Thanksgiving Day Tid-Bits
Outside of Turkey, what is the most traditional non dessert Thanksgiving Food?
Dressing
Ball State is a wonderful school that has plenty of famous alumni such as David Letterman, Oprah’s boyfriend Stedman Graham, and Papa John owner John Schnatter. However, do you know the name of the most famous Ball State resident…the mascot??
CHARLIE CARDINAL
The “clean” version of what song was Carter’s anthem for several years…
In DA Club
LEBRON JAMES
Luke
While we have a couple of Louis Armstrong wannabes in the family, the OG recorded this song that is all about thanks
What a Wonderful World
What two NFL teams ALWAYS play on Thanksgiving?
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions
We all know that Indiana has a storied basketball program, with 5 National Championship banners hanging in assembly hall. However, basketball has not won the most NCAA championships at Indiana. What sport boasts 8 championships for the Hoosiers?
Men’s Soccer
When a bear showed up on the property, what food was Aunt Julie most concerned about on the second floor deck?
BBQ cocktail weenies
ANDRE AGGASI
CARTER SUMMITT
Sister Sledge was no-doubt disco dancing to this song they recorded in the 70’s…which is a song about who we gather with during the Holidays…
We are Family
What year was Thanksgiving recognized as a national holiday
1863
Hail Purdue!! The Boilers are known for boasting a tradition-rich football program and a basketball program with the most Big 10 titles. However, what sport has the second-most sell outs over the last 3 seasons on campus?
Volleyball
While not everyone was here, it is a Thanksgiving Day memory that will go down in history….what dish did Grandma drop on the way to the dinner table several Thanksgivings ago??
Mashed Potatoes
STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN
DAVID
Ohhhhh John Denver….this jam is a no doubt a favorite…especially for fans at West Virginia football games. I’m sure his “Mountain momma” would be proud…
Take Me Home…Country Roads
In 1705, a town in Connecticut postponed Thanksgiving because they didn’t have enough ingredients to make this famous Thanksgiving Day dish…
Pumpkin Pie
In the 1980s, the Evansville Aces were making headlines in 3 different sports. The basketball team reached the NCAA tournament and knocked off Gary Payton-led Oregon State in 1989, the Soccer team made the NCAA Final Four in 1986 and 1990, and this sport knocked off the top ranked Arizona State Sun Devils in the 1988 NCAA tournament
Baseball
This was THE hangout spot for Chase on the Disney Cruise. Ask him to see his card…
Vibe Club
MIA HAMM
JENNY
Nat King Cole is a legendary singer. His Daughter, Natalie, isn’t too shabby either. This song from 1975 is all about a love that lasts….
This Will Be
While JFK was the first president to spare the life of a turkey, which president began the tradition of “pardoning” a bird??
George H.W. Bush
While grandma attended classes at UE, she actually graduated from this nursing school….that was affiliated with one of Evansville’s current hospitals.
Deaconess School of Nursing
Who’s birthday is today??
Elizabeth!! Happy 14th!!
GARY GAIT
DANE
This song, Thanksgiving Prayer, was recorded by one of the most famous singers of all time.…
Johnny Cash