History!
Where did the Olympics originate from?
Olympia, Greece
What two SEC schools did Tommy Tuberville coach at before his involvement in politics?
Ole Miss and Auburn
What football team did Colin Kaepernick play for in 2016?
San Francisco 49ers
According to the theory of value-pluralism, Sports and Politics are similar to apples and oranges. In other words, they are what?
Non Comparable / Incommensurable
How old is new NU head football coach Matt Rhule?
48
What event did Tommy Smith and John Carlos compete in at the 1968 Olympics?
200M Dash
What color did organizations wear to support National Gun Violence Awareness Day?
Orange
What popular political figure spoke out against the Nike advertisement?
Donald Trump
Which philosopher held the belief that actions are right if they benefit the majority of the population, or the greater good?
John Stuart Mill
Which is older, wrestling or boxing?
Wrestling
What Sport was King Henry VIII Famous For?
Wrestling
What position did Jim Pillen play while at Nebraska?
Defensive back
What female tennis player was featured in Nike's “Dream Crazy” advertisement?
Serena Williams
Which acronym is used to describe the ethical test for persuasive advertisements?
TARES
Trev Alberts, our very own Athletic Director, played a few years in the NFL. What round/pick was he in the NFL Draft? And what team drafted him?
What kind of Jacket was George Bush wearing when he threw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium after 9/11?
A New York Firefighter jacket
Who is the former quarterback that chose to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality in the United States?
Colin Kaepernick
What award did Nikes “Dream Crazy” advertisement receive?
an Emmy
What theory helps describe the relationship that sports and politics share?
Value-Pluralism
Who was the shortest NBA player of all time?
Muggsy Bogues (5'3)
What setback did Jim Thorpe face before his Olympic Decathlon?
He lost his shoes and had to compete in mismatched shoes.
What was banned from Ole Miss sporting events in an attempt to stop students from bringing in Confederate flags?
Sticks
What year was Nike's “Dream Crazy” released?
2018
What Philosopher is credited with the popularization of value pluralism in ethics?
Isaiah Berlin
Which European country has competed in the most summer Olympics, yet has never won any kind of medal?
Liechtenstein