Re: Research Project

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Nick) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> I'm doing a research project in one of my classes this quarter and the
> main subject is Ultimate and wether or not it would work/fit in as a
> major mainstream sport in the U.S. Half of my project involves the
> opinions of ultimate players and those in the ultimate community and
> i'd appreciate anyone giving their two cents in response to my
> questions.
> 
> 1) Would ultimate work as a mainstream (NCAA/Pro, on TV, pay to
> attend) sport in America?

Yes, it should, the athleticism needed to throw, catch and make
d-blocks is equal to and greater than many mainstream sports
> 
>  If Yes: 2) Would the players/rules(especially
> observers/refs)/anything be different than it is today.

Many changes are needed:

1 - name change, ULTIMATE just won't cut it.  It is a very lame name
for our great sport
2 - refs are needed, a mainstream sport without refs just won't work.
3 - need to speed up the game.  I am not very familiar with the
college rules but it sounds like they do good job of eliminating
downtime.
4 - make Zond D illegal.  Reason being - it slows down the game and is
usually very boring to watch.  Thus it should be banned.


>          3) What kind of influence would major sports fans bring?

don't think they'd bring influence, they would just have to become
educated.
>    
>  If No:  2) Why not?
>          3) What changes would need to be made to make it work?
> 
> 4) If it did happen and ultimate became a major sport in America,
> would you still take as large a part in it as you do now?

Even more so!
> 
> Thanks for all who respond,
> 
> Nick Gramly
> OSU Leadbelly