Umich Law 2024

U of I 2021

Debated 4 years of policy at GBN (2013-2017)

hbuzil2@illinois.edu ----->email me with q's or for the email chain

TLDR: Be fun to judge. I'll vote on anything that's explained well. This will be my first time judging at a college tournament. I love a good da + case debate (it's my fav). Read Charlie Foster's paradigm, it's great.

TOP LEVEL STUFF:

I'll vote for pretty much any argument, especially the more I understand it. I was a 2n, if that tells you anything. I really really really like when arguments are articulated well and explained without too many buzzwords. Clarity>speed for speaks.

Disads:

Love 'em. Explain them well and I'll love them even more.

Counterplans:

I love them as well, especially when they are specific to the aff/advs. I'm good with any counterplans as a starting point but aff can obviously convince me otherwise.

K's:

Not my favorite, mostly because I have trouble understanding them. Just make sure if you go for this or are defending against it you explain your arguments very well and avoid buzzwords.

T:

Love it, but probably not the best thing to go for on this topic, as I haven't judged on it yet. If you do go for it or are defending against it make sure to really explain the violation and impacts.

Non-traditional affs:

Do what you think is best. Again, I'm not well versed in K lit and I never went against a lot of non-traditional affs. As long as you make me understand what you're arguing and why you should win, I'll have no trouble voting for you.

Speaker Points:

Clear road maps, sign posting, and contextualizing your argument to the overall debate are always good.

BE FUNNY. DON'T BE MEAN. DON'T STEAL PREP. I like good cross-ex, especially when it's applied to later speeches. I like nuanced arguments that are well explained throughout the debate.

Anything goes. I don't get offended by anything, but I can't help you if the other team gets offended. I am willing to vote on any argument as long as you do line- by - line and impact calc. Do whatever you want in front of me. I don't care if you swear or anything, just be yourself in front of me. Most debates get pretty stale by the end, so try to be funny. Ask any questions about specific arguments pre- round. I like sketchy arguments and procedurals.

Updated for UMich 2018

TL;DR-- "usfgshould@gmail.com"- Anthony Valiaveedu - Jon Voss

Actual email is bagman91999@gmail.com

Longer version:

My philosophy is no different than that of any other very, very policy judge. Don't read a K and you can do what you want.

I have almost no experience with the immigration topic so super specific topic intricacies are going to need to be explained to me.

Some more specific thoughts

Topicality: I like limits. Aff proliferation is kinda bad so if your interp can solve prolif decently, I'll probably like it. Clearly articulate standards and impacts and I'll vote for it.

Critiques: I have no experience with reading or researching K's and because of that I really don't like them. It'll be hard to win a K in front of me.

Counterplans: Read anything. Counterplan debates are the best.

Disads: Nothing like a good DA and case debate. I miss those especially after the EduTrashtion topic.

Framework/K Affs: See the fake email address above.

Theory: Very under utilized part of debate for anything other than a time skew. I went for condo bad a few too many times when I shouldn't have but that's because the theory debate is fun. If you extend theory, go slow please. It sucks to flow.

I am a Tradition LD judge.

I do not care for Theory or Kritiks.  Debate the Resolution given.  No funny, crazy or wild stuff.

Speech speed - I Flow along with the Debate.  I suggest you do not Spread.  I am semi-fast but I want to make sure I get ALL of your case.  Please go slow over Author tags/cards/evidence, I don't want to miss giving an Author their due.  I do not want to see your case, your job is to tell me about it.  You will benefit from being well-spoken and limiting your speech speed. 

I am an expressive judge, you will know if you've lost me with your speed, speech clarity or funny stuff.  Take my cues and correct your actions.

Speaker points range from 27-29 usually.  I rarely give a 30.  Swear words or being abusive to your opponent are a no-no and will immediately go to 25 and continue to go lower if you behavior continues.

I expect you to respect your opponent and me. And my decision.  I am the "worst Judge ever" to at least one debater in this round. I am OK with that. 

Cover your case and your opponents.  Road map, sign post and voters are always a good thing.  If you feel the need to destroy or talk down to your opponent, I'm not your judge.

During cross-examination you will look at me, not at your opponent.  If I write during CX, that means I missed something in your speech.  CX is my favorite part of the Debate, please don't make me write.  If you bring what you've learned out of CX, that makes me happy.

Flex Prep - nope.  That is why you have a cross-examination.

I've found I dislike - "if you don't believe that Judge, then...," makes me feel like you are lying me.

I do not disclose.

garth4325@gmail.com

LD, Congress, and General Speech coach for 6 years.

Impromptu Speaking 4th in the state of Ohio 2012

B.A. - Philosophy

J.D. - University of Akron School of Law

Speed doesn't matter as long as I can understand.

I put a lot of emphasis on logic. If you're running a K, make sure it is LOGICAL. I am not a huge fan of LX of omission but will vote on it if you convince me there is no reason that they should have left out the specific area you are covering with your K.

Philosophy is important, framework is important but neither is necessary.

Be classy, but be stern.

CX is the most important individual section. Win the CX and it certainly helps your chances to win the round

Ask me any question that you need, I have been around speech and debate for 10+ years.