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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 7, 2023 22:45:29 GMT -5
(OOC: Okay, if you guys don't mind, I'm going to pull back on the graphics. I want to work on ones to revive the All-New Tic Tac Dough, so bear with me.)
*music strum*
*bong bong bong*
$500 - VICTOR WEMBANYAMA
$1000 - CONNOR BEDARD
$1500 - PAUL SKENES
Wagers, plese.
(Scores as they stand:
Nels: $1700
George: $3500
Bill: $2500)
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 9, 2023 0:33:20 GMT -5
*bong, bong, bong* Nels: $500 - VICTOR WEMBANYAMAGeorge: $1500 - PAUL SKENESBill: $1000 - CONNOR BEDARD
Question for each of you this time. All about recent #1 draft picks. First, Nels, for $500:
Before being picked by the San Antonio Spurs with the first pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama had been playing professionally since he was 15 years old in his home country. What is his home country?
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Post by nelson21 on Dec 9, 2023 18:38:46 GMT -5
Le Chesnay, France
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 9, 2023 20:25:48 GMT -5
Well, I didn't need the city, but you said "France", so that's correct.
*applause*
We'll go up in value, so next is Bill for Connor Bedard.
Connor Bedard was drafted first by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL Draft from the Regina Pats, the oldest major junior hockey team that has continually operated since 1917. In what major junior hockey league does the Pats play?
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Post by Bill Skinner on Dec 9, 2023 23:32:32 GMT -5
Western Hockey League
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 10, 2023 16:12:49 GMT -5
Correct and you have another $1,000
Now back to you, George, and here's your question about Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2023 MLB Draft. He became just the second player from his SEC school selected number one; the first since pitcher Ben McDonald was taken in the 1989 draft by the Orioles. For which school did they both compete?
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Post by bighornbattle on Dec 10, 2023 16:16:22 GMT -5
Louisiana State University.
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 11, 2023 11:37:58 GMT -5
Correct!
Nels: $2200
George: $5000
Bill: $3500
George, you've extended your lead and you get to choose the next category:
THE NFL VS.
MASKED MEN THE WINTER OLYMPICS
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Post by bighornbattle on Dec 11, 2023 13:59:23 GMT -5
The NFL vs.
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 11, 2023 19:51:32 GMT -5
The NFL versus other rival football leagues
*music strum*
*bong, bong, bong*
$500 - THE USFL $1000 - THE AFL
$1500 - THE WFL
What's your pleasure, guys?
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 13, 2023 16:19:15 GMT -5
*bong, bong, bong*
Nels: $1000 - THE AFL George: $1500 - THE WFL Bill: $1500 - THE WFL
So close to doubling the money, but a big chunk up for grabs. First, Nels:
A longtime Chicago Bears quarterback, retired in 1959, came to the AFL in 1960 and made it big with the Houston Oilers, winning MVP in 1961 and two championships. He manned the position for several Houston seasons then signed with the Oakland Raiders, eventually converting to placekicker and playing until he was 48 years old. Name him.
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Post by nelson21 on Dec 13, 2023 23:36:15 GMT -5
George blanda
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 13, 2023 23:56:57 GMT -5
Absolutely right and you have $1000 *applause*
Now for George and Bill, buzzers ready, guys.
The WFL waged a battle for NFL defectors and free agents, scoring wide receiver Paul Warfield and running backs Jim Kiick and Larry Csonka, all formerly of the Miami Dolphins, and signed them to huge contracts. All three of them played for the same team in Memphis. What was the name of the team?
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 14, 2023 13:10:35 GMT -5
George: 34 Bill: 48 Buzzcode: 53 *BEEEEEEP*
Bill! (Bill answers Grizzlies via PM) No, I'm afraid that's not right. George looks like he knows: it was Southmen. Nels: $3200 George: $5000 Bill: $2000 Back to you again, George, we have these categories left:
MASKED MEN
THE WINTER OLYMPICS
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 14, 2023 13:17:25 GMT -5
Good news for Bill: our judges say that "Grizzlies" is also acceptable because it was an informal nickname that stuck since people didn't like Southmen. So technically, both are correct and you'll also be awarded $1,500, which moves him into a tie with George. George still picks the next category, however.
Nels: $3200
George: $5000
Bill: $5000
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Post by bighornbattle on Dec 14, 2023 18:09:52 GMT -5
Masked Men please.
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 14, 2023 19:18:10 GMT -5
All about sports figures that wear masks.
*music strum*
*bong, bong, bong*
$500 - GOALIES $1000 - CATCHERS $1500 - HOME PLATE UMPIRES
Wagers, please.
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 15, 2023 0:45:38 GMT -5
*bong bong bong* Nels: $1500 - HOME PLATE UMPIRES
George: $1500 - HOME PLATE UMPIRES
Bill: $1500 - HOME PLATE UMPIRES
*BWAAAAAAP BWAAAAAAAP BWAAAAAAAAAAAP*
$1000 - GOALIES
$2000 - CATCHERS
$3000 - HOME PLATE UMPIRES
THERE we go. Everyone picked the same category and everyone picked the big one. Hands on buzzers, guys, for $3000 on home plate umpires. And you'll even get a little help. Look at the monitor and hands on buzzers:
*music strum*
He was a National League umpire for 30 years, retiring in 1992, and umpired in five World Series and seven All-Star Games and was elected by the Veterans Committee to the Hall of Fame in 2010. His most memorable moment came from being the plate umpire for Kirk Gibson's pinch-hit homer in the 1988 World Series. He was nicknamed "God" by some players due to his early graying hair and insistence on authoritative and accurate calls. Name him.
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 15, 2023 19:26:25 GMT -5
Nels: 66 George: 34 Bill: 78
Buzzcode: 36
*BEEEEEEEEEP*
George!
(George answers Larry Barrett in PM)
No, George, that's wrong. Anyone else?
*BEEEEEEEEEP*
Nels!
(Nels answers Doug Harvey in PM)
Correct, Nels! It's Doug Harvey and you jump into the lead!
Nels: $6200
George: $2000
Bill: $5000
Now, the bigger question: do you want to keep going and go for the other two questions for more money?
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Post by nelson21 on Dec 16, 2023 1:07:51 GMT -5
No
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 16, 2023 1:13:54 GMT -5
Then we'll move on to the final category: Winter Olympics *music strum* *bong bong bong* $500 - LAKE PLACID, 1980
$1000 - BEIJING, 2022
$1500 - INNSBRUCK, 1976
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 21, 2023 0:24:22 GMT -5
*bong, bong, bong*
Nels: $1000 - BEIJING, 2022
George: $1500 - INNSBRUCK, 1976
Bill: $1500 - INNSBRUCK, 1976
One for Nels, George and Bill with a playoff. Nels, for $1000: Due to the NHL lockout, most professionals were barred from playing in the Olympics. As a result, two countries failed to medal for the first time since 2006 in Turin. Both of these countries had placed combined in 17 of 24 prior Olympic hockey tournaments. Name the two countries.
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Post by nelson21 on Dec 21, 2023 0:33:58 GMT -5
Usa Czech Republic I don’t know
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 21, 2023 0:44:23 GMT -5
You got one right: it's the USA and Canada. And now for a buzz-in between George and Bill: Innsbruck was actually an emergency host for the games, having previously held them in 1964. They were called to host them because the American city that was initially awarded the games refused due to voter rejection in a referendum. Name the city.
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 22, 2023 0:41:56 GMT -5
George: 33
Bill: 62
Buzzcode: 72
*BEEEEEEEEEEP*
Bill!
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 22, 2023 0:59:10 GMT -5
(OOC: Oops)
(Bill answered via PM: Denver)
Denver is correct and that nets you $1500!
Nels: $5200
George: $2000
Bill: $6500
And that's the end of round one. George has the lead and we'll be right back right after this break. Don't go away!
*cheers and applause, fade out*
Okay, guys, I'm gonna level with you: I'm pretty sure I can't make this a current events sports trivia show like I wanted. It's not anyone's fault, just the format is a bit plodding. I've had an idea, though: I think something like a format to ESPN's 2-Minute Drill will work better for just general sports trivia. It should be a snappier format since it involves just one of you at a time and you guys can have expert categories and I'll REALLY try to stump you for that, which can be pretty fun. I'll try to think of the format and what would you guys say to being my first three contestants once I get that idea off the ground?
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Post by bighornbattle on Dec 22, 2023 7:19:56 GMT -5
That can work.
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Post by samthebravesfan on Dec 22, 2023 11:38:04 GMT -5
What do you think, Nels and Bill?
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Post by nelson21 on Dec 22, 2023 13:55:57 GMT -5
Maybe
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Post by Bill Skinner on Dec 22, 2023 18:23:03 GMT -5
Sure, why not?
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