Protests
In 2016, this former NFL quarterback sparked national controversy by kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
In 2021, the NCAA announced this major change, allowing college athletes to profit from their own name, image, and likeness for the first time.
What is NIL?
This tennis legend won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, regardless of gender.
Who is Serena Williams?
Michigan’s career leader in rushing yards
Who is Mike Hart?
Winner of the Battle of the Sexes
In 1980, this country led a boycott of the Moscow Olympics in protest of the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan, causing over 60 nations to withdraw.
What is the United States?
This college quarterback, known for his successful NIL deals, signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Dr Pepper and a major sports agency after his 2021 college football season.
Who Is Bryce Young?
In 2021, this country became the first to offer equal pay to men and women in their national soccer teams.
What Is Norway?
Michigan’s career leader in passing yards
Who is Chad Henne?
Pioneer of women's basketball, played for the USC Trojans
WHo is Cheryl Miller?
In 2020, this NBA team, led by players like LeBron James and Chris Paul, used their platform to call for social justice reform, including boycotting playoff games
What is the Milwaukee Bucks?
This fast-food chain became one of the first major companies to sign NIL deals with college athletes, including multiple deals with players from the University of Alabama.
What is Bojangles?
In 1900, this sport became the first to include female athletes in the Olympic Games.
What is Tennis?
one of the following Wolverines did NOT win the Heisman Trophy
WHo is TOm Bardy?
The Arizona State NCAA Champion won on one leg
Who is Anthony Robles?
In 1999, this tennis player wore a shirt that read "We're Not Going To Take It" during a match to protest gender inequality in the sport, specifically regarding prize money disparities.
Who is Venus Williams?
The NIL rule change has allowed college athletes to sign endorsement deals with brands like these, although they have also sparked debates about the fairness of the competitive balance.
What are major brands?
This former University of Pennsylvania swimmer made headlines in 2022 for competing as a transgender woman in NCAA Division I women’s swimming.
Who Is Lia Thomas?
Last time Michigan has made an elite 8 appearance
What is the 2014 season?
Canadian Soccer Player holds the record for most points ever.
Christine Sinclair
In 1967, this African American boxer was stripped of his heavyweight title and banned from boxing for refusing to be drafted into the military, citing his opposition to the Vietnam War.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
In 2022, this state became the first to enact a law requiring NIL deals to be reported to the state’s governing body.
What is Florida?
This U.S.-based professional basketball league, founded in 1996, is the premier women's basketball league in the world.
the winningest coach in Michigan football history
Who is Bo Shembechler?
Protested 1968 Olympics;wore black gloves/black socks
Who are TOmmie Smith and John Carlos