Two rounds are in the books, and 16 tweeters are left standing. Three out of four one seeds are going strong, but two 14 seeds are in the mix as well. There have been upsets and close calls aplenty. Before we get into today’s action, here are the judges who will help to decide which eight contestants will advance.
East and South matches will be judged by:
- @AdamWeinstein
- @brettfriedman
- @drfarls
- @elsnarkistani
West and North matches will be judged by:
- @dianawueger
- @RogueAdventurer
- @stephaniecarvin
- @zachprague
The panel’s judgment will count for 40% of the vote, with each judge representing one-fourth of that total, so the public vote will mean more than ever this round. Judges and voters alike are encouraged to look at metrics such as: knowledge base; quality of argumentation; innovative thinking; humor, snark, facility with quips, and charisma; and responsiveness to followers. Contestants’ full bodies of work on Twitter are fair game, but any work outside of Twitter should not be considered, and once again everyone is encouraged to make their decisions in their own way. The eight who advance will compete again tomorrow for spots in Monday’s Final Four!
Polls are open until midnight, and remember: the popular vote has a larger say today, so get out the vote! Now, without further ado, your Sweet 16:
