Matt Cross on YTV Canada.

acxel22 · Post by **acxel22** » 12 Dec 2006 05:42

Hopefully Matt's appearance on YTV not only hopefully made some kids look into footbag and try to pick on it, but probably gave them a chance to be less stupid in the future. Even after reading everyone say the hosts where annoying I did'nt beleive it until I saw it!

Good job Matt.

Skippy! · Post by **Skippy!** » 12 Dec 2006 08:43

I think it's wonderful to see footbag on YTV. I mean, I don't know about the rest of you canucks, but when I was younger, I watched YTV RELIGIOUSLY. Anything that Tarzan Dan said during the Hit List, I took to heart. Anytime Dragonflies was on, I was watching it. But most importantly, that segue between shows, I guess it's still 'the Zone' but it used to have PJ Phil...anyway, I think every little kid watches those, and I think Matt Cross just showed a lot of kids all over the country what footbag is all about....and considering that Canada is a pretty big country, I think it's a friggen awesome thing. So props, Matt Cross for your dropless routine, but more importantly, HUGE props for possibly being a major catalyst for footbag in Canada.

bigdirtyfoot · Post by **bigdirtyfoot** » 12 Dec 2006 13:26

Skippy! wrote:I think it's wonderful to see footbag on YTV. I mean, I don't know about the rest of you canucks, but when I was younger, I watched YTV RELIGIOUSLY. Anything that Tarzan Dan said during the Hit List, I took to heart. Anytime Dragonflies was on, I was watching it. But most importantly, that segue between shows, I guess it's still 'the Zone' but it used to have PJ Phil...anyway, I think every little kid watches those, and I think Matt Cross just showed a lot of kids all over the country what footbag is all about....and considering that Canada is a pretty big country, I think it's a friggen awesome thing. So props, Matt Cross for your dropless routine, but more importantly, HUGE props for possibly being a major catalyst for footbag in Canada.

That's actually exactly what I was hoping was true. That's pretty cool Matt. Well done (again).

Iron Clad Ben · Post by **Iron Clad Ben** » 12 Dec 2006 14:05

Matt I gotta jump on the bandwagon here and give you props. Congratulations on making it on to TV! It was a great bit regardless of the overblown goofiness of the hosts. I think your demo was really well done. Hopefully plenty of kids saw it and are interested in footbag now.

the word FOOTBAG was always used. I think they said "you might know it as 'hackysack' once". Heck, it even said "Matt Cross: Professional Footbag Player" on the screen couple times. You should take still shot of that and keep it

Great exposure for the sport.

You demonstrated the basics first and progressed the advanced stuff later on. The narration of moves was perfect. At first I was disappointed that I didn't see bigger moves being hit like swirling mobius or something but then I remembered it was a demo for the unfamiliar, so I think the stuff you demonstrated was absolutely perfect.

Your attitude and stage presence were great. You had a smile on your face the whole time and were enthusiastic, yet humble. The over-wackiness of the hosts didn't seem to phase you which was good, you were in rapport with them.

Now let's get something like this on TV here in the states!

Dat · Post by **Dat** » 12 Dec 2006 14:05

Great job! I liked how professional you portrayed footbag.

neuhard · Post by **neuhard** » 12 Dec 2006 14:34

Hey Matt, I've been involved in some TV-demos and they have never been as smooth as the one you pulled off there....

zach4th · Post by **zach4th** » 12 Dec 2006 15:09

ALRIGHT!!

zach4th · Post by **zach4th** » 12 Dec 2006 15:40

I thought it was funny! Matt you did a great job!

Wumbo · Post by **Wumbo** » 13 Dec 2006 04:54

i like it, too.

youve been very confident on what youre doing. good overall representation by starting with the basics, and then advancing to the most commmon intermediate tricks, and finishing with a datw! it was great!

i dunno i thought the hosts were on drugs or something...

bluntobj3ct · Post by **bluntobj3ct** » 13 Dec 2006 15:15

Matt, you're my hero!. phat PS whirl!

that shit was off the hook man, props and more props. you've got a great stage presense man, you knew all the right stuff to say and when to say it, i was super impressed.

Wumbo · Post by **Wumbo** » 13 Dec 2006 17:25

sorry, i couldnt resist. the black one talks first.

mc · Post by mc » 13 Dec 2006 19:17

Hey, I want to thank everyone for their positivity. I had a great time doing that segment, I hope I can do more of them.

Thanks for the sweet picture, wumbo.

max · Post by **max** » 14 Dec 2006 01:59

Hey Matt: great TV appearance!!

caseyweed · Post by **caseyweed** » 14 Dec 2006 13:16

Huuuuuge Props Matt. That's so sick. You know you inspired at least one kid to play footbag now.

BTW, the guy's accent was the.

jay7 · Post by **jay7** » 29 Jan 2010 12:36

Wow, haven't seen this in a while. I enjoyed reading its comments, now that it is on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfnhJL4d ... r_embedded

I say that we pressure Matt to get on TV again,

mc · Post by mc » 29 Jan 2010 14:43

Thanks for the bump, jay! it made me psyched to read those comments again!

cd · Post by cd » 30 Jan 2010 01:26

flawless performance. Coping with your hosts must have been a giant task in itself. Props!

i wonder what those two dudes are doing now.

mc · Post by mc » 30 Jan 2010 01:45

Well... the short one is a totally gorgeous woman named Sugar... not sure if she's still working for YTV or not...

sidekick · Post by **sidekick** » 30 Jan 2010 14:12

I WISH MY COMPUTER HAD SOUND!!!!1!1

Although, after reading some of the comments about the hosts, maybe it was for the better...

That was a great demo Matt, way to be the man and the face for new Canadian players to see.