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Name: Courtney
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: Monday February 18, 2008
Time: 12:01 AM -0500
You guys are the greatest!!!! Las Vegas loves you!
Name: Bill Edwards
Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC
Date: Wednesday January 30, 2008
Time: 11:47 AM -0500
Just watched Murderball dvd. I am a permanently seated (9 years)ex rugby, tennis, softball, runner.....well you get the picture. I really needed a kick in the ass today, and Murderball provided it. I am going to buy this dvd to have at hand when my attitude is self defeating. Good kuck in the 2008 Games
Name: Stella
Location: Cambridge, MA
Date: Sunday January 06, 2008
Time: 01:56 AM -0500
Andy Cohn is the hottest!
Name: brian muniz
Location: texas
Date: Friday January 04, 2008
Time: 09:35 AM -0500
Name: Carlos Mendonca
Location: Brasilia,Brazil
Date: Thursday December 27, 2007
Time: 08:51 PM -0500
I have just finished watching a movie that cover the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships and i became fan of yours and very happy to know that my country is ranked 21 .God! the movie showed that there is no limit for the human body and and i am very proud of you all.Keep up with your good work.
Name: SIDNEY BARBOSA
Location: Santo André - Sao Paulo - Brazil
Date: Thursday December 27, 2007
Time: 08:38 PM -0500
Dear players and coaches, I'm 60 years old, retired physical education teacher, I live in Brazil and this night I had the great opportunity to watch in the TV a movie about you (players)and the USA Paralympic wheelchair Rugby. During my career I've meet a lot of young people with the same problems you have, but unfortunately here in my country there is no kind of sport support for them. You all (players) are a real "EXAMPLE OF LIFE", courage, effort and perseverance. Congratulations for you and GOD bless you all Sidney
Name: Mika Kukkonen
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Date: Thursday December 13, 2007
Time: 08:20 AM -0500
Colors Wheelchairs distributor in Finland says hello to Team USA!
Name: Renee
Location: Gainesville, GA
Date: Wednesday December 05, 2007
Time: 07:01 PM -0500
Hey y'all. I had never heard of this sport until I watched Friday Night Lights & was intrigued. I read on this site that Atlanta has a team so I will have to check it out. Y'all have an amazing record. Keep up the great work & hopefully I will get a chance to see you play sometime.
Name: BRANE
Location: Skopje, Republic of MACEDONIA
Date: Saturday November 17, 2007
Time: 07:34 PM -0500
I just watched your show for the Paraolimpics in Athens and i just want to say that i admire you ! If only all people would have your courage and whilling to win. Well done.
Greetings from MACEDONIA.
Name: John Shaw
Location: The first irish man to siign in?
Date: Tuesday October 23, 2007
Time: 01:26 AM -0400
Location: Didsbury Alberta
Date: Wednesday October 03, 2007
Time: 03:48 AM -0400
I've watched Murderball many many times as I own it, and I am never disappointed. I have so much respect for you guys. I am from Canada but I cheer for you guys. I can't wait for the next Olympics and I'll be requesting that we get to see your games. I have severe back problems and I feel bad for myself, then I watch your movie and I get out and I play pool no matter how much it hurts, that's how much you guys inspire me. Peace to all of you, you are an inspiration to all. Good luck in the next Olympics.
Name: mark yuen
Location: lincoln nebraska
Date: Monday September 24, 2007
Time: 12:20 AM -0400
wheelchair rugby rulez!!!!!
Name: Virginia
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Date: Sunday September 23, 2007
Time: 11:29 PM -0400
I saw the movie Murderball recently I thought the you guys can do anything. I look forward to watching you play in the 2008 Olympics.
Name: Brad Ratliff
Location: Cedar BLuff, VA
Date: Saturday September 15, 2007
Time: 11:22 AM -0400
Just watched the movie Murderball. Just wanted to say that you guys rock! I have never really been much of a sports spectator. But I think I may have just become a fan.
Name: morghan chambers
Location: wichita, ks
Date: Saturday August 25, 2007
Time: 12:41 AM -0400
I'd sure like to be able to contact Bobby Lujano, as I saw the great film "murderball"; I was a nurse in the OR when he was so sick, and was amazed when I saw him on Larry King Live. Bobby you did us all proud, man.
thanks mchambers12@cox.net
Name: "cassandra"
Location: upland,ca
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
Time: 12:07 AM -0400
simply unforgettable
Name: "cassandra"
Location: upland,ca
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
Time: 12:06 AM -0400
simply unforgettable
Name: someone in upland
Location: upland, CA
Date: Friday August 24, 2007
Time: 12:04 AM -0400
just droppin in to say "hi" to the team...traveling mercy and blessings...."hola" to that special someone on the team...cassandra
Name: Madelynne Carr
Location: Harrisburg, Illinois
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Time: 09:04 PM -0400
Congrats on doing do well! You gentlemen are truly an inspiration! God bless all of you!
Name: Heidi
Location: New York, NY
Date: Thursday July 12, 2007
Time: 09:01 PM -0400
Couldn't keep my eyes off of Andy Cohn during Murderball...what a beautiful, inspirational, hilarious, strong man...
Name: Luanne
Location: connect-i-cut
Date: Tuesday July 03, 2007
Time: 02:20 PM -0400
I LOVE YOU GUYS! I LOVE YOU GUYS! I LOVE YOU GUYS! <3
Name: JENNIFER
Location: COVINGTON, KY
Date: Wednesday June 27, 2007
Time: 01:52 PM -0400
Where can I buy a Mark Zuppan jersey? Please email me at gwjw@fuse.net. Thank you!
Name: Jeffrey Campbell
Location: Amelia, Ohio
Date: Tuesday June 26, 2007
Time: 02:16 AM -0400
I had just watched "The Pursuit of Happyness" and thought, how much more inspirational can you get than that? Then I watched "Murderball." It's the kind of thing that will make you never complain again - ever.
Name: Mario
Location: Londrina, BRAZIL
Date: Monday June 18, 2007
Time: 08:43 PM -0400
Hello, I´m from Brazil, and we are willing to start playing quad rugby. I´m looking for information on the rules, and mainly equipment specifications and suppliers. Here in Brazil there is no Quad Rugby team, and we wish to be the first to do it. And I kindly ask if you could please help us supplying information. Tks, Mário. mario.diniz@gmail.com
Name: Josh Enos
Location: Slidell, LA
Date: Sunday June 10, 2007
Time: 05:30 PM -0400
Hey Fellas,
Im currently working in Kuwait as a contractor for the troops and was flipping thru the chanels like I always do everynight and came accross a documentry on your battle with Canada. All I could say was WOW! Although some faces have changed with the current team you have now, I was thourougly impressed with the heart and determination you all have and as for the sport, all I can say is DAMN that looks like fun. Its yours forever, and no one can take that away from you. Keep it real guys, you rock.
Josh.
Name: Emily Harper
Location: Phoenix, Az
Date: Tuesday June 05, 2007
Time: 08:00 PM -0400
Hey i just wanted to say you guys are awesome. I loved that movie muderball. I am a huge fan of the whole sport after seeing that inspirational movie. I work a st joes hospital in downtown Phoenix and recently showed that video to one of my patients with a severed spine at T5. Your movie gave him hope and i was wondering if any players still live in phoenix (i saw a couple of your players lived here in arizona) if they wouldnt mind coming and talking with this kid. He is only 22. I would help him so much. You can contact me at 602 677 3208 if you would be so kind as to make his day. I can make arrangments with the willing party. Again you guys are awesome and i cant wait to cheer for all of you in person. Hope to see you soon. God bless emily
Name: Paulo de Tarso Santos
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Date: Tuesday May 22, 2007
Time: 04:25 PM -0400
I've just saw your movie and I'm very very impressed. You are heroes, is the minimum I can say. I have my body in perfect shape and I think I can't play with you guys. This is - as we say in portuguese - a "life lesson". Congratulations. Are you comming for the panamerican para-games in Rio ?
Name: joshua bulley
Location: horsham, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday May 17, 2007
Time: 04:10 PM -0400
Hey, I just wanted 2 say I watched a movie 2day in my sports development class and i wanted to express my respect to the players and staff. You are true athletes, more so than people with all body function. I only watched an hour and an half of the action but Mark Zupan is awesome, I would like him to know that he has gained interest form the UK. Keep up the awesome work Joshua Bulley
Name: Vivian Betshlimon
Location: Skokie, IL
Date: Thursday May 03, 2007
Time: 03:59 PM -0400
Hello my name is Vivian and I think that wheel chair rugby is one of the most amazing things I learned about. Thanks to my English teacher Ms. Gibson, I learned a lot about the sport. Its amazing how these people learned to cope with thier disabilities and learned to move on. Also, the movie Murderball is awesome I also learned so much watchimg that. Thanks for eveything and good luck in the future. ~~One of your biggest fans~~ Vivian
Name: Alfred L.
Location: Skokie, IL
Date: Thursday May 03, 2007
Time: 03:56 PM -0400
You guys are awesome. We recently watched the movie, Murderball, and it is one of the best movies/documentaries I've ever witnessed. I felt inspired by the way you guys have overcome many of your obstacles with the condition that you players are in. Keep up the good job, and good luck in the future.
Name: Ashley
Location: Skokie, IL
Date: Thursday May 03, 2007
Time: 03:55 PM -0400
I wish all of you the best of luck. I just watched the movie Murder Ball in my Sports Literature class in high school and it is truly impressive. All of you are so talented and represent our country very well.
Name: Catherine
Location: Skokie, IL
Date: Thursday May 03, 2007
Time: 03:13 PM -0400
In my Sports Literature class, we just finished watching the movie Murderball. I thought that the movie was very interesting and inspirational. The stories that especially inspired me were of Mark Zupan and Bob. It's amazing to me how much they were able to accomplish.
Location: Skokie, Illinios
Date: Thursday May 03, 2007
Time: 03:09 PM -0400
We just finished watching the movie Murderball in class. It was a very inspirational movie. I had heard about the movie through another T.V. show that Mark Zupan made a guest appearance on, Miami Ink. His story was very touching and it was great to get to see the movie and hear more stories like his.
Name: jakevernon_walk@yahoo.com
Location: postfalls ID
Date: Monday April 16, 2007
Time: 03:01 PM -0400
Mark Zupan, It is to my knowledge that you have been on many T.V. programs speaking too many young adults about life in a wheelchair, like Jackass and many ESPN programs. It has come to my attention that you have really become comfortable with your wheelchair and that you would prefer to sit down the rest of your life even with the technology we have to help preserve life and continue on with DIGNITY HONOR AND RESPECT SO YOU CAN HAVE A FAMILY AND PERSERVE LIFE AS WE NO IT TO MAKE IT BIGGER BETTER STRONGER AND TO KNOW WHAT FREEDOM REALLY IS. Just want to know if you like having someone else doing all of your bodly functions for you EVERYDAY. It seems to me that I heard somewhere that you said " If I had the Chance to WALK again I wouldnt take it "that the wheelchair has made you a better person and that you dont want to WALK again. May I ask WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU are you brain dead? You must have been paralyzed in your brain. Iam 10x the athlete that you ever were or ever will be lol. People like you make me sick you dont even have the slightest incling of what LIFE is made of or really about. Do you know what it takes to get the bottled water in that bottle do you know what it took to get the lights to turn on that light your world do you know what it really takes to get the food on your table to feed that foul mouthed,foul hearted billigerant little boy that just needs put in his place. About me Jake Vernon paralyzed from the neckdown June 18 of 2000 Fathersday. Its been 6 years 10 months and 27 days and I would tell you the time but dont know woke up out of a coma 3 months later with brain trauma. Fractured Cervical vertabre 2 (the hangmans noose) Thurasic vertabre 8,9,10. Four skull fractures broken left shoulder and broken left metacarple. I couldnt even pinch my fingers together, talk, count etc. all motor skills were almost gone. God only knows why things have come back as far as they have. Im very lucky person. I went from 190 lbs. to 117 lbs. Now Im back to 170lbs. I bench press 315 lbs and have pushed my wheelchair 64 miles in one day that took 17 hrs 11min. I trained a guy Todd Fuller at University of Idaho to go to the world games for the special olympics the day I did that. I have been to Tucson Arizona and played with the Tucson Lobos, U of A wildchairs and raced in the Jim Click Walk Run or Roll Race they have in September. This year Iam going to do Bloomsday race even though I dont have a racing chair. The whole point to this is to get the word out that know one is a HANDICAP the only one that is HANDICAP is the one that thinks he or she is. That word derives from the old roman times when people use to go in the streets and beg for food and money with a cap to hold the food or money. Im here to say that I have not ever been or ever will be a HANDICAP or begger EVER. The point is to Zupan if you think its so kool to sit down and it is all right to sit down and have all the complecations that many people have sitting down in a wheelchair. Do you think that it is very humane for someone to tell you when your tire is flat that they cant help you or it is wearing holes in your body but no one will help you out. Im sorry but Ive not ever had my ass wiped for me by anyone else and will not ever let that happen. Many have tried many have fell to the side. The point is that with all this fame and fortunethis wheelchair has brought to you as you see it. Why havent you helped someone out get a chair cause I know of people that dont even have a chair. Could you imagine what you would do if you were in that situation what would you do if you did have the whole team their to wipe ur ass for you. I think your a pussy and you dont have a clue on what LIFE is really about. Ha Ha come here Ill teach you oh yeah when I was down at the University of Arizona I pushed my wheelchair up MOUNT LEMMON 26 miles to the top and 26 miles to the bottom 13 hrs lets see if anyone of YOU can keep up. REALLY DONT THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES THIS IS WHAT FREEDOM IS ABOUT
DO YA GOT THE BALLS???!!!!?????!!!!????
Thanks,
Jake Vernon (208)704-6135 (208)765-5696 Coeur d Alene Idaho 83814 W emma apt I
Name: Michael Hoffmann
Location: Placerville Ca.
Date: Tuesday March 27, 2007
Time: 10:42 AM -0500
I played traditional Rugby for years and played hard.You guys are as tough or tougher than any of the guys I played with.I had an injury to my spinal cord three years ago from a mountain biking accident.I can walk but have lost so much coordination that I don't get out there to ski,run,shoot hoops or play tennis all the time like I used to maybe because it reminds me of how much I've lost.You guys are so F**king awesome and so inspirational to me.Now I realize that even though I've lost a lot,I have so much living left to do and it's not going to be on the couch feeling sorry for myself.You guys are great and I'll be cheering you on.
Name: John F
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Date: Friday March 09, 2007
Time: 03:04 AM -0500
You guys are cool, I love your game and your team and yes Zupan rocks.
Name: Brian
Location: Cumming, GA
Date: Monday February 26, 2007
Time: 11:12 PM -0500
I'm a second year PT student, and just saw Murderball today. I am totally blown away and think anyone who plays quad rugby is freakin' awesome. Nonetheless, I'm biased toward my country, so go Team USA!!!
Name: Brian
Location: Cumming, GA
Date: Monday February 26, 2007
Time: 11:12 PM -0500
I'm a second year PT student, and just saw Murderball today. I am totally blown away and think anyone who plays quad rugby is freakin' awesome. Nonetheless, I'm biased toward my country, so go Team USA!!!
Name: sara
Location: new york
Date: Monday February 26, 2007
Time: 10:26 PM -0500
Andy Cohen, my you are fine! Are you single?
Name: Nathan Webb
Location: Madison, WI
Date: Monday February 26, 2007
Time: 08:20 PM -0500
I'm in my final year of physical therapy school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My last rotation was in neuro inpatient rehab and had the opportunity to work with patients who had a spinal cord injury. We also just finished up a unit on treating spinal cord injuries during which our instructor before a lecture played the movie trailer for "Murderball" . After I saw the trailer I had to buy the movie and watch. I just want to say that you men are amazing and an inspiration to us all! Keep on fighting hard and go win us another gold. Go Team USA!!!
Name: Amber Weydert
Location: Rockwell, Iowa
Date: Tuesday January 30, 2007
Time: 04:20 PM -0500
I recently watched your video "Murderball." I didn't even know that the Paralympics even existed!! I think that it is awesome that there is quadrugby. I think that it is the most interesting and fun sport that I have ever watched!! I would love to watch a game sometime!! I know that you guys don't want sympathy, but I think that you guys are giving people everywhere, hope!!
Thanx and keep up the good work, Amber
Name: Zach B
Location: Oregon
Date: Saturday January 27, 2007
Time: 07:29 PM -0500
Zupan rocks!
Name: Sergio Lozoya
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: Friday January 26, 2007
Time: 11:49 PM -0500
You guys rock the house!!!!
GO GET THE GOLD BASTARDS!!!
WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Name: Daniel Bresnahan
Location: Manchester ENGLAND
Date: Friday January 26, 2007
Time: 11:25 AM -0500
Hi from the uk I'm a student doing a health and social care course in college and we watched your film 'Murderball' in one of our classes
Just wanted you guys to know how great it is to see people who are so dedicated to a sport and putting an end to stereotype's about poeple in wheelchairs not being able to live a forfilled life. I really enjoyed your film
keep up the good work guys
Name: Mal James
Location: jerusalem Israel
Date: Thursday January 25, 2007
Time: 10:53 AM -0500
A simple aussie working in israel and watching TV saw your incredible story in the documentary Murderball, you are true inspirations heroes and above all friends that make this world a far better place. It was hard to figure out whether to laugh or cry , but i did both Good Luck for Beijing , but I will be cheering for Australia , you guys second Mal mal.james@mac.com
Name: Leah
Location: Richmond, KY
Date: Sunday January 14, 2007
Time: 01:26 AM -0500
I play rugby at Eastern Kentucky University.I would love to see a quad rugby game in person, not on TV, hopefully sometime soon I will be able to come and watch.
Name: John Vcelka Sr.
Location: Grayslake, IL
Date: Thursday January 11, 2007
Time: 06:46 PM -0500
CONGRATULATIONS for winning the World Championships, North America and Canadian Cups. I was unfamiliar with Quad Rugby until my son brought it to my attention after his accident skiing rendering him a Paraplegic. My wife and I have become more appreciative of the dedication and determination demonstrated by you athletes. Yes, we have seen "Murderball", and this movie really brings out competiveness in spite of a disability. What disability? All I saw was an inconvenience shared by all making the playing field "even". My only question is....when may we see the sequel, i.e. Murderball II? Continued luck and good fortune, John Vcelka Sr.
Name: Misty
Location: Green Bay,WI - USA
Date: Tuesday January 09, 2007
Time: 12:21 AM -0500
I think what you guys do is awesome, working for 9 years as a nursing assistant it makes me glad to see that there are people who instead of letting their disabilities hold them back, show that just because you are in a wheelchair, doesn't mean you can't still do something you love. Keep up the awesome work!
Name: Tobyx2
Location: Plano, TX
Date: Sunday December 24, 2006
Time: 03:30 PM -0500
Just finished watching the film "Murderball" with my son who is in a wheelchair but is affected by c.p. He was very motivated and would love to meet with any of you in the texas area if ever a chance or you have a fundraising event or promotional event. He is an advocate for people with disabilities and has a website. www.isitreallyaccessible.org
Great film and quad rugby is intense!
Toby
Name: Sejmet
Location: Spain
Date: Wednesday December 20, 2006
Time: 12:27 PM -0500
To Mark Zupan:
I like to have the tied feet to the Earth and this why the actors do not attract too much to me, because they are not real. I saw you in I capitulate of "Miamy Ink", enchants to me (also Amy). I do not know anybody with fisical discapacidades. When I saw you in I capitulate, to me it is fascinated. I saw force, character, humor... and tatoos! my God ! theree was when I dye to see film Murderball. I saw; and I saw many things but. I hope that your grilgriend has contentment to you or when you remain unmarried removed the skin to you. I am married too (a pain;)), and work in a morgue! jajaja.
Until I saw the film, it was of the people who never plantearian a relation with which she needs a wheelchair, probably not to know anybody like. Now no longer I think it. I believe that you can feel satisfied whereupon is but people who have changed his opinion on the matter thanks to Murderball. Encantaria me to have contact with you, my email is sejmetbaset@hotmail.com
Sorry by the errors of the automatic translator
Name: Conor and tristsan bruner
Location: rowlett Texas
Date: Saturday December 16, 2006
Time: 12:44 AM -0500
You guys are our heartbeat. Thank you for representing my sons future. Thank you for showing how to be true leaders. You guys always have two red white and blue stars in Texas. Let's get a cup going here. American airline center would kick. Peace and may god be with you.
Name: mike box
Location: norco calif
Date: Friday December 15, 2006
Time: 09:05 PM -0500
hi i wood like to no if the roles have to be held. for now i am starting to biuld rugby chairs again. the wing and pickers on most of the chairs out there are well over 12cm. if that is ok how fair can i go. please help me out. in the past u had pride in your titul.
Name: Adam Cunningham
Location: Massillon, Ohio
Date: Monday December 04, 2006
Time: 03:09 PM -0500
I just wanted to congratulate the team for their most recent accomplishments in New Zealand and all of the accomplishments of the storied and historical career of the team. I wanted to show support for the team by purchasing team apparel such as jersey's etc. Do you sell jerseys and if so where can I find them? I wanted a number 3 Zupan jersey. Thank you and I hope to hear from someone soon. Again congratulations on your most recent accomplishments. Adam ajcunnin@kent.edu
Name: Jessica Poulakis
Location: Ashley, Ohio
Date: Thursday November 30, 2006
Time: 08:29 PM -0500
All you guys rock!!! You're awesome! The USA is lucky to have such a spectacular team representing us.
Name: jacqueline sheehan
Location: jefferson city, mo.
Date: Wednesday November 29, 2006
Time: 06:45 PM -0500
way to go guys. i'm a c6-c7 quad as of april 14 2006 i look at all of u guys four insperation. i believe being in this chair is not really a bad thing bit opened my eyes too a hole new world keep up the good work usa all the way
Name: steve cutter
Location: tahlequah , oklahoma
Date: Saturday November 25, 2006
Time: 11:18 AM -0500
i would like to know if you would ever offer team jerseys or team merchandise in a catalog? i believe it would be a great fund raiser to cover any travel expenses, and a great way to show support for the team. my favorite team member is mark zupan , i like his john wayne t p outlook on life rough tough and don't take sh*t off of anyone. i hope you can get back to me on merchandise idea sincerely steve cutter
e-mail address diegodpv@yahoo.com
Name: Jakub Krauze
Location: Poznań, POLAND
Date: Friday November 17, 2006
Time: 11:43 AM -0500
I'M INTERESTED IN WHEELCHAIR RUGBY. I SAW YOUR FILM "MORDERBALL". IS VERY GOOD PRODUCTION. I PLAYED IN NORMAL RUGBY BUT I HAD THE INCIDENT IN 2001 ON GAME AND FROM TIME MOVE on wheelchair. I would like to play in Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby but in Poland this impossible.
kuba.krauze@interia.pl
Name: Dale Winston
Location: binghamton, ny
Date: Monday November 06, 2006
Time: 03:05 AM -0500
dwiener1@binghamton.edu... about the jerseys
Name: Dale Winston
Location: binghamton, ny
Date: Monday November 06, 2006
Time: 03:03 AM -0500
you guys rock! i wish they sold your jerseys at footlocker and champs so everyone could pretend to be mark zupan! Do you have game-used jerseys or team USA jerseys for sale? O yeah 1 more thing...
FUCK CANADA!!!!
Name: Taylor Tobin
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date: Friday November 03, 2006
Time: 05:56 PM -0500
Hey boys i heard about your movie, murderball, a few months after i was injured, gotta say that i am fucking amazed at that shit, and i would want to kill that joe prick if i were you. So i am good at flopping my ass into the pool, but my question is how the hell do you get back out? yeah another question is whats with the abs, my god zupans are amazing and i am thin but i cant build up the abs, no def whatsoever. Not sure if you guys read these comments but if you do i would love an e mail back at tltobin@uwm.edu if you can find the time... oh yeah is there chick rugby?
Name: Jenni
Location: San Diego Ca
Date: Friday November 03, 2006
Time: 05:45 PM -0500
you guys kick ass and keep doing what your doing it is very inspiring to know you guys have moved on and there is life after a spinal cord injury. GOOD LUCK IN 2008
Name: Jenni
Location: San Diego Ca
Date: Friday November 03, 2006
Time: 05:45 PM -0500
you guys kick ass and keep doing what your doing it is very inspiring to know you guys have moved on and there is life after a spinal cord injury. GOOD LUCK IN 2008
Name: Jean Kuhn
Location: Topock, Arizona
Date: Tuesday October 24, 2006
Time: 04:29 PM -0400
I got to know about your wonderful sport through being the care giver to a quad. His name is Byron King. In 2003 while he was at St. Joseph's hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, Scott and Andy came to visit him. He enjoyed their visit very much. We watched Murderball together. We enjoyed it very much. You guys play the sport pretty tough, and it sure looks like yoú're having a blast. Byron and I are so proud of team USA. He tells me he would love to play the game if he could but, his injury is to high. So you guys play the sport for the ones that can't and bring home the gold if you can. Good Luck and all our prayers.
Name: Angie Farrugia
Location: Malta, Europe
Date: Sunday October 08, 2006
Time: 12:46 PM -0400
You are an inspiration to the world of sports and to fellow human kind by your determination, courage and strong spirit. Keep it up.
Name: Elizabeth Wagner
Location: Mount Vernon, New York
Date: Saturday September 30, 2006
Time: 08:08 PM -0400
My little brother just introduced me to you guys. You guys are amazing! Keep up the good work and make the USofA proud! :)
Name: Frank
Location: Christchurch, NZ
Date: Wednesday September 27, 2006
Time: 06:21 PM -0400
Hey, saw the last days games then watched it again on the tube afterwards. Brilliant sport you have! Sure hope all the countries enjoyed our hospitality and that you'll come back again. Good job USA and Wheelblacks!!
Name: Maureen McGrath
Location: Coronado, California
Date: Tuesday September 26, 2006
Time: 08:19 PM -0400
We are so proud of your accomplishments in the world cup! Andy Cohn is our neighbor and we have been rooting for you all week. Congratulations!!!
Name: The Nanayakkara Family
Location: Norristown, PA
Date: Monday September 25, 2006
Time: 01:50 PM -0400
Great Job---on the GOLD-- Congrats to Team, Coach and Staff
Name: Becca
Location: Boston, MA
Date: Saturday September 23, 2006
Time: 04:20 PM -0400
You guys are so badass.
Name: Coach G
Location: USA
Date: Friday September 22, 2006
Time: 10:36 AM -0400
On behalf of all the athletes and staff for Team USA Christchurch, I would like to say THANK YOU for all the well wishes and great vibes we got leading up to and during our recent campaign in New Zealand.
The sacrifices this group endured were great and the results speak for themselves. All of this would have been impossible without the incredible support of families, friends, co-workers, and you the fan. Without you we are nothing.
We left New Zealand with golden memories and a driven purpose to continue the quest to “win”. It was a special feeling for everyone associated with the team, and we were excited to share it with all the great fans that traveled to Christchurch, and those following at home. Thanks again for your support!
From the sidelines……
James T. Gumbert Head Coach Team USA
Name: Matt Spaetzel
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Friday September 22, 2006
Time: 01:08 AM -0400
Congrats on the Gold! I knew it was yours!
Name: LUCI DOMECKI
Location: PEWAUKE, WI
Date: Thursday September 21, 2006
Time: 08:34 PM -0400
HI MARK, WAY TO GO. YOUR MOMS KEEPING ME UPDATED ON HOW YOU ARE DOING.WIL LET BEAN AND JILL KNOW. WAS GREAT TO SEE YOU THIS SUMMER. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB.
LOVE, LUCI
Name: Michael Cooley
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Date: Thursday September 21, 2006
Time: 11:15 AM -0400
Awesome, fellas! You guys must be pumped! I get pumped just from doing drills and scrimmaging at practice! I couldn't not imagine the rush you guys must be feeling. keep it up!
Name: Carla
Location: Corvallis Oregon
Date: Thursday September 21, 2006
Time: 03:05 AM -0400
Just saw Murderball and then went on the internet to see what you all were up to now. Congratulations on your World Championship!! You guys are hot in every way possible!
Name: Bud Harvey Coach Ct. Jammers
Location: West Hartford, Ct.
Date: Tuesday September 19, 2006
Time: 02:17 PM -0400
Nick and Team USA;
Congratulations on your accomplishments from the Jammers.
Name: Neil Vesco
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: Monday September 18, 2006
Time: 11:54 PM -0400
To the hardest working team in Wheelchair Rugby...WAY TO GO!! Remember the key ingredients that got you to gold. 1. Hours of hard work on SOCOM. 2. Multiple trips to the dessert line. 3. Channels 1 through 4!!! 4. Big League Chew. 5. The double Yuck-Yuck. 6. Last, but not least, the greatest equipment man in the world!!
YA it's over!!
Much love, Vesco
Name: Diane Werdell
Location: Vernon, T
Date: Monday September 18, 2006
Time: 03:15 PM -0400
Congratulations on your win. My friend, Linda (Mark Zupan's mom) keeps us all informed to the teams activities. You're amazing champions. Diane Werdell
Name: John McNulty
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Date: Monday September 18, 2006
Time: 01:15 PM -0400
Wayyy to goooo Team! undefeated and strait to the gold. That win over Canada must have been really satisfying. Great job Scotty! This has been a USA quad rugby year to go down for the ages. Party on!
Name: Rascal
Location: Kaiapoi, New Zealand
Date: Monday September 18, 2006
Time: 05:02 AM -0400
Congrats team. was a tuff final. What an excellent time, hope you guys have safe arrival and a warm welcome back home
Name: Sarah & Myke Hines
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Date: Sunday September 17, 2006
Time: 09:26 AM -0400
Hey Guys! We had an awesome time getting to see the World Championships here in Christchurch! (especially cheering with the rest of the US fans--wahooo!!) It was great talking to those of you who we met--you guys are amazing atheletes and we're very proud to watch our "hometeam" take the 2006 World Championship gold medal! See ya back in the states in 2007!!
Name: Brent and Danielle Crosbie
Location: Maricopa, AZ
Date: Sunday September 17, 2006
Time: 01:00 AM -0400
Hey Scott and Michelle -- The Crosbie's are cheering for you here in Maricopa!!! We just watched "Murderball" and then signed online here to see that Team USA was victorious once again! Congratulations! We'll put the champagne/(beer) on ice until you get home! Stay safe and let the team know they have two new fans of the sport! You guys rock!
Name: Alex Uhouse
Location: Austin TX
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 11:55 PM -0400
congratulations guys! We knew you could do it!
Your fans in Texas!
Name: Nick Fonner
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 07:26 PM -0400
Congrats Team USA! Been following the progress on the internet...Job well done. Looking forward to hearing all the stories when you return. All the hard work is now done so it's time to have a little fun.
Name: Joyce Haberkorn
Location: Denver, CO
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 02:28 PM -0400
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Incredible - to beat New Zealand on their own turf - what an accomplishment. Enjoy every minute of the victory and celebration. Fantastic!
Way to go Jason!
Name: Linda Hagberg
Location: Columbus, GA
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 11:53 AM -0400
Congratulations on winning the gold medal!! It is such a great accomplishment and one that the team can really be proud of. Thanks to Murderball for introducing us to this sport.
Name: Kelly Graves
Location: Golden, Colorado
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 11:52 AM -0400
TEAM USA!!! Congratulations, you were awesome! Jason and Chance - Thanks for bringing home the gold! Colorado is sooo proud of you! Can't wait to see you. Take care and come home safe! We luv ya, Kelly
Name: Bill Renje
Location: Tampa, FL.
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 11:47 AM -0400
Great job guys, way to bring The Gold back home, as it's been way too long!!! That was probably the most fundamentally sound game I've ever seen a rugby team play.
P.S. It was awesome watching it live on the .net. Kudos to Peter Martin for his broadcasting skills in explaining the game.
Name: Linda Zupan
Location: Hartford, Ct
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 11:43 AM -0400
Wow - you guys are awesome. Gumby, great coaching job. Relish your victory - safely.
Linda Zupan
Name: Pam Shepherd
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 11:07 AM -0400
Scotty and Team USA Congratualtions on your "golden" moment!!! Great job! Hey man party, hearty and remember who's thirsty so you have to have a few for me :) Tell Michelle hi and I will go check on Kona...have fun down under...
Pam
Name: Todd Rohan
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 10:21 AM -0400
Congratulations to you all. We have been following it on the net. Mark we are so proud of you!! Have fun be careful, and come see us soon!!
Todd, Amy, Michael, Ashle, Madeline
Name: Carrie Conte
Location: Durham, NC
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 10:02 AM -0400
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO TEAM USA!!!!!! I have been following you since watching the movie Murderball. You are the best!!!! I am new to a chair and after watching Murderball I am trying to save up for a rugby-wheelchair.
Keep on playing TEAM USA WORLD CHAMPS!!!! We all new you were World Champs even before the game!
Name: The London Bradys and OR Mom
Location: Thetford, United Kingdom
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 06:56 AM -0400
Just logged on and got the game results. You guys are awesome!!! Congratulations on some outstanding play and your well earned victory. Will, we miss you and Amy terribly over here in "Jolly England" and can't wait to see you, hopefully, soon. Mom is speechless but you can tell that she is very proud. Gold Medal in New Zealand...Gold Medal in China, we like the sound of that!!! Way to go.
Name: Micah
Location: Seattle, WA
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 05:43 AM -0400
Scotty, I'm so, so proud of you and the rest of Team USA! Way to go guys! Gold medal, that's awesome! I know you are celebrating in style down there. I plan on rubbing it in the face of a few of my Kiwi rugby playing friends here in Seattle! Cheers and Congrats! xoxoxo
Name: Bonnie and Arnold Belzil
Location: Fountain Hills, Arizona
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 02:30 AM -0400
Andy ......... WOW SUPER CONGRATS !!!! Winner of all games and taking the Gold is exactly what we expected as the US Team is unstoppable. Hopefully you have footage of the games as we would love to see them. Heard from Mandy and it sounds like you are having a great time and now you are off to Australia. What an adventure. Is everyone staying out of trouble ?? Hope so .... Take care and keep up the great team work. Soon to be "Other Mom" Cina Bon Bon and "Barnold"
Name: Ken Hitchens
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 02:02 AM -0400
Congratulations on winning the GOLD!! You did us proud.
Name: Sue Miller
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 01:10 AM -0400
WAY TO GO USA!!!!!!! WAY TO GO SCOTT!!!!!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: John and Irene Brady
Location: Irvine, Ca.
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 12:47 AM -0400
Congratulations to Team USA on your great win. Way to go, Will. We have a World Champion in the family.
Name: Devin Sharp "Devo"
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:52 PM -0400
Scotty, congrats on winning the world championship. I hope you have fun in New Zealand. Have fun at your party tonight. Have a beer for me. Ha,ha. Devo.
Name: Rocky "Scotty's STEP DADDY"
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:42 PM -0400
Ditto on what your mom said, with the hugs and kisses!!! I am also sooooo proud of you guys. You played a hell of a game! Nothing tastes better then GOLD! Good job and tear it up tonight. You guys deserve it. Loved watching it LIVE. XOXOXOXO :) Rocko
Name: Matt Peters
Location: Chandler,AZ
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:40 PM -0400
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh WORLD CHAMPIONS Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh WOW I watched the entire game on the web. FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!! You guys rock. I only wish I could have watched every game. You guys represented the USA & USQRA so well. I'm unsure of the words to use here. You did great!!!!!!!!!!!! Travel safe and enjoy the moment, you deserve it. "GOLD"......................................
To the Phoenix gang. Have a great time in Austrila with Dub. Be safe.
Name: Donna Hogsett
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:38 PM -0400
Scotty....WOW!!!! There are no words to express how I am feeling right now. Team USA, you are amazing. I am so very proud of each and everyone of you. Thanks for bringing home the GOLD! Scotty, we watched it at Channel 4 in a conference room that they set-up for us. It was SWEET. You all looked good on the big screen. It seemed so wierd watching you live. Again it was SWEET. We thoroughly enjoyed watching you guys play such a great game. You gave the "KIWIS" hell and kicked some ass. All very, very good. Have a great time at your party. Be careful. Love you sweetie, Mom XXXXX/OOOOO P.S. Give Michelle, Mandy and Andy my love.
Name: John & Sue Wolfe
Location: Poulsbo, WA
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:35 PM -0400
WHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOO, WAY TO GO TEAM USA, YOU'VE MADE US PROUD !!!!! USA, USA, USA, USA, USA. We Love You Seth !!!
Name: Tom Zupan
Location: Manchester, CT
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:28 PM -0400
I will never not go to one of these "Main Events" again. GREAT JOB! Is the beer any good in New Zealand? I hope they have enough!
Fatman
Name: Brandon May
Location: Orem, UT
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:26 PM -0400
WAY TO GO USA!!! Congratz on GOLD in NZ!!
Name: Tootie
Location: Amherst, Ohio
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:21 PM -0400
Congratulations! You played hard and you won big! It was a lot of work but it was sooooooo worth it! I watched this game and it was so cool. How is your voice holding out Michelle and Mandy?
Name: Dan Tsacoumangos
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:21 PM -0400
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Scotty and the rest of team USA, YOU WILLED YOURSELVES TO VICTORY! Great job. I know how hard you worked for it! Enjoy, but please come back to the states alive!
Name: Stephanie O'Bryan
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:13 PM -0400
Woooohoooo! Gold! you did it! Congratulations!
Name: Miles von Steinmetz
Location: Denver, Colorado
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:11 PM -0400
Congratulations on winning the Gold! It was fun watching you play online!
Name: Nita V
Location: San Diego
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 10:14 PM -0400
I'm watching you guys on the internet right now. Way to go Andy!!! Go USA!!!! Can you here me yelling from here? :) Vesco I am proud of you, keep up the good work so the team can keep on winning! Love ya
Name: Jeff Regier
Location: Louisville, Co
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 09:33 PM -0400
Good luck Jason, Youv'e worked so hard to get here. Enjoy it and bring home the GOLD!!! Jeff
Name: Carol
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 09:13 PM -0400
Just a small thank you to your wonderful team . I live in Christchurch and have attended all the games this week and although i must cheer for the Wheelblacks in all honesty I know u will give us a run for the the final tomorrow. Still I appreciate the talent and skill that u have all worked so hard for and thank you for sharing them with us. Carol
Name: Cliff and Marilyn Regier
Location: Buhler KS
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 08:33 PM -0400
Jason - We are so proud of you and your team. We have been keeping abreast of the scores daily. Bring home the gold today! Will be checking!
Name: Josh Mutschelknaus
Location: Aurora, Co
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 07:44 PM -0400
Way to go team USA! Stay focused and bring home the gold! You guys are a great insperation to so many people including my family. I'm proud to have you guys representing USA.
Name: Jeff Rodriguez
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 07:32 PM -0400
Jason and the rest of TeamUSA: hey guys, good luck! Go for it!
Name: Michelle
Location: NZ
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 05:31 PM -0400
These games have been amazing to watch! Thank you TEAM USA for putting on a good show! It was great to see Joe's GB team lose yesterday, BTW! Let's have one more win today! Mandy and I are ready to scream and shout:)
We love you guys!
Name: Donna Hogsett
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 04:57 PM -0400
Scotty... I am so proud of all of you guys. Team USA absolutely ROCKS!!!!!!! How's Michelle's voice after that game with Canada? Oh to be there!!!!! Give New Zealand hell guys. Have some fun with them and then kick there asses gooooood!!!!! Bring home the GOLD!!!! I love you sweetie, Mom
Name: Tootie
Location: Amherst OHIO
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 04:34 PM -0400
Good Luck Everybody! It is a tough challenge, but you can do it! Gold is my favorite color! Roman Ringel says good luck Scott. I am keeping everyone updated on the wins!
Name: Benjamin Andersen
Location: Sparks, NV
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 04:16 PM -0400
Congrats Team USA!!
You can watch the game live tonight at the following web site: http://tvnz.co.nz/
7pm Pacific, 8pm Mountain, 9pm Central, and 10pm Eastern.
Good Luck and bring home the Gold!!
Name: Scott Watne, VA MedicalCenter
Location: Denver, CO
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 03:03 PM -0400
Congratulations, TeamUSA! Bring home the Gold!
Name: Matt Peters
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 12:48 PM -0400
No Joe in the Championship, I soooo wanted Team USA to meet GB in the final game. But, I must agree with the Fatman, it will be MUCH harder for Joe to sit and watch the Championship game rather than be coaching in it.
Gumby you b-da-man. You’ve kept this team on the tracks rolling straight towards the gold metal. The talent in the 12 men you have down there is unlimited. The trick was to keep them playing as a team for seven straight games. Six games so far and I believe the seventh is at hand. Guys play smart, play your game and GET-ER-DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then return home safe with the “GOLD” and let’s get the USQRA season started, so we can once again beat the crap out of each other.
Name: Joyce Haberkorn
Location: Denver, Colorado
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:48 AM -0400
Hey, Jason and team,
Wow! Looks like you guys are doing what we all know you could. The finals tomorrow! Stay cool and focused - and remember you are ALL winners no matter what. (But of course, it's sweeter with #1 on your dance card!)
Joyce Haberkorn
Name: Gary Robbins
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 11:25 AM -0400
Congrats on making it to the finals. Good luck and bring home the GOLD:)
Scott H-We want to see that gold medal when you return to the desert
Name: Stephanie O'Bryan
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 10:51 AM -0400
Way to go, USA! There's Gold Fever here in Colorado! Our thoughts are with you Jason and Chance, and all the members of the team!
Name: Ellie Kickel
Location: Cleveland,Ohio
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 09:00 AM -0400
Yeahhhhhh team!!!!!!!!!!!! Mark we love ya and are rooting for you! Keep up the good work. Linna is keeping me updated.
Love you, Ellie
Name: Ed Hooper
Location: Sarasota
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 07:46 AM -0400
Wow! sounded like a great game.
Gold now. The Kiwis learn more from lost games than any team I've ever seen. So, good luck and play your game.
Great job boys! Gumbie!
Name: Tom Zupan
Location: Hartford, CT
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 07:09 AM -0400
The only thing that could be better, would be to have Joe for the last game. Then again, it will probably tear him up having to have to watch! Great Job!
Fatman
Name: Linda Zupan
Location: Hartford, CT
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 05:59 AM -0400
Great job. Go get them.
Mark, can't wait to talk to you and hear all the details.
Mom (Linda Zupan)
Name: Sue Miller
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 01:39 AM -0400
I'm absolutely THRILLED to see that Team USA is going for the gold!!! I didn't expect anything less, however. Scott, I'm sending as much good karma your way as possible so you all can GIT 'ER DONE AND BRING BACK THAT GOLD!!!!!!!! WhooooHoooooo!!!!!!
Name: John and Irene Brady
Location: Irvine, Ca. USA
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 01:39 AM -0400
Congratulations to Will Groulx and the rest of the USA team. Good luck in the finals on Saturday.
Name: Paul Brady
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 12:26 AM -0400
You guys are absolutly awesome !!!!! Was just logging off when I saw results from tomorrow .... yeah team !!!! Now to just beat the Kiwi's on their home turf .. just hang in there ... concentrate .... nothing but game faces and ass kicking .... and we'll drink to it the next day ...... GO WHEELBOY ... luv ya DAD
Name: Paul Brady
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 12:19 AM -0400
Wow, another day another round of victories ..... very proud of you guys .. Will, keep it up .. Grandpa Brady told me to e-mail you tonite and tell you he's pulling for you ... as he says "That's my Will" ... so have great game tomorrow ... Give'm hell Wheelboy and when you get back the "Bushmills" are on me ...love ya DAD
Name: Gayl Howell
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Date: Friday September 15, 2006
Time: 12:06 AM -0400
Hey Scott and Andy! You all should be on your way in securing yet another championship!! But, this particular championship is the "Really Big Show" (as Ed Sullivan would say....I just totally dated myself). I love two, and simply want to say "ROLL, SLAM, KNOCK, and BEAT the hell out of those other teams! Go USA!!! WaHoo!!!!!! That's me yelling for you :~D
Name: Tootie Tsacoumangos
Location: Amherst, Ohio
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 11:35 PM -0400
Congratulations Team! I am so proud of all of you! I'm sure you can tell how hoarse I am from the victory screaming! One more time and you've got it! I have confidence in the best performers USA!! Hey Scotty and Michelle! Love ya.
Name: Jeff Tsacoumangos
Location: Danville, VA
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 11:13 PM -0400
Way to go team!! Keep on rollin'!!
Name: Uncle & Aunt Le and Jane
Location: Buhler, Kansas
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 10:17 PM -0400
We have kept in touch with the scores every day Jason. We couldn't be more proud of your team and all that you have accomplished. Looking for the gold tomorrow. Yeah team!
Name: Matt Peters
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 10:02 PM -0400
YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Only one more to go and it's "GOLD" lable time!
Have a great day tomorrow guys!!!!!!!!!!
Michell you better be looking for that gift you promissed to bring me. :-)
Name: Soni Kickel
Location: HsinChu
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 09:40 PM -0400
Wish I could have made it there to see you guys play. Keep crushing the competition and good luck tonight! I will be routing for you here in Taiwan!
Name: ChaChing
Location: Fairfield Twp. OH
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 08:11 PM -0400
Hi Doofus, The results tell us things are going great for the team. Keep the energy up and go get Canada. UK next..... Mixed emotions there, but hope you nail um... Darn Brits.... Luv ya.... Da
Name: Donna Hogsett
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 07:56 PM -0400
Way to go Team USA!!!!!!! How sweet, beating New Zealand in New Zealand. Scotty, I'm, beyond words, proud of you and the entire team. You're ALL wonderful. Keep the momentum going guys and kick Canada's ass!!!!!!!!!! Scotty, my thoughts are with you. Love to you and Michelle. Mom OOOOO/XXXXX
Name: John & Sue Wolfe
Location: Poulsbo, WA
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 07:06 PM -0400
Way to go Seth and Will and the rest of Team USA !!!! You guys should be able to hear us yelling and cheering all the way from Poulsbo. Wish we could be there. But looking forward to going to Bejing, China for sure ! You go guys !!!!!!!! BRING BACK THE GOLD !
Name: Pam Shepherd
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 06:21 PM -0400
You guys are hotter than the hottest day in Arizona!!!! Yahoo what a great score on NZ!!! Now keep the flame going and thaw out those Canadians!!! Good Luck team USA!!
Name: Mandy and Michelle
Location: NZ
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 05:31 PM -0400
Good games guys! We are proud to be here. Kick booty today boys. Family, we made it:)
Name: Denise Childs
Location: Eddy, TX
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 04:29 PM -0400
Congrats on your victories... keep up the good work.
Name: Amanda
Location: Sweden
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 03:35 PM -0400
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Name: Stanley Zupan
Location: Perrysburg, Ohio
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 01:41 PM -0400
Go Mark......... From your dad's cousin.
Name: Bob Crandall
Location: Billings, Montana
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 01:06 PM -0400
Great work team. From the descriptions of the games we're getting, you guys are one tight crew. Keep to it, we can feel the energy all the way back here.
Gumbie, keep honing that edge.
It's your game, Bob
Name: Marian &Mike Gallagher
Location: Chagrin Falls, OH
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 12:50 PM -0400
Hey Mark! Your Aunt and Uncle are rooting for you and your team mates! Your Mom is doing a great job of reporting, and of course, your Dad can hardly control himself with the pride he has in you and your team's winning so far....we Zupans are with you in spirit! My grandson, Andrew, lives in Austin and he said it has been the hottest summer he can remember. LOts of rain and traffic!!! Too bad the Longhorns lost to Ohio State. Your Uncle Cy is a Buckeye fan! Good luck and God bless you all! Aunt Marian
Name: Matt Peters
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 12:39 PM -0400
Great day yesterday! Hell, great week Team USA. Gumby your doing a damn good job. Keep their heads up, eyes on the ball and pushing straight to the GOLD! The next two games are the games you’ve been training so hard for. No letting up! Play Canada well and then it will be fitting to send Joe and GB back home with their tails between their legs. FINISH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Tina Delano
Location: Canton, CT
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 09:36 AM -0400
Congrats - Way to Go!
I worked with Linda Zupan and have met both Mark and Scott when they were on at The Hartford. Good luck in tonight's game against Canada and then on to the finals on Saturday.
Tina
Name: Tom Zupan
Location: Manchester, CT
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 08:59 AM -0400
Stay focused, one game, one possession at a time. More important, have fun "kicking some ass". With you in spirit all the way!
Name: Linda Zupan
Location: Manchester, CT
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 07:40 AM -0400
We are watching the scores and see that you are doing an absolutely fantastic job! Keep it up. Can't wait to see the score of the game against Canada tonight. I am spreading the word and hope that many people here in CT will be watching the final online.
Great Job!!!!!
Linda (Mom Zupan)
Name: SHARON BURNETT
Location: SALINAS CA
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 05:49 AM -0400
GO USA YOU WILL GET THE GOLD SHOW YOUR STUFF I'AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL HANG IN THERE (JUICE) JUSTIN WE ALL KNOW YOU ARE THE BEST 2.5 IN THE USA. YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY LOVE MOM
Name: Matt Peters
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 01:07 AM -0400
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Logan & Aidan
Location: Fairfield Twnship, Oh
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 11:54 PM -0400
Sissy have fun out there and be careful!
Good luck team and kick some butt!!! GO USA!
Name: Tootie Tsacoumangos
Location: Amherst, Ohio
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 11:02 PM -0400
Congratulations Team USA! You guys don't mess around. You are almost there!! Michelle has her dust cloth ready, Scott! Bring home the gold! Can you hear me cheering from Ohio? YEAH!
Name: Nita V.
Location: San Diego
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 10:49 PM -0400
For those of you dieing to know (Like I was) I just found out We are up 8pts against New Zealand with 50sec. left. Sorry I had to share, I am too excited!!!! and we have to wait what seems to be forever for the scores to post. You guys ROCK keep up the good work and stay focused.
Name: Cyndy Murdock
Location: South Burlington,Vermont
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 10:01 PM -0400
Way to go Team USA!! You have a lot of followers in Vermont. I know you have a wonderful athletic trainer with you. Jim, do you have a voice left from all your cheering? Good Luck with the next game. Hey guys,I hope to meet you all some day. I wish I could be there to cheer for you. Best Wishes, Cyndy
Name: Paul Brady
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 08:29 PM -0400
So how bout that team .... Whew, we're really proud of all you guys ... keep up the great playing .. Will, wanted to let you and Amy know the Brady's from all over are checking this out and routing for ya ... so from London to San Diego and Portland to Rhode Island and back to Irvine ... we're all behind ya .. you go "Wheelboy" ... luv ya lots ... DAD ps. Tell Seth we're real proud of him .... as we are the whole Team ...
Name: Donna Hogsett
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 07:59 PM -0400
Scotty, I'm so proud. Way to go TEAM USA..... I'd love to be there to take on those New Zealand fans. You know how I just love them. (#$*^@!!!!!!!!) You guys are going to do great. Relax, have fun and "Kick Butt". Scotty give Michelle my love and Mandy too. Love you sweetie..... Mom XXXX/OOOO
Name: Donna Hogsett
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 07:59 PM -0400
Scotty, I'm so proud. Way to go TEAM USA..... I'd love to be there to take on those New Zealand fans. You know how I just love them. (#$*^@!!!!!!!!) You guys are going to do great. Relax, have fun and "Kick Butt". Scotty give Michelle my love and Mandy too. Love you sweetie..... Mom XXXX/OOOO
Name: Amanda
Location: Brazil
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 07:52 PM -0400
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Name: Rocky sharp
Location: Deer Park
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 07:49 PM -0400
I don't know why I even check the scores....The USA rocks!!!! as usual!!! Looken good guys, keep it up you're almost to the the gold. Miss all you guys like crazy! Wish DM and I where there.
Name: Megan Stidolph
Location: Alaska
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 06:02 PM -0400
Have an incredible time in New Zealand, Seth!! I will be cheering for you from Alaska. You guys are amazing!
Name: Amy & Guy Mulligan
Location: USA
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 05:58 PM -0400
Good luck in New Zealand team USA!!!!!!! Kick some Ass Scott!! We wish we could be there to cheer you on but we will definitely be cheering from home!
Name: Jessica Howard
Location: St. Louis, MO
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 11:40 AM -0400
GO TEAM USA! Good luck against New Zealand and Switzerland!
Name: Ed Hooper
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 09:52 AM -0400
Great, great start. But now is when you all earn those BIG BUCKS. Crossover time is near. I'm sure the Gumbie-man has you all focused. It seems you have all surrendered the me for the we. That wins championships. Good luck!
Name: Matt Peters
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 01:52 AM -0400
Yea BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job to Bryan, Zup & Will and the rest of the TEAM USA. There must be some fantastic picking going on by your the low pointers for scores like that.
Keep it up.....................................
Name: Marcia & Ho
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 11:39 PM -0400
Wish we could have come to watch! First game sounds like you all played the whole game and no loss of focus. It is 11:40 PM Tuesday night here/ 3:40 PM Wednesday by you and you played two games but results are not posted yet. Good luck and stay focussed everygame the whole game please. Say hi to all. Love, Marcia & Ho
Name: Rich & Margie Butler
Location: Deer Park, Texas
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 11:09 PM -0400
Way to go USA. Congrats on the first victory. Bring home the gold.
Mom & Pops Butler
Name: Daisy and Andrew
Location: Mesa, AZ
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 10:47 PM -0400
Mate Andy-Best of luck !!! Look forward to the stories when you return!! As always, stars and bars!!!!!!!!!! GO TEAM USA!!!!!!!
Name: Bob Crandall
Location: Billings
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 10:07 PM -0400
WOW. By seventeen over Germany. Nice piece of work guys. Looks like your still working on sharpening that edge Gumbie, wet that stone.
Congratulations to you all.
Bob
Name: Matt Peters
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 09:38 PM -0400
Great job Team USA, kudos to all. Good work Will G. & Mark Z. let's see if you can top those numbers next game. Gumby keep pouring the coals to UM! This machine is just getting rolling. 1 down 6 to go.
Scott & Andy your packages are in the air. Enjoy!!!
Name: Nita V.
Location: San Diego
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 09:17 PM -0400
You guys are awsome! Keep up the hard work. Extra special thanks to Andy for letting my honey use the calling card too. I dopped M. off at the airport and should be on her way now. WIN BIG!!! Have fun!!! I love you Vesco :)
Name: Pam Shepherd
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 07:27 PM -0400
Yatta!!! "You did it" team USA! Way to make Japan "urayamashii"(jealous)! Congrats! Need a repeat performance against Germany and Denmark...you can doooo it!!
Name: Donna Hogsett
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 04:16 PM -0400
Way to go Team U.S.A.! Scotty, say hi to Shen (wrong spelling, I know). Good luck today. KICK ASS!!!! Longing to be there. Love you sweetie, Mom XXXXX/OOOOO
Name: Matthew Keenan
Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 02:29 PM -0400
Gitter done! Way to go! You go, guys!! Good luck tomorrow against Germany!
Name: Bob Lujano
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 01:36 PM -0400
Keep up the great work, team USA! All you guys are in my thoughts! Team USA, all the way! Kirkland, it's time to bring the pain!
Name: Stephanie O'Bryan
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 01:26 PM -0400
Congratulations! Hurray! Good job, Team USA!
Name: Michelle
Location: AZ
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 11:36 AM -0400
One down boys! Keep it going! I'm packing my bags right now. You don't know how excited I am to get there! Scotty, I'm very proud of you. Keep trash talking, honey! I can't wait to dust another medal...gold medal, that is:)
Name: Lee and Judy Cohn
Location: Westport WA
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 10:52 AM -0400
You guys are the greatest - Go USA! Best of luck and good wishes coming at you from Washington. Andy you are our hero! Parents
Name: RON FREDERICK
Location: OXFORD, NC
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 10:02 AM -0400
KICK ASS GUYS IN NZ
Name: Adam
Location: St Louis, MO
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 09:44 AM -0400
Congrats on your win! Keep them coming. We're rooting for you guys! Good luck Scott!
Name: Tootie Tsacoumangos
Location: Amherst, Ohio
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 07:05 AM -0400
Congratulations Team USA! You are the best! Your double M cheerleaders (Michelle and Mandy) will be there cheering you to the gold for all of us! Love ya, Tootie
Name: Jeff Tsacoumangos
Location: Danville, VA
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 05:47 AM -0400
Way to go team! Great job against Japan! We wish we could be there to see you in person!
Name: Bob Crandall
Location: Billings,MT
Date: Tuesday September 12, 2006
Time: 12:30 AM -0400
Way to go guys, looks like they played you tough. Hope you had a good one though, just hanging out here by the telegraph office for the news. Have a good rest tonight, we will all be with you in spirit tomorrow.
Take it to the bank, coach G go 12 deep?
Keep on Truckin' Bob
Name: Arnold & "Cina Bon Bon"
Location: Fountain Hills, Arizona
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 10:23 PM -0400
Dear Andy and the US Team, We will keep up with your games on this website and only wish that we were there to cheer you and the team to victory !! We are so proud of you and your dedication to this sport and know that the travels might get a little "old", but your "Shining Star" is on her way and will be there soon to support and encourage the team. Our Love and Well Wishes to our soon to be "SON IN LAW" Bonnie and Arnold : )
Name: Robyn Tsacoumangos
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 08:09 PM -0400
Oops, I messed that one up just before. Good luck guys! We're thinking of you, over there in kiwi-land, I hope you're enjoying the city & that you beat Japan to a pulp! Send 'em home crying to their women & children. Have fun too!
Name: John Tsacoumangos
Location: Amherst,Ohio
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 06:30 PM -0400
Go team U.S.A.I wish we could be there to root you guys on .We are screaming U.S.A. from here.........Can you hear us? Best wishes. John
Name: Conor and Daniel
Location: Portland, OR
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 05:40 PM -0400
USA, USA, YEAH........ Good luck Team USA we are cheering for you- all the time! We wish we could be there. Daddy-we love you.
(Go Will and Seth!)
Name: Jennifer Cogar
Location: Vermilion, Ohio
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 04:04 PM -0400
Scott,
Just wanted to wish you and team USA the best of luck--Kick some bootie. We will be cheering you on here in Ohio!!!!!
Love, COGAR
Name: Jennifer Cogar
Location: Vermilion, Ohio
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 04:03 PM -0400
Scott, Just wanted to wish you and team USA the best of luck--Kick some bootie. We will be cheering you on here in Ohio!!!!!
Name: Dan Tsacoumangos
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 02:28 PM -0400
Scott,
Stay focused and kick ass! We are very proud of you, but what can I say, we like gold. Bring it home! You guys KNOW you are the most talented team. Let's see you guys at your best!
Dan
PS - Thank you for the t-shirt you sent me ("Game Over". Every time Robyn pisses me off I wear it.
Name: Bob Crandall
Location: Billings, Montana
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 11:24 AM -0400
Today's the start guys. Have a good one out of the blocks. Your 'Da man. DO IT!
Bob C.
Name: Mamajo
Location: Fairfield Twnshp, Ohio
Date: Sunday September 10, 2006
Time: 10:32 AM -0400
JBK......you're the best at what you do. Keep Team USA No. 1 !!!!
Name: Courtney Carolan
Location: Edmonds, Washington
Date: Sunday September 10, 2006
Time: 05:16 AM -0400
STEVE PATE, How f_____g awesome are you!!! Just a coincidence that I was just turned on to Murderball and received it yesterday (netflix) and googled you today to find that you are about to play in your next World Championship game, I think not!!!!! I was so excited and thrilled to see you in the movie and to read about how far you have gone. You are the cats pj's, my friend. A welder and father living in Montana. You, I know are an awesome father, welder I don't know with those hands, ha,ha,ha :). Stay healthy through the games and contact me when you have the chance, I would love to catch up. Good luck!!! and GO USA!!! much love, Courtney Carolan, RN, old RT, living in Washington with my 2 girls Keely and Sophie. kikiluna2@comcast.net 206-554-1334
Name: Pat Banta
Location: Salinas, CA
Date: Sunday September 10, 2006
Time: 12:51 AM -0400
Wishing you guys well in the competition. I've seen clips of your games - not for the faint hearted! Special hello to Scotty from Chet & Pat (Sue's step-sister). We're pulling for you!
Name: Tootie Tsacoumangos
Location: Amherst, OH
Date: Saturday September 09, 2006
Time: 08:30 PM -0400
Good Luck Team USA! Bring home the gold! I will be cheering you on back in Ohio and running home to check the computer after work every day. Show them you're number one again! Scotty, lots of love and luck! Wish I could be there screaming with the rest of your fans! Love, Tootie
Name: Donna Hogsett
Location: Deer Park, WA.
Date: Saturday September 09, 2006
Time: 07:34 PM -0400
Hi Scotty and the whole U.S.A. team.... I get very emotional about all this stuff, you know. We would give anything to be there. Damn!!!! Have some fun with New Zealand and proceed to kick their asses. I love you sweetie. And I'm proud of you and the entire team. Wish luck to Andy... TEAM U.S.A. ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! XXXXX/OOOOO Mom.
DITTO with out the hugs and kisses. Would give anything to be there! Kick some ass boys and bring home the gold! Scottys "STEP DADDY" Rocky.
Name: Joyce Haberkorn
Location: Denver, CO
Date: Saturday September 09, 2006
Time: 11:15 AM -0400
Hi Jason! I'll have my eye on the web every day - go get 'em USA! Wishing all the team the best!
Name: Jo Jo Crawford & Joyce Ellens
Location: Des Moines Iowa
Date: Saturday September 09, 2006
Time: 10:52 AM -0400
HI Scottie and Andy, Keep up the good work and know that 2 of your crazy RTs from Phoenix think the world of you two and wish you only the best!! Love Jo Jo and Joyce
Name: Kent and Diane Chartrand
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Date: Saturday September 09, 2006
Time: 09:26 AM -0400
Scott
Just wanted to send you a quick message from your cousins . . . . .GO TEAM USA!!!
Name: MATT PETERS
Location: CHANDLER, AZ
Date: Saturday September 09, 2006
Time: 01:49 AM -0400
ALRIGHT ALLREADY, so I misspelled one measly little word. That’s like batting a 100% for me. I still bet TEAM USA is going to………
********************** GET ER DONE ***********************
:-) Matt
Name: Matt Peters
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Friday September 08, 2006
Time: 06:58 PM -0400
TEAM USA
Coach Gumby & staff have worked hard to build you into the fantastic rugby machine that you are.
Neil & Kirt will keep you rolling through anything the WORLD can through at you.
There is only one thing left to do…………. GET ER DONE!!!!!!!
****************BRING HOME THE GOLD!!!!!!!!******************
Hogsett use that PushBlack magic baby..................
Name: Lloyd & Mabel Sumner
Location: Casa Grande, AZ
Date: Friday September 08, 2006
Time: 05:34 PM -0400
GOOD LUCK Team U.S.A. Enjoy the experience. Bring Home the GOLD!!!
Name: Katie Blake
Location: Hamilton, Ohio
Date: Friday September 08, 2006
Time: 02:54 PM -0400
I am Kelly Schwans sister, and she has taught me all about quad rugby. Now i love this sport. She is dedicated to you guys.... Good Luck!!
Katie
Name: Kathy Sucher
Location: Queen Creek, AZ
Date: Friday September 08, 2006
Time: 02:47 PM -0400
GOOD LUCK!!! I wish you all the best of luck as you compete in the World Cup. You guys are awesome athletes! Kathy
Name: Sue and Lee Miller
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: Friday September 08, 2006
Time: 01:25 AM -0400
Team USA, we're behind you all the way!!!
Name: Jennifer
Location: N. Attleboro, MA
Date: Friday September 08, 2006
Time: 01:10 AM -0400
Just watched Murderball with the commentary........great movie. Good luck in New Zealand.
Name: Chris Fukai
Location: Portland,OR
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 10:09 PM -0400
Good Luck Hoggy!! The Family sends their best wishes!
Name: Scott Coss
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 09:24 PM -0400
Good Luck in New Zealand. I watched the film "Murderball" about three months ago and since then I have been an avid fan of quad rugby. I got a USA jersey made up to be a quad rugby jersey for Zupan (#3) and I can't stop wearing it. I love the passion you guys display and I can't wait for you to bring back gold for the U.S. in the upcoming week. Good luck and God bless your courage.
Name: Peter Atherton
Location: Austin, TX
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 07:53 PM -0400
Go Team USA! Whip some tail down under.
Name: Andy "Col Sanders" Miller
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 07:10 PM -0400
Team USA,
I will be pulling hard from back home for you to DOMINATE and return with GOLD! Take no prisoners!
Name: Lisa Tsacoumangos
Location: Athens, OH
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 06:37 PM -0400
Good Luck and kick ass. My friends and I from Ohio University are rooting for you!
Name: Andy Loechl
Location: Seattle, WA
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 04:29 PM -0400
We're rooting for you Team USA! Stay tough and bring home the gold. Best wishes to Scott Hogsett and Andy Cohn.
Name: Ryan Kress
Location: Tampa, FL
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 04:20 PM -0400
Hey guys, Good luck, hope you have a great trip, play hard, and bring home a gold medal!! Wish I could be there with you!! See you when you get back in the states.
DREAM BIG, KRESS
Name: Nick Fonner
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 03:09 PM -0400
Good Luck to all the team and staff! Have a great time in New Zealand and PUT A HIT ON SOM'BODY!
Name: Pam S.
Location: Chanlder, AZ
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 01:19 PM -0400
Red White and Blue....That's Who will win the Worlds! Best of luck to the team USA and coaching staff!
Scotty when you win...have one for me, heck have two, three...or more I am thirsty (wink)! Enjoy the down under with your sweetie and get ready to work up a sweat in the gym when you get home...I'm ready!
Pam
Name: John McNulty
Location: Bainbridge Island,WA
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 12:22 PM -0400
Go get 'em Scotty and all Team USA.
Name: Damon Novell
Location: Seattle, WA
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 10:24 AM -0400
Show them all who the #1 team in the World is! GO TEAM USA!
Name: Action Figure
Location: Austin Texas
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 10:22 AM -0400
Go get 'em boys! We're thinking about you and anxiously awaiting our Gumbie Gram updates. Tear em up, have fun, and be safe!
Name: Kristin
Location: Simsbury, CT
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 07:44 AM -0400
Best of luck, Team USA - our thoughts are with you!
Name: Kevin Orr
Location: Assen, Holland
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 04:23 AM -0400
Go get ' em USA!!! The USA Track team is doing well at our World Championships. All the best to you all!!!!
Name: Matt Spaetzel
Location: Chandler, AZ
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 02:23 AM -0400
Hogsett, you're the man. Best of luck to you and the Team USA. Hopefully I'll get to hang with you and Michelle before 2007 rolls around. Now, kick gets some arse!
Name: Holly (Aigner) Dickinson
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 01:05 AM -0400
Good luck Scotty! We will be cheering for you guys big time from here in Colorado! So proud of you! Go USA!
Name: Brent
Location: Paso, Cali
Date: Thursday September 07, 2006
Time: 12:10 AM -0400
Team USA....It was a pleasure to train with you guys. I can see the passion that you guys are playing with!! Take that into each and every game....leave it all on the court knowing that you have all the support you could ask for. We all believe in what you can accomplish. You all will look better with GOLD around your neck. Good and luck and represent the USA with pride!
Name: Mara Bischoff
Location: Spokane, WA
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 11:39 PM -0400
Hey Scotty! Good luck and kick some Butt over there! We will be thinking about you in the 'Can next week! Love, Mara
Name: Igoe
Location: Florida
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 10:17 PM -0400
Go kick some ass and bring back the shiny hardware.
REPRESENT !!!
Name: Sue & Denali
Location: St. Louis
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 09:31 PM -0400
Good luck Team USA! Have a blast in NZ Kelly, we'll be thinking of you here in STL!!
:)
Name: Micah
Location: Seattle, WA
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 08:42 PM -0400
Scotty, kick some serious ass @ the World Championships! Can't wait to hear all about it. Good luck Team USA!
Name: Letta T. Brown
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 08:33 PM -0400
I want to wish you all the best of luck. My prayers will be with you. Hogsett - Win the Gold for Chuck! God bless!
Name: Michelle
Location: Maricopa, AZ
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 07:49 PM -0400
Good luck Scotty, Andy, Zup, Will, and the rest of TEAM USA! I'll be making lots of noise on the sidelines in Christchurch. Go red, white, and blue! WAHOOOOOO!!!!!
Name: Stephanie O'Bryan
Location: Broomfield, CO
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 07:47 PM -0400
Go Team USA! Good luck in New Zealand and bend some metal!!! Jason and Chance - you make Colorado proud. :-)
Name: Ed Hooper
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 06:45 PM -0400
Well, boys, this is what you worked for. Play the way the game is meant to be played; the rest will follow.
Nick Springer, special hello. The team is proud of you.
Name: Cliff Chunn
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 06:12 PM -0400
Good luck USA!!! Your success lives and dies as a team. Play as a team and bring home the gold! U-S-A RUGBY!
C.CHUNN
Name: Kimberly Sumner
Location: Denver Co
Date: Wednesday September 06, 2006
Time: 11:16 AM -0400
I just want to wish Team U.S.A. luck. I know you guys will kick some ass an bring back another gold medal.Know you are on our minds. Also make sure you guys have some fun while visiting such an awesome place! Kimberly (Chance's sis)
Name: Dr. Darlene Grant
Location: Austin, TX
Date: Tuesday September 05, 2006
Time: 06:35 PM -0400
I wear my red "Smashing Stereotypes" bracelets with pride, every day! I’m root’in for you!
Name: NIKKI
Location: NORTON, MA
Date: Tuesday September 05, 2006
Time: 03:22 PM -0400
BEST OF LUCK FROM THE EAST COAST!
Name: Kelly Graves
Location: Golden, Colorado
Date: Tuesday September 05, 2006
Time: 11:31 AM -0400
Hey, Jason and Chance, Just know that we are all verrrrrrry proud of you! Good Luck and be safe! Luv ya, Kelly
Name: Mandy
Location: California
Date: Tuesday September 05, 2006
Time: 09:40 AM -0400
Wishing the entire USA team and staff best of luck in New Zealand! I am constantly reminded of the extreme dedication and endurance of all that compete and support the sport. You make us proud and give us reason to cheer even louder. Go USA Rugby! Look forward to seeing you in New Zealand. -Andy Cohn's Biggest Fan...
Name: Linda Zupan
Location: Hartford, CT
Date: Tuesday September 05, 2006
Time: 07:40 AM -0400
Good luck - I am sure you will be focused and will represent the USA in the same positive manner, as always. Enjoy New Zealand and play hard.
I wish we could be there to watch the games.
Tom and Linda Zupan
Name: Linda Zupan
Location: Hartford, CT
Date: Tuesday September 05, 2006
Time: 07:37 AM -0400
Good luck - I am sure you will be focused and will represent the USA in the same positive manner, as always. Enjoy New Zealand and play hard.
I wish we could be there to watch the games.
Tom and Linda Zupan
Name: Amanda
Location: Michigan
Date: Monday September 04, 2006
Time: 08:00 PM -0400
Hello,
I meet Mark Zupan in Lansing, Michigan at MSU's campus when they were showing Murderball. I just wanted to say thank you to Mark, I got a chance to talk to you one on one and what you really changed me and really opened my eyes. I am a teenager and have heard many storys of what can happen when you are or someone you know is drinking and driving, and when I heard his story it really opened my eyes. I tell anyone and everyone I can about you story and tell them to go rent the movie. THANK YOU! and GOOD LUCK!!!
Name: Robert E. Butler ()Gramp's)
Location: Oak Lawn, Ill.
Date: Monday September 04, 2006
Time: 05:14 PM -0400
Aflac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck.and have a safe trip.
Name: Kelly Reavell
Location: Los Angeles, California
Date: Friday September 01, 2006
Time: 06:54 PM -0400
Good luck! You guys are f$#%ing amazing. I love watching you play rugby. My best friend bought me the Murderball DVD as a going away present in June (before I started school at USC in Occupational Therapy) and I am watching it AGAIN. I was in New Zealand a few years back, it's a fantastic place - and I want you guys to kick some a$$ there....I would also like to add that Mark Zupan is HOT, HOT HOT! ;)
Name: Lori Ingwerson
Location: Hamilton Square, NJ
Date: Sunday August 27, 2006
Time: 08:00 PM -0400
Kick ass, team! Talk about fearless... Geez, Louise, you are some tough dudes.
Question, the team photos tell your home teams and that got me thinking, is there a New Jersey team? How can I find out?
Name: Leland & Jane Regier
Location: Buhler,Ks
Date: Sunday August 27, 2006
Time: 05:51 AM -0400
Sorry to midd you in Denver last week Jason. We will be cheering you on in September
Name: Diane Ratti
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday August 18, 2006
Time: 03:06 PM -0400
I teach nursing at the Butler County Community College. The RN students have a clinical rotation at HEALTHSOUTH/Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital and assist with care of patients on the brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke units. Students learn about these neurologic injuries in class and we have many interesting discussions in our conferences at the clinical facility. "Murderball" will be one of the "must see" videos that will be required in this course. Excellent, compelling, tell it like it is, that's what this video is all about. I applaud you! Mark Zupan discounted the "hero" label, but that's what you are to many people, believe it or not. You instill hope. And hope changes lives. Thank you gentlemen!
Diane Ratti, RN Professor of Nursing Butler County Community College Oak Hills, College Drive Butler PA 16003
Name: The Schoebels
Location: Portland, Oregon
Date: Saturday August 12, 2006
Time: 09:44 PM -0400
Good luck Team USA. Go Seth!!!!!!!
Name: maija murphy
Location: Pacifica, Ca
Date: Saturday August 12, 2006
Time: 02:22 AM -0400
You guys make me proud to be a gimp! Go out and kick some ass!
Name: Christy Heinrich (chilipepper)
Location: Rockvale, TN
Date: Tuesday August 08, 2006
Time: 02:12 PM -0400
I was so amazed, inspired, impressed and instantly intrigued with quad rigby when I saw the movie murder ball. I am glad to be able to come watch a tournament in person in Knoxville, TN. GO TEAM USA!
I am an able body person but still find what you all do so very inspiring to everyone who has a dream of accomplishing a goal, wether there are limitations or not.
You go boys!
Name: Junior
Location: SW Oklahoma
Date: Sunday July 30, 2006
Time: 04:51 AM -0400
I borrowed the dvd Murderball from a friend two days ago. Since then, i have watched the movie twice (regular version) and twice ( player commentary version). I have also watched all the extra footage, including the jackass thing like three times. I am overwhelmed at your "Testicular Fortitude". You have waken up my soul, and spirit. You have challenged me, as an able bodied person, to get actively involved in my own life. You guys are true Champions!
P.S. If you are ever in Oklahoma, and want to know where to go to party,, LOOK ME UP!!!
Name: Kristine Mahaney
Location: Olathe, KS
Date: Thursday July 27, 2006
Time: 09:40 AM -0400
I watched Murderball last night and thought it was great! I wish you all luck in the 2006 games!
Kristine
Name: alon zuck
Location: tel aviv, ISRAEL
Date: Monday July 17, 2006
Time: 05:51 PM -0400
hi there!!!!
i want to say you all one of the greatest pepole i ever seen in my life!!!!
i just saw the movie on quad rugby (murderball) and my mouth is still open!!!
i know i will try to come and see you play in the U.S or maybe in the olympic games.
thank you
alon
alonzuck@hotmail.com
Name: Nina T
Location: Landskrona , sweden
Date: Friday July 14, 2006
Time: 04:04 PM -0400
I watch the movie and wake up lots of feelings. I am self in a wheelchair since year 2004 and was in rehab Orup in Hoor 2005. When I watch the movie all feeling from the period on Orup come and I cry. In my city there is no sport for those in wheelchair something I miss. I must say the wheelchair in the movie did woke up a dream to find a good chair to race in. Race is something I love but that is not why I get stuck in this chair. I have a rheumatism calld systemisk lupus erythematosus but it is a nice disease accept periods when it turn to something terrible. One period place me in the chair and I got Myelit(inflammation in spinal marrow) and happen two times. First time I walk after 6 month but this time the inflammation feel more aggressive. I am stubborn and my plan is to be walking again and have couple off ass to kick when I have made it. Isn´t that a fine carrot to be walking again ? Funny thing is .....those I want to kick belong to swedish authority. My leggs are working and often I can stand on them but I cant take a step before I fall and when I fall I use to laugh and everybody see me as a fruitcake. I dont care what they think and this is a way for me to handle things. If they could only see the picture I have inside my head they should also laugh.Many also think is strange I can be a optimist even if all terrible thing have happend but for me it´s not strange. I am still me and my wheelchair is only a part off me ...right ? Many around me also believe I cant do anything because off the wheelchair but sad thing is they dont know me. If I say I think about totaly clean up my home then I do it whit out help. I have never become the wheelchair. Many also stop me when I see downhill slope and want to see how fast I can come down and make myself ready and before spead come something stop me. I watch my back and someone hold in my chair and preach about how dangerus that is *sigh* I do wish everybody could see Murderball and begun to see me as I am and not only the wheelchair. I had a dream and work on to make the dream to become true before the bad period come. I dream about be a mechanic, build up a car and race Paris-dakar. The dream still live and I know I can still make the dream come true. Now I have another dream to write a comic strip whit my crazy thought and wheelchair so everybody maybe understand ,life is not over because the wheelchair. I did something crazy last summer and now everybody remind me how crazy I am but I think it was fun. I wanted to see if my rotwhiler could pull me and if she did good maybe we could race. She pull me but when I wanted to show my friend the chair get stuck and I flew and that was funny and I laugh all night. Now to my wish........I do wish a photo whit everybody in the team in and autograph but I dont know how to get it. Can someone send me a e-mail about how to do. Once again I like the movie even it woke up feeling I try to hide. Nickie_t737@yahoo.se
Name: Andres Arana
Location: Union City, New Jersey
Date: Saturday July 08, 2006
Time: 06:56 PM -0400
Hi to all, I just saw the movie last night with my girlfriend and found it so amazing that this sport is considered in the Olympics, I am so happy for all of you and please go get that GOLD MEDAL. My question is , will you guys be practing or is there any games in the New York area, or Continental Arena, in New Jersey, I would definetely go see you guys. My special congratulations to Scott Hogsett, Andy Cohn and "kick ass" Mark Zupan.
One thing I learned from the movie is, I would never offered my help to someone in a wheelchair, I would just say "Hi big guy". Best of luck to all of you, and God blessed you all.
Andres Arana
Name: Barbee & Kerry Daugherty
Location: Juneau, AK
Date: Friday July 07, 2006
Time: 10:50 PM -0400
You rock Seth!!! We are sooooo EXCITED for you! Keep up the awesome playing.
Name: Rox..motherfreakinrox@aol.com
Location: Satellite Beach, Fl
Date: Friday July 07, 2006
Time: 07:36 PM -0400
You guys are awesome...you do more than people who aren't paralyzed. Hope you kick some ass! And...is Andy Cohn single? oh and Mark Z...i went to coconut creek high...right down the street from douglas.....Broward County hasn't changed at all. Good luck guys!!!!
Name: Roxanne
Location: Satellite Beach, Fl
Date: Friday July 07, 2006
Time: 07:34 PM -0400
You guys are awesome...you do more than people who aren't paralyzed. Hope you kick some ass! And...is Andy Cohn single?
Name: Sara snedlund@yahoo.com
Location: Aberdeen, WA
Date: Friday July 07, 2006
Time: 02:31 AM -0400
To the guys in Red, White and Blue:
I just got done watching the movie "Murderball" and was inspired by all of your determination and your stregnth. You are all true athletes who have made a real name for this sport, I know that many people will find courage after hearing your story. Your movie made me laugh out loud and made me wanting to learn more.
I wish you all the best of luck in future events, you truly are living the American dream.
Sara
P.S. Andy Cohn has totally stolen my heart.
Name: Matt Montez
Location: Portland, Oregon
Date: Thursday July 06, 2006
Time: 11:25 PM -0400
Congrats on the win guys, Seth your the man!
Montez
Name: Tracy Milstead
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Date: Thursday July 06, 2006
Time: 01:47 PM -0400
GO Team USA. You guys make me proud. I feel like I know some of you from the documentary. I am so excited for you all. You truly are champions of the world. Best of luck!
Name: Paul Regier
Location: Fresno, California
Date: Tuesday July 04, 2006
Time: 02:29 AM -0400
Good luck Jason Regier! (That's my first cousin)
We have placed this in our favorites and are looking forward to hearing about the success of Team USA. This is so cool! The kids, especially Jacob and Jeremy, think this is really wild and wish they could see their cousin who plays for the "National" team play in a tournament.
Take care, have fun and bring back the gold. We can't wait to see you with that medal.
Best of luck and wishes to you and all your teammates.
Paul, Lori, Jacob, Jeremy and Kristina Regier
Name: saeed
Location: UAE,DUBAI
Date: Sunday July 02, 2006
Time: 05:26 PM -0400
wishing all the best 4 the team in world championships!! best of the best!!!!
saeed from United Arab EmiatesmDUBAI
Name: Chels
Location: Denver, CO
Date: Friday June 30, 2006
Time: 02:52 AM -0400
Cudos to the US team for winning, you rock!!! And i am very proud of our two guys from Denver. Show those guys what American gimps can really do!!!
Name: Bob Crandall
Location: Billings, Montana
Date: Thursday June 29, 2006
Time: 04:40 PM -0400
Hats off for an outstanding effort guys! You never let up and it truly showed. It was the most INTENSE rugby competition that I've seen. Keep it up.
Cudos to coach and staff too. Great job.
Take it all the way.
Name: Wimsey Cherrington
Location: Seattle, WA
Date: Wednesday June 28, 2006
Time: 12:34 AM -0400
The Canada Cup tournament was one of the most exciting weekends I have ever experienced. Amazing playing! That final game's triple overtime almost put me in cardiac arrest - the team showed incredible focus under pressure. 10-0 is a great way to go to Christchurch. Keep up the great work!
Name: Coach Gumbert Team USA
Location: Austin Texas USA
Date: Tuesday June 27, 2006
Time: 01:42 PM -0400
Thank you to everyone for the good vibrations! The Team is grateful to know so many of you are thinking about us. World Championships is a mere 10 weeks away and the focus is the continued pursuit of perfection.
We look forward to Christchurch and hope to see many of you there.
Coach G
Name: Ed Hooper
Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: Monday June 26, 2006
Time: 08:56 AM -0400
2 down, 1 to go. That final game must have been something. Those 1-point victories are character builders. Great job, but, as you all know without me saying it, there is difficult work to be done in Christchurch.
Name: Kevin Orr
Location: Pelham, AL
Date: Sunday June 25, 2006
Time: 09:07 PM -0400
Way to go USA! I am proud of you guys!! Keep it going to Christchurch and beyond!!!!
Name: John Ershek
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Sunday June 25, 2006
Time: 07:01 PM -0400
Wow...another triple overtime thriller...way to go Team USA...10-0 vs. the best in the world in the North America Cup and the Canada Cup...
Keep up the hard work...congrats to everyone...
Name: Patrick Hubbard/Taz
Location: Alabama
Date: Saturday June 24, 2006
Time: 03:35 PM -0400
Keep up the excellent work guys!
Patrick
Name: John Ershek
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Saturday June 24, 2006
Time: 03:25 PM -0400
USA 3-0 at the Canada Cup...keep up the great play everybody...
Name: Linda Zupan
Location: Manchester, CT
Date: Saturday June 24, 2006
Time: 11:37 AM -0400
Great job at the North American Cup. We heard there was outstanding coaching in the overtime game against Great Britain. Our thoughts are with you as you move toward another successful tournament in Canada.
Tom and Linda Zupan
Name: Shelley & Bart Paul
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: Friday June 23, 2006
Time: 10:44 PM -0400
We just checked the Canada Cup site for Friday scores -- way to go and keep it up, Team USA! We loved watching all of you play in Birmingham and wish we could be in Vancouver to cheer in person. We hope Kirkland isn't spending too much time in the penalty box.
You're all rock stars to us...
Sincerely, Shelley & Bart Paul (a.k.a Superfans)
Name: Kelly Gumbert
Location: Austin, TX
Date: Friday June 23, 2006
Time: 06:56 PM -0400
Go Team USA Rugby! Bring home the gold from Canada! I love you Coach Gumbie! Kelly
Name: John Ershek
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Friday June 23, 2006
Time: 03:49 PM -0400
Good luck in Vancouver guys...bring back another 1st place finish...go USA...
Name: Darla Rae
Location: denver,colorado
Date: Friday June 23, 2006
Time: 01:32 PM -0400
Good Luck guys! Jason and Chance our hometown boys are great!Congrats to all of TEAM USA!Repeat the North America Cup victory! See ya soon! D
Name: TimmO
Location: SLC, UTAH
Date: Friday June 23, 2006
Time: 12:17 PM -0400
Team USA:
The entire state of Utah is drinking chicken blood to ensure a favorable outcome. Have fun! Stay focused! (Neal Vesco...you weld like a girl)
Name: Ed Hooper
Location: Sarasota
Date: Friday June 23, 2006
Time: 10:11 AM -0400
Team USA is 5 and 0 against the best teams in the world and is going into action today in the Canada Cup – Vancouver, BC.
Keep up the great work, guys!
Ed Hooper President USQRA
Ps: Below, is that Jeff Goldblum, the actor?
Name: BillyB
Location: Maine, USA
Date: Thursday June 22, 2006
Time: 02:29 PM -0400
Good luck guys! Bring us home the heavy hardware! You all make us proud to be American!
Name: Mike Hopkins
Location: Salt Lake City
Date: Monday June 19, 2006
Time: 06:20 AM -0400
Strong work Hogsett, Cohn, Zupan and Team USA....you guys are inspirational. Murderball was great. I feel like a slacker when I see you guys living every minute like you do.
Name: Jeff Goldblum
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Date: Friday June 16, 2006
Time: 08:18 PM -0400
Gentleman: I just finished the article in USA Today and it reminded me of how much I enjoyed watching Murderball last summer. It's great to see that this sport continues to draw media attention, and more importantly, demonstrates to each of us the true meaning of human spirit. Good luck in your endeavours!
Jeff
Name: John Bishop
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
Date: Wednesday June 14, 2006
Time: 12:13 PM -0400
Good luck in Birmingham and Vancouver guys! Focus, play hard and represent our country well. These are the tournaments that will lead the USA to become World Champions in New Zealand this September!
