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GUERRILLA SPORTS

PACKET BY: Guelph (Chris Greenwood) and Illinois (Donald Taylor)
Famous incidents in this sport include Gordon Tallis' slingshot tackle on Brett Hodgson in the 2002 State of Origin series, as well as a freakish score by Mark Gasnier during a centenary Test in 2008 against New Zealand. Clive Churchill and Reg Gasnier are among a group of players in this sport known as "The Immortals." The 2008 World Cup in this sport featured a "super-group" which included England and Papua New Guinea, and saw New Zealand defeat Australia 34-20 to win it all. Much of the early history surrounding this sport, including the "All Golds" tour, revolved around the fact that players were able to play professionally and make a living doing so. Drop goals in this sport are worth one point, while penalties and conversions are worth two points, and tries are four. For 10 points, identify this code often contrasted with union.

ANSWER: Rugby League


A year before he was fired, one graduating class at the school he coached offered $100,000 if he was fired, and another $100,000 for the head of Todd Turner. In 2002, his team finished 10-2, earning a bid to the Gator Bowl, but was soundly beaten by NC State 28-6. He was fired from one gig when that school attempted to recruit Urban Meyer, who could have left Utah to coach them without penalty. Recently hired as the running backs and special teams coach of the San Francisco franchise of the United Football League, he was succeeded by Charlie Weis as head coach of Notre Dame. For 10 points, identify the man who coached Washington to a winless record in 2008.

ANSWER: Tyrone Willingham


One of this team’s former managers required his players to wear bowler hats before games, but his discipline resulted in 18 league titles. That man, Bill Struth, succeeded William Wilton, under whose tenure drunken fans invaded the pitch in 1909, during an event known as the Hampden Riot. Their current roster features David Weir and Kenny Miller, while recent acquisitions have included Maurice Edu from Toronto FC and US National team standout DaMarcus Beasley. After a late equalizing goal by Colin Stein against their traditional rivals in 1971, a fan crush resulted in 66 deaths, which was dubbed the Ibrox Disaster, and after a 2-0 loss to Zenit St. Petersburg, the 2008 UEFA Cup Final saw their fans riot in Manchester. FTP, name this Scottish soccer team traditionally associated with Unionism and Protestantism, a rival of Celtic.

ANSWER: Glasgow Rangers Football Club


In this game, Fred Williamson broke his arm in the fourth quarter, rendering him unable to deliver the hammer blows to the receivers he'd bragged about. The team that lost this game scored only one touchdown, that being through a 7-yd pass to Curtis McClinton. Boyd Dowler was injured during the first series, and the man who came on to replace him caught two touchdown passes. Elijah Pitts ran in two more touchdowns, and Jim Taylor added another for the victors. The outcome was effectively sealed when Willie Wood picked off a pass from Len Dawson. Broadcast on NBC and CBS simultaneously, for 10 points, identify this event in which Vince Lombardi's Packers defeated Hank Stram's Chiefs 35-10, dubbed "the First World Championship Game AFL vs. NFL."

ANSWER: Super Bowl I


While still in college, this man made his Major League debut for the Blue Jays, but retired from baseball in his senior year, 1981, the same year he scored with seconds left to lead BYU to a victory over Notre Dame in the Sweet Sixteen, and the same year he won the Wooden Award. After a playing career that saw him win titles in 1984 and 1986 under K.C. Jones, he became head coach of the Suns, before resigning three years later and joining a team where he would trade Antoine Walker to Dallas. After an atrocious 2006-07 at the helm of his current team, he traded away seven players, including Wally Szczerbiak and Al Jefferson, and led his team to a 42 win improvement in 2007-08, the highest in NBA history, by adding Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to a roster featuring Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce. FTP, name this former scrappy NBA player and 2008 Executive of the Year, the current President of the Boston Celtics.

ANSWER: Danny Ainge


This player is a fanatical South Carolina Gamecocks supporter, having grown up in Darlington, and was named a Minor League All-Star by Baseball America in 2001. Along with Miguel Batista, the Toronto Blue Jays would trade him for Sergio Santos and Troy Glaus in 2005 after winning his first Gold Glove. His current team signed him to a bargain $3.4 million contract after a dislocated left wrist hampered his 2008 season with the Diamondbacks, despite his average eclipsing the .300 mark, and this season he went to his second All-Star game along with teammates Jonathan Broxton and Chad Billingsley. His best career game came in his team’s hope opener this season against the Giants, when he became only the eighth Dodger to hit for the cycle. Winner of Gold Gloves in 2005, 2006, and 2007, FTP, name this second baseman known for his autism charity and fielding abilities, nicknamed “O-Dog”.

ANSWER: Orlando Hudson


Upon entering the NFL, this player supplanted Ron Jaworski for starter, and was also forced to avoid the courtship of the USFL’s Tampa Bay Bandits. In 1989, he dueled against Houston’s Warren Moon and rushed for 49 yards before being named Pro Bowl MVP, and under Buddy Ryan, he threw three interceptions in a game against Chicago that was dominated by kickers, the 1988 Fog Bowl. He was also a punter while at UNLV, and late in his career, he spent time with the Cowboys and Ravens, before retiring as the career quarterback rushing leader in 2001. With the help of Cris Carter and a popular rookie out of Marshall, he led his team to a 15-1 record in 1998, after temporarily retiring in 1995. Named Writer’s Associtation MVP in 1990, FTP, name this player who formed a dynamic duo with Randy Moss, a former quarterback for the Eagles and Vikings.

ANSWER: Randall “Randy” Cunningham

Howard Cosell did play-by-play for ABC Radio during the 1953 edition of this event, while Jim McKay served as the CBS announcer. Non-US teams were banned from it in 1976, but the ban was rescinded the next year. Its first iteration was won by the Maynard Midgets, and shortly afterwards US Rubber became a corporate sponsor. A team from the Philippines was stripped of its 1992 crown from this event, and in 2001 a team from New York City would initially finish 3rd, but would later retroactively forfeit as well, both on account of using ineligible players. A team from Monterey was the first from outside the US to win it, with Angel Macias pitching a perfect game. For 10 points, identify this annual event that takes place in Williamsport, PA.

ANSWER: Little League World Series


This player would go on to surpass a record set by Peter Lee after being traded with Michael Del Zotto in January 2009, but failed to win the Red Tilson Trophy in his final two years in the league. Though Logan Couture was initially expected to go first in the 2005 OHL Draft, this player was picked instead after being given special exemption to enter the draft at the age of 14, and he would later break Wayne Gretzky’s record for goals by a 16-year-old. Despite his prodigal status, he was left off Canada’s Junior team in 2006 and 2007, claiming “[he had] never been cut from a team before”, but as a member of the 2009 team, he finished with 15 points and was named tournament MVP, helping him leapfrog Victor Hedman to first place in the ISS rankings. FTP, name this former player for the Oshawa Generals and London Knights, a hockey phenom drafted first overall in 2009 by the New York Islanders.

ANSWER: John Tavares


He formed a duo with Ralph Sampson known as the “Twin Towers,” and in a 1990 game against the Milwaukee Bucks, recorded a quadruple double with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, and 11 blocks. He was the NCAA Tournament’s most Outstanding Player in 1983, despite his team losing in the final due to a Lorenzo Charles dunk at the last second, and led his team to the final again, only to lose to Georgetown. The top pick in a draft that included Charles Barkley, John Stockton, and Sam Bowie, he was said to have five moves and four countermoves, known as his “Dream Shake.” For 10 points, identify this Rockets center who was a key part of their back to back titles in the 90s.

ANSWER: Hakeem Olajuwon


Following a hard foul by Iker Iturbe, this coach got into a shouting match with Rick Barnes, for which each was fined $2,500. He coached the US Olympic basketball team to gold four years after losing to the Soviets in the final, and the following year led his team to the national title game, losing to Marquette 67-59. Credited with the introduction of the foul-line huddle and the run-and-jump defense, his four corners offense led to the shot clock being used in college. His first coaching gig was under Bob Spear at Air Force, but later became an assistant under Frank McGuire, and replaced him as head coach. The only man who could keep Michael Jordan under 20 ppg in college, FTP, identify this legendary coach of North Carolina.

ANSWER: Dean Smith


In a shutout of the Baltimore Orioles, Juan Nieves recorded this team’s only no-hitter. Earlier, they spent one year on the west coast as the Seattle Pilots, before being purchased by Bud Selig and moved to their current city. One player from this team recorded a 39-game hitting streak, which ended when Rick Manning drove in a walk-off hit, while another player from this team won the Cy Young and AL MVP awards in 1981, and was twice named to the All-Star Game. That player, Rollie Fingers, was injured for the entirety of this team’s only appearance in the World Series, which they would lose in seven games, the 1982 “Suds Series” versus the St. Louis Cardinals. This team also traded Roger Alexander and Dave May to the Atlanta Braves to acquire Hank Aaron, back when they were still in the American League. Formerly featuring Robin Yount and Paul Molitor, FTP, name this 2008 NL Wild Card, a Central division team whose roster features Braden Looper, Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder.

ANSWER: Milwaukee Brewers [accept either underlined part]

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