tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post3732058580901776550..comments2024-03-12T12:54:32.926-07:00Comments on Life After Mastermind: TV Watch - University ChallengeLondiniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07871325359167581176noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-85193088152084899602010-11-26T01:17:53.251-08:002010-11-26T01:17:53.251-08:00That's one of the great things about Universit...That's one of the great things about University Challenge. As teams play more matches, you can examine their previous record and keep a tally of individual scores.<br /><br />It may be complicated, but it's great fun to do. Especially when you're snowed in like I am at the moment!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254840979557920582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-79086315130764043052010-11-25T12:24:10.122-08:002010-11-25T12:24:10.122-08:00Do you have those stats in a spreadsheet?
I'd...Do you have those stats in a spreadsheet?<br /><br />I'd be interested in getting hold of a copy at the end of the series if that would be possible. I can go into more detail why via e-mail, don't want to derail the comments thread.<br /><br />My e-mail address is malatusis@hotmail.com. Let me know!Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00337421485586984386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-43648115257818248692010-11-25T11:43:36.357-08:002010-11-25T11:43:36.357-08:00Thanks Jacob and Dave! :D
Match stats like the nu...Thanks Jacob and Dave! :D<br /><br />Match stats like the number of starters a particular contestant got, and bonus conversion rates, come from keeping my own records of the match in question as it happens, which I've been doing for around two years now - inspired by the amazing events in the Gail Trimble Series.<br /><br />The stats that refer to series before that one, meanwhile, come from looking through past results on Sean Blanchflower's excellent site.<br /><br />As well as the bonus conversion rates and who got each individual starter, I also record which contestant incurred each individual penalty, some of the seriously good questions (like the bonuses on Prime Ministers and prime numbers during Exeter's match against Cardiff) and JP's quips, whenever he makes them.Des Elmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17386363933499184036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-19921299592932418182010-11-25T08:19:39.033-08:002010-11-25T08:19:39.033-08:00Hi Des, Jack and Jacob,
Des, I can only agree wit...Hi Des, Jack and Jacob,<br /><br />Des, I can only agree with jacob. Thanks for the stats and please keep them coming .<br /><br />Jack , thanks for reminding us that Hugh and Tris are up again next week. Good luck guys - beat the curse of the sofa again for me !<br /><br />DaveLondiniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871325359167581176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-14151476185253576612010-11-25T08:14:37.681-08:002010-11-25T08:14:37.681-08:00Des those are some impressive statistics you have ...Des those are some impressive statistics you have to hand!<br /><br />Do you keep them yourself? How far back do they go? What do you record? Do you keep them in a spreadsheet or similar?Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00337421485586984386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-57529384960743750932010-11-24T02:45:19.685-08:002010-11-24T02:45:19.685-08:00Wow, what a great match! Definitely the best match...Wow, what a great match! Definitely the best match of the series so far, with Cardiff vs Oxford Brookes a close second.<br /><br />St John's took such a narrow defeat with good spirit, and that I admire. Many other sides who loose on the last starter have not taken it so well.<br /><br />Great match! Magnificant! Next week, it's UCL vs Sheffield. Should be good too! Good luck Hugh and Tris!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254840979557920582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401280171563686515.post-91904671200863598542010-11-23T14:52:40.626-08:002010-11-23T14:52:40.626-08:00When Peterhouse led by 140 points after the music ...When Peterhouse led by 140 points after the music round, who would have thought even for a split second that they'd lose that lead completely?!?<br /><br />They - and Slingo in particular - had been very impressive up to that point.<br /><br />That was one heck of a comeback by St John's - I'd be tempted to put it up there among the greatest ever, even if it ultimately came to naught. If they had won, it would have been the biggest surprise in ages.<br /><br />Alas, they won't be taking any further part in this series - and just like with Exeter, that is a shame.<br /><br />Peterhouse, meanwhile, are into the quarter-finals, just - but they certainly won't want to take their foot off the pedal if they come up against the likes of Magdalen, Christ's or Oxford Brookes.<br /><br />Some other stats:<br /><br />* This was the second match of this series in which the losing team scored 200 or more, following Cardiff's 210 against Brookes; the 2001/2 series was the last to have two or more such matches.<br /><br />* Slingo finished with nine starters, taking his tally to 17 from two matches; Wilson's seven correct buzzes meant he finished with 19 from three.<br /><br />* This result means that, unlike last year, the eventual series champions will have won their first-round match - though they could still lose one quarter-final match en route.Des Elmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17386363933499184036noreply@blogger.com