The Name Says it All

      There are few ultimate frisbee players that want to play for a team with a dumb name.  Fortunately, they are playing frisbee, a sport where creativity is highly encouraged, especially in the selection of a team's name.


     Many teams choose names that are the classic, intimidating names.  Winners of this year's USAU Championships include teams with names like Revolver, Blackbird, Surly, and Fury.  Short names with tough connotations are popular in any sport, so naturally many teams tend to be attracted to these.
   
     Some are just cool names (Silver Bullet Band, Beard of Zeus, or Rawhyde).  Some are named after a part of frisbee lingo (Roober Duckies, the Roober being an upside-down flick thrown across one's chest).  Some names are just funny, like the up-and-coming Tornado Magnets.  And, let's be honest, because ultimate frisbee is a huge sport among college students, some crude humor is always on hand.  Hence, teams like Jacks on Jill, Play Us if You're Gay, and Free Mustache Rides are not necessarily PG names, but they make you chuckle all the same.
   
     The best names are the most creative.  If you are a team in search of a name, be patient.  Something funny or worthy of your frisbee stature will present itself in due time.  Don't force it, and be creative.
   
     Play on, friends.  Play on!