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November 8th. Approximately how many calories are in a pound of
stored body fat? Email the correct answer to me for a)unprepared
make-up b)a walking pass c) OR a sportsmanship point.
November 1st. Which of the following systems of body movement is
named after a person? a)yoga b)pilates c)Tai Chi Email the
correct answer to me for an unprepared make-up, a sportsmanship point,
or a walking pass.
October 25th. Give two examples of a hinge joint. A correct
answer will result in an unprepared make-up, a sportsmanship point, or
a walking pass. Email, using the link, and I will email you back.
October 18th. The Yankees lead the Major Leagues with 26 World
Championships. Which team is second in number of World Series titles?
Email your correct answer for a walking pass or an effort point. I
will email you back to let you know that your answer is correct.
October 11th. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim eliminated the
Red Sox yesterday from the MLB playoffs. What year did the Angels
win their lone World Series title? Email, using the link, for a
walking pass, or sportsmanship point.
October 4th. Chicago lost it's bid to be the host of the 2016
Summer Olympics. What city will host these Olympics? Email your
answer to me using the email link. I will email you back to let you
know if your answer is correct. A correct answer will get you a
walking pass on fitness day OR an effort point. You still have to
change on fitness days, even if you walk.
June 21st. Here's an easy one for the last question of the year.
Thanks to all who participated! Where will the 80th All-Star game be
played in July? Extra effort or unprepared make-up for a correct
answer.
June 14th. Since 1950, the NCAA College World Series has been
play in what city? A sportsmanship point will be awarded for a
correct answer, or an unprepared make-up. Please email using the
link.
June 7th. Most know that Jackie Robinson was the first
African-American in major league baseball. He played in the National
League. Who was the first African-American in the American League?
Walking pass, effort point, or unprepared make-up for a correct
answer!
May 31st. How old was Monica Seles when she won the French Open,
becoming the youngest winner? Email, using the link, to receive a
walking pass, unprepared make-up, or effort point.
May 24th. How many umpires are in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
A correct answer will give you a sportsmanship point, unprepared make-
up, or a walking pass. Management reserves the right to change
walking pass to something else at my discretion.
May 17th. What is the name of the top individual award given
to a men's NCAA Division 1 hockey player? You may earn an
unprepared make-up, an effort point, or a running pass.
May 10th. The Nuggets and the Mavericks combined for 89 free
throw attempts in their game Saturday night, not even a record! What
is the NBA playoff record for FEWEST free throws attempted by both
teams in one game? Walking pass, unprepared make-up, or an effort
point for a correct answer.
May 3rd. What was the first United States based team to win the
Stanley Cup in it's current format? A walking pass and extra credit
are available. Email using the link.
April 26th. Of the following, which is not a sanctioned high
school sport: rodeo, horseshoes, or rifle? A walking pass,
unprepared make-up, or sportsmanship point for the correct answer;
the unprepared make-up would be for third marking period. Please
note that when you have lab on a fitness day, I will put your extra
credit towards an unprepared(if you have one), then an
effort/sportsmanship point.
April 19th. Name the three types of muscles in the human body.
You may use a correct answer for an unprepared make-up, a walking
pass
or a sportsmanship point. Email, using the email link.
April 5th. What is the first sports film to win an Oscar? A
correct answer will have you walking Tuesday, an effort point, or an
unprepared make-up.
March 29th. What is the size of the active roster that major
league baseball teams start the season with? Correct answer=extra
credit, walking pass, or unprepared make-up. Email the answer to me
using the email link.
March 22nd. An unprepared make-up, walking pass, or a
sportsmanship point are available for the correct answer to this
question- Which team won the championship at the 2009 NCAA Division 1
wrestling championships?
March 15th. How many teams win automatic berths in the NCAA
men's basketball tournament, by either winning their post-season
conference tournament or winning their conference(Ivy League)? A
walking pass, unprepared make-up, or a sportsmanship point are at
stake.
March 8th. What is the shortest sprint run in the indoor track
season? Email your answer using the email link for an unprepared
make-up, walking pass, or effort point.
March 1st. Usain Bolt won the 100 and 200 meter dash in the
last Olympics, setting world records in each. What other event did
he win, also setting a world record. Email the correct answer for an
effort point, or unprepared make-up.
February 22nd. What year did all four #1 seeds make it to the
Final Four of the men's NCAA basketball tournament? A walking pass
or a sportsmanship point is at stake. Email your answer to me using
the email link.
February 15th. Sunday's Daytona 500 will feature the youngest
driver ever to start in the event. Who is the driver and how old is
he? Email for walking pass or effort point, using the email link. I
will email you back.
February 8th. Who was the first baseball mascot to appear in
human form? Email the answer to me for an unprepared make-up or an
effort point. The unprepared make-up is for 2nd marking period.
February 1st. How many states have hosted the Super Bowl?
Using the link, email the answer to me for an effort point or an
unprepared make-up.
January 25th. What are the four phases of the Grand Slam of
tennis? A correct answer can go towards a walking pass, an
unprepared make-up, or a sportsmanship point. Email your answer
using the link.
January 18th. Rumor has it that President-Elect Obama will
replace the White House bowling alley with a basketball court. Which
president had the bowling alley installed? Use the email link for a
walking pass, an effort point, or an unprepared make-up.
January 11th. What famous author has a connection to the
Baltimore Ravens' nickname? Email your answer, using the link, for
an unprepared make-up, an effort point, or a walking pass for fitness
day.
December 21st. For an unprepared make-up or effort point, email
the correct answer to me, using the link. The Dallas Cowboys played
their last game at Texas Stadium on Saturday. Prior to using this
venue, what was the home field of the Cowboys?
December 14th Last night a quarterback won the Heisman Trophy.
Who was the last defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy? Email
the answer for a sportsmanship point or an unprepared make-up.
December 7th. This is for a walking pass or an effort point.
What was the penalty against the USC football team for wearing the
wrong color jerseys on Saturday night? Email the answer to the link.
November 30th. What NHL team will be celebrating their 100th
year of existence next year? Email the correct answer and let me
know if you want a walking pass or an effort point. Good luck!
November 23rd. First marking period students may use this
question to secure an unprepared make-up. This answer must be sent
to
me by Monday morning, 8:00. Any answers after this time, as well as
correct answers for 2nd marking period students will be used for an
extra effort point. First marking period students who do not need to
make up an unprepared will have the point assigned to first marking
period, if it were to change a grade, eg. from a B to a B+. The
Detroit Lions are one of two NFL teams that annually host a
Thanksgiving Day football game. What year did they first play on
Thanksgiving Day? Email to the link!
November 16th. How many NY Giants football players have had
their uniform number retired? Please email me your answer, using the
link provided. I will email you back, right or wrong. Tell me if
you
want an extra sportsmanship point, a walking pass, or an unprepared
make-up.
November 9th. We'll keep the same question, since I only got
one response last weekend. This question is for an effort point or
unprepared make-up. Email your response using the link on this
website. Name the two winners of the NYC Marathon, held last
weekend.
October 26th. Use the email link to send your answer to my
school email. I will email you back, whether correct or not. You
may
use this first question to clear up one unprepared, as an effort
point, or as a walking pass for the next fitness day. Please
designate what you will use the correct answer for. When the
Philadelphia Phillies last won the World Series in 1980, who was the
Series MVP? Good luck!
June 15th. Be careful with this one. How many NY Mets players
have had their uniform number retired? Only effort points and
unprepared make-ups are at stake this week. Remember, only emailed
answers!!!
June 8th. LaDanian Tomlinson wears #21 for the San Diego
Chargers. What player also wore #21 for the Chargers and is the last
QB to wear a number above 19? There may not be a fitness day this
week. Correct answers will then go towards unprepared make-ups and
effort points. Email only!!!
June 1st. The Celtics and the Lakers will be meeting this year
for the finals of the NBA Championship. What year was the last that
they played one another for the championship? Remember, only
responses that are emailed will count. Unprepared make-up,
sportsmanship point, or a walking pass-take your pick!
May 25th. NOTE: I will not accept anymore handwritten/typed
answers. Use the school computers if your computer is down at home.
Email the response to me and I will email you back. What does the
AAU
stand for AND what year was it founded?? An unprepared make-up,
effort point, or a walking pass are available for a correct answer.
May 18th. In the sport of horse racing, the Triple Crown is
awarded to the winner of three races: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness,
and the Belmont. How many Triple Crown winners have there been?
Walking pass or extra effort point for this week's correct answer.
Email, using the link, and I will email you back to let you know if
you are correct.
May 11th. For a walking pass or effort point..... What NBA team
holds the record for the most wins in the regular season and how many
did they win? Email your answer to me using the link.
May 4th. This is for a walking pass only this week. How many
QB's are in the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2008? Please
email your correct answer, using the link. I will email you back to
verify your response.
April 27th. This is again for unprepared make-ups only. This
will expire Tuesday AM by first period, since grades are due on that
day. What year was the first NFL draft AND how many rounds were
there? Email your response to me by Tuesday AM.
April 20th. This is for unprepared make-ups only. Whose jersey
was buried during the construction of the new Yankee Stadium? Email
the correct answer to me using the link. I will post another next
Sunday, again for unprepared make-ups.
April 13th. This will NOT be the last extra credit for this
marking period. An unprepared make-up, extra effort, walking pass,
OR
a chance to pick first when we schedule are up for grabs. Name one
of
the two girls mentioned in the song, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."
April 6th What Pro Football Hall of Fame player was most
recently a chair of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and
Sports? With a correct answer, specify a walking pass, sportsmanship
point, or an unprepared make-up. Email your answer to me using the
link.
March 30th. For walking pass, unprepared make-up, or effort
point; how many NCAA championships does UNC coach Roy Williams have
to
his credit?
March 23rd. This is for a sportsmanship point or an unprepared
make-up. When you email your response, make sure your name is on it,
even within the email address is fine. What Division 1 college
basketball team holds the record for consecutive wins and how many
did
they win in a row?
March 16th. What NJ college once lost to UCLA in the women's
final
four basketball tournament? You may use this correct answer for an
unprepared make-up, a walking pass, or an effort point.
March 9th. In 1943, due to World War II travel cutbacks, the
New York Yankees held Spring Training in what town? Email your
correct answer to me using the link and receive a walking pass or a
sportsmanship point.
March 2nd. What year was the NIT(National Invitation
Tournament) basketball tournament started? Email your answer to me,
using the link, to receive an effort point.
February 24th. What year and which team was the last NCAA
Division 1 Men's Basketball team to go undefeated? Extra effort or a
walking pass for a correct answer emailed using the link.
February 17th. Which NASCAR racer made waves this year by
leaving his family's race team for another team? Walking pass or
effort point for a correct response emailed to me.
February 10th. Please email your response to the email link. I
will email you back to tell you your answer is correct. This week,
Bobby Knight retired as a college basketball coach. Name two
Basketball Hall of Famers that Bobby Knight played with in college,
at
Ohio State. An unprepared make-up(for 2nd quarter
only!!!!!!!!!!!),an
effort point, or a walking pass for a correct response is at stake.
February 3rd. Counting the Giants in this year's game, how many
wild card teams have made it to the Super Bowl? Email your answer to
me for an extra effort point or unprepared make-up. Go Patriots!
January 27th. Be advised that the school email system maybe
down
part of Sunday, January 27th. This means I may not see your email,
or
return an email to you, until the system is back up. Also, I'm not
sure if fitness day will be a component of this week. For an extra
effort point, unprepared make-up, or a walking pass, how many Super
Bowls were played before the AFL and NFL merged? Email your correct
answer to me.
January 20th. This week, more unprepared make-ups, as well as
sportsmanship points and walking passes. Take your pick! Just
email
me the name of the five stadiums that the New York Giants have called
home. I will email you back to verify receipt of your correct
answer.
January 13th. This week, as promised, those with an unprepared
may make up one with a correct answer. The others will receive a
sportsmanship point or walking pass. Please email your response to
me
and I will email you back to let you know if your answer is correct.
Name the three NFL teams that moved to the AFC when the NFL and AFL
merged.
January 6th. Next week, we'll start having some questions where
one could make up an unprepared. This week, students answering the
question can continue to get a walking pass or an effort point.
What
year was the first class inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Email your answer to me using the link and I will let you know if
you are correct.
December 30th. Besides the Dolphins and the Patriots, what
other
team was undefeated twice in the NFL regular season? We'll start
out
the new year with a walking pass for this week or a sportsmanship
point. Please email your response to me and I will email back. I
don't know when we'll be doing fitness this week. No more responses
for the December 23rd question.
December 23rd. Lorena Ochoa, recently named the Associated
Press' female athlete of the year, plays what sport? Extra credit
for
this one, next one posted on Sunday, Dec. 30th. Have a great
vacation!
December 16th. George Mitchell, who released a scathing report
on baseball's drug problem last week, is a director for what major
league team? A walking pass or a sportsmanship point for a correct
answer is at stake this week. Please email your response and I will
email you back to acknowledge your answer.
December 9th. Saturday night, Tim Tebow was honored as the
first
sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. How many juniors have won the
trophy? Email the correct answer to me and I will email you back,
letting you know if you are correct. Correct responses will give you
a walking pass for the next fitness day or an effort point. Use the
link for your email.
December 2nd. What season did the Miami Dolphins finish 17-0,
currently the only undefeated football team in NFL history? Please
email your answer using the link. I will email you back to tell you
if your answer is correct. A winning response will give you a
walking
pass for fitness this week.
November 18th. Please note prize is a little different this
week. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys annually play a
different
opponent on Thanksgiving Day. There was a time when the Detroit
Lions
played the same opponent for 13 years in a row. Who was that
opponent? A final unprepared make-up, a sportsmanship point, or a
chance for you and one friend to select your activities FIRST
tomorrow
or Tuesday is at stake. With your answer, please let me know your
choice.
November 16th. Please email your answer to me for an unprepared
make-up or an effort point. I will email you to tell you your answer
is correct. Most know that the next Summer Olympics will be held in
Beijing, in 2008. Where will the next Winter Olympics be held? You
may answer this until Sunday's question is posted.
November 15th. Please email your answer to me for an unprepared
make-up or an effort point. I will email you to tell you your answer
is correct. New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur has won how many
Vezina
trophies, awarded to the NHL's best goaltender?
November 14th. Please email your answer to me
using the link. You may use this for an unprepared make-up or a
sportsmanship point. Bear in mind that effort, sportsmanship, and
coachability points are not tallied in your grade until the end of
the marking period. What year did Tony Hawk first land a 900 in
the X games.
November 13th. Please email your answer to me
using the link. I will email you back to let you know you are
correct. You may use this correct answer for one of the following:
a walking pass on Fitness Day, an unprepared make-up, or an effort
point towards your grade. Recent Yankee re-signee, Jorge Posada,
certainly makes enough money to afford a pair of these, for when he
bats. What are they?? He is one of the few to go without these
when he bats.
November 12th. Please email your answer to me
using the link. I will email you back to let you know you are
correct. You may use this correct answer for one of the following:
a walking pass on Fitness Day, an unprepared make-up, or an effort
point towards your grade. The current Nextel Cup points leader won
the Nascar race in Phoenix on Sunday. Who is he and what number
car does he drive?
November 11th. I will be offering another extra credit this
week, in addition to today's question. Please email your answer to
me using the link. I will email you back to let you know you are
correct. You may use this correct answer for one of the following: a
walking pass on Fitness Day, an unprepared make-up, or an effort
point towards your grade. What is the name of the unofficial
baseball league that takes place in the winter and doesn't involve
the playing of any games?
November 4th. Please email your answer to me using the link.
I will email you back to let you know you are correct. This extra
credit will be worth a sportsmanship point. Before Navy beat Notre
Dame in football this weekend, what year had they last beat the
Fighting Irish? You have until the next extra credit posting next
week, to get the correct answer.
October 28th. Please email your answer to me using the link. I
will email you back to let you know you are correct. This correct
answer can be used for either an unprepared makeup or a walking pass
for tomorrow(fitness day). On Saturday, the Breeder's Cup horse race
took place at nearby Monmouth Park. Where did the first Breeder's
Cup take place?
October 21st. Please email your answer to me using the link.
I will email you back to let you know if you are correct! Those of
you who have an unprepared, may use the correct answer to get rid of
yourunprepared. Those who have no unprepareds will earn an effort
point.
Former Yankee manager Joe Torre was a pretty fair player as well.
When he won the National League batting championship in 1971, what
was his batting average and who did he play for?
NOTE: THOSE OF YOU IN 1ST PERIOD FITNESS CLASS ON MONDAY,
OCTOBER 15TH, WILL HAVE THEIR WALKING PASS CARRY OVER INTO NEXT
WEEK, DUE TO MY ABSENCE.
Sunday, October 14th. How many gold medals has Marion Jones
given up that she earned at the 2000 Olympics, due to her use of
performance enhancing drugs? Please email your response by
tomorrow(Monday, October 15th), as you will earn a walking pass for
our Monday fitness day! I will email you back to confirm receipt of
your answer.
Sunday, October 7th. This is for a sportsmanship point towards
your grade. What baseball team won back to back World Series in
1907 and 1908, yet haven't won a World Series since? Please email
your correct answer with your name and period. If you do not
receive a confirmation, I did not get your email. Good Luck, you
have all week for this one(until Friday).
Sunday, September 30th. This is a hard one, but worth a
walkingpass for this week's fitness day. I don't know what day that
will be, but it won't be Friday. What was the name of the first
stadium that the Mets played in AND what was the name of the team
that vacated that stadium, in 1957. Email both answers with your
name and period by fitness day!!(Polo Grounds, NY Giants)
Sunday, September 23rd. The correct answer will result in an
extra-effort point. Please email the correct response to my school
email(icon on my home page) by Wednesday, September 26th. Where did
Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick serve as coordinator and win two
Super Bowl rings?(Giants)
Sunday, June 17th. Thank you to all the people who tried this
extra credit, especially the regulars. I hope it was fun and you
were able to pad your grade or get a nice break from running some
days. Have a great summer and good luck at the high school.
Sunday, June 10th. Name the three minor league teams that Roger
Clemens pitched for this year, before starting his latest stint with
the New York Yankees. The name of each city is fine. Please email
your response for an extra effort point or an unprepared
make-up.(Tampa, Trenton, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)
Sunday, June 3rd. Remember, answer must be emailed. What
Division 1 softball program has won the most national championships,
since 1982? We'll stick with the elimination of one unprepared or a
walking pass for the winners. In fact, if I get 10 correct emails
from any one class, I will not make that class do fitness this week.
(UCLA)
Sunday, May 28th. Please note that the extra credit answers
must be emailed to count from now on. They are emailed to my school
account, using the icon on the home page. I couldn't find any
records of Memorial Day no-hitters. However, I recall a Yankee who
pitched a no-hitter on July 4th. Who was the pitcher? The winner
will receive a walking pass(not sure when we'll run this week) or the
removal of an unprepared.(Dave Righetti)
Sunday, May 20th. This weekend, the "subway series" again took
place between the Yankees and the Mets. Next weekend, I'll be going
with the familly to see the Yankees on Saturday. Which subway
(number or letter) will I take from Penn Station(Midtown Manhattan)
to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx? The correct answer will result in a
walking pass or removal of an unprepared.
Sunday, May 6th. Currently, the Triple A farm team leagues in
baseball are the International League and Pacific Coast League. What
was the name of the third league that existed until 1997? Take
your pick of an unprepared make-up, effort point, or walking pass for
the correct answer. We're walking tomorrow, BTW.(American
Association)
Sunday, May 6th. For an extra effort point(yes, you have to
run this week!), here is the question. Twice, new Yankee Roger
Clemens struck out 20 batters in one game. Which two teams were
victimized?
Note: Clemens did not pitch for the Yankees then.(Mariners and
Tigers)
Sunday, April 29th. Walking passes seem popular these days,
especially with the gym warming up a little; so we'll keep that up as
the prize. Who was the first person ever drafted in an NFL draft,
back in 1936, who ironically never played in the NFL? (Jay
Berwanger)
Sunday, April 22nd. Jeff Gordon won his 76th NASCAR race
Saturday night, matching what other driver's total? The winner will
receive a walking pass for this week.(Dale Earnhardt)
Sunday, April 15th. What team did Jackie Robinson play for,
immediately before being called up to the Brooklyn Dodgers, in 1947?
Choice of, either an unprepared make-up or first choice in selecting
activities for 4th marking period, to the victors.(Montreal)
Sunday, April 8th. Two parts. What baseball uniform number is
retired from use by all teams? On April 15th of this year, a player
from each team will be permitted to wear the number, worn by what
Hall of Famer? Choice of either walking pass for this week or
unprepared make-up.(Jackie Robinson, #42)
Sunday, April 1st. Greetings from Cooperstown, N.Y., home of
the Baseball Hall of Fame! The answer to this question must be
emailed to me. Click on the email link at the upper right hand
corner of the home page. What year was the first class inducted
into the Baseball Hall of Fame? The winner will have a choice of a
sportsmanship point, walking pass, unprepared make-up, or first
choice when we reschedule April 16th. I will post another question
after the first person emails me with the correct answer. One win
per student.(1939)
Sunday, March 25th. For a walking pass for running or an extra
effort point, what does the acronym, R.I.C.E. stand for, with regards
to sports medicine? Please have your answer by Tuesday, March 27th.
Sunday, March 18th. Which college won the NCAA Division 1 team
wrestling team championship on Saturday night? A sportsmanship
point will be given, or the removal of an unprepared.(Minnesota)
Sunday, March 11th. What are the names of the two Spring
Training baseball leagues? How many teams are in each league? An
effort point is at stake for the correct answer by Friday, March
16th. If we have a fitness day on Friday, anyone wishing to convert
this effort point to a walking pass may do so by seeing me.
(Grapefruit League, 18, and Cactus League, 12)
Sunday, March 4th. Who made the first three point shot in NBA
history? The correct answer, by Wednesday, will result in a
walking pass for fitness, or a sportsmanship point.
Sunday, February 25th. For a walking pass for our next fitness
day, name the two players most recently elected to the baseball hall
of fame. Answers must be in by the end of class on Tuesday,
February 27th.(Cal Ripken, Jr. and Tony Gwynn)
Sunday, February 18th. An easy one for a sportsmanship point!
Who won today's Daytona 500? The first 3 people from each class
will receive the point, answers must be in by Wednesday.(Kevin
Harvick)
Sunday, February 11th. Important Notice! If you want to use
this question to remove an unprepared from second marking period,
you must have the answer to me Monday morning, February, 12th, by
10:00. Any answers after 10 A.M. and those not concerned with their
preparation grade, will receive an effort point. Those people
should have their answers by Friday, February 16th. Name this
brother combination inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. One is
remembered for playing center for the Boston Bruins and the other is
remembered for playing goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks.(Phil and
Tony Esposito)
Sunday, February 4th. Please have your answer to me by the end
of the day, Tuesday, February 6th. Who is the most recent team
inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame? Correct answers will
result in removal of an unprepared or a sportsmanship point.(Harlem
Globetrotters)
Sunday, January 28th. Same question, no one had the correct
answer last week. This is for those that have unprepareds
to make up. Answering this question will eliminate one unprepared.
All others will receive an effort point. Bobby Knight, who just
become college basketball's most winningest coach, got his college
coaching start at what college? Please have your answer to me by
Friday, February 2nd.(Army)
Sunday, January 14th. Let's shift gears away from football for
a change. For an extra effort point, who is the most decorated
female figure skater? Please have your answer to me by Friday,
January 19th.(Michele Kwan)
Sunday, January 7th. Bill Cowher retired this week from the
post of head football coach for the Steelers. For a walking pass
for you and a friend, who preceded him as coach? Only ONE person
per class! The first person with the correct answer by Wednesday,
January 10th will be the winner.(Chuck Noll)
Sunday, December 31st. What team has the longest active bowl
winning streak? The first person from each class with the correct
answer by Friday, January 5th, will receive an extra effort point.
(Boston College)
Sunday, December 17th. Staying with the Ohio State theme, who
was the Ohio State player to be the only player to win two Heisman
Trophies? The first person from each class with the correct answer
by WEDNESDAY, December 20th, will receive a walking pass for
Thursday's fitness day, along with ONE friend.(Archie Griffin)
Sunday, December 10th. Troy Smith from Ohio State won the
Heisman Trophy Saturday night. Who was the last winner of the
Heisman from Ohio State? The first person from each class with the
correct answer by Friday will earn a sportsmanship point.(Eddie
George)
Sunday, December 3rd. The first person with the correct answer
by Thursday, December 7th, will receive an extra effort point. The
QB from University of Hawaii fell short by one, of the all-time TD
passes in a season record on Saturday night. Who currently holds
that record for Division 1 football?
Sunday, November 12th. The first person with the correct
answer this week will receive an unusual prize. The winner from
each class and one friend will be the first persons to pick new
activities next week, when we schedule new activities. The question
is, who is the all-time Division 1 single season rushing leader in
NCAA football??(Barry Sanders)
Sorry, no extra credit for week of November 4th.
Sunday, October 29th. The Rutgers football team is seemingly
on it's way to their second consecutive bowl appearance. The first
person from each class by Friday, November 3rd, to tell me the name
and year of the first ever appearance in a bowl game by a Rutgers
football team, will win an effort point or a free unprepared make-up.
Sunday, October 22nd. One player has won a batting title in
three different decades. The first student from each class to see
me with the name of this player by Friday, October 27th, will
receive a sportsmanship point.(answer-George Brett)
Sunday, October 15th. The St. Louis Cardinals are close to
making it into this year's World Series. Another current major
league team was based in St. Louis until moving to their current
city. The first person from each class who can name this current
team by Friday, October 20th, will receive their choice of a locker
upgrade or a walking pass for the next fitness day.(answer-Baltimore
Orioles, Mr. Mac's favorite team!)
Sunday, October 8th. What baseball team has the Detroit Tigers
defeated twice to win two of their World Series titles? The first
person from each class with the correct answer by Friday, October
13th will receive an extra effort point.(answer-Chicago Cubs)
Sunday, October 1st. This summer, Bruce Sutter was the first
pure relief pitcher elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Who was
the first relief pitcher to win the Cy Young award? The first
person from each class with the correct answer by Friday, October
6th, will receive a locker upgrade from a small locker to a large
locker. Good luck!(answer-Mike Marshall, LA Dodgers, 1974)
What player combined with Lou Gehrig to hit 107 home runs in
the 1927 season, for the New York Yankees? The first person from
each class with the correct answer by Friday, June 16th, will not
have to go to Churchill Jr. H.S. anymore, after June 21st!!! Thanks
to the "regulars" who looked for the question almost every week, I
appreciate it!!!!!!
Who was the subject of the movie, "Pride of the Yankees?" The
first person from each class with the correct answer by Friday, June
9th, will receive an effort point.(Lou Gehrig)
Who was the first race car driver to drive in both the Indy 500
and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day? The first person from each
class with the correct answer by Friday, June 2nd, will receive an
effort point.(John Andretti)
Prior to Barry Bonds, who was the Giants all-time Home Run
Leader? The first person from each class with the correct answer by
Friday, May 26th, will get an all-walking pass for the next fitness
day.(Willie Mays)
No extra credit this week, sorry!
With the 2006 Kentucky Derby now past, who can name the last
horse to win the coveted triple crown? The first person from each
class with the correct answer by THURSDAY, May 11th will receive a
sportsmanship point.
Name the first pick in this past weekend's NFL draft. The
first correct answer from each class by Friday, May 5th, will
receive an extra effort point.(Mario Williams)
What is the only logo not allowed on a major league baseball
uniform? The first correct answer from each class will receive one
free unprepared(must still wear sneakers) The deadline is Friday,
April 28th.(a baseball)
No points for this one, but the correct winner from each class
and one chosen friend will be the first two people to pick
activities next marking period. Which Nascar driver also is part
owner of Jimmie Johnson's race team? The first answer from each
class by Friday, April 7th wins.(Jeff Gordon)
What 5-time Olympic Gold Medalist(in swimming) also portrayed
the character, "Tarzan," in the movies? The first person from each
class with the correct answer by THURSDAY, March 30th will receive
an effort point.(Johnny Weissmuller)
Which team won the NCAA Division 1 wrestling championship this
past weekend? The first student from each class with the correct
answer by Friday, March 24th, will receive a sportsmanship point.
(Oklahoma State)
Name the former East Brunswick High School athlete who played
and coached in the NBA. The first person from each class with the
correct answer by Friday, March 17th, will receive an effort point.
(Dave Wohl)
How many teams are in the World Baseball Classic? The first
correct answer from each class through Friday, March 10th, will
result in one point towards one's sportsmanship grade.(16)
In which city and country will the next Winter Olympics be
held? The first correct answer from each class by Friday, March 4th
will receive an extra effort or sportsmanship point.(Vancouver, BC,
Canada)
What is the significance of Shani Davis' gold medal in the
1000M speed skating event? The first correct answer from each class
through Friday, February 25th will add two points to one's grade.
(First African-American to win a gold in individual event in Winter
Olympics.)
The first person from each class to see me with the correct city
and country where the 2006 Winter Olympics are being held will
receive one point toward their effort or sportsmanship grade. I have
a winner from 2nd period class. Friday, February 17th is the last
day for this contest.(Turin, Torino, Italy)
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