The TRASH Times and Other Stuff Monday, May 01, 2006: Congratulations to Tom DeLay Industries (Phil Castagna, Rick Terpstra, Josh Levy and Tim Young) who came back from a game down to beat the Mike Keenan Employment Agency, LLC two games to one to win TRASHionals 9 From Outer Space at the University of Texas-Austin!Team DeLay won the TRASH belt, martini glasses and an automatic bid to TRASHionals X in 2007.Top scorer was Craig Barker (MKEA), who took home a Mao Zedong wristwatch.Special thanks goes out to...UT Quiz BowlTexas A&M Quiz BowlTexas Quiz Bowl AllianceDavid Murphy In probably one of the worst-kept secrets out there, it was a known fact that there was a room snafu a couple of weeks before TRASHionals, caused by bureaucratic red tape. The people and groups above (with a special tip of the hat to Matthew Nance, Eric Kwartler and Chris Romero) stepped up to the plate to secure sponsorship from UT-Austin's Radio/TV/Film Department to get the rooms and keep the tourney in Austin!Thanks also goes out to...Adam EscandellNitin UdpaDr. Kevin OlmsteadThe Water Tank Bar and GrillMother Egan's Irish PubBest Western Seville Plaza InnAll the 2005 TRASH Regionals hostsThe people of TRASH, for putting up with me, albeit in limited form this time around.My wife of one month (as of today), for putting up with me putting up with getting the tourney together :)Also, a special thanks to all the people who were at TRASHionals, who helped make my wife feel welcome. Although Susanne was there for a short time (she spent most of the tournament with friends in the area), several of you took time to introduce yourselves to her and welcome her to QB. This is what makes quizbowl great -- no matter how cut-throat and heated gameplay, debate and criticism can be, what stands out is the friendship and familial qualities that develop throughout the circuit, no matter what format it may be.And thanks to all the players who come to compete! We wouldn't be doing it without you!More forthcoming! James // 2:35 PM ______________________
Congratulations to Tom DeLay Industries (Phil Castagna, Rick Terpstra, Josh Levy and Tim Young) who came back from a game down to beat the Mike Keenan Employment Agency, LLC two games to one to win TRASHionals 9 From Outer Space at the University of Texas-Austin!Team DeLay won the TRASH belt, martini glasses and an automatic bid to TRASHionals X in 2007.Top scorer was Craig Barker (MKEA), who took home a Mao Zedong wristwatch.Special thanks goes out to...UT Quiz BowlTexas A&M Quiz BowlTexas Quiz Bowl AllianceDavid Murphy In probably one of the worst-kept secrets out there, it was a known fact that there was a room snafu a couple of weeks before TRASHionals, caused by bureaucratic red tape. The people and groups above (with a special tip of the hat to Matthew Nance, Eric Kwartler and Chris Romero) stepped up to the plate to secure sponsorship from UT-Austin's Radio/TV/Film Department to get the rooms and keep the tourney in Austin!Thanks also goes out to...Adam EscandellNitin UdpaDr. Kevin OlmsteadThe Water Tank Bar and GrillMother Egan's Irish PubBest Western Seville Plaza InnAll the 2005 TRASH Regionals hostsThe people of TRASH, for putting up with me, albeit in limited form this time around.My wife of one month (as of today), for putting up with me putting up with getting the tourney together :)Also, a special thanks to all the people who were at TRASHionals, who helped make my wife feel welcome. Although Susanne was there for a short time (she spent most of the tournament with friends in the area), several of you took time to introduce yourselves to her and welcome her to QB. This is what makes quizbowl great -- no matter how cut-throat and heated gameplay, debate and criticism can be, what stands out is the friendship and familial qualities that develop throughout the circuit, no matter what format it may be.And thanks to all the players who come to compete! We wouldn't be doing it without you!More forthcoming! James // 2:35 PM
