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by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
Replies: 77
Views: 11820

MSHSAA bidding discussion

Jason, thanks for diffusing most of my paranoia. The smaller teams in the southwest I believe are a little worse than those in the other regions, but I think with some more pyramidal style question tournaments in the southwest, this could be solved very quickly.
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
Replies: 77
Views: 11820

MSHSAA bidding discussion

To all those out there... Believe me, I am all for eliminating buzzer racing freak wins. I am just somewhat paranoid. You see, I have basicallly zero percent pyramidal experience, unless you count Shawn Pickrell's state series two years ago. What I mean is that some teams in the state haven't been t...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Things that don't suck
Replies: 620
Views: 693553

Things that don't suck

DeckardCain wrote:Matt Holliday
That not only doesn't suck, but it's awesome.
Now if we could only get some decent pitching from Lohse and Wellemeyer. Or sell off our whole farm system for Roy Halladay.

Also, two more things that don't suck:
Mark DeRosa (granted he was a Cub)
Julio Lugo
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: things that suck...
Replies: 623
Views: 442306

things that suck...

My apparent world (Missouri) tour. I've been to Warrensburg twice, Branson, Columbia three times, and St. Louis over the summer. It's not as bad as it could have been though, Panama City was awesome. :D
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
Replies: 77
Views: 11820

MSHSAA bidding discussion

1. Using said step-system. I would like to see a somewhat hybrid MSHSAA-NAQT system, hybrid in the fact that it is a 20/20 format, but with four bonuses per tossup instead of three, and no negs in the matter. Keeping it simple to begin with could have a favorable effect, and adding in the changes s...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA bidding discussion
Replies: 77
Views: 11820

MSHSAA bidding discussion

I can see the "excitement" about this new development is building, but I would love to chime in right about now. It doesn't seem quite right that MSHSAA would do this, but then again, they've made me look like a chump before, so it isn't surprisng they would do this. Many words could descr...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Things that don't suck
Replies: 620
Views: 693553

Things that don't suck

Albert Pujols. The future home run king, minus the asterisk.
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Former Players
Replies: 16
Views: 2845

Calling Former Players

Speaking as a former player who played under MSHSAA format all four years of high school as well, I too became very frustrated with some of the restrictions made by MSHSAA, granted we weren't a 14 tournament per year team, but I feel it is very non-productive to place such gross restrictions on your...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: College destinations
Replies: 70
Views: 11733

College destinations

I will officially be pursuing a degree in History at the University of Missouri, which is awesome since I'm the first person from my school attending MU in fifteen years.
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Tue May 26, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA State Tournament Discussion
Replies: 113
Views: 25980

2009 MSHSAA State Tournament Discussion

Sorry I haven't gotten on in a while, something's up with the internet at home, but I think I'll add my two cents to this conversation. Never, in all my life, have I played on such terrible questions. I was totally baffled by these questions. They were a complete disgrace to the good name of quiz bo...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Thu May 07, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Things that don't suck
Replies: 620
Views: 693553

Things that don't suck

Being on the front of MSHSAA's home page. They could have picked better looking people though. We aren't exactly models. Or are we... :unsure:
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Thu May 07, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions
Replies: 104
Views: 20644

2009 MSHSAA Sectional/State Predictions

Mr. Gibbs, While it may be true that a majority of people prefer the shorter questions of the MSHSAA format today, many people in the southwest region of the state are beginning to grow tired of the absolute disappointment associated with those same shorter questions. My coach, who has always been v...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS
Replies: 56
Views: 14906

2009 MSHSAA Sectionals/State RESULTS

Sectional 1 Class 1 (District 1 vs. District 2):
Bradleyville vs. Bell City wasn't 2-1, it was 2-0. We beat them 155-50 and 145-85.
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Sectionals Discussion
Replies: 56
Views: 17417

2009 MSHSAA Sectionals Discussion

Lord, those were downright the worst questions I have ever played on. My 3 great examples: "Who wrote Riders of the..., writer of old west stories?" That question was so easy a caveman could do it. :( Also, the Ali one will probably get me killed because of Leon Spinks. Why? Our basketball...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
Replies: 72
Views: 30574

2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion

While I will not enter a debate about math strategy, I will say it sounds like that moderator didn't feel too fond of you doing that. They can't really do anything though, as it IS perfectly legal. On a side note, I saw in an earlier post that someone would expect a person to know who wrote Jurassic...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
Replies: 72
Views: 30574

2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion

FishyFreshman wrote:Don't forget Tolkien and Crichton. And TWILIGHT OMGZ OMGZ!
Yeah, I got that bonus question... then, out of my hate for Twilight, began to try and commit suicide.
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
Replies: 72
Views: 30574

2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion

Time for an FDR speech: "Today, April 18, 2009, the great high school quiz bowl teams of Missouri, were suddenly and deliberately annoyed, by the Empire of Questions Galore." Honestly, we should seriously start thinking of declaring war. Not just mental war, all out statewide war. I'll gla...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
Replies: 72
Views: 30574

2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion

To Will: Don't worry. What we did was call the rules intrepetor, and he told us to do that. When it comes down to that, I think it can be decided by the tournament director. To Virginia: NO JOKE. We got some, but for the most part it was those that were ones you could do in your head if you knew wha...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Results
Replies: 84
Views: 347032

2009 MSHSAA Districts Results

Hey, Virginia, congrats, looks like you guys did pretty good. Class 1, District 2: Bradleyville vs. Wheaton (two teams showed up) Rd. 1: Bradleyville 175, Wheaton 85 Rd. 2: B-Ville 165, Wheaton 10 Rd. 3: B-Ville 150, Wheaton 85 All District: Colten Ross (myself) (11.0 ppg) All of Wheaton's Team Mont...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
Replies: 72
Views: 30574

2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion

We won. It wasn't pretty. Here's some facts. Number of teams participating: 6 Number that actually showed up: 2 (Thanks Wheaton for showing up.) Results (minimum three games rule): Rd. 1: Bradleyville wins 175-85 Rd. 2: Bradleyville wins 165-10 Rd. 3: Bradleyville wins 150-85 Stats for Bradleyville ...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: 2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion
Replies: 72
Views: 30574

2009 MSHSAA Districts Discussion

In the name of the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and everything holy I MUST ask... WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS THAT?! I thought I had seen some dooseys, but wow, MSHSAA, nice work. Those questions were so inconsistent, I almost needed a barf bag for the disorientation. I must say though, the distribution seemed rea...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General Questions Galore comments post Lexington
Replies: 24
Views: 4074

General Questions Galore comments post Lexington

Speaking as a quiz bowl player with a lot, and I mean a lot of experience playing terrible questions. I must agree with the majority of this panel. If what I have read is right, it is down right atrocious to accept such a bid from such a lousy company. I do believe that we do need to bring in an exp...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions Galore comparison thread #1234567890
Replies: 53
Views: 29576

Questions Galore comparison thread #1234567890

Yes, I must agree with the majority of everybody. I've seen some bad questions, but nothing and I mean nothing that compares to this. When I found out they were writing the questions I thought to myself, "Oh crap, I don't have enough time to speed up my thumb reflexes." Luckily, I play I s...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Epic Fail thread
Replies: 35
Views: 3680

Epic Fail thread

I actually have a couple of pretty bad things that we do that "may" be considered epic fails. At a practice using old questions: "Give the name of this thick, red Russian soup..." At this point a freshmen buzzed in and not comprehending the question answered Mormon Soup. Mass hil...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:46 am
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Fordland tournament
Replies: 22
Views: 2444

Fordland tournament

Yep, I should get ridiculous amounts of money for the idea and Jeffery for the design, but I would gladly take better questions over ridiculous sums of money. Or I could take the sums of money, buy control of Questions Galore and make it write better questions. By the way have you heard the new open...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: Tournament Announcements and Discussion
Topic: Fordland tournament
Replies: 22
Views: 2444

Fordland tournament

ELADAMO89 wrote:question provider is still unknown
No Questions Galore, No Questions Galore, No Whammies, No Wammies, STOP! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: What's in Your Gaming Console? If you have one...
Replies: 1
Views: 931

What's in Your Gaming Console? If you have one...

Okay, since I got out early from school today, and more than likely with this ice storm I won't have access to this website for a few days I decided to ask this simple question: What game do you have in your gaming console (if you have one)? I am talking any console. It can be anything from a PS3 to...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bykowski Rating System
Replies: 31
Views: 3246

Bykowski Rating System

Can I assume all stats are welcome? I wouldn't want to send in stats Byko wouldn't want, especially considering how much of a joke our conference tournament was. The teams weren't bad, but the organization, well, if you want to read more, check The Definition of Funn Quizbowl, volumes 1 and 2.
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: the NFL
Replies: 24
Views: 5370

the NFL

The Analysis of The Last Ramsfan: Prediction: Cardinals 24 Steelers 21 Simply put, looking at the Steelers defense, compared to all the weapons the Cardinals have (Warner, Fitz, Boldin, Edge, Hightower, Patrick, Urban, Breaston, Pope, I hope I didn't miss anybody) Warner will be able to throw around...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: things that suck...
Replies: 623
Views: 442306

things that suck...

Egg bashes to raise money for your senior trip when you don't need them to go. :(
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You guys were right after all.
Replies: 57
Views: 8537

You guys were right after all.

Very funny. I have four words for that answer: spell check and editing. (Even though spell check doesn't always work.)
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You guys were right after all.
Replies: 57
Views: 8537

You guys were right after all.

Seeing the above about writing questions, allow me to say this: I HAVE NEVER WROTE PYRAMIDAL QUESTIONS. I HAVE NEVER WROTE QUESTIONS PERIOD... HOWEVER... If I could learn how, and I ended up at Missouri with other people like Charlie Dees who may find it in their hearts to help me write good pyramid...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Charlie, speaking from the point I have seen TJDS play (I don't know about you in this case.), been to their school, and have gotten the overall general air that sometimes seems to show up with private schools, allow me to say this: I am not trying to say all private schools have monstrous teams tha...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Now after that, quick announcement for all who didn't know this: MSHSAA has released the location of everyone's respective district tournament the most notable being the Liberty/NKC district, where Liberty will host. As to everyone else's location, do you have a general problem with it? I know for m...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Okay, first let me say this before I get serious: Mountain Dew bottles hold the destructive force of a nuclear explosion. If it hits anyone in the head, they either are put into a coma or simply die. Luckily, that incident didn't injure anybody, although it came VERY close. Okay, time to get serious...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

It sounds stupid... I've got two guesses as to who this mystery player from NKC is, but I feel I won't even need one. Needless to say, when Mr. Kinast threw the pop bottle across the room, it was amusing and scary at the same time. I thought he might turn green and start yelling "NATE SMASH!&qu...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to Recruit New Talent During the Season
Replies: 22
Views: 2290

How to Recruit New Talent During the Season

Well AJ, simply speaking you see, Bradleyville has all in all about 160 students in high school. Most of the people on this board probably have classes 10 times this size. People all in all have experienced quiz bowl in some way, shape, or form, and most don't think it's much fun. However, we do get...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Hey Kevin, first cool to finally talk to one of the best players of Class 1, hands down. We didn't go to state in 2006, simply because we were stuck in the same district as Thomas Jefferson; when they still had that punk Nate Kinast. I know it's a terrible thing to say, but when we beat them in the ...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Okay... so this may be my second post in a row, but I don't care. Seeing everyone else predict a final four for a respective class, I will predict who will be in Class 1's final four (or at least give everyone an idea what is going on down in class 1). Basically, it is a question of who is the best ...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

I have to applaud MSHSAA as well. Thank you for making our district so pathetically weak. I was wanting competition for our district. Now I have to pray I don't fall asleep from boredom, otherwise my team may lose. For all those out there, don't get me wrong, if something horrible happened to me, sa...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Mike-I do not blame you. Ava was a different kind of monster two years ago, but then something happened and they fell off the face of the Earth. I also demand a BCS system. If there were one though, MSHSAA would find a way to mess it up anyway. I see quiz bowl in five years as this black hole that s...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Ava? In district 10? That HAS to be the worst district in the entirety of class 3. Hands down. These guys couldn't even stay level with a mediocre class 1 team, and I should know... I'm not that far from Ava. By the way, a better pick would be Bradleyville. You haven't seen better odds since Big Bro...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Okay, it's time for a new game called: Pick the Correct Obscure School! Very simple, you pick the school you have never heard of in Class 1, save for TJ, and pray that they win here are my predictions: D1: Bell City. They play okay, but they're in a pathetically weak conference. Koshkonong has an ou...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: College destinations
Replies: 70
Views: 11733

College destinations

Hey I don't blame you. I still remember my first two years in quiz bowl. I basically answered nothing but trash. That was I until I read on how to become a better player.
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MSHSAA District Assignments Today
Replies: 102
Views: 35278

MSHSAA District Assignments Today

Okay, so this can't go without being said: No offense to any one who is an alma mater to any school in C1/D1 or C1/D2, but they really couldn't have made it any easier for Bradleyville. Of all those schools, the only competitive ones are Niangua, Koshkonong, and Bell City. Seeing what Matt said abou...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: College destinations
Replies: 70
Views: 11733

College destinations

Eladamo, I know a LOT of trash (sports especially) but I know a lot about literature, history, and all subjects in general.
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:47 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: things that suck...
Replies: 623
Views: 442306

things that suck...

First: Boston College I see a wrongful termination lawsuit for Jeff Jagodzinski, who was only fired as head football coach for interviewing with the Jets. Second: Detroit Lions For those who thought it wouldn't happen... SURPRISE! Man, you MUST stink if you can't even get a better record than the Ra...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: College destinations
Replies: 70
Views: 11733

College destinations

First off... good to be back everybody. I never knew I could hate something like trigonometry with a passion. Second... Mizzou or UCM. Love to go to either one, just depends on which I can afford. Also, now knowing Missouri State has a team, they have brought themselves back into contention. As to c...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bradleyville Tournament Organization
Replies: 18
Views: 1736

Bradleyville Tournament Organization

Here is the update: Our coach is very persistent in wanting a MSHSAA format. I have tried talking to her about how a 20/20 would be more beneficial, but to no avail. Any suggestions on how to get a person to see the light. Also, could someone tell me that what I've seen on HSAPQ's website is true? $...
by Fresh Prince of Bradleyville
Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Things that don't suck
Replies: 620
Views: 693553

Things that don't suck

Moving back to the topic somewhat: For those who are stuck at home or at your dorm because they feel the roads are too "dangerous" (seriously, in Bradleyville there is NOTHING on the ground and we still got out today) after studying, play Fallout 3 if you have either a PC, PS3, or 360. If ...