Things the CB committee will think about

etchuck · Mon, 19 Feb 2001 10:11:38 -0800

Among the topics of discussion that the
ACUI/College Bowl committee will discuss is ...

(1)
Mandatory Round Robin for field sizes under [insert number
here, think somewhere in the 12 to 16
ballpark].

Obviously I think a lot of the regions went to the weird
divisional formats because of the two limiting factors of
(1) packets of questions [25 total, but some regions
may buy more than others for whatever reason, but
confirm that first] and (2) logistics (ie, buzzers or
staff). I say this because R7 "should" have had a 2/3
series semifinal but we didn't because we didn't have
enough readers (4 rooms) and questions to accommodate
it.

(2) Clear tiebreaking instructions for playoffs.
I
think that the usual standard we used up here was the
recommended standard but wasn't codified. In short:
a)
Head-to-head W-L
b) Point differential in matches in which
the tied teams are involved
c) Points scored in
matches in which the tied teams are involved
d) Points
per game throughout the tournament
e) Pie-eating
contest (just kidding)

That brings me to a point
on the differences between regions and how they run
things. Obviously some regions have RC's (regional
coordinators) that are very willing to work with students, and
those most likely are the regions with the least number
of confrontations or complaints. It is unfortunate
that all regions are not headed by someone who is
dedicated to and listens to the participating students as
much as others.

If you do have problems with
the way your Region was run, I suggest that you
itemize and deliver your complaints to Frank Gencur (from
Ohio State), who is the chairman of the ACU-I College
Bowl Committee. Unfortunately he will be stepping down
as the Chairman after this year; he has been a great
advocate for us in the committee and understands that
feedback from the students is critical to the success of
the CB program. We can only hope that his successor
(I think it will be Don Tucker from Cal State
Sacramento) is as willing to work with us or hear our
positive suggestions and our negative complaints in the
future.

Frank's email address is gencur.1_at_... . I emphasize
again, please be civil; he really does take all
complaints and suggestions seriously.