Bill Nye - Love of Ultimate
Bill Nye shares his passion for Ultimate Frisbee in this lively discussion. He breaks down what drives his love for the sport, from its unique two-player scoring mechanism to the thrill of a well-executed throw. Bill credits the game's emphasis on teamwork, strategy, and physicality as key factors in his enthusiasm. As an avid fan, he appreciates the unbridled excitement that comes with watching the game unfold, often without referees to intervene. This spirited conversation showcases Bill Nye's infectious energy and deep affection for Ultimate Frisbee, a sport that requires both individual skill and collaborative effort.
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on the sideline when you went in first for the first game and I heard you say I wrote this down this is still the best game it's just the best game it is the best game okay and why I mean I know we talked about it but if you could just give us I guess the fundamental thing that I love about in general with one exception you cannot score on a system it takes two people to score every goal I mean there's one wacky unusual rule but it takes two people will score every goal there's no other game like that it's fantastic and as you say we call it the assist but I much prefer the term goal throw that's the hard thing and then the throw to the goal throw the assist to the goal throw is that's an important throw and I love that I love that and I love the running and I love the non- contct and for many years I was Charmed by the lack of referees MH and so let's say you're a country and then there's country and you have a conflict you can't go to Mom and Dad country and ask them what to do you got to work it out and so the crowd would boo if it was worked out badly the crowd would cheer if it was worked out well and everybody would be celebrating the spirit of the game which I love that expression the spirit of the game and you know I am anything but a hippie
