Category Archives: Commentary
Administrative Changes Ahead at College National Champion WKU
After nine years of coaching together on the WKU Forensic Team, Judy Woodring and Jace Lux expect Thursday, July 1, will be just another day at the office. Woodring and Lux will still occupy the same offices in the Garrett Conference … Continue reading
College Forensics = Division 1 Sports? Sure.
As the 2010 National Forensic League National Tournament came to a close last week, the Kansas City Star ran an interesting piece about college forensics. After all, it makes sense that recruiters from college and universities who have teams and … Continue reading
Compete for First Place in First Class at the 2011 NFL National Tournament
On some level, it’s way too early begin thinking about the 2011 NFL National Tournament. After all, I haven’t even fully unpacked from the adventure in Kansas City! That doesn’t mean several folks at the National Forensic League and elsewhere … Continue reading
NFL Finals 2010: Extemp Commentary
After several rounds, the original field of 210 competitors is down to six finalists for the 2010 installment of Supplemental Extemp Commentary. We’ll have live coverage as it happens. The round is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Blogging … Continue reading
NFL Finals 2010: Supplemental Debate
We’re live in Kansas City for the coming out party of the lightning-fast, modified-Parli competition named Supplemental Debate. I’m not a debater by trade and this could go very, very fast. We’ll do what we can to provide you coverage … Continue reading
LIVE! NFL Finals 2010: Supplemental Poetry Interpretation
After several rounds, the original field of 281 competitors is down to six finalists for the 2010 installment of Supplemental Poetry Interpretation. We’ll have live coverage as it happens. The round is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. CDT. Blogging … Continue reading
NFL Finals 2010: Supplemental Prose Interpretation
After eight rounds, the original field of 334 competitors is down to six finalists for the 2010 installment of Supplemental Prose Interpretation. We’ll have live coverage as it happens. The round is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. CDT. Blogging … Continue reading
NFL Finals 2010: Original Oratory
The original field of 226 competitors is down to six finalists for the 2010 installment of Original Oratory. We’ll have live coverage as it happens. The round is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. CDT. SpeechGeek Postings is proud to … Continue reading
Video Blog: Oratory is a Family Affair in the Nelson Household
Corey chats with former NFL OO National Champion Lydia Nelson and her brother Joe, a 2010 finalist in the same event. // Share|
Sports Aren’t the Only Rigorous Extracurricular. So is Debate.
In a football crazy state like Texas, it comes as little surprise that some individuals might not view competitive forensics on the same level as athletics. Maybe not. Rolando Valeasquez offers some compelling commentary in the Dallas Morning News‘ editorial … Continue reading →