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In 1949, he penned an article for Baseball Digest that laid out the "Ten Commandments of Umpiring." A former (*) journalist, he had made his name in baseball circles by serving as Babe Ruth's ghostwriter. It was that connection to the Bambino that perhaps led to his infamous decision in 1961 regarding the single season home run record. For 10 points—name this third baseball commissioner, namesake of a Hall of Fame broadcasting award.
Answer: Ford C. Frick
Currently managed by Tony Greer, it was developed in 1968 by IMG. Tweaked over time and now focusing on just two (*) years, points are counted in a rolling, 52-week cycle, with double points for the current year. While the four majors are worth fifty points to the winner, values for other tour events are based on how many top 100 players are in the field. For 10 points—name this sports ranking system currently topped by Tiger Woods.
Answer: World Golf Rankings
Using a standard 4-3-4 alignment, it is particularly vulnerable between the linebackers and the safeties, especially on play-action passing, and on deep routes (*) beyond the corners. However, it is primarily used because of its effectiveness against the run and West Coast passing attacks, limiting gains on underneath routes. For 10 points--name this zone defense scheme, popularized by Monte Kiffin and the Tampa Bay defense.
Answer: "Cover-2" Zone Defensive Scheme
The last player to throw a touchdown pass in the World Football League, he did so while playing for that league's Hawaiians. Quarterbacks coach at Stanford from 1979-1983, he is (*) credited with developing John Elway as a passer, working with him again as a Broncos assistant in the mid-1990s. The 15th head coach in his ex-franchise's history--for 10 points--name this recently canned coach of the New York Giants.
Answer: Jim Fassel
Name's nearly the same: Both Pennsylvania-based products, one celebrated its 81st anniversary in 2003, in honor of its pure 81 mg weight, with (*) a Casey Kasem-hosted record-setting dance party in Cleveland. The other began the 2003-04 men's basketball season with a school record 11 straight wins, including a win over Big Five rival Penn. For 10 points—name these things, both named in honor of the patron saint of craftsmen.
Answer: Saint Joseph's
For 10 points each—given teams played for and years played, name these NHL legends recently passed for a scoring milestone by Carolina's Ron Francis.
(10) Points: Detroit, Los Angeles, New York Rangers: 1971-1989
Answer: Marcel Dionne
(10) Goals: Chicago: 1958-1980
Answer: Stan Mikita
(10) Assists: Edmonton, New York Rangers, Vancouver, New York Rangers: 1979-present
Answer: Mark Messier
For 10 points each—name these basketball figures from information gleaned from their blog on NBA.com
(10) This former Duke standout wrote about his extensive, yet progressing, rehab from a catastrophic Chicago-area motorcycle accident.
Answer: Jayson Williams
(10) This CBS women's basketball analyst spoke about giving up her first class ticket to Connecticut in order to be able to sit next to her SI writer husband Steve Rushin.
Answer: Rebecca Lobo
(10) This former Turner analyst noted his pre-game trepidation on Christmas Day in his return to the broadcast booth for ABC, having plied his trade for past four years as an NBA bench boss.
Answer: Glenn "Doc" Rivers
Name these personalities associated with SportsNight. No, not the Aaron Sorkin drama, the original ESPN2 flagship show from 1993.
(10) The opening night intro of SportsNight showed this anchor escaping from Dan Patrick and the Big Show anchor desk and greeting viewers with "Welcome to the end of our careers."
Answer: Keith Olbermann
(10) She was Olbermann's chief co-anchor, and after a stint at Fox to cover NFL games, she returned to ESPN as an NFL sideline reporter in 2001.
Answer: Suzy Kolber
(10) Joining Olbermann and Kolber was this long-time Philadelphia radio host who helped launch Fox Sports Radio in 2000 with his "Morning Extravaganza."
Answer: Tony Bruno
For 10 points each--given clues about a major soccer Cup competitions from 2002-03, name the club that won it.
(10) The 2003 UEFA Champions League featured the all-Italian final of Juventus against this legendary Italian side, which prevailed.
Answer: AC Milan or Milan Associazione Calcio s.p.a
(10) This national side returned to top form in 2003's Confederation Cup, winning as the host nation in a 1-0 result over Cameroon.
Answer: France
(10) This London side, with a 1-0 triumph over Southampton United on a Robert Pries goal, retained the FA Cup in 2003, the first repeat winner in over two decades.
Answer: Arsenal FC
Given "credentials" on a player who keeps getting shut out on Hall of Fame induction, name him, for 10 points each.
(10) During the 1980s, he led all National Leaguers in runs and hits, tied Mike Schmidt for the most RBI and finished second to Schmidt in home runs. He also was a back-to-back MVP and a five-time Gold Glove winner.
Answer: Dale Murphy
(10) Winningest pitcher of the 1980s, a no-hitter, 3 All-Star Game starts, 3 World Series championships, 7 post-season wins, including a 10-inning complete game shutout in Game 7 of the 1991 Series.
Answer: Jack Morris
(10) Only two-time MVP not in the Hall, lead the league in RBIs twice, four-time All-Star, three World Series Championships, led the American League in home runs once.
Answer: Roger Maris
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While his son was the voice of Frank Grimes on The Simpsons, his voiceover work can be heard as Barnacle Boy (*) on SpongeBob SquarePants. In live-action series, he can be seen now as Anthony Clark's father on Yes, Dear, but it is for his work as Ensign Charles Parker on McHale's Navy and on The Carol Burnett Show that he earned his comedy stripes. For 10 points—name this actor, best known as direct-to-video series Dorf.
Answer: Tim Conway
The final episode of this show featured Dwayne leaving the area to take care his nieces and nephews who were circus orphans, since Ann (*) had left for London in the penultimate episode. Julie was briefly written out while the actress portraying her was drying out. Supporting players included Nanette Fabray playing Katharine and Glenn Scarpelli playing Alex, the usual late-in-the-series orphan. For 10 points--name this CBS series starring Valerie Bertinelli and Bonnie Franklin.
Answer: One Day at a Time
Lewis is a shy man who likes to collect bugs. Patriarch Bill was an only child as well, so (*) at least he can sort of relate. Created by Tom Hertz, he used his family for all of the character names. Buffy fans will recognize the faces of Richard Riehle as Uncle Dave, Nancy Lenehan as Sandy, Josh Braaten as Chris and Sam Anderson as Bill. For 10 points--name this TGIF series with Kiele Sanchez and Breckin Meyer as newlyweds who decide to live in Kansas to be near her family.
Answer: Married to the Kellys
He has a penchant for political guest shots, like Senator Garland on Mister Sterling, Agent Ted Simmons on Season 2 of 24, or as Speaker of the House Haffley (*) on the current season of The West Wing. Haffley is triple duty for him this year, as he is also doing a recurrent role as Major Hayes on Enterprise as well as his long-time role as Clayton Webb on JAG. For 10 points--name this "That Guy" actor, whose biggest film role was as Attorney General Robert Kennedy in 2001's Thirteen Days.
Answer: Steven Culp
She started out behind the camera as a producer with ABC News One before becoming a reporter for a Dayton station in 1995. She quickly moved to the New York CBS station, and became the early morning anchor for the network in 1999. (*) She can't help but go up, since she is currently dating CBS President Les Moonves and is currently one of the four anchors for The CBS Early Show. For 10 points--name this news personality and host of Big Brother.
Answer: Julie Chen
For 10 points each—bam, name these Food Network personalities, none of whom are, bam, Emeril.
(10) His love of cooking and quirky pop culture led to the development of his show Good Eats, and his first book, I'm Just Here for the Food.
Answer: Alton Brown
(10) Despite her burgeoning status as one of the network's sex symbols, this host of 30 Minute Meals still lives in a cabin in the Adirondacks with her pet pit bull Boo.
Answer: Rachael Ray
(10) His new series, Happy Days Live, filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo, gives a peek at this "Naked Chef's" own personal kitchen.
Answer: Jamie Oliver
Given the November 2003 sweeps stunt, name the game show for 10 each.
(10) NASCAR drivers
Answer: Pyramid
(10) Blondes Have More Fun Week
Answer: Hollywood Squares
(10) Classic TV Week including Todd Bridges, Randolph Mantooth, Sally Struthers, Richard Moll, Lee Meriwhether, Mary McDonough and Gary Coleman.
Answer: Street Smarts
Given the TV character, give their first word for 10 each.
(10) Maggie Simpson
Answer: "Daddy"
(10) Frederick Crane
Answer: "Norm"
(10) Fox Mulder, according to his father
Answer: "JFK"
Given a brief description, name the fictional lounge singer--for 10 points each.
(10) Andy Kaufmann's fictional lounge singer.
Answer: Tony Clifton (accept either)
(10) Played by James Darrin, he was created from a hologram, programmed to speak in 1962 lounge
lingo, and entertained the denizens on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Answer: Vic Fontaine (accept either)
(10) Bill Kirchenbauer in a pre-Just the Ten of Us role played this lounge singer on Fernwood
Tonight.
Answer: Tony Roletti (accept either)
Given a middle or high school from a TV series, name the series on a 5-5-10-10 basis.
(5) Bayside High
Answer: Saved by the Bell
(5) Winslow High School
Answer: Boston Public
(X) Flat Point High School
Answer: Strangers With Candy
(X) Harding High
Answer: Family Ties
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The song's protagonist starts out clearly describing a state of brokenheartedness that stems from his beloved's departure to become "another alien on Broadway," (*) leaving only his name behind. At the same time, he is clearly willing to welcome her home, should she fail in her big city adventure. So much so, that he begins rooting for her to fail, so he can put the pieces back together. For 10 points—name this 2003 matchbox twenty hit about a love lost to New York.
Answer: "Bright Lights"
Now when we first met, you promised we'd get, a house on the hill with a pool. But this trailer stays wet, (*) and we're swimming in debt, now you want me to go back to school. I bought these new heels, did my nails, had my hair done just right. I thought this new dress, was a sure bet, for romance tonight. Well it's perfectly clear, between the TV and beer, I won't get so much as a kiss. And so what grooming action is questioned--for 10 points--by a 1995 song by Deana Carter.
Answer: "Did I Shave My Legs for This?"
The chill-out electronica song from Telepopmusik that scored modern rock airplay after being included a Mitsubishi Outlander ad and a CSI episode. The action Liz Phair (*) was having difficulty with when she asked "Why Can't I?" "whenever I think about you" in her 2003 hit. With "In", the title of the Paloalto song that became a hit thanks to inclusion on The OC. All of these songs share--for 10 points--what verb, which also names the second single off Michelle Branch's 2003 Hotel Paper album.
Answer: "Breathe"
Backed by knowledgeable staff in the late 1940s that included engineer Tom Dowd, arranger Jesse Stone, and producer Jerry Wexler, (*) they became one of the leaders of a new generation independent labels. Founded in New York in 1947 by Turkish immigrant Ahmet Ertegun, they began as a primarily jazz label known for their namesake sound, they would later branch out to include acts like Led Zeppelin and Dire Straits. For 10 points--name this record label, the home of Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett.
Answer: Atlantic Records
His first break came as lead guitarist of the Teen Kings. It was in this group where he caught the attention of Sam Philips, whom invited him to record at Sun, (*) scoring the minor 1956 hit "Ooby Dooby." After 15 Top 40 hits in the early 1960s, he faded into obscurity until David Lynch revived his "In Dreams" for Blue Velvet, which helped turn 1989's "You Got It" into a Top 10 hit. For 10 points--name this sunglasses wearing Travelling Wilbury, best known for "O Pretty Woman."
Answer: Roy Orbison
For 10 points each--name these bass players from descriptions.
(10) Known for his work with both James Brown's JB's and George Clinton's P-Funk, this bassist may be best known for his appearances in Nike commercials and Deee-lite's "Groove is in the Heart."
Answer: William "Bootsy" Collins (accept either)
(10) Nicknamed "Duck," he was a part of the in-house group at Stax Records, but became better known to a wider audience for his work in The Blues Brothers.
Answer: Donald "Duck" Dunn
(10) Paul McCartney considered this man his bass hero. A member of "The Funk Brothers", he created the index finger method of playing known as "The Hook" and is a 2000 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Answer: James Jamerson
Given a cover released as a single in 2003, name the original artist for 5 and the covering artist for 5.
(5/5) "Feel Like Makin' Love"
Answer: Original: Bad Company
Cover: Kid Rock
(5/5) "The First Cut is the Deepest"
Answer: Original: P.P. Arnold or Cat Stevens or Rod Stewart
Cover: Sheryl Crow
(5/5) "Bringin' On the Heartbreak"
Answer: Original: Def Leppard
Cover: Mariah Carey
Visual Bonus (see end of packet)
For 10 points each--name the album/movie chain from their combined cover/poster.
(10) Part A
Answer: OK Computerms of Endearment
(10) Part B
Answer: Rubber Soul Man
(10) Part C
Answer: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road House
For 10 points each--show that you're on the side of legal music purchase by naming these pay for music download sites, all of whom use inferior data products.
(10) Seen by many as the current industry standard, they are teaming with Pepsi to give away 1,000,000 songs in their AAC format during early 2004.
Answer: Apple's iTunes
(10) Owned by Real subsidiary Listen.com, at 400,000 songs, this digital music service claims to have the largest library of legal downloadable music.
Answer: Rhapsody
(10) Teaming with Dell, who already promoted their jukebox and digital music organizer software, this brand launched in September to mixed review on its interface.
Answer: MusicMatch
For 10 points each--given two songs which made the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart for 2003, name the album that both appeared on.