Looking for practice material?
Find thousands of free archived packets for practice and study from the Quizbowl Packet Archive!
Search found 77 matches
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11821
MSHSAA bidding discussion
Jason, thanks for diffusing most of my paranoia. The smaller teams in the southwest I believe are a little worse than those in the other regions, but I think with some more pyramidal style question tournaments in the southwest, this could be solved very quickly.
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11821
MSHSAA bidding discussion
To all those out there... Believe me, I am all for eliminating buzzer racing freak wins. I am just somewhat paranoid. You see, I have basicallly zero percent pyramidal experience, unless you count Shawn Pickrell's state series two years ago. What I mean is that some teams in the state haven't been t...
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:00 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Things that don't suck
- Replies: 620
- Views: 693593
Things that don't suck
That not only doesn't suck, but it's awesome.DeckardCain wrote:Matt Holliday
Now if we could only get some decent pitching from Lohse and Wellemeyer. Or sell off our whole farm system for Roy Halladay.
Also, two more things that don't suck:
Mark DeRosa (granted he was a Cub)
Julio Lugo
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: things that suck...
- Replies: 623
- Views: 442348
things that suck...
My apparent world (Missouri) tour. I've been to Warrensburg twice, Branson, Columbia three times, and St. Louis over the summer. It's not as bad as it could have been though, Panama City was awesome.
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11821
MSHSAA bidding discussion
1. Using said step-system. I would like to see a somewhat hybrid MSHSAA-NAQT system, hybrid in the fact that it is a 20/20 format, but with four bonuses per tossup instead of three, and no negs in the matter. Keeping it simple to begin with could have a favorable effect, and adding in the changes s...
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11821
MSHSAA bidding discussion
I can see the "excitement" about this new development is building, but I would love to chime in right about now. It doesn't seem quite right that MSHSAA would do this, but then again, they've made me look like a chump before, so it isn't surprisng they would do this. Many words could descr...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:07 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Things that don't suck
- Replies: 620
- Views: 693593
Things that don't suck
Albert Pujols. The future home run king, minus the asterisk.
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Former Players
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2845
Calling Former Players
Speaking as a former player who played under MSHSAA format all four years of high school as well, I too became very frustrated with some of the restrictions made by MSHSAA, granted we weren't a 14 tournament per year team, but I feel it is very non-productive to place such gross restrictions on your...
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: College destinations
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11733
College destinations
I will officially be pursuing a degree in History at the University of Missouri, which is awesome since I'm the first person from my school attending MU in fifteen years.
- Tue May 26, 2009 3:07 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA State Tournament Discussion
- Replies: 113
- Views: 25980
2009 MSHSAA State Tournament Discussion
Sorry I haven't gotten on in a while, something's up with the internet at home, but I think I'll add my two cents to this conversation. Never, in all my life, have I played on such terrible questions. I was totally baffled by these questions. They were a complete disgrace to the good name of quiz bo...
- Thu May 07, 2009 11:45 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Things that don't suck
- Replies: 620
- Views: 693593
Things that don't suck
Being on the front of MSHSAA's home page. They could have picked better looking people though. We aren't exactly models. Or are we... :unsure:
- Thu May 07, 2009 11:41 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions
- Replies: 104
- Views: 20645
2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions
Mr. Gibbs, While it may be true that a majority of people prefer the shorter questions of the MSHSAA format today, many people in the southwest region of the state are beginning to grow tired of the absolute disappointment associated with those same shorter questions. My coach, who has always been v...
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:36 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS
- Replies: 56
- Views: 14907
2009 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS
Sectional 1 Class 1 (District 1 vs. District 2):
Bradleyville vs. Bell City wasn't 2-1, it was 2-0. We beat them 155-50 and 145-85.
Bradleyville vs. Bell City wasn't 2-1, it was 2-0. We beat them 155-50 and 145-85.
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:34 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectionals Discussion
- Replies: 56
- Views: 17417
2009 MSHSAA Sectionals Discussion
Lord, those were downright the worst questions I have ever played on. My 3 great examples: "Who wrote Riders of the..., writer of old west stories?" That question was so easy a caveman could do it. :( Also, the Ali one will probably get me killed because of Leon Spinks. Why? Our basketball...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:16 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
- Replies: 72
- Views: 30574
2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
While I will not enter a debate about math strategy, I will say it sounds like that moderator didn't feel too fond of you doing that. They can't really do anything though, as it IS perfectly legal. On a side note, I saw in an earlier post that someone would expect a person to know who wrote Jurassic...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:00 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
- Replies: 72
- Views: 30574
2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
Yeah, I got that bonus question... then, out of my hate for Twilight, began to try and commit suicide.FishyFreshman wrote:Don't forget Tolkien and Crichton. And TWILIGHT OMGZ OMGZ!
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:56 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
- Replies: 72
- Views: 30574
2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
Time for an FDR speech: "Today, April 18, 2009, the great high school quiz bowl teams of Missouri, were suddenly and deliberately annoyed, by the Empire of Questions Galore." Honestly, we should seriously start thinking of declaring war. Not just mental war, all out statewide war. I'll gla...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:39 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
- Replies: 72
- Views: 30574
2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
To Will: Don't worry. What we did was call the rules intrepetor, and he told us to do that. When it comes down to that, I think it can be decided by the tournament director. To Virginia: NO JOKE. We got some, but for the most part it was those that were ones you could do in your head if you knew wha...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:26 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Results
- Replies: 84
- Views: 347032
2009 MSHSAA Districts Results
Hey, Virginia, congrats, looks like you guys did pretty good. Class 1, District 2: Bradleyville vs. Wheaton (two teams showed up) Rd. 1: Bradleyville 175, Wheaton 85 Rd. 2: B-Ville 165, Wheaton 10 Rd. 3: B-Ville 150, Wheaton 85 All District: Colten Ross (myself) (11.0 ppg) All of Wheaton's Team Mont...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:17 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
- Replies: 72
- Views: 30574
2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
We won. It wasn't pretty. Here's some facts. Number of teams participating: 6 Number that actually showed up: 2 (Thanks Wheaton for showing up.) Results (minimum three games rule): Rd. 1: Bradleyville wins 175-85 Rd. 2: Bradleyville wins 165-10 Rd. 3: Bradleyville wins 150-85 Stats for Bradleyville ...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:06 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
- Replies: 72
- Views: 30574
2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
In the name of the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and everything holy I MUST ask... WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS THAT?! I thought I had seen some dooseys, but wow, MSHSAA, nice work. Those questions were so inconsistent, I almost needed a barf bag for the disorientation. I must say though, the distribution seemed rea...
- Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: General Questions Galore comments post Lexington
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4075
General Questions Galore comments post Lexington
Speaking as a quiz bowl player with a lot, and I mean a lot of experience playing terrible questions. I must agree with the majority of this panel. If what I have read is right, it is down right atrocious to accept such a bid from such a lousy company. I do believe that we do need to bring in an exp...
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Questions Galore comparison thread #1234567890
- Replies: 53
- Views: 29576
Questions Galore comparison thread #1234567890
Yes, I must agree with the majority of everybody. I've seen some bad questions, but nothing and I mean nothing that compares to this. When I found out they were writing the questions I thought to myself, "Oh crap, I don't have enough time to speed up my thumb reflexes." Luckily, I play I s...
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Epic Fail thread
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3680
Epic Fail thread
I actually have a couple of pretty bad things that we do that "may" be considered epic fails. At a practice using old questions: "Give the name of this thick, red Russian soup..." At this point a freshmen buzzed in and not comprehending the question answered Mormon Soup. Mass hil...
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:46 am
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Fordland tournament
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2444
Fordland tournament
Yep, I should get ridiculous amounts of money for the idea and Jeffery for the design, but I would gladly take better questions over ridiculous sums of money. Or I could take the sums of money, buy control of Questions Galore and make it write better questions. By the way have you heard the new open...
- Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:58 pm
- Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
- Topic: Fordland tournament
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2444
Fordland tournament
No Questions Galore, No Questions Galore, No Whammies, No Wammies, STOP!ELADAMO89 wrote:question provider is still unknown
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:49 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: What's in Your Gaming Console? If you have one...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 931
What's in Your Gaming Console? If you have one...
Okay, since I got out early from school today, and more than likely with this ice storm I won't have access to this website for a few days I decided to ask this simple question: What game do you have in your gaming console (if you have one)? I am talking any console. It can be anything from a PS3 to...
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bykowski Rating System
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3246
Bykowski Rating System
Can I assume all stats are welcome? I wouldn't want to send in stats Byko wouldn't want, especially considering how much of a joke our conference tournament was. The teams weren't bad, but the organization, well, if you want to read more, check The Definition of Funn Quizbowl, volumes 1 and 2.
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:23 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: the NFL
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5370
the NFL
The Analysis of The Last Ramsfan: Prediction: Cardinals 24 Steelers 21 Simply put, looking at the Steelers defense, compared to all the weapons the Cardinals have (Warner, Fitz, Boldin, Edge, Hightower, Patrick, Urban, Breaston, Pope, I hope I didn't miss anybody) Warner will be able to throw around...
- Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:44 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: things that suck...
- Replies: 623
- Views: 442348
things that suck...
Egg bashes to raise money for your senior trip when you don't need them to go.
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You guys were right after all.
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8537
You guys were right after all.
Very funny. I have four words for that answer: spell check and editing. (Even though spell check doesn't always work.)
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You guys were right after all.
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8537
You guys were right after all.
Seeing the above about writing questions, allow me to say this: I HAVE NEVER WROTE PYRAMIDAL QUESTIONS. I HAVE NEVER WROTE QUESTIONS PERIOD... HOWEVER... If I could learn how, and I ended up at Missouri with other people like Charlie Dees who may find it in their hearts to help me write good pyramid...
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Charlie, speaking from the point I have seen TJDS play (I don't know about you in this case.), been to their school, and have gotten the overall general air that sometimes seems to show up with private schools, allow me to say this: I am not trying to say all private schools have monstrous teams tha...
- Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Now after that, quick announcement for all who didn't know this: MSHSAA has released the location of everyone's respective district tournament the most notable being the Liberty/NKC district, where Liberty will host. As to everyone else's location, do you have a general problem with it? I know for m...
- Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Okay, first let me say this before I get serious: Mountain Dew bottles hold the destructive force of a nuclear explosion. If it hits anyone in the head, they either are put into a coma or simply die. Luckily, that incident didn't injure anybody, although it came VERY close. Okay, time to get serious...
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
It sounds stupid... I've got two guesses as to who this mystery player from NKC is, but I feel I won't even need one. Needless to say, when Mr. Kinast threw the pop bottle across the room, it was amusing and scary at the same time. I thought he might turn green and start yelling "NATE SMASH!&qu...
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to Recruit New Talent During the Season
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2290
How to Recruit New Talent During the Season
Well AJ, simply speaking you see, Bradleyville has all in all about 160 students in high school. Most of the people on this board probably have classes 10 times this size. People all in all have experienced quiz bowl in some way, shape, or form, and most don't think it's much fun. However, we do get...
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Hey Kevin, first cool to finally talk to one of the best players of Class 1, hands down. We didn't go to state in 2006, simply because we were stuck in the same district as Thomas Jefferson; when they still had that punk Nate Kinast. I know it's a terrible thing to say, but when we beat them in the ...
- Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Okay... so this may be my second post in a row, but I don't care. Seeing everyone else predict a final four for a respective class, I will predict who will be in Class 1's final four (or at least give everyone an idea what is going on down in class 1). Basically, it is a question of who is the best ...
- Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
I have to applaud MSHSAA as well. Thank you for making our district so pathetically weak. I was wanting competition for our district. Now I have to pray I don't fall asleep from boredom, otherwise my team may lose. For all those out there, don't get me wrong, if something horrible happened to me, sa...
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Mike-I do not blame you. Ava was a different kind of monster two years ago, but then something happened and they fell off the face of the Earth. I also demand a BCS system. If there were one though, MSHSAA would find a way to mess it up anyway. I see quiz bowl in five years as this black hole that s...
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Ava? In district 10? That HAS to be the worst district in the entirety of class 3. Hands down. These guys couldn't even stay level with a mediocre class 1 team, and I should know... I'm not that far from Ava. By the way, a better pick would be Bradleyville. You haven't seen better odds since Big Bro...
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Okay, it's time for a new game called: Pick the Correct Obscure School! Very simple, you pick the school you have never heard of in Class 1, save for TJ, and pray that they win here are my predictions: D1: Bell City. They play okay, but they're in a pathetically weak conference. Koshkonong has an ou...
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: College destinations
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11733
College destinations
Hey I don't blame you. I still remember my first two years in quiz bowl. I basically answered nothing but trash. That was I until I read on how to become a better player.
- Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
- Replies: 102
- Views: 35278
MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Okay, so this can't go without being said: No offense to any one who is an alma mater to any school in C1/D1 or C1/D2, but they really couldn't have made it any easier for Bradleyville. Of all those schools, the only competitive ones are Niangua, Koshkonong, and Bell City. Seeing what Matt said abou...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: College destinations
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11733
College destinations
Eladamo, I know a LOT of trash (sports especially) but I know a lot about literature, history, and all subjects in general.
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:47 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: things that suck...
- Replies: 623
- Views: 442348
things that suck...
First: Boston College I see a wrongful termination lawsuit for Jeff Jagodzinski, who was only fired as head football coach for interviewing with the Jets. Second: Detroit Lions For those who thought it wouldn't happen... SURPRISE! Man, you MUST stink if you can't even get a better record than the Ra...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: College destinations
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11733
College destinations
First off... good to be back everybody. I never knew I could hate something like trigonometry with a passion. Second... Mizzou or UCM. Love to go to either one, just depends on which I can afford. Also, now knowing Missouri State has a team, they have brought themselves back into contention. As to c...
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bradleyville Tournament Organization
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1736
Bradleyville Tournament Organization
Here is the update: Our coach is very persistent in wanting a MSHSAA format. I have tried talking to her about how a 20/20 would be more beneficial, but to no avail. Any suggestions on how to get a person to see the light. Also, could someone tell me that what I've seen on HSAPQ's website is true? $...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:48 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Things that don't suck
- Replies: 620
- Views: 693593
Things that don't suck
Moving back to the topic somewhat: For those who are stuck at home or at your dorm because they feel the roads are too "dangerous" (seriously, in Bradleyville there is NOTHING on the ground and we still got out today) after studying, play Fallout 3 if you have either a PC, PS3, or 360. If ...