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by jhn31
Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT Mississippi CC Sectional
Replies: 1
Views: 1082

NAQT Mississippi CC Sectional

I doubt any CC players from MS read this board, but just in case:

We're having our sectional on Sunday, February 10, at Mississippi State University in Starkville.

Contact our Tournament Director, Jacob Cundiff, at [email protected] for more information.
by jhn31
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:32 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT South SCT @ UA (02-09-08) Full Announcement REG Closed
Replies: 46
Views: 11573

[quote="NoahMinkCHS"]It may not have any bearing on your team, but do you (or does anyone) know if the SCT D-II set will include some questions from IS-74 (the CC sectionals set), as it has in years past?[/quote] Surely NAQT wouldn't've approved us hosting a CC sectional when we told them ...
by jhn31
Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT South SCT @ UA (02-09-08) Full Announcement REG Closed
Replies: 46
Views: 11573

How long till we know for sure whether its Saturday or Sunday?

Because we're going to be hosting the Miss. CC sectional on the other day, and we need to have a date set.
by jhn31
Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT South SCT @ UA (02-09-08) Full Announcement REG Closed
Replies: 46
Views: 11573

MSU will be attending no matter what, but Sunday would be fine. In some ways, it would be better than Saturday.
by jhn31
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:30 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Second Annual Bulldog Invitational (Starkville, MS 2/16/08)
Replies: 0
Views: 1164

Second Annual Bulldog Invitational (Starkville, MS 2/16/08)

The Mississippi State quiz bowl club will be hosting our second annual Bulldog Invitational on February 16. We haven't worked out the details yet, but the format will be 4 quarters (tossups, tossup/bonus, worksheet, and tossups) with questions written by us. We will be sending out mail to nearby sch...
by jhn31
Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:33 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PARFAIT "discussion"
Replies: 34
Views: 14740

Back from the Alabama mirror, I have to say that I agree with the above sentiments. For the first 6 rounds, the tossups were decent, but the bonuses were awful. They were so random whether they'd be easy or hard. We 0'ed so many of them, but occasionally there'd be a really easy one that everyone co...
by jhn31
Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:03 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Admiral Ackbar CC/Uni. (NAQT/PARFAIT III) (12/08/07)@ UA
Replies: 17
Views: 7279

MSU is bringing 1 team.
by jhn31
Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:43 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall Discussion
Replies: 76
Views: 21026

As far as the Catholic sacraments questions goes, I (as a Catholic) answered Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation, and didn't get credit for either. I definitely know that I was right, and the other team agreed, but instead we were counted wrong for both.
by jhn31
Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:22 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Mississippi State 2007 Tournament (10/20/07) (Starkville, MS
Replies: 5
Views: 3082

Full stats: http://www.freewebs.com/jhn31/071020%20MSU%20Fall%20HS%20NAQT/1020_standings.html [quote]I'm curious, how many schools are there in Mississippi that have quizbowl programs? More power to you, though, for hosting an NAQT tournament. Hopefully in a few years it'll move up to the bigtimes? ...
by jhn31
Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Mississippi State 2007 Tournament (10/20/07) (Starkville, MS
Replies: 5
Views: 3082

Jackson Prep was the winner, with a come-from-behind victory over Clinton in the final. More details to follow soon.
by jhn31
Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:07 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Mississippi State 2007 Tournament (10/20/07) (Starkville, MS
Replies: 5
Views: 3082

Field: George County Itawamba (2) Jackson Prep Madison Central (2) Meridian (2) Northwest Rankin Pillow Academy Starkville Academy A few other schools have said they're coming but not officially registered yet...we're looking at a field of around 16. There's still time to register if anyone else is ...
by jhn31
Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:10 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Mississippi State 2007 Tournament (10/20/07) (Starkville, MS
Replies: 5
Views: 3082

re

Dear high school quiz bowl teams: The Mississippi State Quiz Bowl Club will be hosting a tournament on October 20, 2007, on the campus of Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. It will be an NAQT sanctioned tournament, using packet IS-71A. More information about the format and rules of NAQT...
by jhn31
Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Computational math in high school quizbowl
Replies: 73
Views: 81884

I think all subjects should be covered, including computational math. As for pyramidality, at our self-written tournament at MSU, we didn't even try to make them pyramidal and told teams "All questions are pyramidial, except for the math questions which will be preceded by 'Pencil and Paper Rea...
by jhn31
Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Panasonic Results
Replies: 149
Views: 54469

Who was the Mississippi team?
by jhn31
Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: What will NAQT do for their nationals in 2008?
Replies: 100
Views: 36814

I hate to put down my own state, but I doubt Mississippi has 4 schools with the resources and interest to attend the NAQT national tournament.
I do really like the idea though.
by jhn31
Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: What will NAQT do for their nationals in 2008?
Replies: 100
Views: 36814

Perhaps they should take a page from :chip:'s playbook and have multiple sites, and bringing the winners of the early sites to the final site on NAQT's dime for the grand championship?
by jhn31
Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Harrison (IN) wins QU NAC 2007!
Replies: 150
Views: 65223

Is it necessary that you must have a 4-2 record to make the playoffs? Back in my high school day, it was a set # of teams (either 20 or 16, depending on the total size of the field), and sometimes .500 teams could make it. That's lame to me if they changed it, since 15 is an awkward number and my al...
by jhn31
Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:14 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The Thread for People who Like NAC
Replies: 23
Views: 10496

Looking back on things, I'm pretty sure my high school was one of Chip's favorites...therefore I always thought he was a great guy. Perhaps it's because we didn't know any better, but the end-of-the-year trip to the NAC was great fun and something we always looked forward too. Invariably, we'd get u...
by jhn31
Thu May 31, 2007 11:03 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Harrison (IN) wins QU NAC 2007!
Replies: 150
Views: 65223

As someone who went to this tournament for 4 years in high school, I'll go ahead and say that, though it's not an excellent tournament, the complete trashing of it on this forum is unfounded. It's a fun, exciting tournament, and was a trip I looked forward to every year. Oh, and congrats to Jackson ...
by jhn31
Wed May 30, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Mississippi State 2007 Tournament (10/20/07) (Starkville, MS
Replies: 5
Views: 3082

Mississippi State 2007 Tournament (10/20/07) (Starkville, MS

Mississippi State is planning on hosting an NAQT Tournament on October 20, 2007. Since most MS schools aren't very familiar with NAQT questions and formats, we're going to use an A set, but if there is interest, we're open to having a second division using a regular NAQT packet. Please email me at j...
by jhn31
Sun May 27, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Maggie Walker wins 2007 HSNCT!
Replies: 138
Views: 52021

do they have preliminary standings on the site too?
by jhn31
Sun May 27, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Maggie Walker wins 2007 HSNCT!
Replies: 138
Views: 52021

Can anyone tell me how Murrah HS did?
by jhn31
Sun May 20, 2007 5:41 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: New teams & ACF Fall
Replies: 101
Views: 45398

[quote="Matt Weiner"][quote="jhn31"]I'm totally game to play at ACF Fall. There is unfortunately only other player on the MSU team who is. I've shown previous ACF packets to people and they always shy away and say it doesn't sound fun. I anticipate getting 3 teams (maybe more) to...
by jhn31
Sun May 20, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: New teams & ACF Fall
Replies: 101
Views: 45398

As a young player at a new program (Mississippi State), I'll say this: I'm totally game to play at ACF Fall. There is unfortunately only other player on the MSU team who is. I've shown previous ACF packets to people and they always shy away and say it doesn't sound fun. I anticipate getting 3 teams ...
by jhn31
Mon May 14, 2007 2:31 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: UPDATED: ACF Fall Weekend at Shorter (Nov 3-4 2007)
Replies: 9
Views: 5252

Considering how the only weekend this fall that MSU doesn't have a football game is November 3, MSU is definitely interested in attending.
by jhn31
Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:25 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Admiral Ackbar CC/Uni. (NAQT/PARFAIT III) (12/08/07)@ UA
Replies: 17
Views: 7279

Is this definitely open to just CC's, or would novice 4-year college teams be allowed as well?
by jhn31
Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:55 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Ragnarok I @ UA September 8th, 2007
Replies: 31
Views: 15712

how about a Sunday, or Labor Day/Columbus Day? That way no one would have a football conflict
by jhn31
Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: NAQT Mississippi State Championship @ MSU (3/24/07)
Replies: 10
Views: 4795

I've got the full tournament stats in SQBS now, but how do I upload them to the internet?
by jhn31
Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Ragnarok I @ UA September 8th, 2007
Replies: 31
Views: 15712

MSU would definitely be interested in coming...after all, Tuscaloosa is only a little more than an hour today.

September 1 would be my suggestion.
by jhn31
Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: NAQT Mississippi State Championship @ MSU (3/24/07)
Replies: 10
Views: 4795

quick results

Quick results:

Murrah was the winner with a 10-1 overall record.

Clinton (9-2) came in second, and George County (8-3) came in third.

More detailed stats to follow.
by jhn31
Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:40 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2007 HSNCT Field is Full
Replies: 107
Views: 42402

[quote="mhanna"]I have no problem with teams qualifying multiple teams. Some of us are just a bit late in qualifying and now we will pay the price.[/quote] In Mississippi anyway, the state championship is the first NAQT tournament to be held in the state. There is no other way for teams to...
by jhn31
Sun Mar 11, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: NAQT Mississippi State Championship @ MSU (3/24/07)
Replies: 10
Views: 4795

Field update:

Clinton
East Webster
Franklin
George County (2)
Itawamba AHS (2+)
Meridian
Murrah (2)
Wesson (2)

There's still space for about 12 more teams (or maybe even a few more than that if we get enough volunteers to read).
by jhn31
Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:56 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2007 HSNCT Field is Full
Replies: 107
Views: 42402

I dont like this at all. I already told all the teams attending the Mississippi Championship that the top 15% would qualify for nationals (just like the website says), and now I'm supposed to go back and say, "oh wait no, only the winner qualifies..." ??
by jhn31
Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Seminole Bowl: Jeff Bowden Memorial Tournament @ FSU 3/10/07
Replies: 11
Views: 6115

Sorry, if it weren't for the SEC Basketball tournament, I'm sure MSU would send a team, Spring Break or not.
by jhn31
Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:37 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Consolidated College Bowl results thread
Replies: 96
Views: 45223

<shrugs> I enjoyed it. Then again, I also enjoyed :chip: 's tournament. So go figure.

Congrats to Florida and everyone else who won.
by jhn31
Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:26 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: SCT Discussion Thread
Replies: 66
Views: 30035

I'd like to point out that there were 0 college baseball questions in the packet. I always include a college baseball question when I write a packet for a tournament, and every single time it's been rejected. College baseball, I realize isn't a big deal in most of country, but it is in the Deep Sout...
by jhn31
Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:14 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT Sectionals SE at UTC 2/10/07
Replies: 25
Views: 11926

I think we (MSU) get the Inconsistency Award, finishing 5-6 despite beating #2 Florida B and losing a 5-point heartbreaker to #1 Alabama after leading by about 150.

Anyhow, it was a great tournament. Many props to UTC.
by jhn31
Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT Sectionals SE at UTC 2/10/07
Replies: 25
Views: 11926

Re: NAQT Sectionals SE at UTC 2/10/07: early field info

[quote="Your Genial Quizmaster"]
Mississippi State: 1 team (div. II)
[/quote]

[quote]If that sounds more like a lineup for football bowls[/quote]

Oh how I wish...
by jhn31
Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: NAQT Mississippi State Championship @ MSU (3/24/07)
Replies: 10
Views: 4795

[quote="E.T. Chuck"][i]Are you sure[/i] this is the first time there has ever been a state championship quiz bowl tournament in Mississippi? I thought there was a Mississippi Academic Championship competition before, or [url=http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/youth/UMAIT/]Ole Miss[/url] ran s...
by jhn31
Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: NAQT Mississippi State Championship @ MSU (3/24/07)
Replies: 10
Views: 4795

RESULTS: NAQT Mississippi State Championship @ MSU (3/24/07)

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the NAQT Mississippi Championship on March 24, 2007, at Mississippi State University. This is the first time such a state championship has been held in Mississippi. The fee will for each team will be $60, with a $10 discount for bringing a working b...
by jhn31
Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:21 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT Sectionals
Replies: 60
Views: 26086

They have more hosts listed, but is there going to be no Southeastern site? 10 hours to Oklahoma State is a long way for us to go, and it's going to be farther for schools to the east of us...
by jhn31
Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Brindlee Mtn. Invit. (12/02/06) in Guntersville, AL
Replies: 15
Views: 5916

Very glad to see East Rankin Academy on the list. I wish more Mississippi teams could go to out of state tournaments.
by jhn31
Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:01 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Bulldog Invit. (11/11/06) @ Miss. State
Replies: 10
Views: 5278

we had a field of 17. We divided into three divisions, and played Round Robin. The three winners were qualified for the semifinals. After that, we played two more random games, and used the overall records to pick one more semifinal team. The standings after Round 5: Clinton A----5-0 Madison Central...
by jhn31
Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Bulldog Invit. (11/11/06) @ Miss. State
Replies: 10
Views: 5278

RESULTS

East Rankin Academy Blue was the winner, defeating Madison Central A in the final. Clinton A and Ridgeland also made the semifinals.


I'll post more details soon.
by jhn31
Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Bulldog Invit. (11/11/06) @ Miss. State
Replies: 10
Views: 5278

FINAL FIELD UPDATE

Here is our final field:


East Rankin Academy (2)
Clinton (2)
Madison Central (2)
Warren Central (2)
Wesson (2)
St. Andrew's
Meridian
Ridgeland
Jackson Prep
Paul W. Bryant
Pillow Academy
Starkville Academy
by jhn31
Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:07 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Election 2006 Pick 'em
Replies: 36
Views: 12904

big win for Dems

Dems pick up 30 house seats, 6 senate seats, and 8 governorships.

Webb wins by 2 over Allen, SD's abortion ban fails, and I don't know anything about DC's mayordom so I wont comment on it.
by jhn31
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: SEC tournament?
Replies: 33
Views: 13925

As far as the SEC goes, every school has at least a somewhat active team with the exception of Ole Miss, and I know some people there who would probably attend for something like this. The only questions are...could we find a date all 12 teams could come (it would be considerably less cool without 1...
by jhn31
Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:30 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: SEC tournament?
Replies: 33
Views: 13925

SEC tournament?

A teammate and I at Mississippi State were just discussing how cool it would be if all of the SEC schools (Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, Ole Miss, MSU, LSU, Tennessee, Vandy, Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia) had some kind of tournament with just the 12 of us. Is anyone at any of the othe...
by jhn31
Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RESULTS: Bulldog Invit. (11/11/06) @ Miss. State
Replies: 10
Views: 5278

that's Starkville with no s...

Field update: East Rankin Academy (2) Clinton (2) Madison Central (2) Warren Central (2) Wesson (2) Jackson Prep Paul W. Bryant Pillow Academy Starkville Academy We're expecting about 5-6 more teams who haven't told us definitely yes. If anyone else is interested, it's not quite too late to sign up....