ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
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ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Hello! I'll be running a second Twin Cities-area mirror of ACRONYM 11 on March 4, 2018, which is the Sunday after Minnesota's mirror of Cal's Mid-Spring Tournament. It's a pretty standard open-eligibility event; entry will be on the order of $20-25/person.
(If you're looking for the event held two weeks earlier at the same location, that's over here. If you're unable to play that one, you're more than welcome to play this one; if you will have already played that one, your assistance in staffing would be appreciated!)
Here is a team-formation spreadsheet. The field is hard-capped at 14 teams, though I don't predict this will be a huge problem.
(If you're looking for the event held two weeks earlier at the same location, that's over here. If you're unable to play that one, you're more than welcome to play this one; if you will have already played that one, your assistance in staffing would be appreciated!)
Here is a team-formation spreadsheet. The field is hard-capped at 14 teams, though I don't predict this will be a huge problem.
Rob Carson
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Playing this, but need a team.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
You: Can actually remember the names of actors/directors, and/or enjoys Remembering Some Guys
I: Know some things about music and even fewer things about hockey. I was the exact middle of the field in Celebs individual PPG and randomly 30ed a volleyball bonus at ACRONYM X. Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me.
I: Know some things about music and even fewer things about hockey. I was the exact middle of the field in Celebs individual PPG and randomly 30ed a volleyball bonus at ACRONYM X. Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
if ur looking for a player who was a bottom scorer at both secret island and a bottom 4 scorer at some other acronym mirror, then im ur guy
i also only know basketball from 2012-2013
i also only know basketball from 2012-2013
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
If you want someone on your team who presumably will be able to answer some questions hmu
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
I'm looking for a team. Sometimes I know things that aren't sports, but I never know things that are sports.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Alex and I are playing and need teammates who know things.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Just a bump to indicate that I'm still seeking teammates, who preferably know video games and science.
(Team found)
(Team found)
Last edited by Cheynem on Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Forgot this was a thing. I'm looking for a team who would like someone who knows sports and some other random trashy things. Please PM me or email me if your team has an opening!
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Can we get a starting time and meeting location for this?
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
I'm going to close the field now that we're at 8 teams. Please come up with a team name if you don't want one assigned to you; also, if you can, please stick a contact email address in the column on the spreadsheet I've just relabeled for that purpose.
Entry will be $25/person (to defray the cost of Sunday room rental). Please be at Blegen Hall room 150 by [EDIT] 8:30 am; we're aiming to start by 9.
Entry will be $25/person (to defray the cost of Sunday room rental). Please be at Blegen Hall room 150 by [EDIT] 8:30 am; we're aiming to start by 9.
Rob Carson
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Is there currently a plan for when this will end? I have a flight in the early evening that I imagine I can catch, but would like to know the schedule for this event. I think there could be a 8 team RR before lunch becuase I remember ACRONYM going very quickly last year.Entry will be $25/person (to defray the cost of Sunday room rental). Please be at Blegen Hall room 150 by 9am; we're aiming to start by 9:30.
Harris Bunker
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
My plan is currently an 8 team RR followed by a 4/4 split; with our group of readers I certainly think we can blow through the prelims before lunch. I could also be convinced to move the start time earlier if enough people need to leave early, I suppose.
Rob Carson
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
As long as this is event is done by before 4-ish, I should be able to play all 10 rounds. In the worst case scenario, I leave a little bit early and it's no big deal. This shouldn't be an issue.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Gotten enough feedback re: starting earlier that I've bumped times up by half an hour. I appreciate your flexibility though!
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Note that while the field is closed to new teams, there are still three spots available for potential free agents!
Rob Carson
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
A team of myself, Alex Damisch, Morgan Venkus, and Dr. Will Nediger defeated a team of D. Dylan Minarik, Tejas Raje, Ryan Rosenberg, and Ramapriya Rangaraju in a one-game final to win this tournament.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaats
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
StaaaaaaaaaaatsCheynem wrote:staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaats
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
2 Tejas Raje A Post-Psychoanalytic Marxist Analysis Of Lil' Yachty's "Peek A Boo" 11.0 38 powers 9 tossups 6 negs
Really??
That's a pretty awesome statline. I think that's the highest power % I've ever seen (not counting freshmen going 1/0/0 or something).
Really??
That's a pretty awesome statline. I think that's the highest power % I've ever seen (not counting freshmen going 1/0/0 or something).
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
Two strange things about my team's (Cat's) stats:InvadErGII wrote:StaaaaaaaaaaatsCheynem wrote:staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaats
1) We finished 3rd in PPB but last in the field.
2) I only got 16 tossups the entire day but 14 of them were for power because I basically only get sports.
Also, Arlo is a really good all-around trash player and people should want him as a teammate.
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/p ... _id=408951bradleykirksey wrote:2 Tejas Raje A Post-Psychoanalytic Marxist Analysis Of Lil' Yachty's "Peek A Boo" 11.0 38 powers 9 tossups 6 negs
Really??
That's a pretty awesome statline. I think that's the highest power % I've ever seen (not counting freshmen going 1/0/0 or something).
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Re: ACRONYM 11 @ UMN, again (03.04.18)
He played 4 tournaments and maintained 89.5% power%. I stand corrected, thanks!Granny Soberer wrote:https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/p ... _id=408951bradleykirksey wrote:2 Tejas Raje A Post-Psychoanalytic Marxist Analysis Of Lil' Yachty's "Peek A Boo" 11.0 38 powers 9 tossups 6 negs
Really??
That's a pretty awesome statline. I think that's the highest power % I've ever seen (not counting freshmen going 1/0/0 or something).
Bradley Kirksey
Mayor of quiz bowl at the University of Central Florida (2010-2015)
The club at Reformed Theology Seminary Orlando (2017 - 2021)
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