ESPN watchers know the feeling. With the unprecedented broadcast of over 40 ultimate games from the US Open this past weekend culminating in an incredible final on ESPN2 of the mixed division featuring Seattle Mixtape and Minneapolis Drag'n Thrust, ultimate players and non-ultimate-players alike got the chance to see our favorite sport from the comfort of their couch (or possibly bar). And not only is it great to see ultimate displayed well to the masses, but more subtly, men and women playing on the same field together in an extremely high level self officiated game. Goooooo sports!
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Ultimate players and aficionados were predictably thrilled, but the outpouring of interest and amazement from the greater community was one of the highlights and great successes of the weekend (great ultimate aside).
The internet had plenty to say. For your viewing pleasure, until you have the chance to watch more ultimate on TV, we've collected our favorite reactions for you here.
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https://twitter.com/GDixon410/status/894342585493450753
https://twitter.com/JamieABryson/status/894340438609494018
https://twitter.com/RickLiebling/status/894341793931833344
https://twitter.com/TDMEL52/status/894347597036564480
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https://www.facebook.com/kris.oegerle/posts/10213872084342409
https://twitter.com/e_whelch/status/894348823316893697
So thanks, ESPN and USA Ultimate, for showing ultimate some love. For all the newcomers out there: there's more where this came from. See you all out on the field!
- the ARIA team
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