The men's field is wrapped up, our individual men's champions are crowned, and OSU leads the team field. Judging the Judges (Based on Predictions) Damien - Men's Epee (2/4), Men's Foil (4/4), Men's Saber (3/4). Total: 9/12(75%) Hannah - Men's Epee (1/4), Men's Foil (2/4), Men's Saber (4/4). Total: 7/12 (58%). James - Men's Epee … Continue reading NCAA March Stabness: Quick Hits (After Day 2)
Month: March 2015
NCAA March Stabness Quick Hits (After Day 1)
Day 1 is behind us, Columbia leads with 56 wins, and not too many surprises after day 1, other than how off Leland Guillemin's picks were. Men's Saber As expected, Eli Dershwitz (Harvard) coasted through the first day, going 14/15 for +39. With eight bouts remaining, his toughest opponent is Jonah Shainberg (ND), but all … Continue reading NCAA March Stabness Quick Hits (After Day 1)
Predicting the 2015 NCAA Fencing Championships (March Stabness)
Click here to read Damien, Hannah, James, Leland, and Monika's Predictions Note: WordPress won't let me change the numbering. There is no such thing as 4th place, so assume that 4th = tied for third. EDIT: Zuikova is at SJU, NOT Wayne State. Men’s Epee Lewis Weiss (OSU) Marc-Antoine Blais (OSU) Jake Raynis (Princeton) Jake Hoyle … Continue reading Predicting the 2015 NCAA Fencing Championships (March Stabness)
The Road to Recovery: Week 2
USA Fencing Personal Injury Insurance: a Hidden Gem The first thing I'll mention in this blog post is that if you don't know about it, USA Fencing has secondary insurance to cover any costs not covered by your primary. It's a must have if you get injured at any fencing event, and I would like … Continue reading The Road to Recovery: Week 2
The Road to Recovery: Part 1
"We'll walk this road together, through the storm Whatever weather, cold or warm Just letting you know that you're not alone Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road." -Eminem, "I'm Not Afraid" In twenty years of fencing, the “monotony” of NACs and national events is something I’ve lived for. Show up … Continue reading The Road to Recovery: Part 1