Money-ball
Super Bowl Facts
Sports at AHA
Other Sports Trivia
100
What company's logo is called the "swoosh"?
Nike.
100
In what city is the Super Bowl being played this year?
Indianapolis, Indiana.
100
What former AHA basketball star is now a fellow?
Coach (Mr.) Tokajer.
100
Which country is hosting the World Cup 2014?
Brazil.
200
Who is the highest paid basketball player in history?
Michael Jordan. His contract was for $30 million with the Chicago Bulls in 1996.
200
What number Superbowl is this?
What is 46, or XLVI.
200
Name 4 out of all the AHA coaches, including part time.
Papier, Johnston, Simmons, Thornton.
200
How many miles per hour (mph) is an average fast pitch in baseball?
100mph.
300
What is the most popular spectator sport in the US?
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)! They also make almost $5 billion a year.
300
In 2011, how much did it cost for a 30 second commercial spot during the Super Bowl?
$3 million!
300
What popular sport was played at AHA until 2007?
Baseball. Ask Coach Tokajer!
300
What size shoe does basketball player Shaquille O'Neal wear?
Size 22!
400
Who is the highest paid athlete in the US, based on earnings over the past year?
Tiger Woods. He earned $75 million.
400
Who won the Super Bowl last year?
Green Bay Packers.
400
Name one reason why AHA requires students to participate in at least one sport every year.
Answers may vary. Taking care of your body is an important part of overall health; some students are leaders in the classroom, others are leaders on the field; reinforces certain skills, like working together; etc.
400
What is a turkey in bowling?
When you get three strikes (knocking down all the pins in one hit) in a row.
500
In 2002, the Oakland Athletics baseball team used what strategy to put together a team for only $41 million?
Using different statistics, like on-base percentage (how many times a player made it on to a base) and slugging percentage (how powerful they are as a hitter), they were able to see the benefits in having less expensive players on their team while still winning games. This is the premise of the movie, "Moneyball." This $41 million budget is compared to the New York Yankees, who had $125 million in 2002.
500
Who is the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts to be playing in the Super Bowl this year?
Dan Orlovsky. Peyton Manning is injured.
500
Morgan Bober holds the record for fastest time in what sport?
Swimming.
500
Which state in the US has the largest stadium, or the most number of seats?
Michigan. Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, where Michigan Wolverine football games are played, can hold up to 109,901 people.
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