The 2008-2009 Buds

Nick Clote does not have a hot mom.

And so the legend goes... From the primordial soup of the land o' lakes rose the spirit of Thunder. After finding and embracing his Asian heritage, the spirit turned boy soon discovered his three passions- flatballin', drinking, and internalizing his rage. Now a man, the spirit known as Thunderball roams the hills and valleys of Ithaca raining down thumbers and hammers from above. In his spare time, he enjoys taking derivatives in his head and playing DDR in the RPU Lounge. The kid's got good throws (he is Asian, after all), but he still has trouble keeping up with his running group. You would too if you had to carry the weight of Thor around on your back...

Kantor has adjusted from high school better than any of the other freshmen, already feeling at home after just one semester at Cornell. Surprisingly, the administration has allowed him to live off-campus at a fraternity house despite their north campus policy towards freshmen. He also must have a lot of AP credit, because apparently he graduated in 2008. Good for him. He also enjoys taking off his clothes for other men (voluntarily of course).

Ever since Max pledged two years ago, he has been a shining example for other men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon to follow. He has held a number of offices in his time and is always looking for new ways to better the house, namely his Muscular Amplification Program, which requires each brother to alternately lift weights and rub baby oil on fellow brothers' naked bodies. Other interests include losing to Doug in the Octagon, and some light Ultimate Frisbee (when there is time).

An incoming transfer from Dartmouth, we are excited to finally play with the legendary Seth Reinhardt. We have been hearing stories about his athletic prowess and incredible field sense since he first set foot on the ultimate field. We agreed to buy Seth's contract from Dartmouth after hearing about his explosive debut in club ultimate. Apparently at sectionals, which he was single handedly winning for the good of all mankind, he laid out over a guy's shoulder to catch the disc for the most spectacular D of our generation. At this point, both games next to him stopped playing, as all 28 players came over, lifted Seth onto their shoulders, carried him to a throne, and began worshipping him as a God. Several of the female players began fellating him, but even that was not enough to stop him from finishing the point with a greatest in the endzone. Now what, you might ask, does Seth look to gain from playing with the Buds? We may never know... P.S. He's gay.

Danis brageris is a newly discovered species of primate with only one confirmed sighting. A solitary creature, he is rarely seen communicating with others. He can often be spotted climbing in his beloved oak trees. Scientists are concerned about human influence on the habitat of D. brageris, as he has also been seen climbing man-made structures such as goal-posts and walls. A highly adaptive creature, he has learned to use many human tools, most notably the bicycle, the portable music player, and the disc. The species is also known to be exclusively polygamous, never seen with fewer than two mates. D. brageris is known to use wild instincts and superior reflexes to shut down opponents on the field, and has learned to keep feces slinging to a minimum.

As a youngster, Anthony Iadanza never dreamed of an acting career. The New Yorker from Brooklyn instead envisioned himself the next Rocky Graziano. Changing his name to "Dangerous" Tony Danza, he entered the New York Golden Gloves in 1975. Shortly afterward, on Aug. 13, 1976, he started his professional boxing career. Fighting as a middleweight, Danza became a crowd favorite for his walk-in slugging style. He compiled a record of 9-3 with nine knockout victories, seven in the first round. It was during a gym workout that he was discovered for the part of "Tony Banta" on the TV show, "Taxi" (1978). Danza still had hopes of being a world champion and scored knockouts in 1978 and 1979 but, unable to secure a title shot, retired from boxing to dedicate himself totally to his acting career.

Rob likes to say “hi" to passing Buds on his way to and from his classes. He also plays club rugby for Cornell or something...anyway, sometimes he's nice enough to step out of rugby practice and chat with his friends on our ultimate sideline while we practice. He's got pretty good throws for a rugby player, too.

Garrett Came into the Buds program with solid overall skills and decision making honed from his high school and club experience in Massachusetts where he told us he single-handedly beat the entire Amherst HS team on multiple occasions. He has fit quite well into the Buds system with his playing style and cocky personality. We have no doubt he will soon break his personal record of 3 callahans in a row. He also enjoys long walks on the beach, reinjuring himself and making crossword puzzles for fun (and/or for his own personal gain). What? Also, he set the record for most facial hair ever accumulated by a Buds freshman. Keep up the good work, Garrett.

Reared like a Namibian on the wild plains of Mozambique, this son of Botswana has embraced his Zambian heritage like a true South African. Wait a second, this guy's white??? Upon arriving to the United States last year, he discovered that he is in fact the illegitimate great-grandson of Joseph Campbell, founder of the famous soup company. While working on the lawsuit to regain his fortune, he also graces us with his presence on the Buds.

Clearly boasting the hottest sister on the team, Danf transferred from the sun and warmth of Arizona to the tundra of Cornell...  What was he thinking?  He must not have liked all the attractive girls out west, calling into question his sexual orientation.  Because of this, Danf has fit right in, transitioning to the Buds seamlessly.  From his great hands to his stylish layout D's, Danf has it all.  Even a hot sister.

Though he began practicing with the Buds in 9th grade, we are STILL waiting for Jon Hirschberger to come to Cornell.  Maybe this will be our lucky semester.

This giddy little boy just loves this whole Frisbee thing...His enthusiastic bright eyes, goofy smile, and perky nipples are a constant reminder during tough practices of why we work so hard. This little boy has a dream to be the best. The only things that can distract him from this dream are certain sweet and tasty blueberry breakfast foods and certain sweet and tasty Roses. Mmmm...

Laser first caught our eye on the set of American Gladiators where he used his quick feet and agile hands to outplay the other contestants and launch himself to victory. These skills translated well to the ultimate field, where he out-hustles the other team on O and especially on D.

Yeah, he's 6'8''. For real. Best part is...He's still growing, bitches! Genetic testing confirmed by top Cornell researchers proves that he is in fact half giant, and will likely be growing another few feet in the next two years (giants mature late). The exact maximum height is still under some debate from two divided factions of researchers. For the record, his actual height is actually 6'8". I ain't bullshittin'. Seriously. 6'8".

"A lot of the writeups need to be changed due to inconsistencies with reality"

Art's childhood was a simple one filled with long days of farm chores with nights spent sitting on Grandpa's knee in the rocking chair. The slow paced life on the farm was ideal for shaping him into a strapping young lad, but has left him with little to do in his spare time (other than watch thousands of episodes of Batman - watch out Neil!). His height and throws make him a threat anywhere on the field, "and he can pretty much get open at will, but his hands have cost Cornell in some big spots."

Steve is the only remaining Asian Stuyvesant alum that hasn't quit yet. Stereotyped as a typical Asian handler with a visor, Steve was actually a cutter in his high school days, which was a bit disappointing at first. But after seeing his quick, smooth throws, lightning fast speed, and learning that his most comfortable position is in midair while laying out, we were happy to add Steve to the Bud roster.

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Sophomores

Neil Butler

Aka: Ginger Balls
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 165

Position: D-Line Cutter
Major: Comic Books

Neil came crashing onto the Cornell Ultimate scene astounding all around him with his ridiculous amount of completely useless knowledge.  After definitively settling a raging argument by declaring that the Silver Surfer would annihilate Superman, Neil continued to amaze by naming all the pokemon.  In order.  In addition to his stellar pokemon trainer skills, Neil is a fiery d-line player who is a valuable addition to the buds.

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Brian Grundy

Aka: Grundle
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 175

Position: That Space Between Your Balls and Your Anus
Major: Bio

This giddy little Texan joined the Buds mid-way through the Spring 2008 season and was a great addition to the team.  He showed tremendous poise in transitioning to the Buds, and hopefully he'll continue to make his presence felt both on and off the field.

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Bo Li

Aka: Boseph, Bori
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 165

Position: Cutter
Major: Mechanical Engineer

Boasting the name with the fewest letters in Buds History, Bo has claimed the title previously held by recent graduate Yi Wei.  He has been known to glow various shades of red depending on his fluctuating levels of excitement, and at parties, Bo simply lights up the room.  Literally.  On the field, however, Bo is all business, and can be repeatedly seen both burning people deep and skying the pants off of them.

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