The term was originally applied to the catcher's gear in baseball. Having too much knowledge is usually a major hindrance in obvious bowl unless one completely ignores the knowledge. The length of most untimed quiz bowl rounds, though this could probably function as a decent conversation starter. The annoying act, commonly used at Vanderbilt, of saying the answers to the other team's bonus after the other team misses them, even when the bounceback bonus policy is not in effect. In untimed rounds, even correct vultures are discouraged, being very annoying to one's teammates, and incorrect vultures are one of the most heinous of quiz bowl crimes.
Vultures are occasionally advisable in timed rounds.
Some people masochistically enjoy yellow goodness in a way eerily similar to those who enjoy hardcore ACF, though it's not usually the same people. Joint credit for the term goes to Wes Eddings and Steve Schroeder. For information other than what can be found on this web site, please contact Matt Schneller .