Judge Philosophies
Adam Blood - UWF
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Aliyah Salce - Tallahassee
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Allison Winter - UF
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Anna Jurlina - UCF
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Arden Kelly - Tallahassee
My background is deeply rooted in the theatre as a professional actor, now director and professor. I coach for an award winning college forensics team in individual events. In a good debate candidate, I look for clarity of thought and driving through your thoughts to reach your point/argument. I also come to each round without bias towards a certain subject with the need for the winner to convince me with facts that outweigh the other competitor. It is very important to have passion in your fight for your side, as well.
Ash Rahbari - UCF
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Bill Kuehl - Newberry College
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Brandon Thigpen - UCF
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Bryce Pitts - UCF
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Carson Smith - FSCJ
Christa Carns - UCF
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Christina Gesmundo - Polk State
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Darren Roberts - UCF
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David Harpool - Newberry College
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Devan Maida - UCF
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Elizabeth Royappa - UWF
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Emilio Bastordo - UF
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Erin Eatman - UF
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Gabrielle Lamura - VSU
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Gil Carter - UF
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Grace Duvet - Tallahassee
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Greg Moser - BU
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Harrison Cook - Troy
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Harry Weger - UCF
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Hunter Fenn - UCF
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Jacob Horvath - UCF
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Jaime Privitt - SFCC
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Janis Crawford - BU
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Jazlyn Khan - BU
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Jessie Paxton - UCMO
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Joe Tracy - UCF
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Jordan Lipner - UCF
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Jordyn Collis - UCF
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Jorri Bright - UCF
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Kaley Hobbs - SFCC
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Kayden Stiltner - UWF
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Kevin Mohammed - UCF
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Kimberly Davis - FSCJ
I am a Director of Forensics and teach Communication courses. I have former experience competing in Limited Prep.
In debate, I value logical arguments presented in a clear, organized and concise manner. Signposts are helpful. Be civil and respectful. I am not a fan of jargon and speed. Speak clearly to be heard and understood by everyone. Use evidence and references appropriately. I evaluate the round based upon who offers the best overall argumentation. Remember to have fun.
Lisandro Mariano - MDC
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Logan Gerhard - UCF
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Madeline Magness - UCF
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Mea Brahier - UWF
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Mia Montenaro - UWF
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Michael Moeny - UCF
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Mike Gray - Troy
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Mike Eaves - VSU
Procedurals:
T-I have no artificial threshold on topicality. I will vote on abuse. Typically, cross x checks back on T.
Ks-framwork is paramount and the alternative. Please do not run "Vote Neg" as the sole alternative. There
should be more thought on the alt.
Speed. I have a high school and college policy background. I coached CEDA from 93-00 and coach NPDA, parli style
from 01-present
Counterplans--PICS are fine. Agent CPS are fine. In the end, I am tabula rasa and will default to impact calc to resolve plan debate
Das--uniqueness is key. Internal links are important. Please watch double turning yourself in the 2AC. I do not like performative contradictions and will vote against them
Performance/Project-I am progressive and liberal here. Run it and defend it. If you are on the other side, debate it straight up. A counter-performance is a legit strategy.
Have fun. I dislike rude debaters. I will vote on language abuse if a team calls it (ex: sexist, racist, etc lang)
Nathan Bedsole - Georgia College
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Niamh Harrop - UCF
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Nic Bell - UCF
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Nicky McHugh - UCF
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Perry Magness - UCF
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Renata Kolodziej-Smith - UCF
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Ronnie Stanley - NWFSC
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Sam Schepps - UCF
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Sarah Nail - SFCC
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Seth Fendley - UCF
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Seth Nimbargi - UCF
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Shari Hodgson - UCF
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Shea Blood - UWF
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Shelby Cumpton - UCMO
Love good speaking, strong argumentation, and a little humor here and there. Don't run preponderance of evidence in front of me; I care about actual argumentation, not just evidence. If you want to win my ballot, don't get caught up in the technicalities or terminology; just make a better argument.
Sydney Crank - UCMO
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William Murphy - MDC
1. I expect civility and politeness.
2. I prefer policy style arguments, more stock issues. I will entertain K, but don't usually excite me.
3. While I prefer substance over style, I do expect a more conversational pace, especially as I'm getting older and hearing problems get in the way.
4. Criteria should make sense in the context of the topic.
5. I have 30 years experience in forensics.
Yen-Shan Lien - UWF
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