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by **dtaylor4** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:24 pm

Following the conclusion of Loyola's Ultima tournament, I will be running an open pop culture tournament. Anyone can play, and the money generated will be donated to Matt's Buzzers.

by **dtaylor4** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:40 pm

Details

When: after Ultima finishes
Cost: $10 per person
Who: anyone can play. Players, coaches, parents, siblings, anyone who is willing to pay $10 can grab a buzzer. Right now, it will be doubles. If there is sufficient interest, I will allow teams of 3.
Why: all profits will be going towards Matt's Buzzers. In the past, this has meant second-chance drawings for teams who missed out in December.

To sign up, post here or email me at dtaylor1987 at gmail dot com. You can sign up a team, or sign up as a free agent.

I will allow teams to come up with their own creative names, but reserve the right to reject them.

by **Edward Elric** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:27 pm

I'll play the Side event. Teammates more than welcome.

by **dtaylor4** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:54 pm

Could a mod please split the trash stuff into its own thread?

Done. --Mgmt.

by **Cheynem** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:03 pm

What set is the side event?

by **dtaylor4** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:23 pm

It will be using the set being produced in Ohio.

by **dtaylor4** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:24 pm

Field (updated 1/13/12):

Mike Wong School of Facebook Creeping (Perovanovic/Bergeon)
Math Pun (Fischer/Dr. Prince)
Some Team Name (Peterson/Egan)
There may be no i in team but there is a y in Dylan (Minarik/Basque)
Some Other Team Name (Burnett et al)
Bear-Jaw LaRoue (Erik Summerville/Jack Weber)
Jonah Greenthal's School of Computational Pasta Shape Name Spelling ("Hardboiled Wonderland"/"End of the World")
Fenton x2
Loyola x2
Team Ordonoguan

Free Agents:

Staffers:

myself
Kristin
Jonah?
Laudermith
Ducharme?
Meyer

by **in on these shenanigans** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:32 pm

Noah Prince and I are signing up as "Inevitably Math-Related Pun To Be Named Later"

by **mlaird** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:41 pm

I know there will be several Loyola teams present; I will do my best to get an exact count soonish. Donald, let's work together to send out an email announcement about this tournament in the next week or so? Also, it occurs to me now, you are coming out to run this, right? So you'll be staffing for Ultima proper as well?

by **dtaylor4** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 8:52 pm

The tournament format will be something involving a full RR or brackets, depending on size.

Game format is 20 TUs, no bonuses. 20pt powers, no negs. If the tie cannot be broken with the questions in the packet, the tie will stand.

by **cornfused** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:39 pm

I'm in - maybe with Tom Egan?

Either way, sign me up.

by **mr_basque** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:52 pm

You can include "There may be no i in team but there is a y in Dylan"
Basque & Minarik.

by **Colby Burnett** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:50 pm

As I brought Fenwick out to this, I'm playing. I'll find out a partner later.

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:03 am

Would the teams registered be opposed to spinning off the high schoolers into their own tournament, and another tournament for the college/adult teams?

by **Edward Elric** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:50 am

I mean I have no issues considering Colby will pretty much clear the field solo. What would happen with the teams of HS/ Coaches (i.e. Dylan and Basque)?

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:28 am

Edward Elric wrote:I mean I have no issues considering Colby will pretty much clear the field solo. What would happen with the teams of HS/ Coaches (i.e. Dylan and Basque)?

I'd probably put them in the upper group, as penance for Wake-Up Call.

by **in on these shenanigans** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:22 am

You realize it was Dan-Don's fault, not theirs, right?

by **Dominator** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:29 pm

Edward Elric wrote:Colby will pretty much clear the field solo.

True. He doesn't need a partner. In fact, he should be forced to play left-handed.

Also, while I won't throw a fit either way, I would prefer one big field. This might be the only chance I get to wipe the smug look off of those high schoolers' faces, undoubtedly via my knowledge of theme songs to 80s sitcoms.

by **Golden-bellied Starfrontlet** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:52 pm

I would prefer one large field as well.

by **tinioril** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:04 am

What's the latest to enter a team?
Greg and I may enter as a team, but we'll have to figure out transportation/interest first.
EDIT: Sorry, this also depends on Greg's level of apathy. But I guess we're entered.

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:33 am

tinioril wrote:What's the latest to enter a team?
Greg and I may enter as a team, but we'll have to figure out transportation/interest first.

This will depend on the size of the field, and the number of readers. I'll tentatively enter you.

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:43 am

Also, this tournament is in dire need of readers. I will offer to pick up the dinner tab for staffers, if that helps.

by **jonah** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:20 am

I forget whether I already mentioned this, but I'm happy to staff or play, whatever makes things easier. It sounds like it'll be the former.

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:51 pm

Due to packet limitations, I'm capping the field at 12. If there is sufficient interest, I will consider growing the field or allowing bigger teams.

by **Cheynem** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:10 pm

Not sure where to ask about this, but is the set being used for this available for other tournaments?

by **BobGHHS** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:57 pm

Mike,

I would be the guy to talk to about that one -- email me at theamazingbobboREMOVESPAM at aol dot com.

Also, a big thanks to Donald for all the help he gave during the writing/editing process on the set... I hope you guys have fun with it, and I hope it makes Matt's Buzzers some good money.

by **dtaylor4** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:28 pm

We're at seven, plus a plug # from Loyola to get to a nice #. If you're interested, email me. I dont check the forum often, so I can't guarantee a quick response if you post here.

by **tinioril** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:28 pm

Team Neg is going to have to withdraw, sorry.

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:22 am

tinioril wrote:Team Neg is going to have to withdraw, sorry.

Sorry to hear it.

The field has been updated. At this point, I have to cap it at 12 due to staffing constraints.

If you're already going to Ultima, and want to stick around for a good time, let me know.

by **Dominator** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:03 pm

Apparently there is a Team Ordonoguan that would like a spot.

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:04 pm

As it stands, the field is closed. If I can secure enough staff, I'll raise the cap.

At this point, the likely format is two pools of six, then 3/3 crossovers and all record ties broken by ppg, and ACF style finals.

If you have any questions, email me.

by **dtaylor4** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:28 pm

If people are interested, I am willing to expand the teams to trips and quads.

by **mlaird** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:29 pm

Loyola has 9 or 10 people potentially interested in this if we can fit into 3 teams. I'm assuming that we will, since some of the teams already entered will likely combine.

by **Colby Burnett** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:56 am

Fenwick will be bringing in two teams of kids in addition to myself.

by **cornfused** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:02 pm

Meaning that on average, a team from Fenwick has a 1/3 chance of winning the tourney.

by **cornfused** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:04 pm

also, I'd like to hazard either "Oswald Cobblepot" or "Go On, Ask Him About Jeri Ryan" as a team name for me/Egan.

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:49 pm

Colby Burnett wrote:Fenwick will be bringing in two teams of kids in addition to myself.

At this point, unless more staffers materialize or teams contract, I can't guarantee room.

by **dtaylor4** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:51 pm

If listed pairs are willing to combine or take on free agents, holler at me by email.

by **NickCahlfs** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:32 pm

Long-time reader, first time poster. If you're accepting team names can you change of the Loyola teams to Team Cahlfs? Much obliged

by **cornfused** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:41 am

I mean, is this officially trips/quads now?

If so... Brad? Noah?

by **dtaylor4** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:00 pm

cornfused wrote:I mean, is this officially trips/quads now?

If so... Brad? Noah?

Yes. Teams can combine, just let me know.

by **in on these shenanigans** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:05 pm

cornfused wrote:I mean, is this officially trips/quads now?

If so... Brad? Noah?

Done and done; I emailed Noah and he also agrees.

by **dtaylor4** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:10 pm

Due to the inclement weather, and assuming the event isn't cancelled, Matt Laird has agreed to run the event in my stead. I have sent him almost everything, and tonight I will be sending him further information.

I apologize for not personally being there, but hope the participants have fun regardless.

by **cornfused** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:48 pm

Bone seeker wrote:
cornfused wrote:I mean, is this officially trips/quads now?

If so... Brad? Noah?

Done and done; I emailed Noah and he also agrees.

Cool. Get ready for the Thomas Egan "wait in total silence without conferring for four seconds and then give the correct answer to the bonus part" move. It'll freak you out but he's always right when he does it.

by **dtaylor4** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:28 pm

cornfused wrote:
Bone seeker wrote:
cornfused wrote:I mean, is this officially trips/quads now?

If so... Brad? Noah?

Done and done; I emailed Noah and he also agrees.

Cool. Get ready for the Thomas Egan "wait in total silence without conferring for four seconds and then give the correct answer to the bonus part" move. It'll freak you out but he's always right when he does it.

Did you read this at all? No bonuses.

by **Boeing X-20, Please!** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:43 pm

1. Illinois Maine South Academy (7-1)
2. Romnation (6-2)
3. Colby (6-2)
4. Cahlfsifornication (4-4)
5. RIJ Against the Mach-Ian/The Wastelanders (4-4)
6. BAMFs (3-5)
7. Bear Jaw LaRoue (2-6)
8. B.A. (0-8)

In a surprising turn of events, Colby did not win this tournament despite putting up a tournament-high 7 powers per game. The I.M.S.A team consisting of Brad Fischer, Noah Prince, Danielle Long, Greg Peterson, and Tom Egan beat the team of Mike Perovanovic, Mat Laird, Nick Bergeon, and Eric Ordonez.

Stats: http://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/84 ... ial_stats/

by **dtaylor4** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:39 am

Im glad to see the tournament still happen in spite of the weather inhibiting my travel.

Thanks to Kilner et al for allowing the set to be used. If people noticed some things that need to be fixed, email me and I'll take a look.

by **in on these shenanigans** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:19 pm

Thanks to the writers, Donald, Loyola, and the moderators for a great time to cap a fun day of quizbowl!

by **BobGHHS** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:28 am

dtaylor4 wrote:Thanks to Kilner et al for allowing the set to be used. If people noticed some things that need to be fixed, email me and I'll take a look.

No problem, glad people had a good time and glad the proceeds were able to go to a good cause.

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