3 SCHOOLS, 10 TEAMS, OPEN DIVISION ONLY

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:

• Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN (BLC)
• Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN (GAC)
• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (UMN)

Preliminary Rounds:

• 3 wins / 0 losses
  • UMN PC (Daryl Pinto - Aaron Cotkin)
  • UMN WM (Dave Watson - Tom Meyer)
• 2 wins / 1 loss
  • UMN SB (Tony Schwab - Spencer Burke)
  • BLC BL (David Buchs - Stacy Lilienthal)
  • BLC DB (Jesse DeDeyne - Lisa Buchs)
• 1 win / 2 losses
  • GAC KS (Alex Knewtson - Henry Stockman)
  • UMN CB (Zikiria Chaudhary - David Bratt)
  • BLC OG (John Ohlendorf - Jessica Gehrke)
• 0 wins / 3 losses
  • UMN DW (Andy Delain - Kim Wydeen)
  • BLC GR (Beth Gullixson - Ashley Rand)

Bronze Round:

• BLC DB (opp) def. UMN WM (2-1)
• BLC BL (opp) def. UMN PC (3-0)

Gold Round:

• BLC closeout

INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS (top 11 of 20):

• 1. Tom Meyer - UMN - 85
• 2. Dave Watson - UMN - 84
• 3. David Buchs - BLC - 83 (57)
• 4. Lisa Buchs - BLC - 83 (56)
• tie 5. Daryl Pinto - UMN - 81
• tie 5. Zikiria Chaudhary - UMN - 81
• tie 7. Henry Stockman - GAC - 80 (55)
• tie 7. Stacy Lilienthal - BLC - 80 (55)
• 9. David Bratt - UMN - 80 (54)
• tie 10. Alex Knewtson - GAC - 79
• tie 10. Jesse DeDeyne - BLC - 79

TOPICS:

Round 2: This House believes that freedom of expression is more important than religious sensitivities.

Round 3: (Case) Billy "Bubba" Willis is the star defensive end for his university. In his three years at the school, he has led the team in sacks and tackles. While they didn't make a bowl game this year, the improvement on the team has drawn some talented students, and the school could make it to their first bowl game in 20 years when Bubba is a senior. However, Bubba has a dilemma. Bubba and his younger sister were raised by their mother after their father left and was never heard from again. Bubba's mother died in a traffic accident last year and Bubba has taken care of his sister since that time. After this year, Bubba will be eligible for the NFL draft. Bubba, with the help of relatives, has been able to make ends meet for him and his sister, but he is tired. The NFL would provide them with a more comfortable life. On the other hand, Bubba feels incredibly loyal to the university for giving a full football scholarship to an inner-city kid with average grades. His teammates and the school are counting on him. His 13 year old sister looks up to him. Bubba would be the first person in his family to graduate from college, and is on track to graduate with a degree in Business Administration if he were to stay.

In this case, the Government team must support the statement: Bubba should go to the NFL.

Bronze: This house believes that honesty is overrated.

Gold: This house would make up its own resolution.