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Fresh Air Cobras
The Fresh Air Cobras are the official American Football team for the station. The team regular discuss this on their facebook cobra page.
 Official Fresh Air Cobras logo 2011 | |
| Other names | Superbowl Champions 2015 |
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| Genre | 3,4,5 a side (depends on who turns up) |
| Running time | 150 minutes |
| Home Station | Fresh Air |
| Tagline | GO COBRAS |
| Presenters |
Jon Parker Max Reinhardt |
| Recording studio | The Meadows, Edinburgh |
| Air dates | November 2011 to December 2011 |
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Contents |
History
Though details are scarce, rumour has it that the organisation was given its name after a particular brand of beer, while then station manager JP, drunk it.
Rise of the Cobras
In Autumn 2011, excitement was rife at the prospect of a Fresh Air American Football team, particularly one with a name as rad as "The Cobras". Membership grew and grew on Facebook until Max Reinhardt gave the people what they had been waiting for with the Call to Arms.
Call To Arms
- The Fresh Air Cobras transform the hallowed Meadows turf into gridiron, gathering once a week to play some American football
- Day: Sundays
- Meet: main intersection of Middle Meadow Walk at the top of the Meadows
- Time: 1:30 pm
- From simply throwing around the pigskin to full-on touch scrimmages, there are gameplans in place no matter how many people turn up. :Ultimately though we want to have ourselves a ballgame!
- Whether you are the next Aaron Rodgers or you don't even know who that is, we welcome all skill levels.
- LET'S GO!
Early Days
In the early winter months of 2011, attendance had grown every week as the Meadows were dominated by this year's fast-learning Cobras. The first two sessions were the day after Naked Banners and so did not get the attendance seen in later weeks.
The beggining of 2012 heralded great things for the Cobra organisation. With spirit invigorated by the concurrent NFL playoffs, numbers grew, with some very talented rookies making their way onto the team. Due to the lack of David Mackay, the Nobras made few appearances early in 2012, but they were replaced by the ascention of a new team in the Brobras. Generally consisting of the Scott Goodhill Gang, the Brobras have much less heart and tact than the Nobras, and partake in typical bro-like behaviour.
The addition of a simple offensive playbook created by Brian Pokora, proved to be very successful at running quicker and better-executed plays (despite ridicule from the Brobras).
Members
See the Facebook Page
Nobra controversy
As described above, any team containing Dave MacKay is automatically the Nobras and are a team most Cobras love to hate. Dave insists to this day that he is captain of the Nobras, but he is, in fact, just the defining chracteristic of the Nobra team.
Hobra controversy
Apparently bitches ain't shit but tricks and hoes.
Possible Cobra Radio Show
In 2012 it is likely that a Sunday night Cobra football show will take place on Scotland's Best Radio Station, FreshAir.org.uk. Magnus Monahan proposed " The Freshair Cobras HUB show. Sponsored by Cobra beer, theme tune by Cobra Starship. Features including Cobra Vs Nobra and most venomous play of the week."
Recaps and Results
December 11th 2011
This was a particularly exciting session as the Nobras (any team containing Dave MacKay is automatically the Nobras) beat the Cobras 28-21, overcoming a 14-21 deficit. It was the biggest turnout yet, with 5 vs. 5. However, there were almost as many interceptions as completed passes. Scott Goodhill was particularly silly on this day and seemed not to understand the rules.
- Best ridiculous formation: 'The Conga'
- Best catch: JP's fumbled-around-the-back-threw-the-legs (despite Goodhill being offside)
- Most shameful tackle: Goodhill decking a defenseless Robert
December 18th 2011
The last training before christmas was icy and slippy like a bastard christmas goose. The cobras thrashed the Nobras despite having a 4-3 man advantage much of the time and despite Dave's new Nobra song (which comprised spelling the word NOBRA repeatedly). The Nobras did, however, invent a new play called the Ben and Jerry's which involved scooping the ice cream. Dave described the play as "rather vanilla" and in a knee-jerk reaction the Nobras got serious and scored a Phish Food down in the very next play.
- Best ridiculous formation: 'The Higgs Boson'
- Best catch: Kelsey's faceball was nearly so good, but sadly not to be
- Most shameful tackle: JP took up the mantle in Goodhill's absense and floored Kelsey
January 1st 2012
The first day of 2012 was a momentous one as it saw the Cobras play and win their first competitive match. The Cobra line up of Monahan, Goodhill and Aaron Rohan took on "Wank Chariot" a team including a Stirling University Quarterback, a Scottish International (touch rugby) player and local pantomime villain Innes Murray. The Cobras came out 21-14 winners in an enthralling encounter that will go down in Cobra history.
- Best ridiculous formation: The NYE hangover buster
- Best catch: Monahan's behind the head interception from between two opponents.
- Most shameful tackle: Murray on Monahan, when blood was drawn from the face.
January 22nd 2012
- Final score: Cobras 30 - 21 Nobras
- Cobras: Ursula (C), JY, Nick, Tim, Jalen, Colin, Dash
- Nobras: Kelsey (C), Olivia, Jordan, Brian, Max, Magnus and Dave
- Floater on offence: JP
- MVP: JY - many interceptions and crucial 3rd down catches.
On a cold, beautiful afternoon on the frost-covered Meadows, the largest scrimmage yet had taken place between the Cobras and the Nobras, with many rookie players. The new additions did not disappoint, flexing their skills early and often to take an early 14-0 lead. A Tebow-inspired scramble resulted in an 80-yard TD pass from Max to Magnus to tie it at 14 all. The game remained a stalemate with each defence coming up big, but the Cobras were too strong on the day, sealing the win by scoring 16 unanswered points (including a safety).
