Michigan Debate Vies For NC
This April, the Champions of the West take on the “Michigan of the East” in hopes of being crowned the national debate champions of 2016. That’s right, U-M’s No. 1-ranked debate team will face Harvard in a war of words that would leave lesser mortals dazed and confused.
“Our alumni are very competitive; they want Michigan to be No. 1 in everything,” says Aaron Kall, U-M’s director of debate. “And our debate alumni are extremely competitive. This team is certainly aware of those expectations and will do everything we can to meet and exceed them. It would be great if this team could be the ones to bring the national championship home.”
Seconded. GO BLUE!
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February 20th, 2016 at 2:30 PM ^
Our five star debate recruit-
February 20th, 2016 at 3:42 PM ^
The third Python series had some gems in it as sketches go even though John Cleese says in interviews that this is least favorite series of the four (the fourth was the one he skipped out on actually). "Argument Clinic" was one of those, I always thought - "Cheese Shop", "Mr. An Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular", "All-England Summarize Proust Competition" and a few others stand out certainly.
February 22nd, 2016 at 5:40 AM ^
is absolutely pure Python genius. I must have watched the Parrot skit 35 x's and still belly laugh every time I do.
February 20th, 2016 at 2:32 PM ^
Yes. You did, WD.
February 20th, 2016 at 2:33 PM ^
Rip their lips off!!!!!
February 20th, 2016 at 2:41 PM ^
Is there a rule requiring the mothers be left out of the debates?
February 20th, 2016 at 2:42 PM ^
Uh oh. SEC commissioner Sankey just complained to the NCAA that Michjgan debaters' use of books to prepare for debates is unfair to SEC debaters who can't read at all. Let's see where this leads . . .
February 20th, 2016 at 2:52 PM ^
is all TALK......oh wait thats a good thing.....
February 20th, 2016 at 3:03 PM ^
I'm waiting for a fight to break out. Is there a live stream?
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February 20th, 2016 at 3:07 PM ^
Disagree
February 20th, 2016 at 3:10 PM ^
Fortunately Frank the Tank will have an out of body experience at the debate and win official acceptance for our sorority.
February 20th, 2016 at 3:13 PM ^
Go Blue! Talk their fucking heads off!
February 20th, 2016 at 3:28 PM ^
...Harvard intends to employ the "i know you are, but what am I?" strategy. Most pundits feel MICHIGAN should counter with the "i'm rubber, you're glue" retort.
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February 20th, 2016 at 3:43 PM ^
I did policy debate in high school and we had a national champion team. one of those guys went on to win nationals in college. I'll actually be checking to see the result. Go Blue!
February 20th, 2016 at 3:53 PM ^
I can't put my finger on the reason why, but I don't trust your opinion on what's "cool."
February 20th, 2016 at 3:45 PM ^
the fact that these people are Master Debaters.
February 20th, 2016 at 5:43 PM ^
Or cunning linguists
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February 20th, 2016 at 8:09 PM ^
of rhetoralical prowess
February 21st, 2016 at 12:13 PM ^
THAT'S THE WAY YOU DEBATE!
February 20th, 2016 at 4:03 PM ^
As a long ago 4-year Michigan debater, couldn't be happier to se the Mgoblue community pick up on the current run of debate success - which is amazing. Also see -https://studentlife.umich.edu/parents/article/our-winning-debate-team
If you love debate and Michigan and have a some extra cash burning a hole in your pocket - they can definitely use your financial support (see link at the bottom of the student life article). That's the way you debate! Go blue!
February 20th, 2016 at 4:33 PM ^
As a long ago 4-year Michigan debater and MGD Blue's housemate for one of those four years, I concur it's great to see the wider UM community supporting the team with the printed word.
As a member of the alumni advisory committee for the Michigan Debate Scholarship Program, I'm going to go ahead and provide a direct link for anyone who wants to support the team in deeds as well as words:
It's a tax-deductible gift to the University.
February 20th, 2016 at 4:04 PM ^
I DEBATED using that as part of the thread title, but thought it may be considered NSFW, NSFMK, or some other contravention.
February 20th, 2016 at 4:26 PM ^
And from what I can see, all you need to do is yell louder than the other guy, substance means nothing.
February 20th, 2016 at 6:38 PM ^
I'd hesitate to call what you're watching "debates".
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February 20th, 2016 at 7:13 PM ^
This may border on a "political comment," but I almost crapped myself the other night when Cruz and Rubio got in an argument about who speaks better Spanish, started jawing at each other in Spanish, and Trump was directly right between the two of them. I was positive Trump was going to start personally deporting people... ;-)
February 20th, 2016 at 4:56 PM ^
If so Harvard is sure to find itself crimson-faced afterward.
February 20th, 2016 at 6:38 PM ^
"Debates" among politicians aren't remotely real Debate and as a former HS Debater with friends coaching at MSU, UM and other schools, it would be my privilege to donate to the team!
Go Blue!
Go Debaters!!
February 20th, 2016 at 7:51 PM ^
Go blue!
February 21st, 2016 at 9:36 AM ^
2A/2N ...
loved having the last word and I couldn't spray as well as others ..
God Bless Wayne Tang!
February 20th, 2016 at 7:08 PM ^
I'm out of order??? NO, YOU'RE OUT OF ORDER!!!! THIS WHOLE DAMN SYSTEM IS OUT OF ORDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 21st, 2016 at 11:28 AM ^
an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. Because those who debate will be champions.