From bsauro@buda.org Tue Jul  9 03:47:51 2002
From: "Brian Sauro" <bsauro@buda.org>
To: "Matthew Brier" <Mjbdisc@aol.com>
Cc: "Loring Holden" <lsh@cs.brown.edu>
Subject: Monday 7/8: White 17, Forest 16
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 03:46:45 -0400

Monday July 8
White 17, Forest 16

Forest was undefeated on the season, White was coming off a two-game win 
streak, and both teams were fired up for the game.  White had Justin 
Lutes back, but was still missing Kit Wallach, Andre Beskrowni, Brian 
Nicholas, Bob Michael, Eric Weis to injuries, one of which was actually 
not, as far as I know, caused by Scott Wiant of Orange.  I kid Scott, 
but really we love him... preferably from a safe distance.

Forest has a very solid team overall; I can see why they hadn't lost 
before this game.  They like to break the mark and look to do so early 
in the stall count.  They seem to prefer a controlled game with passes 
underneath, working off the breaks, but have a couple throwers and 
several receivers who are capable of taking you deep.  They also have 
smartly avoided the trap all too many teams fell into of loading up on 
Brians, Emilys, and especially Jeffs.

Forest struck first and the teams traded points early but White got its 
offense in groove and took control.  After another White D, a offensive 
miscue gave Forest the disc back and they capitalized, cutting the lead 
to 8-6.  White converted on O to take half at 9-6.  In the second half, 
however, Forest came storming back, running off four unanswered points.  
A straight up mark goaded an impatient White into forcing throws for a 
while but White got back on track, though Forest maintained a slim lead. 
 As the White D clamped down on the underneath, Forest got some timely 
hucks from Dave Toohey  and Chip Dietrich to Joe Tuazon and others.

A late run put White back on top by two, and at 16-14, White got a D and 
had the disc to win.  Forest was not ready to give up yet and showed why 
they had won six in a row including several close games.  The last few 
points were very tense as both teams upped the D and forced turnovers.  
Forest tied the game at 16-16, cap at 17.  Both team had chances but it 
was White that worked confidently up the field to Tim Gerheim who calmly 
looked off several covered receivers before throwing the game-winning 
forehand.

This game was intensely competitive, but very spirited-- a great way to 
end the first half of the RIPUL season.  Actually Purple's team cookout, 
which I crashed, was an even better way.  Thanks Purple!-- more beer 
next time, please.

--cape