I’m currently a freshman at Duquesne University majoring in political science. I also coach at Central Catholic, where I did PF for 3 years.
For LD: I’ve judged LD novices before and have done some LD debate. If you guys want to spread I can follow it but I recommend you send a speech doc or whatever cards you’re reading so that I can make sure I accurately follow. Remember impact calc too. If you run anything out of the ordinary just be able to explain it. If you run a critique actually explain it don’t just say ‘Cap K’ then move on.
Finally, be respectful guys. Especially in cross, I pay attention to cross but I don’t like to be involved in it.

Debated 4 years in high school, graduated 2016. Experience at several NCFL national tournaments. Been consistently judging every year since graduating, including national tournaments.

Experience in CX, LD, PFD, Parli, some speech events

Flow judge, love to see clash, framework debate, and legitimate voters in final speeches. Debaters should do warrant analysis and weighing.

I see speech and debate as a scholarship event. I will take evidence quality into account. Research papers are more credible than politicians or news sources that are notoriously biased.

Will listen to any argument. Competitors must validly prove abuse if present. Don't wait until the 2AR to make a spreading unfair argument. If you think you’re winning on T, feel free to go for T

Extensions should be carried through the round. Extensions do not mean new carded evidence.

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Feel free to email me about questions regarding the RFD or for general advice