Daily analysis, November 14 – Teachers Tournament QF #4

We’ll jump from three semifinalists to six tonight – two of the wild cards will claim their spots.

I thought John was going to set a new record with that start. Even though he cooled off, he’s still got a semifinal spot locked up.

Becky Giardina: 10,800
Maryanne Lewell: 9,400
John Pearson: 22,600

I know it’s all luck of the draw, but sometimes you get the match with the really easy Final. Nice wagering by both Becky and Maryanne in any event.

I had Katie at 97% yesterday; now I have her at 64%.

Quarterfinal winners:

Anne Baxter
Patrick Dillon
Eli Barrieau
John Pearson

Wild-card standings, with estimated probability of advancing in parentheses:

Mary Beth Hammerstrom: 20,000 (clinched)
Becky Giardina: 18,801 (clinched)
Maryanne Lewell: 18,800 (99%)
Katie Moriarty: 16,400 (64%)
Rico Vazquez: 11,400
Karen Cafaro: 6,000
Kati Sorenson: 399
James Brown: 0

The Final Jeopardy! clue for November 14, 2013:

SYMBOLS
ONE LEGEND SAYS CLOVIS, KING OF THE FRANKS, ADOPTED THIS SYMBOL AFTER FLOWERS REVEALED A SAFE RIVER CROSSING FOR HIS ARMY

Correct response: What is the fleur de lis?