tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post7767565043056675496..comments2024-03-12T12:54:32.926-07:00Comments on Life After Mastermind: University Challenge - Round Two - Match 4Londiniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07871325359167581176noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-9344152646034460682011-11-21T02:44:06.477-08:002011-11-21T02:44:06.477-08:00Almost a week after this match aired, but anyway.....Almost a week after this match aired, but anyway...<br /><br />It looked like Worcester had done enough to win when they led by 65 with only around three minutes left - Queen's may have been getting the starters, but their bonuses were letting them down badly.<br /><br />And how - after getting eight of their first nine, they only managed three of their next 18.<br /><br />But, it must be said, UC can be a funny old game sometimes - and so it proved when the bonuses suddenly came good for Queen's again, and they quickly bagged those full sets on exiles and anagrams of 'omen' to make it 185 apiece and set up that last-starter showdown.<br /><br />This great comeback, and the fact that all four members got at least two starters correct, make it a real shame to see them leave...<br /><br />But of course, it would have been a shame to lose Worcester too. One certainly wouldn't bet against them in the QFs, whoever they face - and especially if Mr Knapp impresses on the buzzer again.<br /><br />Tonight's match between Christ Church and Manchester is, incidentally, a repeat of the first semi-final in 2007/8. The Oxford side won that 220-170, going on to beat Sheffield in the final by the exact same scoreline.<br /><br />The Mancunians will therefore be out for revenge. Will they get it? Well, as Jack says, it looks like being another fine match...Des Elmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17386363933499184036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-54956106692508843872011-11-19T10:46:56.777-08:002011-11-19T10:46:56.777-08:00Hi Jack
There's always the potential in a kno...Hi Jack<br /><br />There's always the potential in a knockout torunament that good teams are going to meet early in the competition, but then that all adds to the excitement. Its harsh, but its just the way that it is.Londiniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871325359167581176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-72159944470371024592011-11-19T05:07:47.727-08:002011-11-19T05:07:47.727-08:00Another great match between two great teams, neith...Another great match between two great teams, neither of whom deserved to go out so early.<br /><br />In the end, it was one extra bonus for Worcester, along with two penalties for Queen's, that won the match; Queen's made 17/33 bonuses with two penalties, Worcester 18/33. Dave Knapp's seven starters proved crucial for Worcester, while James Kane did best for Queen's with four.<br /><br />On Monday, what looks like another fine match between Christ Church and Manchester. And the week after, UCL play Warwick.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254840979557920582noreply@blogger.com