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Rose Bowl - Texas vs. USC

Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Hosted by: Swedish Floyd

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Pools

100 Squares:

Quarter
Texas
USC
Winner
1st
0
7
White Russian ($5)
Half
16
10
Diesel ($10)
3rd
23
24
Sandman ($5)
Final
41
38
White Russian ($25)

The Questions:

1st place - Tin Man - 12 correct ($15)
2nd place - White Russian - 10 correct ($8)
3rd (tie) - Brother Nature & Biker Dave - 9 correct ($2 each)
5th - Sandman - 8 correct

6th - The Diesel - 7 correct

1. Who’s momma will be shown first: Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart or Vince Young?

Diesel Vince Young
Sandman Reggie Bush
Brother Nature Reggie Bush
White Russian Reggie Bush
Tin Man Reggie
Biker Dave Vince Young
Correct Reggie Bush (4th quarter)

2. Which player will have the most rushing yards in the game?

Diesel Reggie Bush
Sandman Reggie Bush
Brother Nature R. Bush
White Russian Reggie Bush
Tin Man Reggie
Biker Dave Reggie Bush
Correct Vince Young (200)

3. Which player will have the most receiving yards in the game?

Diesel Dwayne Jarrett
Sandman Reggie Bush
Brother Nature B. Pittman
White Russian Dwayne Jarrett
Tin Man Reggie
Biker Dave Dwayne Jarrett
Correct Dwayne Jarrett (124)

4. Which player will have the most passing yards in the game?

Diesel Matt Leinart
Sandman Vince Young
Brother Nature V. Young
White Russian Matt Leinart
Tin Man Leinart
Biker Dave Matt Leinart
Correct Matt Leinart (367)

5. Will they mention that Vince Young’s father is currently serving a 16-year prison sentence?

Diesel No
Sandman Of course they will
Brother Nature Yes
White Russian Yes
Tin Man No
Biker Dave Yes
Correct No

6. Which player will score the first touchdown? (In the event the first touchdown is on a passing play, the credit for the first touchdown goes to the receiver who actually scored - not the quarterback.)

Diesel Vince Young
Sandman LenDale White
Brother Nature R. Bush
White Russian LenDale White
Tin Man Reggie
Biker Dave LenDale White
Correct LenDale White

7. Which team will score the first touchdown?

Diesel Texas
Sandman Texas
Brother Nature USC
White Russian USC
Tin Man USC
Biker Dave USC
Correct USC

8. Will the team that scores first win the game?

Diesel No
Sandman No
Brother Nature Yes
White Russian Yes
Tin Man Yes
Biker Dave Yes
Correct No

9. The Cleveland Cavaliers play in Milwaukee against the Bucks at 5:00 PST. Will LeBron James score more points than the Texas Longhorns?

Diesel More for LeBron
Sandman Yes, yes he will
Brother Nature No
White Russian No
Tin Man Yes
Biker Dave No
Correct No (Texas 41, LeBron 32)

10. Which team will commit the first turnover?

Diesel Texas
Sandman USC
Brother Nature Texas
White Russian Texas
Tin Man Longhorns
Biker Dave USC
Correct Texas

11. Which player will commit the first turnover?

Diesel Vince Young
Sandman LenDale White
Brother Nature V. Young
White Russian Vince Young
Tin Man Vince Young
Biker Dave Matt Leinart
Correct #31, Ross

12. How many times will USC be referred to as the greatest team ever?

Diesel 7
Sandman 4
Brother Nature 4
White Russian 4
Tin Man 1
Biker Dave 3
Correct Zero

13. Who will be the first player to need assistance off the field (on a cart, carried, etc.)? (A player must be chosen. Answering that no one will need assistance will not be accepted. Additional Clarification: Walking off under own power or limping off while leaning on one person does not count. Limping or hopping off while leaning on two players does count.)

Diesel Pittman, Texas
Sandman Vince Young
Brother Nature #53, J. Byers, USC
White Russian Billy Pittman (Texas WR)
Tin Man Longhorns coach
Biker Dave David Thomas
Correct T. Brown, Texas

14. Will anyone be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for celebrating a touchdown?

Diesel Yes
Sandman Yes
Brother Nature Yes
White Russian Yes
Tin Man No
Biker Dave Yes
Correct No

15. How much game time will elapse before the first touchdown is scored?

Diesel 7:37
Sandman 7:12
Brother Nature 5:14
White Russian 1:40
Tin Man 2:45
Biker Dave 4:30
Correct 2:33

16. Will Hurricane Katrina be mentioned during game time (excluding commercials and halftime)?

Diesel Yes
Sandman Yes
Brother Nature Yes
White Russian Yes
Tin Man No
Biker Dave Yes
Correct No

17. Will the longest field goal be over, under, or exactly 42 yards? (not a yes/no question)

Diesel Under
Sandman Over
Brother Nature Over
White Russian Under
Tin Man Yes
Biker Dave Under
Correct Over

18. Will instant replay be used in the final two minutes of regulation?

Diesel No
Sandman No
Brother Nature Yes
White Russian No
Tin Man Yes
Biker Dave No
Correct Yes

19. Will any points be scored in the last two minutes of regulation?

Diesel No
Sandman No
Brother Nature Yes
White Russian Yes
Tin Man Yes
Biker Dave Yes
Correct Yes

20. Will they explain why Reggie Bush writes the “619” in silver on the eye-black under his eyes?

Diesel Yes
Sandman No
Brother Nature Yes
White Russian Yes
Tin Man That's the time he shoots his steroids in the morning
Biker Dave Yes
Correct No

21. Who will be the MVP of the game?

Diesel Matt Leinart
Sandman Reggie Bush
Brother Nature M. Leinart
White Russian Reggie Bush
Tin Man Reggie Bush
Biker Dave Reggie Bush
Correct Vince Young

22. What will be the final score and who wins? (Must get the winner correct to have the score considered, Bob Barker rules do not apply)

Diesel 41-24 USC
Sandman 37-13 USC
Brother Nature 42-36 USC
White Russian 42-37 USC
Tin Man 28-21 USC
Biker Dave 34-28 USC
Correct 41-38 Texas

23. Will a defender from either team drop an apparent interception, then immediately jump up and down and/or put his hands on his head in despair?

Diesel Yes
Sandman Of course
Brother Nature No
White Russian Yes
Tin Man Yes
Biker Dave Yes
Correct No

24. How many times will Reggie Bush be referred to as “the number one pick,” “the likely #1 pick,” etc.?

Diesel 11
Sandman 4
Brother Nature 6
White Russian 12
Tin Man 7
Biker Dave 4
Correct Zero

25. Which player will score the most SmallWorld points? (+60 for TD, +2 per yard rushing/receiving, +1 per yard passing, +2 per reception, -45 per turnover, +1 or +2 for kick return yardage)

Diesel Matt Leinart
Sandman Reggie Bush
Brother Nature M. Leinart
White Russian Reggie Bush
Tin Man Reggie Bush
Biker Dave Vince Young
Correct Vince Young

26. Big & Rich will be performing during the halftime show. Will either member of the duo make any type of political statement?

Diesel Yes (reference to US troops in Iraq)
Sandman No
Brother Nature No
White Russian Yes
Tin Man Yes
Biker Dave Yes
Correct No answer, performance was not aired.

27. What will be the total running time of the National Anthem? Time begins with the first note played (or first word sung if there is no music) and ends with the last note played (or the last word sung if there is no music). (Bob Barker rules apply – winner is closest without going over)

Diesel 1:03
Sandman 1:43
Brother Nature 1:26
White Russian 1:02
Tin Man 1:42
Biker Dave 1:55
Correct 1:48

28. Will the team that wins the coin toss win the game?

Diesel Yes
Sandman No
Brother Nature No
White Russian Yes
Tin Man Yes
Biker Dave No
Correct Yes

29. Which team will win the coin toss before the start of the game?

Diesel USC
Sandman Texas
Brother Nature Texas
White Russian USC
Tin Man USC
Biker Dave Texas
Correct Texas

30. Will either team attempt a fake punt?

Diesel No
Sandman No
Brother Nature Yes
White Russian No
Tin Man No
Biker Dave No
Correct No

Hobo Santa Gift Exchange:
Winner gets all of the gifts. Gift must be bought (nothing from your closet) – can purchase at a store, garage sale, or anywhere else where you hand over money to someone expecting payment for the item. Item must be in working condition – stains, smells, and slight wear are acceptable, and, in some cases, encouraged. Spending limit is $2. Gifts are voted on by BMTG members.

Gift
Offensive
Rarity
It Factor
Celebrity
Mustache
Furthest
Total
Bondage Lights
From Brother Nature to Diesel
12
20
15
0
0
3
50
Genitourinary Tract Disorders
From White Russian to Sandman
10
20
16
0
1
0
47
Microwavable Pork Rinds & Slim Jims
From Sandman to Brother Nature
16
5
12
1
0
0
34
"Unbearably Cute" underwear
From Diesel to White Russian
14
7
11
0
0
0
32
Fighting Toys
From Tin Man to Steamboy
8
4
10
0
0
3
25

Categories:
Offensive to receiver in some manner
Rarity of item
The "It" Factor
Celebrity endorsed
Inclusion of fake beard or mustache
Item manufactured from furthest away

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