I maybe one of only a few players who are in my position...I was a middling - average player when I was at Vanderbilt in the mid-late nineties (My claim to fame is winning the Washignton U tournament on a three person team consisting of myself, Steve Schroeder, and Darrell in which I got exactly 4 tossups the whole tournament, heh) and we were fully involved in the circuit, ACF, NAQT, etc and the experience was mighty enjoyable, I must say.. Now however Ive transfered to a once a year CBI only college, University of Houston...And despite my efforts to change things and get them to start at least trying out a few other tournaments, our University Union coordinator doesnt seem all that impressed..For one, the IMs just dont bring out enough people to create a dedicated team, and two it seemed a shock to him that there was a "circuit" as I described it to him...I dont know if its just wanting to retain the status quo or go the easy route or what, but I dont see him deaffilating, and we dont have enough money to do CBI and even a few invitationals.. SO whats the point, I dont know...but I found CBI not to bad this past weekend (in fact we would have made the playoffs if we hadnt brain farted a few times in a close game with UT, then been highly upset to be Lousiana Tech's only win), I had a great time, and it was good just to be playing again, but I am sure alot of schools are in our position or similar, where CBI is the only choice not from ignorance of alternatives, but because of other factors..The only complaints I really had were FAR too many byes (6 I think), and some of the moderators..But I could tell that with alot of other once a year teams in our region, most of them didnt care, and only cared about the enjoyment of the weekend, sure they tryed to be competitive, but even if they werent, they didnt mind...This is where I think CBIs niche is, they put on an enjoyable tournament for these kinds of teams and a good time is usually had by all...And without CBI, alot of schools and people would loose out I think...Maybe its should be renamed Quiz-Bowl light, heh.. Anyway, thoughts?, suggestions for changing my coordinators mind?..I get the impression he is friendly with some of the top teams in our part of the country (UT, Texas A&M, Oklahoma) that do go on the circuit..well thanks for readin Dave University of Houston
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