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by BGSO
Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)
Replies: 34
Views: 23394

Re: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)

1 game final between Carbondale and Dunbar.

Dunbar wins 345-285.

Thanks for coming everyone, stats should be posted shortly!
by BGSO
Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)
Replies: 34
Views: 23394

Re: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)

Field is full:

Waitlist:

Mahomet A
Mahomet B
by BGSO
Fri Sep 21, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)
Replies: 34
Views: 23394

Re: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)

The field is now tentatively filled. Registrations received will be placed on a waiting list. This tournament will only expand if 6 more teams (for a total of 24) register to play.

David
by BGSO
Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)
Replies: 34
Views: 23394

Re: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)

Coaches email sent. We tentatively have 3 more spots in the field with room to make that 9 more spots if I can find that many teams. Please email me with any questions and keep those registration emails coming!

David
by BGSO
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)
Replies: 34
Views: 23394

Re: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)

The field is now half full. Keep those registrations coming!
by BGSO
Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)
Replies: 34
Views: 23394

Re: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)

This tournament will use the MSU/UD Collaborative Tournament being written by those respective schools. Keep the registrations coming, coaches email being sent out soon.
by BGSO
Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)
Replies: 34
Views: 23394

Re: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)

Field is updated. We should have a decision about the set within a week or so. Emails to IHSSBCA members will be going out soon! Keep sending in those registrations.
by BGSO
Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)
Replies: 34
Views: 23394

UIUC ABT presents Earlybird (10/06/12)

This is the official announcement for the Earlybird Tournament, which will be held at the University of Illinois on Saturday, October 13, 2011. WHERE: This tournament will be held in the English Building http://www.fs.uiuc.edu/ada/0044.html . It has been the site of the last 3 Earlybird tournaments....
by BGSO
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: IHSA
Replies: 125
Views: 34422

Re: IHSA

Is anyone driving through Champaign on their way to Peoria, I'd love to be able to watch state this year.

David Garb
by BGSO
Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

We're platinum certified! That means:

IMSA, Loyola, Rockford Auburn, Carbondale, Latin, and New Trier all qualify for the PACE NSC.

Congratulations!
by BGSO
Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

Stats are done (minus mess ups, sure there are some) FINAL PLAYOFF RECORDS (1 round from morning, 6 from afternoon) IMSA - 7-0 Loyola - 5-2 (won ppg TB) Rockford Auburn - 5-2 (lost ppg TB) Carbondale - 4-3 (won ppg TB) Latin - 4-3 (lost ppg TB) New Trier - 2-5 Tristan - 1-6 Fenton - 0-7 When the sta...
by BGSO
Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

I misspoke when I said PPB, I meant PPG.

The original post has been updated to reflect this
by BGSO
Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

We're gonna be in the English building. Tournament will be 11 rounds with the following format: The morning section will consist of 4 brackets of 6 teams each playing a round robin within their bracket. Lunch will follow the fifth round Once teams get back from lunch they will be reseeded into 3 bra...
by BGSO
Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

bruins4life wrote:David,
Any word yet on the building(s) where the tournament will be played?
Still waiting, should know by Tuesday or Wednesday.
by BGSO
Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

Field is full, more logistics information will be posted and updated in the original post as I get it.
by BGSO
Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:02 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

23 confirmed teams and two pending makes me confident enough to expand the field. Coaches, expect an email outlining details soon.
by BGSO
Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

Also, before this comes up. I am aware that on the 15th UIUC will be playing OSU at football at home. The ABT has run numerous tournaments on home game days. Since teams arrive around 8-830 they beat the traffic push that accompanies the game. I now have staff for a 24 team tournament and will expan...
by BGSO
Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

Field update, it's looking like we will be able to expand to 24 teams but I should know within a few days.
by BGSO
Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

We just hit our soft cap, I am now looking to secure more moderators and then the tournament will expand to 24 teams.
by BGSO
Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

No there is not!
by BGSO
Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

More teams!

On that note we are rapidly approaching the fields first soft cap. Please be prompt with emailing me your interest if you hope to play in this tournament.
by BGSO
Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:38 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

David, I don't know if we have asked or indicated this to you, but Rock Bridge HS (Columbia, MO) would like to bring two teams. We're working on our buzzer systems, but i can't promise to bring any currently. User was reminded to enable a signature --Mgmt. I have updated the original post to reflec...
by BGSO
Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

Dan-Don wrote:I'm gonna be in Champaign, so I can staff

Awesome, I'll send you details as we get closer to the date.
by BGSO
Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

Field update!

It looks like we'll be having a soft cap at 18 teams, with the field expanding to 24 (and only 24) should we get the teams, staff, and rooms to accommodate that number of teams.
by BGSO
Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

Re: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

This tournament will be using OLEFIN, a TJ housewrite please see this thread for more details:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11747
by BGSO
Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Discussion of hsquizbowl.org's rules
Replies: 96
Views: 32680

Re: Discussion of hsquizbowl.org's rules

Ed, you post a lot of weird stuff. I may be speaking for quite a few people when i say this: i can't tell when you're joking on multiple occasions, including now. To address why no one responded (yet) to your long post above, it's really just because it's very long. There's a lot to respond to and ...
by BGSO
Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)
Replies: 55
Views: 59280

UIUC ABT Earlybird tournament (10/15/11)

This is the official announcement for the Earlybird Tournament, which will be held at the University of Illinois on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Yes we are aware that on the 15th U of I will be playing OSU at football in Champaign. The ABT has run numerous tournaments on home game days. Since teams a...
by BGSO
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2011 NSC - 60 teams
Replies: 74
Views: 20644

Re: 2011 NSC - 60 teams

Here is a link to today's liveblog:

http://www.coveritlive.com/index.php?op ... 30ea7ece10
by BGSO
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2011 NSC - 60 teams
Replies: 74
Views: 20644

Re: 2011 NSC - 60 teams

This liveblog has now been merged with George's.
by BGSO
Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:12 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2011 NSC - 60 teams
Replies: 74
Views: 20644

Re: 2011 NSC - 60 teams

Pending internet access Nick Bergeon and I will be attempting to live blog today. It will start whenever we get to northwestern. Link will be forthcoming.
by BGSO
Sun May 29, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: HSNCT Match Tracker
Replies: 91
Views: 41067

Re: HSNCT Match Tracker

Since I seem to be incapable of comprehending the bracket, could someone explain what happens from this point on?
by BGSO
Tue May 17, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2011-12 Tournament Calendar
Replies: 47
Views: 9199

Re: 2011-12 Tournament Calendar

If solo is the 22nd then we will hose Earlybird on the 15th. Expect an announcement within the next few weeks.
by BGSO
Mon May 16, 2011 1:05 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2011-12 Tournament Calendar
Replies: 47
Views: 9199

Re: 2011-12 Tournament Calendar

We will be hosting Earlybird either the 15th or the 22nd of October, I expect to know within the next few weeks.
by BGSO
Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Chicago Open 2011 (July 30, 2011)
Replies: 58
Views: 23912

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Chicago Open 2011 (July 30, 2011)

EncyclopediaCDRom wrote:Is Craig considering a revised version of his social science/philosophy/criticism with that unpronounceable name for CO weekend?
You mean Derwesslshaften?
by BGSO
Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:48 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: IO Side Event - With that unpronouncable name
Replies: 1
Views: 956

Re: IO Side Event - With that unpronouncable name

Guess-messel-schmafter higgensfeldsth
by BGSO
Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:00 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Illinois '10 - '11
Replies: 296
Views: 78502

Re: Illinois '10 - '11

Any news yet on the Stevenson area sectional? 1. Stevenson 2. Buffalo Grove 3. Fremd 4. Libertyville From there I can't rightly recall the order of the rest... 5. St. Viator? 6. Carmel? 7. maybe Rolling Meadows here? 8. Cannon Fodder HS.... The big surprise was Hersey not getting a seed. How did th...
by BGSO
Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Region 9 SCT at University of Illinois
Replies: 36
Views: 10014

Re: Region 9 SCT at University of Illinois

This tournament will take place in English. In regards to parking we suggest teams park in lot E3 (adjacent to the main library), the lots are cleared and parking is free in the weekends.
by BGSO
Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:34 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Loyola Ultima, Wilmette IL (1/22/11)
Replies: 12
Views: 4352

Re: Loyola Ultima, Wilmette IL (1/22/11)

Is there a final field update for this?
by BGSO
Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)
Replies: 100
Views: 52025

Re: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)

Fred wrote:Not to be all staaaaaaaaaats, but I assume there's errors in there, because while Stevenson is good, I doubt they had a ppb of 29.78.

As a preview for Stevenson in the first 9 rounds of this tournament (so everything but the playoff packets) they put up 27.2 PPB.
by BGSO
Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:07 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)
Replies: 100
Views: 52025

Re: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)

AlphaQuizBowler wrote:
BGSO wrote:Auburn wins 300-295.
Did the protest get resolved?
It seems pretty obvious that it was denied, considering that Stevenson gained zero points and the match was declared official.
by BGSO
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)
Replies: 100
Views: 52025

Re: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)

300-265 in favor of Auburn going into the last TU with that 65 still in protest.
by BGSO
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)
Replies: 100
Views: 52025

Re: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)

300-195 in favor of Auburn going into TU 18 with a 65 point swing for Stevenson still in protest.
by BGSO
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)
Replies: 100
Views: 52025

Re: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)

Auburn vs. Stevenson in the finals

Auburn is up 210-70 at the half with 65 points contested on a protest.
by BGSO
Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)
Replies: 100
Views: 52025

Re: ADVANTAGE (12/18/2010) at New Trier (Winnetka, IL)

Auburn and DCC are currently in a play-in game to determine who plays Stevenson in the finals.

All three teams finished in a 6-1 circle of death at the end of the modified carryover round robin thingy.
by BGSO
Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 12 packets. 24 teams. Stacked field.
Replies: 45
Views: 13549

Re: 12 packets. 24 teams. Stacked field.

If another packet was going to be needed at some point in the course of the day, would it make sense to arrange the schedules so that the packet affected matches that were as inconsequential as possible (presumably in the first, second, or third round?). That way going into the finals the involved ...
by BGSO
Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 12 packets. 24 teams. Stacked field.
Replies: 45
Views: 13549

Re: 12 packets. 24 teams. Stacked field.

If another packet was going to be needed at some point in the course of the day, would it make sense to arrange the schedules so that the packet affected matches that were as inconsequential as possible (presumably in the first, second, or third round?). That way going into the finals the involved t...
by BGSO
Sun Dec 05, 2010 2:52 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th
Replies: 50
Views: 13074

Re: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th

Madison won the final and the tournament. I'll find the score at somepoint.
by BGSO
Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th
Replies: 50
Views: 13074

Re: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th

Chicago A is now playing Wisconsin in a 1 game final.
by BGSO
Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th
Replies: 50
Views: 13074

Re: THUNDER II at UIUC December 4th

This tournament currently delayed Matthew Laird's bowel movements.