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Rumor of the day – OC Bushwackers drop out of the USPL
BallersCafe is reporting that the OC Bushwackers have quit the USPL 7-man league after just two events. Word has it that Ryan Podesta informed the USPL after the West Coast Open that the team would not be continuing on. Read on for latest rumors from the Bushwacker camp including speculation as to why the team won’t be competing in the USPL and adjustments to the teams roster.
The unofficial word is Captain Ryan Podesta emailed the USPL after the West Coast open informing them that the team will no longer be competing in the 7 man format.
Others have said it’s due to money issues inside the Bushwackers franchise. We know before the last PSP (Chicago) Ryan and the team worked hard getting money together to compete in that event. That should have been the first sign that the team would not be playing anymore East Coast events. [ Link ]
Can’t say we didn’t see this one coming. Initially, the USPL had required the Pro teams to compete in their regional events and attend the series finale in Vegas. After the cancellation of DC event back in May, the USPL issued a revised schedule which counted on the Pro teams to travel to all events. The Bushwackers, already on shaky financial footing, must have thrown in the towel after considering the added cost of travel and competing in two National leagues. The Bushwackers are planning on competing at the PSP World Cup, however, rumors abound that the members of the Bushwackers are on the look out for greener pastures.
Credible sources indicated that OC Bushwacker pro paintball player Jerry D’Amato was practicing with Sacramento XSV throughout the weekend while his former teammates on the OC Bushwackers practiced elsewhere. The Bushwackers are said to have picked up Ron Jackson, former owner of the Rodents X-ball team to coach the team.
As of writing, Miami Rage, San Diego Aftermath and the Orange County Bushwackers have withdrawn from the USPL 7-man series. Stay posted to Pro Paintball dot Com as we continue to bring you the latest paintball news and insider gossip.
This article was authored by Justin – who has written 876 paintball news and gear articles.
Justin was introduced to the game of paintball in ’96. Since then, he has been actively involved in promoting and playing in recreational and tournament paintball.
17 Comments
This is not the last rumor you will here about Bushwackers in the coming days
yeah, you’ll hear that they are all done
Definitely heard that rumor, however, I can’t imagine the sport of paintball with Ron. He has had a team through thick and thin and has played every weekend for the last 20 some odd years. Kilbourne is a beast!
Ron is not replacing Jerry he is coaching them. Bushwackers have picked up a super killer who has been out of the game for 3 months.
Whoops! Thanks for the heads up, we’ve made the correction.
im going to throw out a wild guess,
if i get it right i want some propb stickers =)
Robbie Pettinelli
nope if justin wants to know i can tell him
d.p?
funny how all those teams struggling for $$$ would rather spend the few $ they have at the PSP rather than the USPL… why is that ? :)
Funny how some people make opinions without having all the facts.
Funny how the USPL won’t be around next year….
Funny how we weren’t supposed to even make it past HB and now we’re going on our 3rd event…
Hah, there are local tourneys that are getting more teams than your events. They look more like practices.
The PSP is the REAL PRO leauge and that is why.
90 teams registered for DC Cup with 1 day to go.
50 teams paid for DC Cup with 1 day to go.
34 non-pro teams paid for DC Cup with 1 day to go.
25 non-pro, 7-man teams paid for DC Cup with 1 day to go.
See how deceiving it can be?
Its normal for Ron to have issues when the economy stinks, like myself he isnt the most beloved guy by promotors though I think hes worked on it over the last 5-10 years hopefully they will continue forward, hard to imagine no wackers.
Hi Ron.
M
Dude, not even all the famous teams or players play for USPL, ollie lang is THE greatest player and plays for PSP more, nor all the players from dynasty. PSP world cup has 200 more scheduled teams than USPL.