Reaper: The Team
Team Info: Reaper Ultimate is a competitive Ultimate Frisbee club team open to everyone who goes to EIU. 0 experience required to play for the team, so come learn Ultimate at the college level. We compete in tournaments all around Illinois and other parts of the Midwest.
Meet the team
Name: Cole Smith (Captain)
Number: 17
Position: Cutter
Bio: Cole has been playing for Reaper for three years and has evolved into one of the teams top threats both defensively and offensively. Being a former college football player Cole had the natural speed, athleticism, and sports IQ to be a natural fit at universe line cutter. "Find your fire"
Number: 17
Position: Cutter
Bio: Cole has been playing for Reaper for three years and has evolved into one of the teams top threats both defensively and offensively. Being a former college football player Cole had the natural speed, athleticism, and sports IQ to be a natural fit at universe line cutter. "Find your fire"
Name: Jacob Jurasek (Captain)
Number: 12
Position: Cutter
Bio: Jacob is only playing his second year of organized Ultimate, but has found himself to be an integral part of the machine that is Reaper. Being elected Captain after his rookie season speaks volumes about the level of admiration he has garnered from his friends and teammates. One of the best motivating and tone setting players Reaper has ever seen Jacob is sure to improve his on field game and be a player to remember.
Number: 12
Position: Cutter
Bio: Jacob is only playing his second year of organized Ultimate, but has found himself to be an integral part of the machine that is Reaper. Being elected Captain after his rookie season speaks volumes about the level of admiration he has garnered from his friends and teammates. One of the best motivating and tone setting players Reaper has ever seen Jacob is sure to improve his on field game and be a player to remember.
Name: Tyler Rice (Captain)
Number: 10
Position: Handler
Bio: One of the longest tenured members of the team Tyler brings an excellent Ultimate mind and an exceptional amount of talent to Reaper's handlers. Tyler is an incredibly hard worker who is constantly pushing other teammates to do better and to be better.
Number: 10
Position: Handler
Bio: One of the longest tenured members of the team Tyler brings an excellent Ultimate mind and an exceptional amount of talent to Reaper's handlers. Tyler is an incredibly hard worker who is constantly pushing other teammates to do better and to be better.
Name: Nolan Webb (President)
Number: 1
Position: Handler
Bio: A second year player seeking to make an immediate impact on Reaper's offense, Nolan is the perfect compliment to the veteran handles around him. A cool head and a chilly hand make this young man a rare breed among young handlers. Outside of his on field excellence Nolan is a smart and trustworthy guy, being made president of the team in his second year. Don't doubt that this is going to be a player to watch come spring 2018.
Number: 1
Position: Handler
Bio: A second year player seeking to make an immediate impact on Reaper's offense, Nolan is the perfect compliment to the veteran handles around him. A cool head and a chilly hand make this young man a rare breed among young handlers. Outside of his on field excellence Nolan is a smart and trustworthy guy, being made president of the team in his second year. Don't doubt that this is going to be a player to watch come spring 2018.
Name: Boyd Rinehart (VP)
Number: 00
Position: Cutter
Bio: Don't make the mistake of thinking Boyd is just a pretty face, he makes pretty plays too. Whether he's skying opponents for big scores, or bidding past opponents for outstanding defensive plays you'll always want to know where Boyd is. "60% of the time it works every time." - Brian Fantana
Number: 00
Position: Cutter
Bio: Don't make the mistake of thinking Boyd is just a pretty face, he makes pretty plays too. Whether he's skying opponents for big scores, or bidding past opponents for outstanding defensive plays you'll always want to know where Boyd is. "60% of the time it works every time." - Brian Fantana
Name: James Porzio
Number: 14
Position: Handler
Bio: A long time member of Reaper and a career handler James has been playing since his sophomore year of high school. A fiery player who isn't afraid to put his body on the line James makes plays on both the offensive and defensive sides of the disc. "There are no men like me, only me." - Jaime Lannister
Number: 14
Position: Handler
Bio: A long time member of Reaper and a career handler James has been playing since his sophomore year of high school. A fiery player who isn't afraid to put his body on the line James makes plays on both the offensive and defensive sides of the disc. "There are no men like me, only me." - Jaime Lannister
Name: Jack Hockenberry
Number: 44
Position: Cutter
Bio: Jack is the consummate teammate, often times being the difference between a teammate falling to frustration or rising to the face the competition. An excellent mind for Ultimate strategy Jack has been helping younger players grow for many years. "Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger." - Arnold Palmer
Number: 44
Position: Cutter
Bio: Jack is the consummate teammate, often times being the difference between a teammate falling to frustration or rising to the face the competition. An excellent mind for Ultimate strategy Jack has been helping younger players grow for many years. "Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger." - Arnold Palmer
Name: Paul Noble
Number: 87
Position: Handler
Bio: God save the Queen, this guy is the definition of sideline presence. Always making himself known both on and off the field Paul is an indispensable part of Reaper's recent success. But this guy isn't just a voice on the sideline, because when he is on the field he is always making his points count. "Who's swamp?"
Number: 87
Position: Handler
Bio: God save the Queen, this guy is the definition of sideline presence. Always making himself known both on and off the field Paul is an indispensable part of Reaper's recent success. But this guy isn't just a voice on the sideline, because when he is on the field he is always making his points count. "Who's swamp?"
Name: Dan Peterson
Number: 58
Position: Handler
Bio: A sharp and dexterous handler, Dan has all the moves that make opposing marks squirm. Able to throw dangerous IO's and OI's that at the right time can make a valuable impact. Like his other rookie handler counterparts he is on a path to becoming a top offensive threat, keep a close eye on this guy. "You can never know everything, and part of what you do know will always be wrong. Perhaps even the most important part. A portion of wisdom lies in knowing this. A portion of courage lies in going on anyway."
Number: 58
Position: Handler
Bio: A sharp and dexterous handler, Dan has all the moves that make opposing marks squirm. Able to throw dangerous IO's and OI's that at the right time can make a valuable impact. Like his other rookie handler counterparts he is on a path to becoming a top offensive threat, keep a close eye on this guy. "You can never know everything, and part of what you do know will always be wrong. Perhaps even the most important part. A portion of wisdom lies in knowing this. A portion of courage lies in going on anyway."
Name: Brennan Williamson
Number: 52
Position: Cutter
Bio: Coming off an impressive rookie season that unfortunately ended in a grisly knee injury, Brennan looks to come back swinging. An absolute predator on defense Brennan was immediately slid into the position of spy in Reaper's zone to maximize his effectiveness. Which is bad news for opposing offenses because now that he's all healed up, he looks to return with a vengeance.
Number: 52
Position: Cutter
Bio: Coming off an impressive rookie season that unfortunately ended in a grisly knee injury, Brennan looks to come back swinging. An absolute predator on defense Brennan was immediately slid into the position of spy in Reaper's zone to maximize his effectiveness. Which is bad news for opposing offenses because now that he's all healed up, he looks to return with a vengeance.
Name: Alek McMath
Number: 99
Position: Cutter
Bio: Ok where do you start talking about a guy like Alek? Is it his willingness to play any position his team assigns him? Or how about his excellence as a teammate and friend? Or maybe his sense of humor that never fails to keep teammates smiling. There isn't a clear answer because its all incredibly valuable to the team. "Didn't make sense not to live for fun your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb." - Smash Mouth
Number: 99
Position: Cutter
Bio: Ok where do you start talking about a guy like Alek? Is it his willingness to play any position his team assigns him? Or how about his excellence as a teammate and friend? Or maybe his sense of humor that never fails to keep teammates smiling. There isn't a clear answer because its all incredibly valuable to the team. "Didn't make sense not to live for fun your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb." - Smash Mouth
Name: Cobi Christiansen
Number: 24
Position: Cutter
Bio: Much like the black mamba with whom he shares a name and number, Cobi is a frustrating opponent to both guard and be guarded by. A physical defender with a nose for the disc, who frequently enforces the need for "ball security". Cobi is a bloodhound with a scent for the disc and come hell or high water he's gonna go get it.
Number: 24
Position: Cutter
Bio: Much like the black mamba with whom he shares a name and number, Cobi is a frustrating opponent to both guard and be guarded by. A physical defender with a nose for the disc, who frequently enforces the need for "ball security". Cobi is a bloodhound with a scent for the disc and come hell or high water he's gonna go get it.
Name: Garret Gerdes
Number: 59
Position: Cutter
Bio: Watch out it's the one and only Dirty Gerdy. This loveable ball of fun made an immediate impact on Reaper as the first rookie to join this fall season. If Reaper is a sandwich then Garret is the secret sauce, he makes everything better. Blossoming into a great Ultimate player before his teammate's eyes its no doubt that very soon the words "Dirty Gerdy" will strike fear into opposing teams. "Sane is boring." R.A. Salvatore
Number: 59
Position: Cutter
Bio: Watch out it's the one and only Dirty Gerdy. This loveable ball of fun made an immediate impact on Reaper as the first rookie to join this fall season. If Reaper is a sandwich then Garret is the secret sauce, he makes everything better. Blossoming into a great Ultimate player before his teammate's eyes its no doubt that very soon the words "Dirty Gerdy" will strike fear into opposing teams. "Sane is boring." R.A. Salvatore
Name: Nick Bamert
Number: 30
Position: Cutter
Bio: Nick is another rookie that has a knack for the game of Ultimate. Coming to the team in the fall of 2017, Nick's impact can be felt as a talented player and a great teammate. Never afraid of a good time or a hard challenge Nick is going to be a staple of Reaper teams and parties for a long time coming. "You'll never touch the disc unless you want it more than the other team. So want the disc."
Number: 30
Position: Cutter
Bio: Nick is another rookie that has a knack for the game of Ultimate. Coming to the team in the fall of 2017, Nick's impact can be felt as a talented player and a great teammate. Never afraid of a good time or a hard challenge Nick is going to be a staple of Reaper teams and parties for a long time coming. "You'll never touch the disc unless you want it more than the other team. So want the disc."
Name: Billy Bob Grassano
Number: 13
Position: Cutter
Bio: Billy Bob joined Reaper in fall of 2016 and has since been another integral part of the team. Whether he is making himself known on the sideline, or making his teammates feel welcomed and appreciated Billy Bob is one of a kind. Also since joining in 2016 he has constantly been working to improve his game and become a top player for Reaper, and if he keeps it up one day he just might be.
Number: 13
Position: Cutter
Bio: Billy Bob joined Reaper in fall of 2016 and has since been another integral part of the team. Whether he is making himself known on the sideline, or making his teammates feel welcomed and appreciated Billy Bob is one of a kind. Also since joining in 2016 he has constantly been working to improve his game and become a top player for Reaper, and if he keeps it up one day he just might be.
Name: Eli Ruter
Number: 3
Position: Cutter
Bio: One of the newest rookies on Reaper Eli has come together as a player at an astonishing rate. He is a reliable cutter that has a knack for getting open when his handlers need him. Further his defensive game is becoming something to watch as he is able to keep up with many of his fellow rookies and several veterans. With some more time Eli is going to undoubtable be another weapon for Reaper
Number: 3
Position: Cutter
Bio: One of the newest rookies on Reaper Eli has come together as a player at an astonishing rate. He is a reliable cutter that has a knack for getting open when his handlers need him. Further his defensive game is becoming something to watch as he is able to keep up with many of his fellow rookies and several veterans. With some more time Eli is going to undoubtable be another weapon for Reaper