are they? They are.
Tied with Rip Engle for 2nd all time at 104 wins, this person showed that they really indeed are, until they weren't, but they will be forever.
James Franklin
Ryan Day is probably the second most notable coach to have ties to the University of New Hampshire. Born in Dover, New Hampshire, the answer to the most famous coach with ties to UNH and the answer to this clue was just fired by the Raiders.
Chip Kelly
Don't overthink it. With 74 total wins, he has the most in Lions franchise history.
Matt Stafford
The Chicago Cubs were blessed with their MVP and leader on their curse-breaking World Series team, when the Astros elected not to take this Golden Spikes winner, instead selecting Mark Appel, allowing the Cubs to draft him 2nd overall — the easiest decision in franchise history.
Kris Bryant
This iconic Eastern Conference franchise is not playing on Christmas after 9 consecutive seasons.
Celtics
2nd to Talor Battle by a mere 6 total points for career leading scorers, he leads Penn State all time in field goals made and attempted. The former 2018 NIT champion is currently on Paris Basketball.
Lamar Stevens
Packers defensive coordinator resigned the head coaching job at Boston College following a victory over SMU in the 2023 Fenway Bowl.
Jeff Hafley
Tom Brady has 10 more playoff wins in his career than years since the Miami Dolphins last made the playoffs.
25
This 8× All-Star, 2× MVP, and ROY winner has only played in the NL East and recently switched to first base. He has won every award, but a championship still eludes him. He was the last player to win the award coming from a junior college.
Bryce Harper
This active journeyman is 6th all time behind LeBron, Kobe, Oscar Robertson, KD, and D-Wade in career points on Christmas Day. He has the most points on Christmas Day without winning a ring.
Russell Westbrook
You probably thought it was Saquon Barkley, but even more modern they is, leading Penn State all time in rushing yards.
Katron Allen
Dylan Laube was drafted into the NFL. Since 2000, this is the total number of other University of New Hampshire alumni who were also drafted.
3
Since the year 2000, there have been 15 tied NFL games. Two quarterbacks share the most ties in this time frame, each with 2.
Kirk cousins and Andy Dalton
Four Red Sox World Series champions have won the Golden Spikes Award. One was a pitcher, three were batters. Name either the pitcher or two of the three batters. Hint: The Red Sox only drafted 1, acquired 1 in a trade, and signed 2.
Price, JD Drew, Varitek, Benintendi
They are the last team to lose on Christmas Day and win the NBA championship in the same season, although some question their legitimacy as champions. Note: Thunder did not play on Christmas last year, thus not counting as a Loss.
Lakers
Known for his dominance on the mat at Penn State, this three-time NCAA champion later brought his wrestling pedigree to the UFC, sitting at 8–1 and on the rise.
bo Nickal
After a standout high school career at Nashua North, Kendall Reyes excelled at this university before being drafted in the 2nd round by the then San Diego Chargers in 2012.
Uconn
This 3rd-round pick from the University of Arizona is a Super Bowl MVP, an achievement he won during his second stint with the team that drafted him.
Nick Foles
This Milwaukee Brewers 2nd overall draft pick, right behind Delmon Young, holds the all-time NCAA batting average record with .465 over three seasons.
Rickie Weekes
In your lifetime, 3 players have scored 40 on Christmas Day in 2002, 2010, and 2023.
Luka - 2023
KD - 2010
T - Mac 2002
These two players are the only 1st overall NFL Draft picks in Penn St. history, and were both underwhelming for their AFC North teams who took them. Breaking Jeopardy rules, I will give you $250 per correct answer.
Ki-Jana Carter and Courtney Brown
The answer to this clue is the rank of Boston College as far as 1st round NFL draft picks since 2000. It may be surprising — although they have produced NFL MVP Matt Ryan, they’re historically not a strong football program — that they are tied with Auburn, Ole Miss, and UNC with 12.
21st
This undrafted NFL quarterback threw for 4 more touchdowns than he had consecutive Super Bowl appearances, which is the all-time record regardless of position.
5
This active manager, with 2 World Series titles as a manager and 3 AL Manager of the Year awards with 2 teams, was an underwhelming player after being the 3rd person to ever win the Golden Spikes Award in 1980 while playing for the University of Arizona.
Terry Francona
This active coach has the 3rd most wins on Christmas Day in NBA history and the highest winning percentage in NBA history for Christmas Day.
Spolestra (9-0)