NFL 2005 Predictions!! [Archive] - National Forensic League Community

chrispac

03-07-2005, 01:04 AM

my predictions: both Princeton and Chris Reinacher (Goosebumps) will do FAR better than I will at Nationals... my piece is extremely national un-friendly, and a lot of my success is based on humor from the script, so when octos comes around (if i even make it that far) with a clean slate and an empty room, i will definitely get Pwned by the superior interps there. i'm thinking about re-cutting and scratching a lot of the stand-up style monologue and put more into character development...

anyways:

Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask has a great shot at reaching quarters and even semis... incredibly interped

Princtone's Dracula, the Musical. Probably a finalist. he's very skilled (along with his reputation, which can boost him too)

Brian Bittigan "Hello Muddah Hello Father" wait, he's taking his DUO, but if he DID take his HI, which is FREAKing good, I woudl expect at least a semifinalist from it. PROBABLY a finalist.

Mike Niktaris "500 Hats" is also done very well, and can see him breaking. I haven't seen Jeff's Greater Tuna.

but anyhow, the east coast style seems to do well at nationals so Elodie Lee and the other Eageners have a very good chance!

the rest I have no idea (didnt see any harvard pieces). but personally, I hope Jeff Moscilatoro takes the gold, cuz he's cool.

jman255

03-07-2005, 01:27 AM

From Texas look for (if they dont go in any other event)

Alice Weisner--Mary Poppins
Kamen Edwards--The Miracle Worker
Joe Muller--Drugs Are Bad
James Eagan--Twilight Zone
Chase Williamson--Women Behind Bars
Brenden Speith--Mrs. Crachet's Wild Christmas Binge

That is basically the finalists in the recent TXFA state tournament...All terrific HI's, but most all of them have amazing DI's and/or Duo's

xxLusciousZechxx

03-07-2005, 07:12 AM

I'm pretty sure that Kamen and Alice will be going in Duo.

I mean, they did final last year at Nats and all...

But you never know, especially with the recent success of their HIs.

I personally hope they do Duo.

jman255

03-07-2005, 01:13 PM

Their district is in a week or so, so I hope they can pull something together.

xxLusciousZechxx

03-07-2005, 02:50 PM

Kamen started working on "The Miracle Worker" on Tuesday.

I think they'll manage.

Gordon

03-07-2005, 05:30 PM

from tennessee look for ryan houston and rachel naive in HI. of grapes and nuts, and love of a pig, respectively.

Ryan

03-07-2005, 05:50 PM

I concur. I saw Ryan Houston's HI at Harvard and, while I didn't expect it to final at Harvard, it has the style to do very well at NFL Nats. It's that kind of piece.

jman255

03-08-2005, 12:11 AM

What would you consider a "Nationals style" piece?

chrispac

03-08-2005, 12:25 AM

in my opinion is more focused on character humor and incredible creativity, not only slapstick/audience pleasers that do well in final rounds or large break rounds! since there are so many outrounds that are usually empty the jduges will really be critical on content/performance

TheCHAMPisHere

03-13-2005, 09:46 PM

Which Duos will be there for sure? How is eagan and logan and or big name schools doing?

Jesus

03-13-2005, 10:19 PM

logan is taking Drawer Boy and Fifers people, both which i can see finalling....i think Fifers people could take the tourniment.

tgjdlc

03-14-2005, 12:37 AM

i agree with chris..."fifers people" was so screwed at berkeley...also i think that "wizard of hip" will do well at nats too...they are from eagan. Those two will likely final...also a few other potentials include "monkey" from leland. "dog opera" from logan and maybe, slight maybe "the math curse" from Lakeview high school.

tgjdlc

03-14-2005, 12:37 AM

TheCHAMPisHere

03-14-2005, 12:39 AM

seems like a lot are from california. or maybe, thats just cuz no one from the east coast has made any perdictions. =P

SniffyGuy

03-14-2005, 04:16 AM

I don't know if Shane Allen is going to NFLs in HI, and nor do I know if Connor White will because of his duo, but I'm sure both of them would kick major butt if they do.

SniffyGuy

03-14-2005, 10:00 AM

knock on wood

honeysucklek8

03-14-2005, 04:24 PM

when i saw "fiefers people" in berk, i was flat out blown away... they have my vote for nat finals...at least, thats if they dont win the whole **** thing. i honestly havent seen a duo that should have beat them. they are AMAZING.
princeton armstrong will most likely final as well as the goosebumps guy, beautifully interped, in my opinion. i loved the 100 years of film girl in berk 2, tho. if she cleans up she could be amazing as well. such creativity.
oh, god... the mother part... im still laughing
"let me just go apply my lip rouge..." ha ha ha

nick

03-14-2005, 04:51 PM

I saw Feiffer's People at Chicago. I don't know if they have changed it alot, but even though they finaled at Glenbrooks, I was not that impressed. I have seen many pieces this year that I believe will stand right up to them, if not beat them. I think they will do well at Nationals, but final...I mean this is the competitions of all competitions. It will be interesting.

tgjdlc

03-14-2005, 06:41 PM

considering it was november when they picked up "fifers people" im sure that they changed it quite a bit since glenbrooks. I mean you should see their finished product...it is amazing...and logan always has that special touch with dramatic duos that do so well at nationals. Look at Having our Say, i mean with an unopened mind it would simply seem ok, but if you look at the defines characters and story it turned out to be one of the best put together dramas i think i have ever seen. With "fifer's people" its almost the same thing...except in this there is a story line in which almost anyone can connect with, every story in there touched everyone a different way, i know that when i went to watch that final round i was touched by the letter part between son and father, but my student was more touched by the speaking for yourself scene, where they talk about not having their own voice. I mean their blocking is genius, their humor is spectacular, and the message sent through it is un-topable...no other piece can give a better message. Just a beautiful duo

Jesus

03-14-2005, 09:02 PM

The thing is, it isnt a drama. It's so much more. It's hillarious, thought provoking, emotional, sad, and meaningful all in 10 minutes...its possably the best duo iVE ever seen. If it doesnt make finals i will be sincerely surprised

chrispac

03-14-2005, 09:14 PM

feiffer's people - allen jiang and jonathan harris (logan high school), in my third year of interp competition (two that included DUO interp), having seen past logan duos: having our say, scooter thomas, other dramas such as sounds of silence, etc. etc. humors such as big bang, boy who fell in a book, FEIFFER'S people has GOT to be the most incredible duo i have ever seen - hilarious, sad, touching, beautifully paced, beautifully performed.

jman255

03-14-2005, 09:49 PM

What is the time between the drama vs humor?

chrispac

03-14-2005, 10:02 PM

hmm... i'm not really sure, i'd say 4 min. humor 6 min. drama... but all vinettes are sentimental. no really slapstick stuff.

Jesus

03-14-2005, 10:10 PM

the first one is kinda slapstick/techy but still has a humorous and great message

who0psie

03-14-2005, 10:30 PM

dmcordon9

03-15-2005, 08:05 AM

From what you guys say, it sounds like "Fifer's People" (spelling) is a lot like Logan's "Jack n Jelly" that won nationals back in 99. It was (and still is) the best duo I've ever seen. Funny, emotional, poignant. It was the complete package. You may have seen the video, but it doesn't do it justice. It was just amazing.

who0psie

03-15-2005, 05:09 PM

What was "Jack and Jelly" about? Was it better than most of the duos that won nationals in the past few years?

03-17-2005, 05:00 PM

Yes jack and Jelly is by far the best Duo that has made the stage and won the national tounament. James Logan seems to have the perfect touch for Duo every year they dominate the Duo scene. In 2001 I believe they place 1-3 at Glenbrooks and Berkley. However more times than not they seem to get hated on at the big dance. They win their fair share of trophies granted but it's like they dont do as well as they could if given a fair shake. Something tells me the Eagen team wtih the racialy sterotypical jokes "Wizard of Hip" will win it all. Since Eagen always seems to get a pass. I mean when have they done something original with substance?

SniffyGuy

03-17-2005, 06:47 PM

Um... Ruthless?

poonan

03-17-2005, 08:03 PM

I totally agree jeff...Ruthless was the funniest thing i have seen in my entire life...easily...To say that it was not origional or had no substnace is, in my opinion, ridiculous.

Jesus

03-17-2005, 10:52 PM

The Soccer Mom From Outerspace is another.
I Hate My Sister Maggie....oh, you're right,Crecent Dragonwagon is way overdone...and unoriginal :roll:

That was harsh and untrue...

Chewie

03-17-2005, 11:05 PM

Also, since when does original = quality?

*buzzer sound*

Captainhook

03-18-2005, 05:29 AM

Also, since when does original = quality?

Well, never, considering one is an adjective and one is a noun.

Just kidding! But i agree with jeffy. Ruthless was amazingly funny. But so was Kelly and Jessica's Duo. Just because i script is overdone doesn't mean its dead. Will we see a nocturne or a tell tale in light elims at nats . . . of course. How many abriged peices will qualify? well over twenty five. will we have people waling around with finals tapes as if they were textbooks for them to study, always.

But if this is argument we are taking, then was Chicago the movie not quality? What about the remake of Manchurian Candidate. Or every revival on Broadway?

Quality comes from entertainment. And that is what this is about, not originainaility, but entertainment.

Pope Oratory the Great

03-18-2005, 04:01 PM

Yes very Harsh Swodeam but not completly untrue if you did your homework once in a while Jesus you would know ruthless has been done for ages, not done well but over done. And Tom Findley was quite original, Swodeam is wrong about that but other than Finley and John Eagen everyone else has been a product of the system. Jim Fegie their former coach was like Mike Shanahon of the Denver broncos no matter what person he puts in Hi they will be in the Final because of the system and style they have. Maybe some of you simpeltons in CA could beat teams like Eagen at Nats but insteasd you just sit back and glorify their performances. And now that Jim Fegie is gone and with out a John or Tom they go and get the Wizard of hip(really original 2001 HI Nats winner) and have them play racist sterotypes to get ahead. CA is a great interp state in DI and Duo but gets pounded in Hi. Why is that ? Many consider James Logan to be the top Interp schools in CA why dont they do well at Nats? I remember seeing Piere a few years back in HI finals a Glenbrooks why didnt he do HI for his senior year? Oh I remember because thier coach Mr. Lindsey is a man of class that wont let his students degrade themselves and thier cultures for the majorities entertainment.

SniffyGuy

03-18-2005, 04:38 PM

if you did your homework once in a while Jesus you would know ruthless has been done for ages, not done well but over done.

Ruthless? An overdone piece? How observant.
Of course we know that Ruthless is overdone - the reason I mentioned Natalie Sintek as being original is because she took the piece, which had been perceived as fairly hackneyed, and breathed new life into it, performing it unlike anything anyone had seen before.

...but anyway, enough of the foolish bantering over whether or not Eagan is good at forensics, let's continue with the predictions on who we can expect to see in late outrounds at Nats.

chrispac

03-18-2005, 05:50 PM

But if this is argument we are taking, then was Chicago the movie not quality? What about the remake of Manchurian Candidate. Or every revival on Broadway?

Quality comes from entertainment. And that is what this is about, not originainaility, but entertainment.

The remake of Manchurian Candidate was NOT quality.

=)

Nocturne

03-18-2005, 06:08 PM

The remake of Manchurian Candidate was NOT quality.

=)

I absolutely agree.

But, about Ruthless, I saw it for the first time a week ago on NFL final tapes, and I really liked it. It was kind of weird seeing it after hearing EVERYONE talking about it.

But, like most national tapes (from what I hear) never do the performance justice.

Do you guys think national tapes often do the performance justice?

But anyway, I believe we will see Fiffer's People in finals, and possibly The Drawyer Boy in sems.

SniffyGuy

03-18-2005, 06:25 PM

Nah, I don't think any finals tape can give a performance justice. There's no way you can replicate the visceral experience of the seeing the performers live and reacting to the atmosphere created by the audience's buzz on a video tape.

Jesus

03-18-2005, 11:03 PM

Oh I remember because thier coach Mr. Lindsey is a man of class that wont let his students degrade themselves and thier cultures for the majorities entertainment.

Your right. This is the man who is putting on soul circus this year. The first line is "Black people dont go to the CIRCUS!" Familiar? yes, because a team of his finaled with the same exact piece, same blocking, and even same (or very similar) INTRO at berkely two years ago. Same guy, who in EVERY piece iVE seen that has black people in it has been about being black (except fifer's people). A white person couldnt have done "Live and In Color", "Having Our Say", "Soul Circus", "The Three Small Swine of Most Small Stature (asian piece)"....

Okay, iM done with that thing. Hooray for being original from a school with basically no coach.

chrispac

03-18-2005, 11:25 PM

the three swine!!! that duo was one of the most hilarious and original duos EVER!!!!!!!

Mfried21

03-19-2005, 06:33 PM

My prediction for Nats: Assuming he qualified (I hope he did and if he didnt. im sorry) Id like to see Alex Weisman final in DI.

To respond to the more recent posts, I have to say that to talk negatively because someone is doing a piece that is "overdone" is stupid. Natalie, as mentioned before is a perfect example. Maybe im a little biased because my piece is "overdone" but thats besides the point. There's a duo from my school doing Shakespeare Abridged, and its the most original interpretation of it that i've ever seen. that's my two cents.

flyfarfromhere

03-19-2005, 07:11 PM

regarding alex: we haven't had our nfl quals yet. he qualed in duo to CFLs and will be double-entering at our nfl quals. if he double-qualifies in duo and di, he'll be going in duo.

Jesus

03-19-2005, 08:59 PM

the three swine!!! that duo was one of the most hilarious and original duos EVER!!!!!!!

Indeed...but what i was saying that it did use race to its advantage...a lot of racial jokes....

iM GETTING OFF THE SUBJECT NOW

Corn

03-20-2005, 02:48 AM

What is Fieffers people about? I think they were in our semi's room at Glennbrooks but I cross entered so I didn't get to see all of them, November was so far back and it was such a blur.

Theatreguy

03-20-2005, 08:51 AM

Sometimes black pieces are fun.... for my poi i did "A hip hop nation" (i am very very white) and i used wizard of hip, ice ice baby, i like big butts, some slam poetry, the wiz, and a few other stuff, it was quite intresting...... and very fun....
But yea...

p to the m

03-20-2005, 11:22 PM

Jim Fegie their former coach was like Mike Shanahon of the Denver broncos no matter what person he puts in Hi they will be in the Final because of the system and style they have. Maybe some of you simpeltons in CA could beat teams like Eagen at Nats but insteasd you just sit back and glorify their performances. And now that Jim Fegie is gone and with out a John or Tom they go and get the Wizard of hip(really original 2001 HI Nats winner) and have them play racist sterotypes to get ahead.

These kind of statements are completely uncalled for. To claim that the Wizard of Hip does well because they play on racial sterotypes is bordline racist itself. Also, Jim Fedje does have a fantastic ability to create good speakers, but his departure does not mark the end of Eagan as one of the best speech schools in the country. If you don't have the balls to use your name, then politly refrain from making ignorant unsubstantiated (or racist for that matter) comments.

TheCHAMPisHere

03-20-2005, 11:49 PM

Burn.

tgjdlc

03-21-2005, 02:17 AM

(puts lighter under arm) tss.tss.tss.(lighter starts...) BURN...
yeah, and i agree completely...good job jtothem

IamTHATnerd

03-21-2005, 06:31 PM

dude, pope, youre getting burned like crazy. we stick together on this site, so if you come here and start attacking, youre walking into a battle you will not win. so, either join in and be constructive, or just dont post at all.

TheCHAMPisHere

03-22-2005, 12:55 AM

Anyways back to the point of this thread.

"stiff cuffs" ? are they still doing duo? they won glenbrooks. are they going to nats?

flyfarfromhere

03-22-2005, 05:18 PM

they qualed in CFLs, we haven't had our NFL quals yet, but they will be there. alex will be double entering in DUO/DI. if he quals in both, duo it is.

TheCHAMPisHere

03-22-2005, 09:34 PM

has wizard of hip had quals yet?

flyfarfromhere

03-22-2005, 09:44 PM

the one who won blue key? no. he qualed in DP at CFLs but hasn't had NFL quals yet.

TheCHAMPisHere

03-23-2005, 05:41 PM

i meant the duo that took first at berk. dont know if youre talking about the same people.

flyfarfromhere

03-23-2005, 07:21 PM

my mistake. wasn't sure if you meant the HI that one blue key. no, definitely not the same person(s).

p to the m

03-24-2005, 06:05 PM

has wizard of hip had quals yet?

Nope, MN Nat quals aren't for like another month.

CGW

03-24-2005, 06:28 PM

how did oyu guys feel about the Duo that won Stanford, doing "Urine Town"?. I know Stanford is not comperable to Berke when it comes to events, but I don't think they were able to attend berkely and I thikn that was their only real naitonal exposure this year.

and as far as my own event goes, what are the predictions in the extemps?

in CO, our Nat quals are coming up the first and second of april, a scant two weeks after our State tournament, so it'll be interesting to see how the two compare

TheCHAMPisHere

03-24-2005, 07:55 PM

Urine town? What school is that from. is it CPS?

RockDaMic247

03-30-2005, 08:52 PM

Watch out for Joe Polzin from Apple Valley, MN in Humorous, this kid is a force to be reckoned with.

SniffyGuy

03-31-2005, 04:24 AM

What piece does Polzin do?

eaganspeechette06

04-02-2005, 12:08 AM

I just wanna say thank you for everyone defending Eagan. Yes, we have lost a good coach, but we've still got amazing people. Im in awe everytime I see some of these people perform. We havne't had quals yet but you can bet that there's gonna be a strong eagan team going to nfl's this year.

sta7

04-02-2005, 04:52 PM

Justin McGeary from Manatee is straight up vicious in IX.

TheCHAMPisHere

04-10-2005, 03:59 AM

a few more months...

alexgarlock

04-10-2005, 03:55 PM

joe polzan is doing "the Write Stuff" by: Dan Nukala

SniffyGuy

04-10-2005, 07:19 PM

Wow, no kidding. I've always thought of that piece to be a little amateur. Then again, I thought the same about my own piece this year, so I'm rather excited to see it.

chapstickisgood

04-18-2005, 12:30 PM

Yeah, Jeff, he just won state and we don't have our NatQuals until Friday, but I'm not really worried about him qualifying. I haven't seen his piece, but he's a really talented, nice kid.

JoeleDaCuban

04-18-2005, 07:58 PM

Incase this hasn't already been stated, I think Deborah Sanchez will definately be in finals with her HI, "Eating Raul"

imnothap

04-22-2005, 10:32 AM

Hey alex wasn't "The Write Stuff" your piece from last year? I though you did a great job with it. Congratulations on your state success.

eaganspeechette06

04-23-2005, 05:51 PM

I've heard from different sources that the girl who took 2nd at pinecrest doing "Child of Satan, child of God", the Charles Manson piece, didnt qual for nats. I think her name is Kelly Bahlke. Anyone know if she did or not?

aqua4n6

04-23-2005, 06:33 PM

I also heard that she did not qualify.

SniffyGuy

04-23-2005, 08:49 PM

unfortunately, Kelly Bahlke did not qualify for NFL nats. Their nat quals were a long time ago, before Harvard even, and from what I've gathered both from friends of mine that were there and comments on these boards, a number of highly talented people including Kelly were royally screwed at that qual tournament. Sometimes judging just sucks, ya know?

But hey, she sure showed 'em all when she won Harvard in DI, and I'm sure she'll show 'em all when she kicks major *** at CFLs.

eaganspeechette06

04-24-2005, 10:12 AM

Where is she from?

jman255

04-24-2005, 11:16 AM

I'm pretty sure when I say Florida.

sassafrassz

04-24-2005, 11:43 AM

I'm really not sure how strong Nats is as far as Extemp (I'm guessing it's really competitive) but look out for Brad Green. He just won state (as a Sophomore) and is an extemp powerhouse.

eaganspeechette06

04-24-2005, 01:18 PM

Kevin Troy - international extemp (he JUST turned 16, for the record)

SniffyGuy

04-24-2005, 02:17 PM

Watch out for Dan Rauche - He won harvard and state - he's in IX.

And yes, Kelly Bahlke is from Orlando, Florida.

MauldinDebater

04-24-2005, 05:06 PM

South Carolina might suprise some people... Viki Alvarez is in IX, broke at Emory, but that was basically her only national tournie. Matthew Von Schmitten is good too, but has never competed at the national level. Nikhil Bumb and Jeet Guram should be watched in DX. Jeet broke at Harvard as a sophmore. Watch out for SC...

Captainhook

04-24-2005, 05:19 PM

Who are the HI Qualifiers in SC? Do you know if Stephen Duck Qualified?

jdcongresscapt

04-25-2005, 04:25 AM

No idea. Ask an interper.
As for extemp at Nats (which I got screwed out of, thanks to a bunch of freshmen), I cannot rule out last year's CFL champ, Courtney Otto, or last year's 2nd place in DX, Kate Rice. Ultimately though, I feel the strongest competition will come from Massachusetts, i.e. Ron Kendler, Ruotao Wang, etc.

jdcongresscapt

04-25-2005, 02:38 PM

To your point, Jeff, Rauch is definitely a possibility to win.

MauldinDebater

04-25-2005, 03:03 PM

Stephyn goes to my school, and is one of my best friends. I am sad to say he didn't qualify. I was rooting for him, but instead two others from our school qualled, Matthew Ungar (if you did P/P at Emory, he was the short cute kid who did the Tim Burton Piece, came 4th) and Jennifer Martin (Barbie).

speechfreak06

05-01-2005, 02:05 PM

Jesus

05-02-2005, 06:52 PM

I would Ad Leland's "MONKEY: A Tale From China" to that

JoeleDaCuban

05-02-2005, 08:52 PM

DUO FINAL ROUND PREDICTIONS

Jonathan Harris/Allan Jaing - Logan High School - "Fiefer's People"
Andrew Turner/Andrew Samuels - Eagan High School - "The Wizard of Hip"
Alex Weisman/Sarah Moore - University School - "Stiff Cuffs"
Alexander Tan/Joel Armamento- Logan High School- "The Drawer Boy"
James Doyle/Laura Johnson - Lakeville High School - "The Math Curse"
John Doe/Jane Doe - Unknownville High School - "The Unexpected Misfit"

What about Bryan Briddigan and Kathleen Heshner (spelling?)???
I'm pretty sure they'll be in finals. They won Crestian... and Berkeley (I think). Either way, they should do AMAZING. They do "I love you you're perfect now change"

Jesus

05-02-2005, 09:05 PM

They didnt break out of quarters at berkely....

...maybe you should make it a semifinal list....

chrispac

05-02-2005, 11:20 PM

HI@Nats:

1. Chris Reinacher
2. Princeton Armstrong
3. Jeff Snyder
4-7. harvard finalists

you can do it chris rep california

SniffyGuy

05-03-2005, 07:26 AM

I have constructed a possible HI semis list for NFLs. I felt like including myeself 8) - couldn't think of a fourteenth person. So here are the illustrious 14, in no particular order.

1. Princeton Armstrong - Dracula: The Musical? - Won Glenbrooks and ASU, 3rd at Berkley, 3rd at nats last year.
2. Connor White - Freddy in Peril - 3rd at Harvard and ASU, and he has AMAZING tech
3. Elodie Lee - Anton in Showbiz - 1st at Crestian, and finaled at many other noteworthy tourneys - excellent character humor
4. Chris Reinacher - Goosebumps - Finaled at Berkley - haven't seen it, but he's building up quite a reputation
5. Debbie Sanchez - Eating Raoul - 4th at Crestian, 7th at Harvard - hilarious characters
6. Jessica Hoffman - You're an Animal Viskovitz Haven't actually seen it - she quartered at Harvard, Semied at Crestian, Finaled at Blue Key
7. Nick Fox - Bullets Over Broadway - Really clean performer - finaled at GMU
8. Scott Samuels - The Imaginary Invalid - 1st at Yale, 2nd at Princeton - simply a solid, smart HI
9. Ryan Gaumont - The Buck Falcon Chronicles - Some hysterical one-liners in this one - 4th at Harvard
10. David Tuck - Haiku Tunnel - Finaled at Yale, 1st at Princeton - very funny characters
11. Joe Polzin - The Write Stuff - (so I'm told) he's incredible. 1st at Minnesota State
12. Carl Hulden - ???? - haven't seen his piece, but I hear its great. 2nd at Minnesota State
13. Chelsea D'Hemecourt - The Sweet Tooth - awesome comic timing; very talented girl - 2nd at Florida State
14. Jeff Moscaritolo - Rinse the Blood Off My Toga - fingers crossed

Princeton

05-03-2005, 07:58 AM

Hey jeff thanks alot and to you no need to cross you have a huge rep yourself, i can't wait ladies and gentleman i've heard alot about these people i can't to finally see your pieces

jman255

05-03-2005, 10:03 AM

Amen to that, Princeton. I can't wait to see some of yalls amazing HIs...Does every event go at the same time cause there is no need for cross entering?

SniffyGuy

05-03-2005, 10:29 AM

Except for finals, yes, every event occurs simultaneously.

AfRiCaNHI

05-03-2005, 08:15 PM

Where is she from?

Trinity Prep, Orlando, FL.

I second Jeff's list to the T, but I don't agree with DUO. Shane Allen didn't qual in HI? Then who is the other from the Albuquerque district. And, does anyone know who qualled from Arizona?

jman255

05-03-2005, 08:21 PM

Except for finals, yes, every event occurs simultaneously.Dang it...I don't get to see any of the HIs until outrounds, and maybe not even then! Well, I hope everyone does extremely well! I want to see the FO.net-ers to win or final in every event!

SniffyGuy

05-04-2005, 05:08 PM

Oh man, I just realized I forgot Ryan Houston and Rachel Nave. **** it! There are too many good HIs this year. Eek.

Princeton

05-05-2005, 06:36 PM

I can't wait...my piece is going under surgery..lol this year should be good and fun, as long as it's fun then I'm happy. It's sooo hard to be motivated

SniffyGuy

05-05-2005, 07:50 PM

Don't worry, you'll get motivated once NFLs starts getting a little closer. Every once in a while I imagine myself watching them drop the finalists poster, and when I imagine my code on it, it makes motivates to practice my piece and gets me really psyched.

I also remembered another person I forgot - Tasha Carlson from Eastview - solid HI right there.

By the way, has anyone else been noticing that there are a dauntingly huge number of good HIs out there this year? Perhaps I think this just because I'm more knowledgable about what HIs are out there this year, but I am very excited to see how difficult the later outrounds at nats get. And as for predicting a winner? I've got no clue. Last year everyone pretty much knew it would be Natalie Sintek. This year its between like at least like five or six people. And that, to me, indicates that the final round this year will be REALLY impressive. I want nats to come!

Pulp Fictionist

05-05-2005, 08:07 PM

Hey guys, new here. I'm in Duo Interp, and qualified for both CFL and NFL. I'm not going to write a biography, lol, just explaining who I am. MY duo went to Pine Crest this year, and we went in i think 9th, but didn't make semis, only quarters. We beat Britigan/Hession in the first prelim, and some other duo performing The Stinky Cheese Man, as well as I Bring You Flowers, all three of which made finals. But I'm not taking from them, they were very talented. However, I was most impressed with the duo that got 2nd. Their selection was The Colorado Catechism, I believe. Amazing. I hope they make it, I really do. and best of luck to the duos that I mentioned, the Crestian was a tough tounrnament, man, lol. So, fellow members, who are you all, and if you've qualified for either CFL or NFL, what category/piece will you have? I'm going to both in duo, with "Everyone's Gonna Die"

Pulp Fictionist

05-05-2005, 08:32 PM

They were Joe Douglass and Emily Hanson. It was probably the 2nd best Duo I've ever seen.

eaganspeechette06

05-05-2005, 09:36 PM

they didn't qualify......
they didn't qualify to state either or do all that hot this season in MN which I think is messed up cause they were GOOD.

TheCHAMPisHere

05-05-2005, 09:44 PM

They were Joe Douglass and Emily Hanson. It was probably the 2nd best Duo I've ever seen.

so what would be ther first? just curious. :D

Jesus

05-05-2005, 10:14 PM

I can't wait...my piece is going under surgery..lol this year should be good and fun, as long as it's fun then I'm happy. It's sooo hard to be motivated

Haha...yeah my piece has undergone some serious tweeking--character changes, experimental endings, different gimmicks-- and no doubt it will go through even more before NFLs...being on that list is an honor in itself...i just hope it proves to be true withall those great HIs out there this year. Even imagining being in finals--over 2000 people watching you're individual performance gives me the chills--::sigh:: maybe my day will come....

tgjdlc

05-06-2005, 12:10 AM

Chris,
you truly are a performer unlike many, original yet fun. If not this year, then i know next year you will come out with something that much more amazing. I would like to see you back in Duo however...if there is any area that you could rock in as far as tech and such it would be Duo. That is not to take anything away from your HI this year, im sure you will do just fine at Nats, and if you make it to finals...post somehow...while your there.
PS> do you have an email or xanga or myspace from either of the Monkey fellows, i realized i didnt say bye to them after their final round, and i will likely not see them again. let me know

Pulp Fictionist

05-06-2005, 09:10 AM

...I'm in shock they didn't make it....the best duo I've seen was the Duo that got 2nd last year at CFL's, i forget what it was called, but it was two guys

tgjdlc

05-06-2005, 11:12 AM

WHOA...WHOA...WHOA...
OLIVE JUICE is the best duo you have ever seen, you need to to get out more. You need to get out a **** of a lot more...that is horrible, i dont care how you have seen it done...ahhhh

MauldinDebater

05-06-2005, 11:39 AM

I actually haven't gotten out much, but I saw the "Olive Juice" that came second at Harvard, and I thought it was incredible.
It's an awesome piece, I dont see what is so unbelieveable.

IamTHATnerd

05-06-2005, 12:15 PM

AHHHHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHA the 2 guys that got 2nd at CFL last year were from my district. wow, you need to get out a WHOLE lot more. i would recommend finding somebody who owns some NFL duo tapes and watching those. lol

MauldinDebater

05-06-2005, 02:21 PM

I have watched the NFL Duo tapes, but I still think that "Olive Juice" is amazing. Maybe not the ones at NFLs last year (I never saw them), but the ones at Harvard this year. I also saw the "Where In the World is Carmen San Diego" that semi-ed at Harvard and thought it was incredible coordination and tech.

Pulp Fictionist

05-06-2005, 03:49 PM

I was a Freshman last year, and I go to Madison County, a school in VA that normally has a busy and big year, but last year we didn't, so CFL Nats was a big deal to me. I was excited as **** to qualify, but didn't break, so I watched the outrounds. Olive Juice was just the first AMAZING duo I've seen.(I watched Natalie Sintek in DP Finals though...omg, lol) I'm a sophomore now, and have become way more serious about 4n6, and qualified for both CFL and NFL Nats this year in Duo, so I've watched tapes and stuff. I love the 2003 Duo NFL Finals tape, lol. Nick Kanellis's Duo was amzing, they shoulda won, anyway. yea, I mean it's just that that duo last year was just, something new, so I always kinda remember it....Tuck, are you the guy from RMA who supposedly had an amazing HI?...by the way, has Alex Weisman qualified for Nats, and if so, which cate? Thanks...**** I can't believe Kelly Bhalke or the Colorado catechism didn't make it.

poonan

05-06-2005, 05:28 PM

What piece did Nick Kanellis do?

Pulp Fictionist

05-06-2005, 05:31 PM

His Duo in 2003 was "All I really Needed To Know I Learned in Kindergarten"...absolutely hysterical, and i only saw it on tape, lol....they got 2nd, but i think shoulda won...he's amazingly smooth and clean...that sounded so gay, lol

Ryan

05-06-2005, 06:26 PM

Alex is going to both nats in Duo and David is the awesome RMA HIer everyone has heard so much about.

Pulp Fictionist

05-06-2005, 08:39 PM

Ok, thanks basalt. Wow, Duo, huh? I've heard his DI Assassins is amazing, I'm not doubting his Duo though, although perhaps he qualified in both and has to go Duo for NFL, but yea. And David, lol, yea you have a reputation. MAN, WHY AREN'T YOU GOIN TO PHILLY!!!???lol. I'm Ellis Malmgren, from Madison County. I qualified in Duo, doing "Everyone's Gonna Die". Man, everyone said your HI was amazing, I can't believe you're not going.

IamTHATnerd

05-06-2005, 11:16 PM

Ehhhhh, Nick Kanellis' duo in 2003 wasnt all THAT amazing. i was there and i had them 4th. i had "around the world in a bad mood" 1st, "bartholomeu and the oobleck" 2nd, and "wrong for each other" 3rd. they just werent that impressive to me. but, anything seemed amazing next to "inside al" and "making toast" that year . . . . *vomits*

AfRiCaNHI

05-07-2005, 08:07 AM

I think that Finley and Whitney should have won. I thought they had great tech and coordination. I didn't really like "Wrong for Each Other." It just didn't impress me. I think it should have been:

1st-"Bartholemu and the Ooblek"
2nd-"Around the World in a Bad Mood"
3rd-"All I really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
4th-"Wrong for Each Other"
5th-"Inside Al"
6th-"Making Toast"

tgjdlc

05-07-2005, 07:08 PM

I think i would have gone...
1) Bartholemu and the Ooblek
2) Wrong for Eachother
3) Around the World in a bad Mood
4) All i really need to know I learned in Kindergarten
5) Making Toast
6) Inside Al

I didnt like the last two, but the top four were good, they would have gotten their asses kicked by last year's finalists though.

Nocturne

05-07-2005, 07:19 PM

I never saw this final round....whats so wrong with "making toast" and "inside al"?

nubian_lover

05-07-2005, 08:02 PM

"Shane Allen didn't qual in HI? "

Actually he did with "Poison the Kool-Aid" or whatever it's called. I don't know if it's finals worthy since i've never seen a Nat Humor finals event, but i think his piece is hilarious.

SniffyGuy

05-07-2005, 08:20 PM

nubian_lover

05-07-2005, 08:53 PM

You didn't hear from me(since it won't matter cuz you don't know who I am) but Shane got it published so it is now legal. I don't know how many times I've seen it, but it still cracks me up.

btw sniffyguy, I've heard your humor is pretty hilarious. did You qual?

SniffyGuy

05-07-2005, 09:17 PM

Wow... that's incredible that he got the piece published. Crap, I was hoping I wouldnt have to compete against him.

And yes, I did qual.

nubian_lover

05-07-2005, 09:31 PM

lol, yeah, good luck!
I think everyone just loves his 'tricky little *****' line.
Congrats on qualing though, that's awesome

Pulp Fictionist

05-08-2005, 08:16 AM

1. All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.
2. Bartholomew and the Oobleck
3. Wrong For Eachother
4. Inside Al
5. Around the World in a Bad Mood
6. Making Toast

sassafrassz

05-08-2005, 11:26 AM

1. All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.
2. Bartholomew and the Oobleck
3. Wrong For Eachother
4. Inside Al
5. Around the World in a Bad Mood
6. Making Toast

Correct me if I'm wrong.. but haven't half (if not ALL) of those pieces been in finals before?

jman255

05-08-2005, 11:43 AM

Pulp Fictionist

05-08-2005, 01:52 PM

lol, yea, that's how I'd rank them...hey, can anyone tell me the two girls doing The Complete History of Shakespeare Abridged? I have a few clues. They are two girls, lol.....they are 99.999% from a northeastern/mid atlantic school...they won the George Mason Univ. Patriot Games Classic...does anyone know who they are, and what school they're from? thanks

timjanas

05-08-2005, 08:53 PM

i think the duo Mauldin is talking about is goodman/schloesser - i dont know if it's spelled right, but i know they won the George Mason U. tourney.

SniffyGuy

05-09-2005, 01:42 PM

It's actually Goodson/Schloesser - and yes they are awesome and heading to Philly/Willmington. Although many would frown upon their piece (Shakespeare Abridged), they really do add some creative elements to the piece that I've never seen done before. The blocking will blow you away. They should kickass at nats.

sassafrassz

05-09-2005, 04:24 PM

lol, yea, that's how I'd rank them.

Oh, okay. I just missed the context of that post! Sorry! :oops:

Pulp Fictionist

05-09-2005, 05:43 PM

lol, it's cool

speechfreak06

05-15-2005, 01:31 PM

...maybe you should make it a semifinal list....

Not a bad idea...
I maintain my choices for final round however. A semi-final list sounds excellent. I have a question.... How well has "Monkey: A Tale from China" been placing at local tourneys. Just curious. Yes, they made Berkley finals, and that's nothing to sneeze at, but I wasn't wowed by them. As far as "I love you, you're perfect, now change," my exclusion of them from the final round was based on thier berkley performance. I would expect them to break quarters and hopefully semis, but somehow I just don't see a final round in thier future. But who knows. That's why I tacked on the last one. Thre is going to be one nobody expected in that duoo final. no question. There always is... As far as a semi final list I'll get to work. All those of you who have observed the big tourneys this year, post who you believe should break semis that wasn't on my previously posted semi list... This should be fun. Essentially, who is not on that finals list, that you believe should be... speak up one and all!

TheHawtDiva

05-19-2005, 05:45 PM

Are you absolutely positive that shane qualled with "Poisoned Kool-Aid?" Because I assumed if he qualed he had with another piece since I'd heard confirmation that the piece was illegal.

But yes, if the piece is legal and he did qual with it, hes definitely finals calibur.

He actually took 1st at our nat quals with it...I've seen it like amillion times it's abolutley amazing. We're crossing our fingers for him...Us fellow red mountain students :-)

Jesus

05-19-2005, 10:23 PM

[.... How well has "Monkey: A Tale from China" been placing at local tourneys. Just curious. Yes, they made Berkley finals, and that's nothing to sneeze at, but I wasn't wowed by them.

James Logan MLK Semi National Tourniment--3rd place
Berkely Finalists
CA State Championships- 2nd place

They've won i think most of their local tourniments....and they didnt compete the first half of the year...

nubian_lover

05-19-2005, 11:24 PM

jman255*

05-19-2005, 11:27 PM

All I know is that I cannot wait to see the random amazing talent show up! That's what I'm most excited about.

chrispac

05-20-2005, 12:38 AM

note: monkey has changed a lot from their berkeley cutting/blocking

TheHawtDiva

05-22-2005, 10:02 PM

MauldinDebater

05-24-2005, 11:10 AM

All I know is that I cannot wait to see the random amazing talent show up!

We have some of that in SC, lots of people who are incredibly talented, but do not travel. Couple examples are the Bob Jones kids who went 1-2 in storytelling, and 8th in PFD. Watch out for more of the consolation greatness from Bob Jones.