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by richbob
Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:46 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri State Fall Academic Tournament
Replies: 11
Views: 3683

Missouri State Fall Academic Tournament

Please put Richland down for a varsity and JV team.

In addition, I can read if you need extra help.

Bob Brown
by richbob
Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
Replies: 77
Views: 11825

MSHSAA bidding discussion

I would like to clear up a misrepresentation on this board. Four question providers bid on the Oklahoma State Tournaments. I had the contract for six consecutive years. My bid was exactly the same as it had been for those years. I was told by their director that the contract came down to me and Ques...
by richbob
Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

Yes, they are writing all seven games for us.
by richbob
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

I just received two of the seven games for the Richland Tournament from Charles Hang and his associates. For those of you who like pyramidal questions, I think you will enjoy these questions. They are very answerable at the end, with tougher clues at the beginning. In addition, they aren't five mile...
by richbob
Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

Richland Tournament Updated List of Entries as of Saturday, Sept. 5th 1. Ft. Zumwalt West Varsity (maybe JV also) 2. Kickapoo (Varsity and JV) 3. Hallsville (Varsity and JV) 4. Salem (Varsity and JV) 5. Strafford (Varsity) 6. Clever (Varsity) 7. Richland (Varsity) So far, we have ten confirmed entri...
by richbob
Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

We will be sending out emails this week about our tournament on October 17th.

If you didn't get one, contact me at this website.

So far,

Fort Zumwalt West is the only team entered.

Bob Brown
573-765-9971 (home)
573-855-7002 (cell)
573-765-3711 ext 113 (school)
questionbank@webound. com
by richbob
Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
Replies: 77
Views: 11825

MSHSAA bidding discussion

Just thought I would add something on this issue from personal experience. I never received any letter from MSHSAA about bidding on next year's questions. I don't believe any provider did. The weird thing is that I was told I would receive a bid letter, but the decision was made by the "Board&q...
by richbob
Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

Charles,

I wasn't aware that two messages was such a "bother for you."

I won't bother discussing this matter with you any more. I didn't realize that you were that busy.

Thanks anyway.

Mr. Brown
by richbob
Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

Charles (Dees), I am a bit disappointed that you won't write one game that can be used to show MSHSAA and other coaches the beauty of pyramidal questions. This could be an awesome tournament, with teams playing on six or seven different games, provided by different people. A very unique idea, I thin...
by richbob
Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

Charles, Four lines across a sheet of paper is about the limit. By the way, did you happen to see the scores of Sherwood High School at state? Not quite what they scored in districts or sectionals. Hmmmmm. What do you think about the idea of each one of you guys writing one game each? I am writing m...
by richbob
Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

Sorry that I didn't get back to you all until now; the storms took out my phone line to the internet. Looks like the surge device saved my modem. When I say four sentences, I do mean in "Arial 12." Math computation questions don't lend themselves to being pyramidal, so they can be shorter....
by richbob
Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland Varsity/JV Tournament
Replies: 55
Views: 45515

Richland Varsity/JV Tournament

Richland will host a varsity-junior varsity tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17. There are 24 spots open, on a first come. first serve basis. If there are enough JV teams, then we will set up a jv division. If you are interested in competing, contact me, Bob Brown. My home address is: Bob Brown, P.O. Bo...
by richbob
Wed May 27, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: ALL 2009-2010 ANNOUNCED DATES
Replies: 54
Views: 14355

ALL 2009-2010 ANNOUNCED DATES

Richland's annual tournament is always the second Saturday in January. So, mark us down for January 9th.

Bob Brown
by richbob
Fri May 01, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions
Replies: 104
Views: 20647

2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions

Charles Dees,

These questions can't be that difficult. Didn't a team in class 2A sweep an entire round of questions in sectionals?

On a related note, does anyone have the results from the Lone Jack Tournament of January 29, 2009? If so, please post the scores on this site.

Bob
by richbob
Fri May 01, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions
Replies: 104
Views: 20647

2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions

Mr. Pickrell,

Please tell us that you are going to submit a bid for next year's state questions.

If not, could you contact someone you know who writes good questions to submit a bid.

Thanks,

Bob Brown
by richbob
Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS
Replies: 56
Views: 14908

2009 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS

Class 2 - Sectional Five Game 1: Richland 345 Fordland 115 Game 2: Richland 335 Fordland 170 Richland Scoring: Laura Sprague 20 / 2 games Cale Karr 12/ 2 games James Lee 8/ 2 games Sam Miller 1/0.5 games Fordland Scoring Adam 9/ 2 games Olivia 4/ 2 games Nate 2/ 2 games Bruce 1 / 2 games
by richbob
Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS
Replies: 56
Views: 14908

2009 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS

Section 5 - District 2

Game 1: Richland 345 Fordland 115


Game 2: in progress as I type

Bob
by richbob
Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions
Replies: 104
Views: 20647

2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions

OK, so where are the predictions?

All I see is a bunch of garbage about Kevin Garnett.

Does psychoman have to come back to get this board a-hoppin?

Where is Bill?

Where is Jason?

Have the legends died?
by richbob
Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most important quetion
Replies: 8
Views: 1314

Most important quetion

Question 3: Simplify radical 20. Question 4: The city of Gdansk is located in this country along the Baltic Sea. If 2/3 of its citizens are members of the Solidarity Labor Union, how many of the people in Latvia have children playing soccer? Question 5: Benjamin Franklin was the seventeenth of ninet...
by richbob
Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most important quetion
Replies: 8
Views: 1314

Most important quetion

Well done Matt!

No, it is not really the first question in districts.

It was my idea of a "fun question" with tomorrow's questions less than 24 hours away.
by richbob
Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most important quetion
Replies: 8
Views: 1314

Most important quetion

District Game 1:

Question 1: Who is Mike Hurley?
by richbob
Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: First Districts Results
Replies: 78
Views: 7628

First Districts Results

I talked to Roger Stephens and he said that the advisory board decided to use the afternoon starting time for all future districts also. They did this to avoid confusion about starting times in the future. Now, it makes sense to me.

Bob
by richbob
Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: First Districts Results
Replies: 78
Views: 7628

First Districts Results

Here is a good question.

Is April 18th an ACT testing date? If not, why were the times of the district games changed to the afternoon, where they could conflict with proms? If the SAT is administered on this date, then the time change makes sense. Otherwise, this was not a good decision.
by richbob
Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA Suggestion Thread
Replies: 14
Views: 2320

MSHSAA Suggestion Thread

I believe that this problem might be resolved by counting all conference games as 2 tournaments. Then, you could still go to 12 other, high profile tournaments. As it stands now, if you play one conference game tonight, it would count as a tournament. To be honest, I am surprised that nobody on this...
by richbob
Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions Galore comparison thread #1234567890
Replies: 53
Views: 29578

Questions Galore comparison thread #1234567890

Richland's scores were influenced by Laura Sprague not attending the Lexington Tournament. She was attending a church related trip with our blessings. Knowing that we would probably not get to play any games in district, we decided to take the three hour drive to Lexington to get more practice on hi...
by richbob
Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: First Districts Results
Replies: 78
Views: 7628

First Districts Results

Richland won the class 2, district nine championship when all five other teams contacted me and told me that they would not be participating. I wonder how many other districts have only one team competing.

Bob Brown
by richbob
Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Lexington Minuteman Tournament
Replies: 62
Views: 8401

Lexington Minuteman Tournament

Since Richland is competing in this tournament, I did not write the questions.


Jim McCrary told me that the provider is Questions Galore (only because he is the state provider).


Bob Brown
The Question Bank
by richbob
Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Waynesville tournament
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Waynesville tournament

It was cancelled. We had signed up a freshman team, but had to cancel because some of our JV players had conflicts, so Roger took the freshmen to Rockbridge. As it turned out, two other teams cancelled also, leaving only three teams entered. The Waynesville coach is requesting help in picking a date...
by richbob
Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Reeds Spring Tournament Results
Replies: 0
Views: 1548

Reeds Spring Tournament Results

I just got home from Reeds Spring. Here are some fragmental results. Richland beat Bolivar 130 -120 in the final. (three-quarter games) Nixa beat Carthage ( I believe) 130-30 in the third place game. I am sure everyone will want to know the question provider as the scores are very low. Well, what a ...
by richbob
Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Fordland tournament
Replies: 22
Views: 2446

Fordland tournament

I just have one simple question. Why do you never invite us to your tournaments? I was just wanting to bring six freshmen and two sophomores, none of whom plays on our varsity team. My earlier response on this board received no reply, and then you added about eight more teams. On a humorous note, we...
by richbob
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Warrenton Tournament
Replies: 24
Views: 3000

Warrenton Tournament

I thought I would add a little side story to the Warrenton Tournament. Their coach contacted me one week prior to his tournament about supplying questions. It seems that the state provider was unable to provide questions for the Warrenton Tournament after he had promised to do so. I was sick this we...
by richbob
Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Fordland tournament
Replies: 22
Views: 2446

Fordland tournament

Do you have any openings left?

We would like to bring one or two JV teams.

Let me know.

Bob Brown
Richland High School
bbrown@mail.bear.k12.mo.us
573-765-3711 ext 113
by richbob
Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Frisco League Tournament Results
Replies: 5
Views: 927

Frisco League Tournament Results

Here are the results from today's Frisco League Tournament. 1. Richland (5-0) 2. Licking (4-1) 3. Dixon (3-2) 4. Iberia (1-4) 5. Laquey (1-4) 6. Crocker (1-4) Plato, Stoutland, and Newburg did not show up. The All-Tournament Team: (for five games) 1. Jennifer - Licking 42 2. Laura - Richland 36 3. C...
by richbob
Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You guys were right after all.
Replies: 57
Views: 8539

You guys were right after all.

Jeff,

Where is the old man at? (Bill)

There hasn't been this much action on this site since "Psychoman" stirred up a hornet nest. I haven't lost my touch!

The poll is rolling. Evidently making fun of myself is popular.

bob
by richbob
Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You guys were right after all.
Replies: 57
Views: 8539

You guys were right after all.

Jeff, You are amazing. However, I was just kidding. Most of my post was a spoof at myself. While I would like to write more difficult and challenging questions, most coaches don't want that. I have to write what my employer wants. I was told that Questions Gahorrible bid very low, and that OSHAA wen...
by richbob
Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You guys were right after all.
Replies: 57
Views: 8539

You guys were right after all.

Well, it appears you guys at Liberty and NKC were right about my lousy questions. I should have paid more attention to you. I was informed today that I lost the OKlahoma state tournament (23 games) to, oh my god, say it ain't so, .... QUESTIONS GALORE. (I have no ego left.) Four companies bid on the...
by richbob
Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

We had a name plate left at the Richland Tournament. It is made of clear plastic with the name
"Nate" aka Hermes inside it.

Sounds like somebody from Fordland to me!

Coach Bert, I'd make him run laps!

Bob
by richbob
Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

Oh, I forgot to congratulate Coach Bert of Fordland for continuing his streak of drawing the best teams in the first round of tournaments. This year at Richland he drew "Hallsville."

Congratulations Bert, "you are awesome."

Coach Brown
by richbob
Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

I want to thank all of the coaches and players who attended our tournament today. A special thanks to Matt, Jeff, and Paul for helping out. Also, thanks to all of our former players who gave up their Saturdays to read. You guys were great. Please do not discuss any questions used today as they must ...
by richbob
Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:29 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

What's up Mike? Yes, I remember you from middle school competition. I know that the Frisco League Conference Tournament is at Richland, because we ordered questions from Questions Galore and trophies from somewhere. Thus, it is at Richland next Saturday (17th). I am not sure, but I think it starts a...
by richbob
Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

Just thought I would let you know that we are thinking of letting our varsity team play since we have conference the next week, and we are still short of teams. My prediction for the tournament: Coach Patrick will not draw Savannah in the first round, but will most likely draw Hallsville, keeping hi...
by richbob
Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:56 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

After contacting Questions Galore, we were unable to acquire questions. Thus, we will be seeking some other source for our tournament.
by richbob
Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:00 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

Here is an updated list for the Richland January 10th Tournament. Clever College Heights (2) Crocker Dixon El Dorado Springs Fordland Hallsville (2) Kickapoo (2) Lebanon Norwood Ozark (2) Pilot Grove Salem (2) School of the Osage Strafford There are still four openings left. Once the field is full, ...
by richbob
Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

It is not too late to enter the Richland January Tournament on January 10, 2009.

Email Roger Stephens at: rstephens@mail.bear.k12.mo.us
by richbob
Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: 2009 Tiger Bowl
Replies: 24
Views: 5252

ANNOUNCEMENT: 2009 Tiger Bowl

Richland would like to enter two teams.

Please send a confirmation email to Roger Stephens at rstephens@mail.bear.k12.mo.us


Thanks,

Bob Brown
Richland High School
by richbob
Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

Here is the updated list (November 4) of teams entered in the Richland Tournament. Clever Crocker El Dorado Springs Fort Zumwalt West Hallsville Kickapoo Lebanon Norwood Osage Ozark Strafford Waynesville There are twelve spots still open. We received seven entries today. Entries can be sent to: Roge...
by richbob
Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

Teams who have entered the Richland Tournament as of October 16, 2008.

Crocker
Hallsville
Norwood
Waynesville


Still twenty spots open.

Contact: Roger Stephens at rstephens@mail.bear.k12.mo.us
by richbob
Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Richland January Tournament
Replies: 28
Views: 3628

Richland January Tournament

The Richland January Tournament (Jan 10) has 22 openings left. Hallsville and Crocker have already entered. To enter contact Roger Stephens at rstephens@mail.bear.k12.mo.us Your are guaranteed four games, played in a Swiss pairing format. Enter early to guarantee your team a spot. Bob Brown Richland...
by richbob
Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA contract
Replies: 57
Views: 5325

2009 MSHSAA contract

For everyone's information: The 2008 Lexington Invitational Tournament was written by The Question Bank, not Questions Galore. Questions Galore did write the 2007 Lexington Invitational Tournament. I believe that the current owner wrote those questions, but I am not 100% sure of this fact. Sincerely...
by richbob
Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA contract
Replies: 57
Views: 5325

2009 MSHSAA contract

I would like to provide a couple corrections to some recent emails. I wrote the 1999 questions - His company (Questions Galore) and my company (The Question Bank) have similar names. I wrote the state questions for four years - 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. After I moved to Richland in 2002 (July), I ...