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by DeckardCain
Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri S&T Spring HS Tournament 3-10-12
Replies: 9
Views: 3554

Re: Missouri S&T Spring HS Tournament 3-10-12

As I posted above, Eastern is in fact from Louisville, KY.
by DeckardCain
Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 2012 Missouri Quiz Bowl March Madness Pool?
Replies: 9
Views: 9992

Re: 2012 Missouri Quiz Bowl March Madness Pool?

Sure, I'll do this.
by DeckardCain
Sat Mar 10, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri S&T Spring HS Tournament 3-10-12
Replies: 9
Views: 3554

Re: Missouri S&T Spring HS Tournament 3-10-12

Helias A went 9-0 to clear the field in the large school division.
by DeckardCain
Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri S&T Spring HS Tournament 3-10-12
Replies: 9
Views: 3554

Re: Missouri S&T Spring HS Tournament 3-10-12

After round 7:

Large School
Helias A 6-0
Helias B 5-1
Eureka 4-2
Salem B 3-3
Salem A 2-4
Rolla 1-5
Helias C 0-6

Small School
Hallsville A 7-0
Eastern 6-1
Hallsville B 5-2
Cuba 2-5
Houston 1-6
Hancock 0-7
by DeckardCain
Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri S&T Spring HS Tournament 3-10-12
Replies: 9
Views: 3554

Re: Missouri S&T Spring HS Tournament 3-10-12

After four rounds:
Helias A and Eureka are undefeated in the large school division.
Hallsville A is undefeated in the small school division, Eastern (Louisville, KY) is 3-1.
by DeckardCain
Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2012 Villa Duchesne (2/25)
Replies: 20
Views: 4517

Re: 2012 Villa Duchesne (2/25)

Ladue A took the first game of the advantaged final over Ladue B to win the tournament.
by DeckardCain
Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:21 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2012 Villa Duchesne (2/25)
Replies: 20
Views: 4517

Re: 2012 Villa Duchesne (2/25)

Twitter updates if I have time at twitter.com/mchadbourne
by DeckardCain
Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)
Replies: 17
Views: 4713

Re: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)

IS-114A might be your best bet; it's being used at Savannah and at S&T Spring, but since they're both on the same day it shouldn't be a conflict for you.
by DeckardCain
Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:58 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: POSTPONED: Missouri S&T Middle School Tournament - 2/18/12
Replies: 4
Views: 1142

Re: Missouri S&T Middle School Tournament - 2/18/12

Due to a personal conflict I've just discovered, this tournament will regrettably not be taking place on February 18.

I hope to be able to find a better date later in the semester to reschedule.
by DeckardCain
Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:02 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: POSTPONED: Missouri S&T Middle School Tournament - 2/18/12
Replies: 4
Views: 1142

Re: Missouri S&T Middle School Tournament - 2/18/12

Washington may be interested in bringing a team, as well. Is there any contact information? I will post a full announcement later this weekend, as soon as I can nail down the final few details. In the meantime, I will be the official contact for this event; there should be a link to my email addres...
by DeckardCain
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: POSTPONED: Missouri S&T Middle School Tournament - 2/18/12
Replies: 4
Views: 1142

POSTPONED: Missouri S&T Middle School Tournament - 2/18/12

This is a preliminary announcement for the first annual Missouri S&T Middle School Tournament, to be held on the CMST set at Missouri S&T in Rolla on February 18. Further information about this tournament is coming in the very near future.

edit: This tournament has been postponed, see below.
by DeckardCain
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: MST History Bowl
Replies: 4
Views: 1119

Re: MST History Bowl

From an S&T alum - it's definitely good to see that you're interested in running a high-quality tournament. The area could certainly use more of them. Unfortunately, either of the next two Saturdays after February 25 would be very bad days for your event. March 3 is the date of the NAQT Missouri...
by DeckardCain
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: CMST III Available for Hosting
Replies: 0
Views: 4996

CMST III Available for Hosting

The 2012 Collaborative Middle School Tournament will be available for hosting from February 18, 2012 until April 7, 2012. There is no fee to use this set of questions at your middle school tournament. This tournament is written and edited by members of the high school and college quizbowl communitie...
by DeckardCain
Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:31 am
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th
Replies: 31
Views: 23259

Re: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th

I'll be playing this with the rest of the S&T team.
by DeckardCain
Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebounding bonuses
Replies: 5
Views: 2670

Rebounding bonuses

Something I've been curious about for a while is whether people prefer rebounding or non-rebounding bonuses. I'll chime in with my own views later, but for now, vote on and discuss the issue here.
by DeckardCain
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Tiger Bowl IV at MU (12/03/2011)
Replies: 28
Views: 9684

Re: Tiger Bowl IV at MU (12/03/2011)

This tournament was a blast to read for as usual. I'm continually blown away by how good teams are getting at this. Ladue A is unbelievable, but even teams in the middle and lower brackets were putting up good buzzes and better stats than similarly-finishing teams of a few years ago, which I was rea...
by DeckardCain
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2012 NAQT Missouri Qualifier - March 3, 2012 at Mizzou
Replies: 22
Views: 21468

Re: 2012 NAQT Missouri Qualifier - March 3, 2012 at Mizzou

At this point we intend to expand the field to 36 teams, but will not officially do so until we are confident we can secure enough staff. On this note, if anyone is interested in staffing this event, please get in touch with either Jeff or me at your earliest convenience. Also, we are pleased to an...
by DeckardCain
Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: WUHSAC XIV (1/28/2012) at Washington University in St. Louis
Replies: 29
Views: 6735

Re: WUHSAC XIV (1/28/2012) at Washington University in St. Louis

Can't remember if I told you yet or not but I should be available to staff this.
by DeckardCain
Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri S&T Fall HS Tournament 12-10-11
Replies: 7
Views: 3124

Re: Missouri S&T Fall HS Tournament 12-10-11

Also, we have officially received MSHSAA certification.
by DeckardCain
Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th
Replies: 31
Views: 23259

Re: BARGE at Mizzou?

I'd probably be interested in this.
by DeckardCain
Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Random posts about food
Replies: 177
Views: 119572

Re: Random posts about food

There's also a Lion's Choice in Sullivan, unless it closed in the past week or so. Good stuff.
by DeckardCain
Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri S&T Fall HS Tournament 12-10-11
Replies: 7
Views: 3124

Re: Missouri S&T Fall HS Tournament 12-10-11

If anyone is interested in helping to staff this event, please get in touch with me or Alex. Thanks!
by DeckardCain
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Tuscumbia Fall Academic Tournament - 10/15/11
Replies: 11
Views: 4163

Re: Tuscumbia Fall Academic Tournament - 10/15/11

Also, Jason, could you send me the set? I remember having a few comments I wanted to pass along to the SCOP editors.
by DeckardCain
Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Tuscumbia Fall Academic Tournament - 10/15/11
Replies: 11
Views: 4163

Re: Tuscumbia Fall Academic Tournament - 10/15/11

Solid tournament by Jason and crew. I got to see plenty of competitive matches, which was especially nice this early in the season. Plus there were a few teams I hadn't seen on the circuit for a while (or ever, in a few cases). Hopefully they will continue to compete more.
by DeckardCain
Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Things that are overrated
Replies: 18
Views: 14243

Re: Things that are overrated

PenforPrez wrote:The Milwaukee Brewers
Also fit in the "Things that suck" thread.
by DeckardCain
Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:06 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Things that don't suck
Replies: 620
Views: 693822

Re: Things that don't suck

The start of the quizbowl season.

I'll be reading on no sleep. Wish me luck.
by DeckardCain
Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Matt's Buzzers
Replies: 3
Views: 10407

Matt's Buzzers

Reposting this for the new season: Matt's Buzzers was created in 2005 in memory Matt Cvijanovich, who was an avid college quizbowler at Iowa State University. He continued competing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during his 1st semester of Grad School. He passed away just after that ...
by DeckardCain
Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Tuscumbia Fall Academic Tournament - 10/15/11
Replies: 11
Views: 4163

Re: Tuscumbia Fall Academic Tournament - 10/15/11

Same here - http://twitter.com/#!/mchadbourne

Looking forward to kicking off the new season.
by DeckardCain
Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri Fall Academic Tournament (10/22/2011)
Replies: 44
Views: 17596

Re: Missouri Fall Academic Tournament (10/22/2011)

ashkenaziCD wrote:This is the first event in Missouri that will be receiving platinum certification from PACE. The top 25% of teams will be awarded bids to PACE Nationals.
Like.
by DeckardCain
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Things that don't suck
Replies: 620
Views: 693822

Re: Things that don't suck

Christopher John Carpenter
by DeckardCain
Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IRC practices
Replies: 50
Views: 29879

Re: IRC practices

I wouldn't mind stopping by sometime to read or play.
by DeckardCain
Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: things that suck...
Replies: 623
Views: 442573

Re: things that suck...

L-Town Expatriate wrote:Steve Jobs passing away. :( :(
Truly sad.
by DeckardCain
Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:52 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?
Replies: 128
Views: 33759

Re: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?

Yeah, I agree with Charlie. I don't see much sense in playing just one packet of VETO and would rather play more of the trash set that we're paying for.
by DeckardCain
Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?
Replies: 128
Views: 33759

Re: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?

I would be up for some trash.
by DeckardCain
Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?
Replies: 128
Views: 33759

Re: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?

Mickey0R0urke wrote:
KentB wrote:As far as I know Los Vendidos still could use a fourth player. Is this correct, Jacob?
If anyone else would like to join us, that would be good. We still have an open spot on the team.
Alex Smith wants to be our fourth player if that works for you two.
by DeckardCain
Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?
Replies: 128
Views: 33759

Re: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?

Mickey0R0urke wrote:Alright! Way to go, Gordon!!! So in light of this, I would like to play, but I really don't wanna play solo. Anyone feel like teaming up/need teammates? I can cover history and a little bit of lit.
I'll team up with you for this.
by DeckardCain
Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:17 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Random posts about music
Replies: 28
Views: 22085

Re: Random posts about music

Mickey0R0urke wrote:Best of Darryl Hall and John Oates. BAM.
I endorse this product or service.
by DeckardCain
Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?
Replies: 128
Views: 33759

Re: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?

My vote is for July 16, though I'd probably be able to make any date.

Also, I'm declaring myself a free agent for this and looking for teammates.
by DeckardCain
Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2011 PACE National Scholastics Championship
Replies: 17
Views: 4771

Re: 2011 PACE National Scholastics Championship

A spreadsheet with semi-live results is here, and the liveblog is here.
by DeckardCain
Sun May 29, 2011 10:06 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: NAQT High School National Championship Tournament
Replies: 62
Views: 10561

Re: NAQT High School National Championship Tournament

Congratulations to Ladue and all of the other Missouri teams on very fine performances... wish I could have been there.
by DeckardCain
Sat May 07, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2011 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS
Replies: 40
Views: 11687

Re: 2011 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS

Ladue over Rock Bridge in class 4; Savannah over Centralia in class 3.
by DeckardCain
Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: things that suck...
Replies: 623
Views: 442573

Re: things that suck...

Ryan Franklin. I trust I need to say no more.
by DeckardCain
Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2011 Nationals bids thread
Replies: 45
Views: 16054

Re: 2011 Nationals bids thread

Heartland is in the process of signing up for HSNCT.
by DeckardCain
Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?
Replies: 128
Views: 33759

Re: Interest Check: St. Charles Open 2011?

As far as I know I will probably be free pretty much all summer.