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The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:00 am
by Pastor Fireball
"Ten!"

I'm sure that you guys are now relieved to see some normal questions after three days of tough formats. :D Here is today's "Ten!" topic:

"It's Better Than Playing with Yourself"

Below are the names of 10 people who have become famous in the world of sports during the 21st century. For each one, name their associated sport. 4 points for each correct answer. And don't forget to enter your bet percentage on tomorrow's "Fat Chance" sports question.

Answers are due by Friday 4/11 at 4 PM EDT. The "Fat Chance" question will be posted after I have added up all of the scores tomorrow afternoon. Don't worry: You'll have until Monday afternoon to think about it and answer it.

1. Calvin Borel
2. Robert Griffin, III
3. Gabby Douglas
4. Andrew McCutchen
5. Bubba Watson
6. Jamie Sale
7. Kevin Ware
8. Tony Kanaan
9. Jennifer Kessy
10. Kayla Harrison
"Fat Chance" Bet: ___%

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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:38 am
by smilergrogan
Spoiler
Pastor Fireball wrote:"Ten!"

I'm sure that you guys are now relieved to see some normal questions after three days of tough formats. :D Here is today's "Ten!" topic:

"It's Better Than Playing with Yourself"

Below are the names of 10 people who have become famous in the world of sports during the 21st century. For each one, name their associated sport. 4 points for each correct answer. And don't forget to enter your bet percentage on tomorrow's "Fat Chance" sports question.

Answers are due by Friday 4/11 at 4 PM EDT. The "Fat Chance" question will be posted after I have added up all of the scores tomorrow afternoon. Don't worry: You'll have until Monday afternoon to think about it and answer it.

1. Calvin Borel
NASCAR
2. Robert Griffin, III
Football
3. Gabby Douglas
Gymnastics
4. Andrew McCutchen
Baseball
5. Bubba Watson
Golf
6. Jamie Sale
Skiing
7. Kevin Ware
Bowling
8. Tony Kanaan
Caber Toss
9. Jennifer Kessy
Jello Wrestling
10. Kayla Harrison
Tiddlywinks

"Fat Chance" Bet: 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209749445923 0781640628620899862803482534211706798214808651328230664709384460 9550582231725359408128481117450284102701938521105559644622948954 9303819644288109756659334461284756482337867831652712019091456485 6692346034861045432664821339360726024914127372458700660631558817 4881520920962829254091715364367892590360011330530548820466521384 1469519415116094330572703657595919530921861173819326117931051185 4807446237996274956735188575272489122793818301194912983367336244 0656643086021394946395224737190702179860943702770539217176293176 7523846748184676694051320005681271452635608277857713427577896091 7363717872146844090122495343014654958537105079227968925892354201 9956112129021960864034418159813629774771309960518707211349999998 3729780499510597317328160963185950244594553469083026425223082533 4468503526193118817101000313783875288658753320838142061717766914 7303598253490428755468731159562863882353787593751957781857780532
171226806613001927876611195909216420198
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:20 am
by franktangredi
Spoiler
1. Calvin Borel
2. Robert Griffin, III BASKETBALL
3. Gabby Douglas BASKETBALL
4. Andrew McCutchen BASKETBALL
5. Bubba Watson BASKETBALL
6. Jamie Sale BASKETBALL
7. Kevin Ware BASKETBALL
8. Tony Kanaan BASKETBALL
9. Jennifer Kessy BASKETBALL
10. Kayla Harrison BASKETBALL

I have not heard of a single one of these people

"Fat Chance" Bet: 0%

Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:32 am
by ShamelessWeasel
Spoiler
2. Robert Griffin, III - Football
3. Gabby Douglas - Gymnastics
4. Andrew McCutchen - Baseball
5. Bubba Watson - Golf
6. Jamie Sale - Skating
7. Kevin Ware - Basketball (ewwwwwwwwww)
8. Tony Kanaan - Auto Racing
"Fat Chance" Bet: 100%

Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:16 am
by plasticene
Spoiler
1. Calvin Borel: Baseball
2. Robert Griffin, III: Football
3. Gabby Douglas: Gymnastics
4. Andrew McCutchen: Soccer
5. Bubba Watson: Golf
6. Jamie Sale: Figure Skating
7. Kevin Ware: Basketball
8. Tony Kanaan: Auto Racing
9. Jennifer Kessy: Volleyball
10. Kayla Harrison: Diving
"Fat Chance" Bet: 100%

Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:51 pm
by Bob Juch
Spoiler
Ugh, sprots! I know a few but you're going to see some total WAGs here.

1. Horse racing
2. Football
3. Gymnastics
4. Hockey
5. Golf
6. Skating
7. Basketball
8. Auto racing (IndyCar)
9. Tennis
10. Vollyball

"Fat Chance" Bet: 0%

Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:31 pm
by kroxquo
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1. Calvin Borel Horse Racing. The horses usually beat him
2. Robert Griffin, III Football
3. Gabby Douglas Volleyball
4. Andrew McCutchen Baseball
5. Bubba Watson Golf
6. Jamie Sale Curling
7. Kevin Ware Basketball
8. Tony Kanaan Turning left for 3 hours aka NASCAR
9. Jennifer Kessy Softball
10. Kayla Harrison Soccer
"Fat Chance" Bet: ___100%

Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:09 pm
by Pastor Fireball
franktangredi wrote:I have not heard of a single one of these people
Don't worry, Frank. We're just getting all of the sports questions out of the way early. The music round is next week. :D

Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:45 pm
by jarnon
Spoiler
2. football
3. gymnastics
8. auto racing

"Fat Chance" Bet: 10%

Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 1, Thursday

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:23 pm
by Pastor Fireball
1. Calvin Borel -- horse racing

Charismatic jockey who won three Kentucky Derbys in a four-year span.

2. Robert Griffin, III -- football

Former Baylor quarterback who now leads the Washington Redskins.

3. Gabby Douglas -- gymnastics

Heroine of the U.S. gymnastics team at the 2012 Olympics.

4. Andrew McCutchen -- baseball

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder who won last year's NL MVP.

5. Bubba Watson -- golf

Who could forget his emotional win at the 2012 Masters?

6. Jamie Sale -- ice skating

She was one half of the Canadian pair who was awarded the gold medal after the judging scandal at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

7. Kevin Ware -- basketball

His horrific injury during last year's NCAA tournament was responsible for inspiring his Louisville Cardinals to win their first championship in 27 years.

8. Tony Kanaan -- auto racing

This Brazilian racer won last year's Indianapolis 500.

9. Jennifer Kessy -- volleyball

American beach volleyball medalist not named Misty May-Treanor or Kerri Walsh-Jennings.

10. Kayla Harrison -- judo

I had to use her in this game because she was born in my old hometown of Middletown, OH. :) There was a big event for her in Middletown after she won her gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.

The best score here was 7 out of 10, which three players achieved.

4/7 + 4/8 + 4/9 + 4/10 Scores (12 participants)
Bob Juch - 9 + 6 + 16 + 28 = 59
ShamelessWeasel - 2 + 11 + 16 + 28 = 57
plasticene - 4 + 9 + 8 + 28 = 49
smilergrogan - 4 + 11 + 10 + 16 = 41
kroxquo - 2 + 7 + 0 + 24 = 33
franktangredi - 4 + 13 + 6 + 4 = 27
jarnon - 1 + 3 + 10 + 12 = 26
Bob78164 - 3 + 7 + 0 + 0 = 10
MarleysGh0st - 4 + 6 + 0 + 0 = 10
Vandal - 4 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 4
silverscreenselect - 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 0
themanintheseersuckersuit - 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 0