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by Mickey0R0urke
Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

Here are the complete statistics from the tournament (incorporating bouncebacks): http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournament ... all_games/
by Mickey0R0urke
Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

After a very long day of quiz bowl, I am happy to say that this tournament ran very well. I will post full stats later in the week, but I can tell everybody that Kirksville A was first, Helias A was second, and Kirksville B was third. We didn't play an advantage final because Helias had to get back ...
by Mickey0R0urke
Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: ALL 2011-2012 ANNOUNCED DATES
Replies: 30
Views: 8078

Re: ALL 2011-2012 ANNOUNCED DATES

I'm hearing some indirect things about Marshall hosting its tournament on 3/24. Can anyone confirm? They are. Which is more than a little inconvenient, as we already have 4 tournaments on that date now, and they never announced it online (maybe it's on the MACA website, I don't know). EDIT: Just ch...
by Mickey0R0urke
Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Mort Walker Invitational @ Mizzou (2/11/12)
Replies: 17
Views: 3682

Re: Mort Walker Invitational @ Mizzou (2/11/12)

I think Clayton B and Fatima played a game that wasn't recorded in the stats somehow, as they both only have 9 games played.

EDIT: This is in the All Games file. I just realized I never specified that.
by Mickey0R0urke
Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

Field updated. Since one team dropped, I just dropped a house team and we'll play a full round robin. That will still guarantee everyone 9 games.
by Mickey0R0urke
Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)
Replies: 17
Views: 4713

Re: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)

Is there a field for this yet? Tuscumbia has registered, and I will get Kirksville registered within the next week or so (and also use that to help recruit some teams, hopefully). EDIT: Tuscumbia has 1 team and Kirksville has 2 teams currently. I'm hopeful we can get some teams that will be at Kirk...
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Mort Walker Invitational @ Mizzou (2/11/12)
Replies: 17
Views: 3682

Re: Mort Walker Invitational @ Mizzou (2/11/12)

I'll be posting game scores (if I remember) on twitter here: https://twitter.com/#!/JacobORourke1
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)
Replies: 17
Views: 4713

Re: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)

We are waiting on confirmation from NAQT on this, but we (once we get confirmation) will be using NAQT's IS-114A for this tournament.

EDIT: We have confirmation. We are using IS-114A now for this.
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Parkway West Tournament--March 24
Replies: 16
Views: 4868

Re: Parkway West Tournament--March 24

ashkenaziCD wrote: Carbondale (2)
Is this the Carbondale High School in Illinois?
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:57 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)
Replies: 17
Views: 4713

Re: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)

Some more information about discounts. Buzzer Sets: $5 per working set (it has to let 8 people play); [Limit of 2 per team] Staffer Discounts: $10 per staffer. Travel Discounts: $10 per 100 miles, one way, as determined by Google Maps. If you have any questions about anything, feel free to contact J...
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)
Replies: 17
Views: 4713

Re: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)

DeckardCain wrote: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.
I'll bring it up to Jared. Thank you for the recommendation, Matt.
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)
Replies: 17
Views: 4713

Re: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)

Hey, we are going to be using a different set for this tournament. It's most likely going to be an A-set that hasn't been used yet in Missouri. A more official announcement will come as soon as we get word back.
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

So unless another team registers, I will be inserting another Kirksville team to round out the field at 12 teams. We'd use 2 pools of 6 for 5 prelim rounds, then would rebracket for playoff and consolation brackets. One question I have for anyone on this board is should I use carryovers from the pre...
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)
Replies: 17
Views: 4713

Truman Bowl (March 10, 2012)

Cross-posted from the hsquizbowl.org site Hello, I am proud to announce that Truman State will be mirroring a set from RM/TP for March 10, 2012. The price will be $60 for the first team and $55 for subsequent teams. There will be discounts for buzzers and staff, as well as travel distance but those ...
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:50 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: JV State from MACA at Rock Bridge - 3.17.12
Replies: 18
Views: 10965

Re: JV State from MACA at Rock Bridge - 3.17.12

Coach Brown wrote:Please put Richland down for one team.
Also, Heartland is not a member of MSHSAA, and therefore, cannot
participate in this tournament.

Bob Brown
Didn't Heartland win Class I in MSHSAA State last year? I'm confused.
by Mickey0R0urke
Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: WIT at Rock Bridge on January 21st
Replies: 11
Views: 2890

Re: WIT at Rock Bridge on January 21st

I definitely enjoyed reading the set at this tournament, and also seeing the amount of talent at the tournament. I also want to say that Kirksville's best player, Mason, had a prior commitment to get back for, so that was the reason we left. I wish we could have stayed, but with the time being what ...
by Mickey0R0urke
Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

The field has been updated. If we don't get any more registrations, we will more than likely be doing a full round robin between the teams, with finals/tiebreakers being used as needed.
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Things that don't suck
Replies: 620
Views: 694610

Re: Things that don't suck

Getting a tossup against UChicago without them having to neg it first.
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

We still have a month before the tournament, and plenty of open spots. If you want to give younger players more experience, I would highly recommend bringing them to hear this set.
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:03 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: First St. Louis U. High Scholar Bowl Tournament
Replies: 3
Views: 1126

Re: First St. Louis U. High Scholar Bowl Tournament

What questions were used at this tournament, exactly? And are there any results?
by Mickey0R0urke
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:35 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kewpie Academic Tournament Invitation January 7
Replies: 6
Views: 2053

Re: Kewpie Academic Tournament Invitation January 7

Oh, this tournament. I guess what I learned from it was... Student moderators are fun to talk to, but spotty otherwise. Yes, one dude from Hickman who didn't read the 3rd bonus and got Hannibal's knickers in a bunch, I'm talking about you! The pointless comments will subside after tomorrow, I promi...
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)-CANCELLED
Replies: 9
Views: 2510

Re: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this event. We are still hosting Truman bowl on March 10, and hopefully we can get enough teams for that to get it off the ground.
by Mickey0R0urke
Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)-CANCELLED
Replies: 9
Views: 2510

Re: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)

DeckardCain wrote:Any updates on the field?
As far as I know, no. Jared would be the person to ask.
by Mickey0R0urke
Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Waynesville Academic Tournament - 1/14/12
Replies: 12
Views: 2704

Re: Waynesville Academic Tournament - 1/14/12

If any waitlisted or interested teams are unable to make this tournament, I am running a tournament on the same question set on February 18th at Kirksville High School (http://www.moquizbowl.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2413; also you can't play the same set at two different sites-just figured that w...
by Mickey0R0urke
Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kewpie Academic Tournament Invitation January 7
Replies: 6
Views: 2053

Re: Kewpie Academic Tournament Invitation January 7

For the curious ones out there: Rock Bridge C won first, and Rock Bridge B and St Pius X won second and third for the HSNCT bids, in addition to PACE bids. SLUH won 4th and received a bid to PACE, while I believe Fulton won the small school bid for HSNCT as well. The stats (when they're posted) will...
by Mickey0R0urke
Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2011-12 Midseason Poll - Congratulations Ladue A
Replies: 8
Views: 3619

Re: 2011-12 Midseason Poll - Congratulations Ladue A

6. Parkway West (8, 3, 10, 8, 7, 10, 3, 3, 3, 8, 5, 10) - 54 points This is very interesting- did their low ranks weigh their Tiger Bowl performance more than their MFAT performance? I do recall that they were missing 3/4 of their A team at Tiger Bowl. Tiger Bowl probably hurt them. Also, they just...
by Mickey0R0urke
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:26 am
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th
Replies: 31
Views: 23293

Re: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th

If anyone still needs teammates, Sam and I are still looking for two more people.
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: WIT at Rock Bridge on January 21st
Replies: 11
Views: 2890

Re: WIT at Rock Bridge on January 21st

I hate being that guy, but is there a field update for this?
by Mickey0R0urke
Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Tiger Bowl IV at MU (12/03/2011)
Replies: 28
Views: 9692

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

I'd just like to say it was an honor to come down and help to staff this tournament. Every single team I read for, whether they were a top bracket team or not, had some impressive buzzes and games. I want to thank these teams for coming out to this tournament, for if it wasn't for them, we wouldn't ...
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)-CANCELLED
Replies: 9
Views: 2510

Re: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)

We have decided on prices for this tournament.

First Team from a school: $60
Subsequent Teams from a School: $55
Buzzer Discount: $5 (for a working system that lets 8 people play)
Staffer Discount: $10

Please e-mail Jared when you register and let him know what discounts you will be claiming.
by Mickey0R0urke
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:11 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th
Replies: 31
Views: 23293

Re: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th

octo wrote:i'll play this, who wants to team up
Sam, I'll team up with you if you still need teammates.

EDIT: figured crap out with regards to teams.
by Mickey0R0urke
Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:52 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Tiger Bowl IV at MU (12/03/2011)
Replies: 28
Views: 9692

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

If I remember, I'll be posting game scores from my room here: https://twitter.com/#!/JacobORourke1
by Mickey0R0urke
Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)-CANCELLED
Replies: 9
Views: 2510

Re: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)

Current Field (2/12):
Kirksville (2)
by Mickey0R0urke
Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Mort Walker Invitational @ Mizzou (2/11/12)
Replies: 17
Views: 3682

Re: Mort Walker Invitational @ Mizzou (2/11/12)

Are you going to look into expanding the field? I know of at least one team that I think should be at this tournament.

EDIT: I can't read announcements, apparantly. The post answered my question.
by Mickey0R0urke
Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th
Replies: 31
Views: 23293

Re: BARGE at Mizzou?

In that case...(since the forming of teams should scramble now) if anyone needs a teammate for this, let me know.
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

Also, if you are interested in staffing, please let me know (you can post here or e-mail me, whichever you prefer).

EDIT: This tournament will be using bouncebacks on the bonuses, too.
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Class schedules for next semester
Replies: 212
Views: 237663

Re: Class schedules for next semester

Spring 2012

MWF
1. THEA 372: (Hist/Lit of Theatre II) 9:30-10:20
2. ITAL 102: (Elementary Italian II) 10:30-11:20
3. MATH 157: (Plane Trigonometry) Online
4. HIST 382: (Late Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union) 1:30-2:20
5. THEA 391: (Stagecraft) 2:30-4:50
by Mickey0R0urke
Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)-CANCELLED
Replies: 9
Views: 2510

Re: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)

We will be posting stats, Charles. Why on earth wouldn't we post them?

EDIT: for clarity.
by Mickey0R0urke
Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:04 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)-CANCELLED
Replies: 9
Views: 2510

Truman State Invitational (1/14/2012)-CANCELLED

Hello everyone, We at the Truman State University Academic Competition Organization are proud to announce we will be hosting a high-school tournament for January 14th. The tournament will feature a set of a lower difficulty and will be terrific practice for any novice teams or organizations beginnin...
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

The field will be posted here as I receive registration.

Current Field (10/18):
Schuyler County (2 teams); [2 buzzers]
Trenton (2 teams); [2 buzzers]
Helias (3 teams); [1 buzzer]
Kirksville (3 teams)
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Kirksville Invitational (2/18/12)

Hello all, Kirksville High School in Kirksville, MO is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a tournament on February 18, 2012. We will be using the Minnesota High School Novice Set, which was written by the University of Minnesota's Academic Team. To officially register, please e-mail me at j...
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: BARGE at Mizzou - Sunday, January 15th
Replies: 31
Views: 23293

Re: BARGE at Mizzou?

I'd definitely be up for an event like this.

EDIT: The 15th is probably the best date for this, also. I believe we're full of events until April, or something like that.
by Mickey0R0urke
Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:55 am
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: ACF Fall 2011 at Truman State
Replies: 4
Views: 6899

Re: ACF Fall 2011 at Truman State

Combined Stats for both of the round robins we did can be found in that link.

Also congratulations to Nishanth from Wash U for his dominating performance today. He was impressive, to say the least.
by Mickey0R0urke
Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: ACF Fall 2011 at Truman State
Replies: 4
Views: 6899

Re: ACF Fall 2011 at Truman State

Stats for the initial round robin: http://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/79/stats/stats_%28initial_round_robin%29/ We're doing another round robin, but with just 1 house team instead of 3. EDIT: Stats for the Final Round Robin (6 teams instead of 8, as we dropped 2 house teams): http://www.hsquizbowl...
by Mickey0R0urke
Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: College Quizbowl
Topic: ACF Fall 2011 at Truman State
Replies: 4
Views: 6899

Re: ACF Fall 2011 at Truman State

Jared's current (and most likely final) field.
Field Updates:
K-State- 2 Teams.
Mizzou- 1 Team
Tulsa- 1 Team
Truman- 3 teams
WashU- 1 team
by Mickey0R0urke
Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:31 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Oakville High School SCOP Novice Tournament (10/29/11)
Replies: 11
Views: 4558

Re: Oakville High School SCOP Novice Tournament (10/29/11)

I'd just like to say I had a blast reading at this tournament. Mrs. Whelehon and her kids ran a great tournament, and they also have a great attitude about quiz bowl. Props to Sam, Sean, Marshall, and Justin for helping out too. Also I would like to thank the writers of the SCOP Novice set, who wrot...
by Mickey0R0urke
Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Missouri Fall Academic Tournament (10/22/2011)
Replies: 44
Views: 17600

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

Like last week, I will be posting game scores from my room on twitter if anyone is interested: http://twitter.com/#!/JacobORourke1
by Mickey0R0urke
Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: things that suck...
Replies: 623
Views: 443349

Re: things that suck...

The Brewers "Beast mode." Definitely didn't help their defense. (To Brewer fans: If I offended you, don't worry. That was the intent.)