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by wldcat_blldog
Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Epic Fail thread
Replies: 35
Views: 3662

Epic Fail thread

My most memorable epic fail came my freshman year at Truman State. It was at NAQT Sectionals and showed how green I was: The question was: "This phenomenon was invented in Panama in the 1980s..." where I buzzed in and answered El Nino. The answer was the wave. We also had a moderator at th...
by wldcat_blldog
Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:29 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: WUHSAC XI (01/31/2009) at WUSTL
Replies: 61
Views: 11540

WUHSAC XI (01/31/2009) at WUSTL

I wasn't sure if Mr. Harris had contacted you yet, but Eureka is bringing only one team to the competition.
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mid-season poll: Congratulations North Kansas City
Replies: 44
Views: 4257

Mid-season poll: Congratulations North Kansas City

That is my class 4 ballot and its my official one. I have yet to see teams in the lower classes play so I think it would be of no benefit to them if someone who hasn't seen them play decided where to rank them.
by wldcat_blldog
Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mid-season poll: Congratulations North Kansas City
Replies: 44
Views: 4257

Mid-season poll: Congratulations North Kansas City

I forgot to read that you wanted me to email them, but mine is posted, and just to clarify my top-10...I did a quick cursory review based on the stats that were hyperlinked, but a lot of my top-10 list has come from what I have seen thus far this year.
by wldcat_blldog
Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mid-season poll: Congratulations North Kansas City
Replies: 44
Views: 4257

Mid-season poll: Congratulations North Kansas City

My top 10 teams in Class 4:

1. North Kansas City
2. Francis Howell Central
3. Liberty
4. Fort Zumwalt West
5. Parkway Central
6. Eureka
7. Savannah
8. SLU High
9. DeSmet
10. Westminster Christian
by wldcat_blldog
Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Washington HS Tournament
Replies: 12
Views: 1250

Washington HS Tournament

Roll call on who is going to be there.

Eureka is.
by wldcat_blldog
Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interest for a Truman State Tourney (3/28/2009)
Replies: 10
Views: 1107

Interest for a Truman State Tourney (3/28/2009)

I'm still mulling over a date. Spring break for Rockwood is from March 13 through March 22.
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Desmet Tournament
Replies: 41
Views: 3732

Desmet Tournament

Eureka will be in attendance
by wldcat_blldog
Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

I have not heard anything as to the reccomendations I made to the president at the MACA conference.
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

First week of Playoff Action: Varsity Bracket A Round One: Clayton vs. Eureka Parkway Central vs. Marquette Fort Zumwalt West vs. Francis Howell Central Round Two: Clayton vs. Marquette Fort Zumwalt West vs. Eureka Francis Howell Central vs. Parkway Central Round Three: Fort Zumwalt West vs. Clayton...
by wldcat_blldog
Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Desmet Tournament
Replies: 41
Views: 3732

Desmet Tournament

I need to email Coach Brown at Richland to make sure Eureka is still attending that tourney...if that's not the case, we will be at DeSmet.
by wldcat_blldog
Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

Yeah...had to email Coach Gibbs about that. But it's okay...Eureka swept three of the top four spots in Varsity and JV
by wldcat_blldog
Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

Updated STL A Results Varsity Results Marquette A defeated Marquette C 180-120 Eureka defeated Rockwood Summit 415-75 Lafayette defeated Parkway South B 230-190 Parkway South A defeated Marquette B 250-115 Junior Varsity Results Eureka defeated Rockwood Summit 225-40 Parkway South A defeated Marquet...
by wldcat_blldog
Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

As a math person and a former q-bowler, I think I'll weigh in on the math debate. Having played in high school, I know the importance of math computation...however, playing at the college level and learning much more about math has shown me that there is more to math than just computation. I think t...
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: North County Varsity Invitational Results
Replies: 3
Views: 812

North County Varsity Invitational Results

This was this past Saturday...I'm usually good at posting results but just had a lazy weekend.

Questions were written by Bob Brown of Richland.

No Questions Galore or other "brand" set.
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: North County Varsity Invitational Results
Replies: 3
Views: 812

North County Varsity Invitational Results

It's a bit late for these but away we go. Round One: North County defeated Seckman 255-75 Eureka defeated South Pemiscot 460-50 Poplar Bluff defeated Crystal City 325-110 Fredericktown defeated Jackson 195-165 Desoto defeated Saxony 230-110 West County defeated Potosi 295-65 New Madrid defeated Rock...
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri S&T Fall Tournament - 12/13/08
Replies: 52
Views: 8101

Missouri S&T Fall Tournament - 12/13/08

Matt,

Eureka is bringing down on varsity team. Our JV team is participating in the North County JV Invitational that day. I will be bringing our varsity team to Rolla while our "head coach" brings the JV team to North County.
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

STL A Varsity Results for November 18 Eureka defeated Marquette C 250-120 Marquette B defeated Parkway South B 160-135 Parkway South A defeated Lafayette 145-125 Marquette A defeated Rockwood Summit 245-95 Marquette C defeated Rockwood Summit 230-70 Eureka defeated Marquette A 330-125 Lafayette defe...
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

STL A Junior Varsity Results for November 18 Marquette defeated Rockwood Summit 155-75 Parkway South A defeated Lafayette 145-55 Eureka defeated Parkway South B 220-60 Rockwood Summit defeated Lafayette 155-70 Parkway South A defeated Parkway South B 100-90 in OT Eureka defeated Marquette 225-80 Upd...
by wldcat_blldog
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: TRASH Regionals
Replies: 0
Views: 1848

TRASH Regionals

Anyone going there this Sunday need another player?
by wldcat_blldog
Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

My idea would have been a true all-star game...a game with four coaches against the top four players individually.
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Definition of Funn Quizbowl, now in novel form
Replies: 13
Views: 1815

The Definition of Funn Quizbowl, now in novel form

I would like to add my own chapter to this exciting novel...I'm calling mine Defintion 2: The Search For More Money. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...(only not so long ago and not so far away), A promising young freshman entered the quiz bowl landscape. He had grown up watching Jeopardy!...
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

The All-important Week 2 Results from St. Louis A Varsity Results Marquette B defeats Rockwood Summit 190-65 Lafayette defeats Marquette C 225-215 Eureka defeats Parkway South A 355-95 Marquette A defeats Parkway South B 155-120 Eureka defeats Marquette B 370-80 Marquette C defeats Parkway South B 1...
by wldcat_blldog
Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Hancock Tournament
Replies: 19
Views: 2248

Hancock Tournament

Eureka will be there with two teams.
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Reminder for Tomorrow
Replies: 12
Views: 1601

Reminder for Tomorrow

Just out of curiousity...what are your predictions for the five left?
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Reminder for Tomorrow
Replies: 12
Views: 1601

Reminder for Tomorrow

Get Out And Vote, no matter who you are voting for.
by wldcat_blldog
Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Cuba Invitational
Replies: 36
Views: 2905

Cuba Invitational

They were mostly one-liners
by wldcat_blldog
Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Cuba Invitational
Replies: 36
Views: 2905

Cuba Invitational

Fort Zumwalt West brought two teams to the tournament
by wldcat_blldog
Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Cuba Invitational
Replies: 36
Views: 2905

Cuba Invitational

Sometimes, teams feel that their best match is not their last one. They get worked up for an opponent that when they beat them (ie Savannah beating Priory), they are mentally and physically spent after exerting all their energy to beat them that it is harder to compete. I've had matches like that wh...
by wldcat_blldog
Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Cuba Invitational
Replies: 36
Views: 2905

Cuba Invitational

You are correct...there was a 12-team bracket in the afternoon with four byes given to the three teams with 3-0 records and the best 2-1 team still in the field. If you look closely at the results, Fort Zumwalt West had both squads go 2-1 but they had to leave early for other various activities. Six...
by wldcat_blldog
Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Cuba Invitational
Replies: 36
Views: 2905

Cuba Invitational

Here are the preliminary round results Round One: Waynesville def. Union 220-200 Hallsville def. Saint James 180-150 Priory def. Fort Zumwalt A 400-265 North County-Bonne Terre def. Washington 230-190 Savannah def. Saint Clair 345-190 Owensville B def. Pacific 190-180 Round Two: Eureka A def. Fort Z...
by wldcat_blldog
Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Cuba Invitational
Replies: 36
Views: 2905

Cuba Invitational

Charles,

I can email you the results, but there were no individual scores kept during the day. Had a long weekend there but will try to get out stats for both Two Saints and Cuba tonite.
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

As for discussing questions, I will save my comments for a later time. They would not be prudent to discuss since Questions Galore is the official provider for not only conference, but for districts and state competition.
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

Tuesday October 28, 2008 Saint Louis County A Varsity Results Round One Marquette A defeats Parkway South A 230-185 Lafayette defeats Rockwood Summit 245-115 Eureka defeats Parkway South B 380-95 Marquette C defeats Marquette B 140-135 OT Round Two Marquette A defeats Marquette B 290-75 Parkway Sout...
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

October 28, 2008 Saint Louis County A Results (Partial) Junior Varsity Results Marquette B defeats Lafayette 100-95 Eureka defeats Parkway South B 195-95 Parkway South A defeats Marquette A 175-110 Marquette A defeats Marquette B 80-75 Eureka defeats Lafayette 130-65 Parkway South A defeats Parkway ...
by wldcat_blldog
Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

FZW Coach,

When or where do we pick up the questions for the meets?
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: TRASH Anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 1805

TRASH Anyone?

Sure...I'm game for FOGHAT...day after the Cuba Invite, so I'll be pumped.
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

One week out...do we have a set conference schedule?
by wldcat_blldog
Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: TRASH Anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 1805

TRASH Anyone?

Any updates on Trash Regionals?
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Districts Conflict
Replies: 0
Views: 1463

Districts Conflict

I know this is a bit early to discuss...which schools are having their prom on the night of April 18? That is the date of districts and since district times have moved to the afternoon and evening, I'd like to get an exact idea of how many schools are having a conflict with that or other things goin...
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:01 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Conference
Replies: 220
Views: 23426

Two Saints Conference

As I've been told in the past, and been told today by Jeremy Gibbs, Questions Galore is providing the question sets for the Two Saints Conference. At the MACA Convention today, we know for sure that all eight slots on the St. Charles side have been snatched up. We are still looking for more JV teams...
by wldcat_blldog
Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FZW Coach
Replies: 1
Views: 593

FZW Coach

Could you check your inbox please?
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA contract
Replies: 57
Views: 5245

2009 MSHSAA contract

Can someone give me an example of a Questions Galore packet? I want to know what I may be up against if a revolution is in order.
by wldcat_blldog
Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: TRASH Anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 1805

TRASH Anyone?

Now that i'm back in STL full-time, I wouldn't mind being a TRASH free-agent/gun-for-hire.
by wldcat_blldog
Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Saints Sites
Replies: 5
Views: 825

Two Saints Sites

Coach Gibbs,

Have there been any other Saint Louis County schools that have called dibs on a specific night this year? Eureka is now interested in hosting now that they have a new assistant.
by wldcat_blldog
Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how's your team going to do this year?
Replies: 80
Views: 7419

how's your team going to do this year?

Mr. Gibbs,

Has there been any rumblings about maybe a team from Rockwood Summit?
by wldcat_blldog
Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how's your team going to do this year?
Replies: 80
Views: 7419

how's your team going to do this year?

Coach Gibbs, I think the best way to split up the Saint Louis county is into a five-team and four team division. The West (Campbell Conference) would be Eureka, Lafayette, Marquette, P West and P South. The East (Wales Conference) would be P North, P Central, DeSmet and Clayton. The dividing line se...
by wldcat_blldog
Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how's your team going to do this year?
Replies: 80
Views: 7419

how's your team going to do this year?

Coach Gibbs,

I was wondering if you could give me an update on what high schools are part of the Two Saints Conference. Now that I'm back in the state of Missouri, I was thinking of being a volunteer assistant for Mr. Harris at Eureka and I was just trying to get a sense of the competition.
by wldcat_blldog
Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeopardy Tryouts
Replies: 6
Views: 918

Jeopardy Tryouts

Just out of curiousity, how many on here have actually tried out for Jeopardy! ?
by wldcat_blldog
Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: How you know office sport gambling is a problem
Replies: 9
Views: 1690

How you know office sport gambling is a problem

Wish I could. They were sold out when I started here in August...though they are going for $500-$2500 on Stubhub.