Berkeley Fall 2008 Results

[pjk]

Andy Tsao won the Berkeley Fall 2008 with an average of 11.42 seconds. Leyan Lo finished second (13.69) and Dan Dzoan finished third (14.39).
North American records: Andy Tsao 3x3 11.42 (average), 4x4 53.93 (average).

Congrats Andy on the NAR averages, I knew it would happen sooner or later.

 

[ThePizzaGuy92]

wow, Andy's worst solve in the second round was 13.83, which would have been a first place average. haha

 

[Faz]

Cameron Almasi is Iranian!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, go Andy Tsao!

 

[tsaoenator]

Thanks guys.
I really can't perform as well at home though...

Congrats Andy on the NAR averages, I knew it would happen sooner or later.

You did?

 

[Tyson]

Andy Tsao is my hero! Now, United States cubing has another possible World Champion contender! (Or has found someone who has opened our eyes that he is indeed a world champion contender.)

If only he was better at asking girls out on dates. No worries dear Andy. Next competition, you'll get another opportunity.

 

[AvGalen]

Andy Tsao is my hero! Now, United States cubing has another possible World Champion contender! (Or has found someone who has opened our eyes that he is indeed a world champion contender.)

If only he was better at asking girls out on dates. No worries dear Andy. Next competition, you'll get another opportunity.

I hope Andy doesn't have to wait untill "Next competition" for "another opportunity" to "ask girls out on dates"

 

[tsaoenator]

If only he was better at asking girls out on dates. No worries dear Andy. Next competition, you'll get another opportunity.

*bangs head on table*
that was a pretty embarrassing experience

 

[EmersonHerrmann]

God I sucked at Berkeley...except for OH got 5th in the first round and then last in the final round because of lockups

 

[fanwuq]

God I sucked at Berkeley...except for OH got 5th in the first round and then last in the final round because of lockups

Why do most people do a lot worse at competitions than at home?
You claim a 17 second average on 3SPD at home, how is it possible to average 23 and not one sub-17 solve? I claimed a 19-25 second average and got a 22 second average at competition (2nd round was 26 because I was really hungry and I didn't care about 3SPD). You have a 21 second average and you can only pull off a 27 second average at competition? (I claimed 33-40 and got 35.) Also, Lofty claims sub-18 averages at home and only gets 22 at competition. I'm not saying you lied, but I just can't imagined that someone can be so nervous and mess up badly every time at competition. It's interesting to note that I broke my 4x4 single in competition at DC and Vault broke his 5x5 pb twice at Drexel.

 

[MTGjumper]

Fanwuq, I'm guessing you don't suffer from nerves particularly then?

I was really surprised that I managed an average only slightly above my home average in competition; however, my nerves completely got to me in the final, check if you want.

Regardless of nerves, I also broke my 5x5 PB 3 times in competition, basically because I was using a V-Cube.

On topic: Well done Andy. Awesome average, there.

 

[pjk]

Congrats Andy on the NAR averages, I knew it would happen sooner or later.

You did?

You've been posting amazing averages on the weekly competitions for the 3x3, 4x4, and BLD for awhile now.

 

[fanwuq]

Fanwuq, I'm guessing you don't suffer from nerves particularly then?

Actually, I felt really nervous the first round of 3SPD at Drexel, my PLL execution really sucked, but my overall times were OK.

I did expect Andy to get the NAR. AGAIN. Also, you have awesome results on ryanheise simulator.

 

[tsaoenator]

Andy Tsao is my hero! Now, United States cubing has another possible World Champion contender! (Or has found someone who has opened our eyes that he is indeed a world champion contender.)

Does this mean you're expecting me to go to WC 2009?

 

[EmersonHerrmann]

Why do most people do a lot worse at competitions than at home?
You claim a 17 second average on 3SPD at home....

I guess I should have lubed my 3x3 before starting and I'm not CLAIMING a 16-17 second average...I guess I just need a new cube (I want a rubik's DIY real bad xD)

 

[Ryanrex116]

Why do most people do a lot worse at competitions than at home?
You claim a 17 second average on 3SPD at home, how is it possible to average 23 and not one sub-17 solve? I claimed a 19-25 second average and got a 22 second average at competition (2nd round was 26 because I was really hungry and I didn't care about 3SPD). You have a 21 second average and you can only pull off a 27 second average at competition? (I claimed 33-40 and got 35.) Also, Lofty claims sub-18 averages at home and only gets 22 at competition. I'm not saying you lied, but I just can't imagined that someone can be so nervous and mess up badly every time at competition. It's interesting to note that I broke my 4x4 single in competition at DC and Vault broke his 5x5 pb twice at Drexel.

I actually did better. i beat my 5x5x5 (twice) i almost beat my 3x3x3 (I actually beat it a week later) and i beat my 3x3x3 oh average. i also beat my 234 relay record while waiting.

Sadly, my second 4x4 solve was a disaster solve. i normally get about 2:30. Instead, i got 3:something. I had two parties, i placed the wrong piece in the wrong spot, and a piece shot three feet off the table.

 

[Harris Chan]

Great job Andy! First sub 12 average, and it's already sub 11.5 too
I should've tried harder at TOF (but then again, I was so sick at the time anyway).

I've noticed some interesting trend:

-You broke the NAR last year at Berkeley Fall too.
-Your NAR brought you up to 3rd place on both times.

May be I should make a trip for Berkeley Fall 09? hehe