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by jmannor2
Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Terrapin at Alabama (4/6/13)
Replies: 9
Views: 2965

Re: Terrapin at Alabama (4/6/13)

We won't be able to make it.
by jmannor2
Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUT at Alabama (3/16/13)
Replies: 18
Views: 6190

Re: MUT at Alabama (3/16/13)

Auburn won't be able to make it.
by jmannor2
Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MUT at Alabama (3/16/13)
Replies: 18
Views: 6190

Re: MUT at Alabama (3/16/13)

Auburn is interested.
by jmannor2
Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Region 5 SCT - Feb. 9 at UT - Knoxville
Replies: 66
Views: 20937

Re: Region 5 SCT - Feb. 9 at UT - Knoxville

SueAnne Griffith on Auburn B didn't play in this tournament for whoever can fix that.
by jmannor2
Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Closed: Emory mirror
Replies: 6
Views: 2506

Re: VCU Closed: Emory mirror

We will be bringing 1 team and at least 1 moderator.
by jmannor2
Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Closed: Emory mirror
Replies: 6
Views: 2506

Re: VCU Closed: Emory mirror

A team from Auburn is interested. I will let you guys know more in a day or so. Also, what are the discounts for staffers and buzzers?
by jmannor2
Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Alabama 2012-2013
Replies: 60
Views: 16981

Re: Alabama 2012-2013

So, anything exciting happening with Alabama high schools?
by jmannor2
Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Region 5 SCT - Feb. 9 at UT - Knoxville
Replies: 66
Views: 20937

Re: Region 5 SCT - Feb. 9 at UT - Knoxville

I can't remember if Auburn qualified for ICT last year. I know we didn't qualify outright, but I think we might have been on the waitlist. Is there a way of finding out if we did eventually qualify?
by jmannor2
Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Region 5 SCT - Feb. 9 at UT - Knoxville
Replies: 66
Views: 20937

Re: Region 5 SCT - Feb. 9 at UT - Knoxville

Can Auburn register for this regularly even though it is not in our region? This site is closer to us than UCF.
by jmannor2
Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: TrashMasters at UT-Chattanooga 12/8/2012
Replies: 16
Views: 5268

Re: TrashMasters at UT-Chattanooga 12/8/2012

If I am back up in NE Alabama and I find the time, I might have a team at this composed of some Mannor brothers and/or my usual crew members.
by jmannor2
Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Interest in southern Minnesota Open mirror?
Replies: 7
Views: 2651

Re: Interest in southern Minnesota Open mirror?

This isn't going to happen. Not enough interest.
by jmannor2
Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12
Replies: 40
Views: 17720

Re: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12

There were rounds that were just starting when a lot were already finished. It was pretty ridiculous.
by jmannor2
Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall 2012 Discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 13675

Re: ACF Fall 2012 Discussion

But yeah, overall I really enjoyed playing this. There weren't any particularly flashy answer lines, but there probably shouldn't be given the goal of the tournament. I think it could actually have stood to have a couple more flashy answer lines. Many of the bonuses especially seemed not so much ea...
by jmannor2
Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall 2012 Discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 13675

Re: ACF Fall 2012 Discussion

The only thing that I can think of that really stuck out to me was the Silicate question. I thought it wasn't worded well, even though I guess it did specifically say this "mineral class," it was still confusing and pretty misleading towards someone saying feldspar early on. I feel like fe...
by jmannor2
Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12
Replies: 40
Views: 17720

Re: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12

We need to know what time the tournament is starting and what building it is going to be in.
by jmannor2
Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: 1989 Allen Ludden at Auburn
Replies: 8
Views: 7457

Re: 1989 Allen Ludden at Auburn

I was unaware that Auburn ever had a team prior to this past year.
by jmannor2
Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12
Replies: 40
Views: 17720

Re: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12

Auburn has registered 3 teams for this.
by jmannor2
Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Hip-Hop Tournament
Replies: 20
Views: 6277

Re: Hip-Hop Tournament

ryandillon wrote: This is still happening.
Awesome.
by jmannor2
Fri Oct 19, 2012 12:17 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Interest in southern Minnesota Open mirror?
Replies: 7
Views: 2651

Re: Interest in southern Minnesota Open mirror?

Well, I made a mistake. The only date we could do this is actually November 24th, not the 17th. That is also the day of the Auburn/Alabama game, and I'm not sure if Auburn still gets a large influx of people on campus even though it's at Alabama this year. Plus, all the people who live on campus are...
by jmannor2
Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Interest in southern Minnesota Open mirror?
Replies: 7
Views: 2651

Interest in southern Minnesota Open mirror?

If there is large enough interest, I will try to reserve rooms on Nov. 24th for a southern mirror of MO, not the 17th as previously mentioned. We might be able to get rooms on the 25th instead if there is a stronger desire for that date. Let me know ASAP if any of you are interested. Post on here or...
by jmannor2
Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Change to ACF's Division II rules
Replies: 11
Views: 6980

Re: Change to ACF's Division II rules

Yes, you qualify for Division II this year. You will no longer be eligible for Division II (or Undergrad) when you're a senior, but we hope you disqualify yourself from Division II by playing Nats before that. :) Also, as you well may know, your team will be required to write a packet since you pla...
by jmannor2
Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Change to ACF's Division II rules
Replies: 11
Views: 6980

Re: Change to ACF's Division II rules

Just to make sure before I start registering Auburn teams, if I played ACF Fall when I was a senior in high school, and am now a sophomore in college, do I qualify for DII eligibility for ACF Fall this year?
by jmannor2
Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn-ance at Alabama (10/20)
Replies: 11
Views: 4505

Re: Penn-ance at Alabama (10/20)

Auburn for sure will not be at this. Sorry!
by jmannor2
Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)
Replies: 33
Views: 11240

Re: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)

merv1618 wrote:
The Ununtiable Twine wrote:In addition, the neg award was vehemently rejected by Billy - once he saw what it was, he threw it back at me.
I'm curious as to what said prize was.
From what I saw mid-air, I'm pretty sure it was a novelization of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
by jmannor2
Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn-ance at Alabama (10/20)
Replies: 11
Views: 4505

Re: Penn-ance at Alabama (10/20)

If Auburn has a team at this, it will be of almost completely new people who haven't been to a tournament ever. So, there is a large chance an Auburn group won't come. I should know more by tomorrow night or Monday.
by jmannor2
Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)
Replies: 33
Views: 11240

Re: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)

Thanks for hosting this! We all had a good time!
by jmannor2
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)
Replies: 33
Views: 11240

Re: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)

What is the planned start time for this?
by jmannor2
Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)
Replies: 33
Views: 11240

Re: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)

Just to be sure, Auburn will have two teams, no buzzers, and no moderators at this.
by jmannor2
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:24 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: General Discussion
Replies: 8
Views: 2306

Re: General Discussion

If someone could email me the set, I would definitely look over stuff to help out.
by jmannor2
Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)
Replies: 33
Views: 11240

Re: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)

There is a 50/50 chance of an Auburn team at this. I should know more by tomorrow.
by jmannor2
Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn-ance at Alabama (10/20)
Replies: 11
Views: 4505

Re: Penn-ance at Alabama (10/20)

Has there been any update to this field?
by jmannor2
Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12
Replies: 40
Views: 17720

Re: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12

Auburn will definitely be at this with at least 1 team. There is probably a 90% chance of at least two teams from us.
by jmannor2
Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Closed: February 2, 2013
Replies: 38
Views: 18835

Re: VCU Closed: February 2, 2013

Matt Weiner wrote:No one's contacted me yet.
Alright, Auburn is pretty interested in hosting this. I just need to find out if I can go ahead and reserve rooms for next semester.
by jmannor2
Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Closed: February 2, 2013
Replies: 38
Views: 18835

Re: VCU Closed: February 2, 2013

Have you been in contact with anyone from the south who wants to mirror this?
by jmannor2
Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Announcement: Minnesota Open V (11/17/12 at UMN)
Replies: 94
Views: 40823

Re: Announcement: Minnesota Open V (11/17/12 at UMN)

Auburn might be able to do a southern mirror for this.
by jmannor2
Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: IFT SE Mirror (10-6-12) Athens GA
Replies: 59
Views: 40571

Re: IFT SE Mirror (10-6-12) Athens GA

If I can get one more person on board, I will read for this. I will let you know ASAP.
by jmannor2
Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)
Replies: 33
Views: 11240

Re: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)

Can we get a field update for this?
by jmannor2
Sun Sep 30, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Collegiate Novice 3 at Auburn University 9/29
Replies: 4
Views: 2329

Re: Collegiate Novice 3 at Auburn University 9/29

This happened. The only school that came was Auburn-Montgomery, so Auburn broke up into 3 teams so we could run a triple round robin. Auburn B came out on top with an 8-1 record. I was incredibly impressed with everybody that played. Of the top two scorers of this event, one has never played quiz bo...
by jmannor2
Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: College Practices
Replies: 12
Views: 3580

College Practices

Hey everyone, I'm kind of curious how quiz bowl playing colleges around the nation organize and do their practices. Here at Auburn, I run practice Monday through Thursday from 5:15 to 7:00. I know that everyone probably has a lot going on with coursework and other activities, and I ask everyone to a...
by jmannor2
Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Collegiate Novice 3 at Auburn University 9/29
Replies: 4
Views: 2329

Re: Collegiate Novice 3 at Auburn University 9/29

So, this tournament is going to happen regardless of how many outside schools attend. We should be able to put together at least 2-3 Auburn house teams and can adjust to the number of teams that attend. We also need buzzers. We really, really need buzzers. Please bring some if you have them. It is h...
by jmannor2
Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)
Replies: 33
Views: 11240

Re: QUARK at Alabama (10/13)

Auburn is interested in this.
by jmannor2
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Collegiate Novice 3 at Auburn University 9/29
Replies: 4
Views: 2329

Re: Collegiate Novice 3 at Auburn University 9/29

Interested teams:

Auburn University house team(s)

Auburn University-Montgomery

Alabama State University
by jmannor2
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Collegiate Novice 3 at Auburn University 9/29
Replies: 4
Views: 2329

Collegiate Novice 3 at Auburn University 9/29

Hello, Auburn University will be hosting a mirror of Collegiate Novice 3 on Saturday, September 29th . What is the mission of this tournament? This tournament is intended as an early introduction for collegiate novices to college quizbowl. It aims to be extremely accessible while remaining within a ...
by jmannor2
Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: IFT SE Mirror (10-6-12) Athens GA
Replies: 59
Views: 40571

Re: SE Mirror of IL Novice (10-6-12) Athens GA

Auburn is interested in this.
by jmannor2
Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Hip-Hop Tournament
Replies: 20
Views: 6277

Re: Hip-Hop Tournament

I am really excited for this.
by jmannor2
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:28 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 3 Day Ridgewood Summer Invitational: July 6-8, Ridgewood, NJ
Replies: 168
Views: 82314

Re: 3 Day Ridgewood Summer Invitational: July 6-8, Ridgewood, NJ

The score for my game against Bergen is wrong.
by jmannor2
Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 3 Day Ridgewood Summer Invitational: July 6-8, Ridgewood, NJ
Replies: 168
Views: 82314

Re: 3 Day Ridgewood Summer Invitational: July 6-8, Ridgewood, NJ

Is the Sunday tournament or Saturday Tournament using harder questions?
by jmannor2
Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 3 Day Ridgewood Summer Invitational: July 6-8, Ridgewood, NJ
Replies: 168
Views: 82314

Re: 3 Day Ridgewood Summer Invitational: July 6-8, Ridgewood, NJ

I know I would love to play the film tournament!
by jmannor2
Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 3 Day Ridgewood Summer Invitational: July 6-8, Ridgewood, NJ
Replies: 168
Views: 82314

Re: 3 Day Ridgewood Summer Invitational: July 6-8, Ridgewood, NJ

I will be up in New Jersey during this time, so put me down as interested for whatever events I would be allowed to play.
by jmannor2
Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Brick Tamland Invitational Tournament (BTIT)
Replies: 16
Views: 4602

Re: Brick Tamland Invitational Tournament (BTIT)

Not to be a dick or anything, but these packets need a ton of work. I hope you guys plan to edit them heavily and completely rewrite a large amount of the questions.