Only Connect 2012/2013 - Heat 2
TEFL Teachers vs IT Specialists
After last weeks fantastic opening to the show it was straight into heat 2 of Only Connect with a match between TEFL Teachers and IT Specialists.
Line up -
TEFL Teachers
Saul Jones
Chris Sowton
Emma-Louisa Mutter
Saul Jones
Chris Sowton
Emma-Louisa Mutter
vs
IT Specialists
James Kemp
Lynne Ashcroft
Sally Wilson
James Kemp
Lynne Ashcroft
Sally Wilson
Surely it couldn't be as last week? Oh yes it could!
There was a tight opening first round here with both teams showing great knowledge and everyone joining in. A few very tough questions as usual in here but Sally Wilson particularly seemed to make the brighter start as the IT Specialists took a 6-2 lead in the first.
As round 2 started Chris Sowton began to get into his stride picking up a key steal and a cracking 3 pointer to tie the scores. Bonuses and failed answers were exchanged and Sally Wilson had to put her foot down during this round to stop the team captain throwing away vital points, and without disrespect to anyone but James Kemp didnt seem to be able to get a word it! Maybe this lack of unity would cost them? Anyway the IT Specialists still lead by 8 points to 7 after this round. They spoke very excitedly before the contest about how much they had wanted to appear on Only Connect and it seemed to me there was some overeagerness here.
The Wall proved little problem for the TEFL teachers who managed to crack the wall, only failing on one connection to give them 7. I think the It Specialists had a much harder wall and made it harder for themselves by some frantic pressing and discussion. The wall almost seemed to conquer them but they nipped in in the last few moments to pick up extra points and earn 2 rows and superbly managed all 4 connections.
14-14....Here we go again!
Just like last week this round went back and forward with some terribly hard questions. One minute James Kemp was sending IT Specialists into a 2 point lead, the next Chris Sowton was on a run for the TEFL Teachers. In the end it was indeed a 3-burst from Sowton and co. that ended IT Specialists hopes and earned a 22-19 win. Congratulations on a well earned victory and hard luck to the IT Specialists who maybe on another day would have advanced.
Another cracking episode and I look forward to next week's showdown! I only wish this show had 15-30 minutes more each week!
There was a tight opening first round here with both teams showing great knowledge and everyone joining in. A few very tough questions as usual in here but Sally Wilson particularly seemed to make the brighter start as the IT Specialists took a 6-2 lead in the first.
As round 2 started Chris Sowton began to get into his stride picking up a key steal and a cracking 3 pointer to tie the scores. Bonuses and failed answers were exchanged and Sally Wilson had to put her foot down during this round to stop the team captain throwing away vital points, and without disrespect to anyone but James Kemp didnt seem to be able to get a word it! Maybe this lack of unity would cost them? Anyway the IT Specialists still lead by 8 points to 7 after this round. They spoke very excitedly before the contest about how much they had wanted to appear on Only Connect and it seemed to me there was some overeagerness here.
The Wall proved little problem for the TEFL teachers who managed to crack the wall, only failing on one connection to give them 7. I think the It Specialists had a much harder wall and made it harder for themselves by some frantic pressing and discussion. The wall almost seemed to conquer them but they nipped in in the last few moments to pick up extra points and earn 2 rows and superbly managed all 4 connections.
14-14....Here we go again!
Just like last week this round went back and forward with some terribly hard questions. One minute James Kemp was sending IT Specialists into a 2 point lead, the next Chris Sowton was on a run for the TEFL Teachers. In the end it was indeed a 3-burst from Sowton and co. that ended IT Specialists hopes and earned a 22-19 win. Congratulations on a well earned victory and hard luck to the IT Specialists who maybe on another day would have advanced.
Another cracking episode and I look forward to next week's showdown! I only wish this show had 15-30 minutes more each week!
I was wishing that GDG would show up in the African capitals part of the missing vowels round.
ReplyDeleteYes, that was actually the joke but sadly time ran out... David (OC qu ed)
ReplyDeleteA very true reflection of the show. We were disappointed not to do better, but we enjoyed ourselves all the same.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, I could not get a word in with Lynn and Sally going for it. After all, they do have quiz pedigree (Mastermind Semi-Finalists) and we did nearly beat the Eggheads.
Hi all
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments! Well played James!