Sports Culture & Fundamentals
In the sports world, what does "GOAT" stand for?
what is Greatest of All Time
The definition of "passion" is:
An intense hatred for something.
Strong and barely controllable emotion.
Healthy skepticism of an organization.
None of the above.
what is a Strong and barely controllable emotion.
Often in sports and life, humans tend to view things in stark contrast with opposing sides. Which two types of players often reflect reality and the constant tension between good and evil?
what are Heroes and villains
What university did Duke star Christian Laettner attend as an undergraduate?
University of Kentucky
University of Washington
Duke University
Southern New Hampshire University
What is Duke University
Players on the 1919 Chicago White Sox engaged in a infamous conspiracy to:
Gamble on the team's chances to win the last game of the season.
Lose the World Series on purpose.
Become the most popular team in Chicago.
Move the team to Nashville.
what is Lose the World Series on purpose.
The debates we have over the "GOAT" ultimately reveal:
The obsession we have of rating and ranking the best player/athlete.
The passion that many fans have in discussing some of the most influential players in sports.
How greatly sports is engrained into American culture.
All of the above.
All of the Above
Ten new hotels are built in Las Vegas after the Golden Knights become the city’s new NHL team. This is an example of which type of sports motivation?
Eustress
Economics
Entertainment
Group affiliation
what are Economics
All of the following are characteristics of heroes EXCEPT:
Great feats and accomplishments as an athlete
Larger-than-life personality
Involvement in politics
Humility
Involvement in politics
What university did Bo Jackson attend as an undergraduate?
University of Georgia
Penn State University
Brigham Young University
Auburn University
what is Auburn University
Why did Cubs fan Steve Bartman receive death threats and was practically forced out of Chicago in October 2003?
what is He tried catching a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou likely would have caught.
All of the following are parts of the dictionary definition of sports EXCEPT:
Any physical activity
Requires physical exertion
Uses a ball
Is competitive
What is uses a ball
A father and his son go to a Cardinals game to get away from homework, family issues, and a bad medical diagnosis. This is an example of which type of sports motivation?
Eustress
Group affiliation
Economics
Escape
what is Escape
What did the San Francisco Giants do during their 1984 season to bring some life into another lost season for the team and fanbase?
what is Created a "Crazy Crab" mascot that appeared at the team's home games.
In what famous handheld/home video game from the 1980s was Bo Jackson virtually a cheat code and unbeatable?
what is the Tecmo Bowl
One of the most famous curses in sports history, "The Curse of the Bambino," has its origins with ___________________ who pitched for the _________________ and was later "sold" to the New York Yankees.
Who is/ are Babe Ruth; Boston Red Sox
What is the main difference between amateur and professional athletes?
what are Professional athletes are paid, while amateur athletes are not.
Why did President Kennedy support rigorous, challenging physical education?
He believed physically strong, fit people would make a strong nation and mentally fit, hardworking, and resilient people.
To help students realize the value of going to college.
He wanted to see more course offerings for high school students.
None of the above.
what is He believed physically strong, fit people would make a strong nation and mentally fit, hardworking, and resilient people.
What was the reaction and effect of the San Francisco Giants introducing the "Crazy Crab" mascot in 1984?
Fans were angry because the mascot was ugly, obnoxious, and seen as an awful marketing scheme.
A __________________ is a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others.
Scapegoat
The 2004 Boston Red Sox became the first team in sports history to do what?
Hit three home runs in one inning.
Fire their manager in the middle of the playoffs.
Come back from an 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series.
Reverse a sports curse.
what is the Come back from an 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series.
Who would be considered an amateur athlete?
A high school basketball player who plans on entering the NBA draft.
A rookie soccer player who plays for an MLS team.
A longtime veteran NFL kicker who misses “wide right.”
An NHL “enforcer” who loves to make dirty plays and hurt other players.
what is A high school basketball player who plans on entering the NBA draft.
The significance of President George W. Bush’s appearance at Yankee Stadium at the World Series in 2001 is that:
He helped unify the country, displayed confidence in a time of uncertainty, and made a great pitch.
It reinforced the importance of sports in helping the nation heal and get somewhat back to normal.
It helped the president relate and connect with ordinary Americans.
What were fans encouraged to do at Giants home games throughout the 1984 season?
Boo the mascot
What famous play did Bo Jackson make to win the Iron Bowl for Auburn?
what is Going "over the top" of the pile and into the end zone for a touchdown.
Which of the following is true about Alaska and sports?
Sports are not that important to Alaskans due to the extreme weather and work.
Most competitions are a multi-day event, with teams traveling by air, land, and water to reach the competition site.
They are mandatory for all public high school students.
Many of them are said to be "cursed" because of the many villains that the state has produced in its history.
what is Most competitions are a multi-day event, with teams traveling by air, land, and water to reach the competition site.