...going out to Meiches, Josh, and Katie for an incredible showing at the TOC. Regardless of the stupid designation of the debate itself, Blake GM becomes only the second Minnesota team to advance to the elim debates at the TOC. I knew these kids would be good when I was coaching them. I had no idea they could be this good.
The kids were good and they had great coaching this year, I think that is obvious. I mean, they did alot, they worked very hard, at least most of the time, and are very intelligent and skilled. Nonetheless, I think it is very very clear that there was an element of coaching that took them to a much higher level. They got better at camp and all, at least I hope. Nonetheless, you leave someone incompetent there (and there was a good chance that could have been the case) and that team might not been in position for even JWPs lobbying to get them into the TOC. They win the state tournament, clear like the 5th seed at the Glenbrooks. get lots of huge wins all over the place, go on crazy runs, and FUCKING CLEAR AT THE TOC.
I know that only one person actually reads this, and she is well aware of the accomplishment involved in this level of success, but it bears repeating. To clear at the TOC is an incredible level of high school acheivement. Minnesota has had some skillfull fucking teams, but only 2 have ever done this. You cant do this without winning two or three huge debates alongside several other wins against high quality opponents. It rocks really really hard. Its a gigantic validation for the debaters and their coaches, whose work and skill is being recognized at the highest level of the activity. If they dont get alot of props, that sucks. Because they really deserve them.
Congrats, I'm very proud of ya'll.
Peace,
MB-K
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