Past Articles from Guest Author
USAU Board President Responds To Tiina Booth Column
I’d like to thank Tiina for surfacing two important and serious topics in her article last week.
Feb 2, 2015 by Guest Author in Opinion with 12 comments
Why Aren’t More People In The Hall Of Fame?
Does the ultimate Hall of Fame need an overhaul?
Jan 14, 2015 by Guest Author in Opinion with 2 comments
Mailbag with Mario: Playing Time, Defense, and Triangle Marking
Mario O'Brien takes on some complex questions in this week's Rise Up mailbag.
Dec 1, 2014 by Guest Author in Sponsored with 3 comments
Mailbag with Mario: Handler Defense & ‘Tricky’ Throws
Mario O'Brien answers some initial mailbag questions.
Nov 24, 2014 by Guest Author in Sponsored with 22 comments
Bigger Than The League: Is An Injured Brodie Smith Still Critical To The AUDL?
In an anonymous column for Ultiworld, a die-hard AUDL insider offers his take on tough marketing decisions facing the league: Do you rely on the popularity of your biggest name, or do you focus on the players delivering the most on the field?
Nov 17, 2014 by Guest Author in Opinion with 18 comments
The Spirit Spike: A Story From Masters Nationals
Nat Taylor went from hero to outcast...and right back to hero.
Jul 28, 2014 by Guest Author in Other with 30 comments
Club Champs Format Changes Devalue Pool Play — And The Actual Results
As a fan of ultimate not participating in the inaugural Triple Crown Tour, I haven’t been following the updates to its format as closely as…
Sep 27, 2013 by Guest Author in Opinion with 44 comments
An Open Letter To USA Ultimate: The Focus On Visibility Is Detracting From The Player Experience
To the USA Ultimate Board and Staff,
Sep 12, 2013 by Guest Author in Opinion with 70 comments
What Happens If The AUDL Terminates Connecticut And Rhode Island’s Contracts?
Legal developments in the AUDL-Constitution-Rhode Island dispute keep pouring in, with Ultiworld learning yesterday that the AUDL sent both teams a letter outlining the league’s…
Sep 12, 2012 by Guest Author in Analysis, News with 0 comments
Rethinking The Rules: No More Running Out The Clock
Last Monday, at the 2012 USA Ultimate Grandmasters National Championship, Minneapolis’ Surly GM defeated Philadelphia’s Scrapple, 14-11, to win the title.
Sep 7, 2012 by Guest Author in News, Opinion with 15 comments