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.