‘nother update (#BigMathOff)

Just another Sunday update on the Big Internet Math-Off (by now you’re either interested in this contest or not)… My own quickie review of outcomes (and correct me if I have any of it wrong) is that Lucy Rycroft-Smith is the only contender with 3 victories under her belt thus far, which she has well-earned with some wonderful postings, while Carr, Haensch, Neale, Shah, and Warren, each have two matchup-wins apiece (if you didn’t notice, 5 of the 6 named are all females). As those following along know, Vicky Neale won her second match by default when Sunil Singh, had to drop out of the contest, due to some extraneous matters in his life — probably the biggest glitch in the proceedings thus far, and I’m not sure if it creates any future issues?
==> WHOA! (correction)... in looking back it appears Sameer Shah actually has 3 victories (not just 2) as well, and will face Rycroft-Smith in one of the semi-finals.

Overall, things have gone so well that I hear next year Christian (Master-of-Ceremonies of the event) is planning to copy the USA ‘March Madness’ NCAA Basketball Tournament format, and start the competition with 64 entrants… no, no, NO, just kidding; none of us want to see Christian’s head explode (…that would make for a verrrry messy day in the offices of The Aperiodical). 

Anyway, will be interesting to see what the competitors put out next — who offered up their best material early, and who is saving their best for last, and all permutations in-between? Can Lucy keep her streak going, or will someone lurch forward from the back of the pack? Will it be an all-woman finale? Could any of them truly defeat James Grime in a head-to-head match... or, in a smiling contest? And least important of all… when will we ever use any of this?

[Today's contest is between Alex Corner and Grant Sanderson... if you haven't already, go vote!]