danny Bumgarner, Ken McWilliams, Andrew Roca, Phil Stokes, Morgan Bambace, Ted Barnett, Brian "Laser" Pabst, and Joe Tilley.

Although FTS made a strong showing at sectionals, they could not say the same about regionals; along with a few injuries: Amey (pulled disc in back) and Roca (dislocated shoulder). The young FTS had a hopeful future...

Come summer 2008, talks of a Florida "combo" team meant a loss of the core FTS players. The Florida combo team, Ronin, picked up the best Florida had to offer (Gainesville, Tampa, Orlando/Melbourne, Jacksonville). From FTS, Ronin picked up Perales (who helped captain and start Ronin), Steward, Amey, Igar, Bumgarner, Robinson, Barnett, and McWilliams.

Bambace and Stokes picked up the deteriorated FTS, along with "Ronin Rejects"
Andrew Roca, Ryan "T" Torvik, Brian "Laser" Pabst, and Joe Tilley. It seemed being dropped from Ronin was the best thing for FTS and the future of UCF. FTS picked up UCF Dogs Brandon Geick, Joe Segal, Jon Beilan, and Steve Schade. It now became apparent that FTS would be a haven and a breeding ground for great UCF players such as Mike Hickson.

FTS had a good* sectionals and had a hard fought regionals in Texas; FTS got a good feel or the highly competitive Club experience.

Come summer 2009, FTS will be back and stronger than ever as Ronin was severely disbanded post a unsatisfying showing at Regionals '08. Coming back will be Bill Igar and Matt Robinson. From UCF, the selection is infinite. It seems that FTS will be the premier team in Florida this year, as star players from FSU, FIT, Tampa, and Orlando Rec-League have rumored to show interest.

This year we intend to be a very competitive Club team, looking for hard-working, dedicated, and talented Ultimate players. Of course with summer comes fun, of which we will have a lot; traveling all over the southeast US and maybe even further.

Look here for updated information on try-outs (RUMORED** to be June 6-7).

Have fun and be competitive with FTS (OR WHATEVER NAME WE CHANGE IT TO; IF WE DO SO)!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to Summer... Welcome to Club Season

Club news to come soon...

-Try-outs
-Team History
-What we are looking for
-What we expect (goals)

Callahan Results

For our Callahan selection, we have chose Jon "Cheetah" Beilan! Congrats Beilan! Let's hope Segal posts a great Callahan hype thread on RSD! DO IT SEGAL! Congrats again.

Beilan has been a very fundamental part to our team. On both sides of the disc, Beilan has worked harder than most of us. The Callahan is awarded to those who "combine superior athleticism with outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport of ultimate." I can't think of anyone who deserves it more.

Dog Day Afternoon.

*image courtesy of itoner@gmail.com on flickr*


The Dogs came into Regionals looking to be David against more than one Giant. But things looked hopeful as Roca was cleared to play... only problem was he had to throw left handed.
The Dogs came onto a familiar field with Superman theme music to excite them while they put on their cleats. A quick chat about what Regionals means, and then VOODOO PEOPLE. Dogs get pumped, green light is on, and the Dogs are ready to roll...

UCF v. Emory

The Dogs showed some fire going into the Emory game, getting a quick score and and a break against back-2-back. Unfortunately, the fire did not last, the Dogs got broken and traded points until half. Emory takes half 8-7. Sam Gainer is coming down with everything, but a cold. The Dogs had a hard time converting D's into scores.

*on a very hilarious note, an Emory player trys to call a timeout... but fails to make the "T" or say timeout (according to observer Gerics).

2nd half: Emory gets two breaks and the Dogs start to shoot themselves in the foot. The Dogs come back late to make it 12-14, from being down 10-13. Its not enough Emory takes it 15-12.

UCF v. VTech

The Dogs came into the Vtech game surely fired up considering they lost a close one to Emory. O-line starts it off with a huck to score, 1-0 UCF. D-line puts the fire on, a tight mark and near stall by Andrew Roca makes VTech punt it deep into the Dogs endzone. Nick "Force Flick" Ricke sees Roca by himself and decides to put a full-field backhand huck from the back of the endzone. Roca runs it down, holding the box against a Vtech player, gets fouled from behind, stumbles, and lays out for a score with a luminous pink cast. UCF gets a break 2-0. UCF continues to roll with great offense on a turn by Ricke and John "Waldo" Sullivan. UCF trades points with Vtech, then gets two breaks in a row; the last a huck to Thomas "SLOOOW" Bobango skying two Vtech players. UCF takes half 8-3.
UCF talks about keeping the intensity and keeping the ball rolling trying to get ahead in point differential in case of a three way tie for second. Vtech has no way to stop the Dogs offense; they come down in a zone. Bad decisions and little kinks in the offense's armor lead to breaks by VTech. Before the Dogs knew it they found themselves in a game with VTech slowing creeping on the scoreboard... 11-9 UCF. The Dogs are playing their tails between there legs now and manage to score one, while VTech break 3. UCF gets the pull, (not knowing the hard cap was on) Segal and Geick work it hard to the endzone, using Belian, Surmin and Phil Stokes as outlets... 13-12 UCF. After discussion with the Regional Coordinator, the game is not tied, the next round is almost underway, and the RC caps the game. UCF sneaks by with a W.

UCF v. Virginia

Coming off a close one, the Dogs quickly put the VTech game behind them and wander to the next field. The Dogs face the out-of-nowhere powerhouse Virgina. Dogs start out on offense and starts to work it up slowly and patiently against Virginia; a mis-communication leads to a turn and Night Train starts off with a break. The Dogs can't connect, leading to 2 more breaks by Night Train. WHOLESALE! Coach Bill Igar puts in a fresh and determined line, but experience lacks and the Dogs go down another break. The Dog's o-line gets a score and the D is looking to make up the difference... Night Train's Robert Runner runs the O and D and easily paves the path for UVA. UVA takes half 8-3. The Dogs look to the future and relies on Emory to win over VTech, leading to a do-or-die crossover against Tennessee. The Dogs rest some players in the second half and mentally prepare for the next game. Although, the Dogs were playing 'laxed, Daniel "Foot" Jakob and Brian "Rookie" Rodino, lead the charge for the dog's first break. Sean "Smiley" Simon breaks out of his shell to come up with a sky and score for UCF. UVA takes UCF 15-5.

UCF talks of what they can do better in the next game and take some time to reflect. Loud sounds and a large crowd surround a lone VTech player. VTech beats Emory, making it a 3-way tie for 2nd. The Dogs couldn't keep up on the point differential and their season comes to abrupt end; an end that came too soon.

The Dogs are a young team with a new coach and for what it is worth, have had an exceptional and surprising season. New Dogs improved fast, old Dogs proved that Cameron Amey and Bill Igar aren't the only Dogs making a name for themselves, and the team as a whole has moved past it's pre-school days. One more year till 2010 REGIONALS, and be sure that the Dogs will knock out their teen stage during the club season, and its college stage during the fall. Come spring see the Dogs in its adult stage, playing big boy games. All of us with chest hair and mustaches of course.

Final Standings:
*1 - Viginia
*2 - Georgia
*3 - North Carolina State
4 - Florida
5T - North Carolina-Wilmington
5T - Tennessee
7T - North Carolina
7T - William and Mary
9T - Clemson
9T - Emory
9T - Georgia Tech
9T - Virginia Tech
13T - Central Florida
13T - Charleston
13T - Florida State
13T - James Madison

* qualifies for the 2009 UPA College Championships

Hilarious ending for Florida as their spring shenanigans come back to haunt them.

Lets hope Night Train, Jojah and Wolfpack make some indents at Nationals and get us some strength bids.

Good luck to the AC at Nationals.

NOPY Results

Andrew Roca: 10 votes

Morgan Bambace: 8 votes

Jon Beilan: 1 vote

Mike Hickson: 3,000 votes

Seems like Mike took the crown of Notoriously Obnoxious Player of the Year!

Runners up will get custom-made jackets presented at the banquet...

And Mike Hickson will get a beautiful customized hat (CROWN) made of recycled paper!


NEW POLL FOR CALLAHAN NOMINATION, TRY TO GET YOUR VOTE IN BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR REGIONALS! PLEASE TRY TO VOTE ONCE, THERE IS AN OPTION TO CHANGE YOUR VOTE IF YOU MESS UP. POLL CLOSES AT 10PM MONDAY NIGHT.

WHEN THE VOTES ARE TALLIED, I WILL NOMINATE OUR SELECTION AT www.callahan-mvp.com.


-Sincerely,
Roca
-NOPY runner-up :(

Get to Know an Old Dog: Cameron Amey

Name: Cameron Amey

Ht/Lbs: 5'10" / 165

Nickname: Cappy

Years Played: 2003-2008

Favorite Thing In the World: Megaman, Tool


Can you think of anyone that can play a ridiculously athletic and indefatigable (look it up freshman) weekend at a tournament, beating anyone deep, getting sick layout D's, skying the best players in the nation... can you think of anyone else you'd want as a case-race partner? Of course you can! It's Cameron Amey!

As soon as Cameron came to UCF, he already had a notch of ultimate on his belt. He and others (of whom two went to Florida and helped achieve a national championship in 2006) helped start the ultimate frisbee team at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Along with Danny "Nitro" Bumgarner, Stephen "Swill" Williams, Bill Igar, Brennan Landreville, and Adam Goldberg, Cameron help conceive the Ultimate Frisbee Club at UCF (Dogs Bio). Cameron was athletic, smart, and a quick learner. With the help of his fellow players, Cameron was shaping up to be solid addition to the Dogs of War.

When I showed up in 2006, Cameron was the player we all looked up to. He made the big plays look easy, and the easy plays look even easier. He stood out as a leader and made his presence known on the field and at practice. I couldn't tell you how many times I've had my ass eaten like it was Saturday night Taco Bell at 2am. And we all found out that if he yelled at you, he liked you.

In 2007 and 2008, Cameron easily became one of the best players in the region and noticable all around the nation. But off the field... Cameron was a solid guy.

When Cameron wasn't playing ultimate, he spent his time playing World of Warcraft, Super Smash Bros., and drinking with the team. Oh and he was majoring in Criminal Justice as well I think.... but that doesn't matter. He made sure that no one's excuse for missing practice was school.

Cameron's presence is still felt on and off the field; whether it be a sick D one of us makes that we remember Cameron doing it to Brodie or whether it be when we go downtown and remember Cameron getting kicked out of Firestone.

At CCC this year, UNC-W's coach asked me if Cameron "Army" was still playing this year. I said no he graduated and he said, "well at least we have a chance at regionals."

Thanks for everything Cappy.

Ben "Unlimited Rice Bowl" Carroll is Retarded

Good luck on your Exam!

Forgot to mention Joe Tilley and Segal...

JOE TILLEY, JOE TILLEY, JOE TILLY! HUH!




JOE..........SE............GAL................... JOE SEGAL!

UnderDOGS.

With Regionals only 82 hours away..... the Dogs are at it again this year...

1. Good start on the year
2. Strong showings at tournaments, beating notable teams (Minnesota, UNC-W, Kansas, Middlebury)
3. And..... INJURIES.

The Dogs are going into this weekend wounded, but not dead.

With captain Andrew Roca still in a cast (short cast by tomorrow), Captain Morgan at his brother's wedding, freshman star Mike Hickson with a broken wrist as well (attempt at layout-greatest-flick FAIL), versatile Quint "Franchise" Wharton stuck in a dead-beat job, Brandon "COLD SHAW" Shaw with a knee injury, and solid Brandon "HuckCity" Geick available for one day (but be ready for Geick to make Saturday JUDGEMENT DAY.)

BUT............. THERE IS HOPE ON THE HORIZON. 3 months of rest has done captain Phil (P-Money) Stokes good; as he is up and running*. The Ambiguously Gay Duo (Jeff "Track Star" Surmin and Jon "Cheetah" Beilan) will be running the weekend with their relentless defense, tireless cutting, and quick handling. Speaking of handling, Nick Ricke will stiill somehow find a way to throw a 70yd huck into hurricane winds.

The freshmen and newly vets are starting to click and are beginning to step up into bigger roles. Like Matt "I can't believe he has a hand-webbing injury" Reedy taking on the wily handler position, Thomas "SLOOOW-BANGO" Bobango taking a break on hurting other players and starting to come down with some nasty D's and scores, Kyle "KY" Bettis being the golden boy Coach Bill has dreamed about, AND Charles "In Charge" Andrews continuing to get some NASTY D's.

you getting tired of nicknames and run-ons? .........................IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE GETTING TIRED!!!!!

If you think the Dogs are gonna be a cake-walk at Regionals... you're gonna be sadly mistaken and you're gonna regret it.

The Dogs are looking forward to the "presumed" pool play schedule of playing V-Tech, rival Emory, and strong kids on the block Virginia.

Be looking for the Dogs to upset some teams and maybe even end a season or two.... we wouldn't mind keeping the tradition of ending UNC-W's run at nationals ALIVE!

The Dogs are going into Regionals with nothing to lose this year, so let's hope for a bright and shiny weekend because maybe the sun will shine on this underDOG's ass.

The

TJ McCourt for Callahan 2009. VIO WHAT?!

Cry Havoc.