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"Sportscenter" Trivia Quiz

A quiz about my favorite show. Behind the scenes knowledge will be helpful. I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by centerice. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
centerice

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,769

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
4699

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (9/15), Guest 8 (6/15), Hulse84 (3/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which anchor is the originator of the catchphrase "It's deep and I don't think it's playable"? Hint

Keith Olbermann

Dan Patrick

Kenny Mayne

Chris Berman

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which two anchors often said "Say hello to my little friend"? Hint

Dan Patrick and Kenny Mayne

Rich Eisen and Steve Berthiaume

Keith Olbermann and Linda Cohn

Steve Levy and John Anderson

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Question 3 of 15

3. When does Steve Berthiaume say "mahalo"? Hint

Neil Everett has just given the time in Hawaii that a show is to air.

A hockey player has just scored a goal.

They are showing golf footage.

A fan is shown wearing a Hawaiian shirt.

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Question 4 of 15

4. How many questions are in the "Coors Light Silver Spotlight"? Hint

five

two

a six-pack

three

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the name of the series of "Sportscenter" commercials? Hint

Ads For Our Show

Please Watch Our Program

Watch "Sportscenter" More

This is "Sportscenter"

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Question 6 of 15

6. Name the anchor who once wore custom-made jockey's silks during the intro. Hint

Kenny Mayne

Matt Winer

John Anderson

Kevin Frazier

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which anchor once hit himself in the head with a subway car? Hint

Trey Wingo

Dan Patrick

Keith Olbermann

Mike Greenberg

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Question 8 of 15

8. According to Steve Berthiaume, what are the three kinds of goalie saves in hockey? Hint

elbow, glove, stick

elbow, knee, leg

glove, kick, stick

leg, mask, arm

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Question 9 of 15

9. What kind of cake did Matt Winer promise viewers if they got a multiple choice question right? Hint

angel food

Lady Baltimore

seven layer

bundt

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Question 10 of 15

10. Name the anchor who claims not to have a catchphrase despite repeated episodes with him saying; "He's running like people are chasing him". Hint

Steve Levy

John Anderson

Stuart Scott

Rich Eisen

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who are the "Quarterback" and the "Professor"? Hint

Rece Davis and Linda Cohn

Rob Dibble and Kevin Frazier

Sean Salisbury and John Clayton

John Buccigross and Dan Patrick

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which anchor changed his last name when a former employer told him; "You couldn't really be a TV anchor and have people take you seriously with a name like that"? Hint

John Buccigross

Dan Patrick

Rece Davis

Scott Van Pelt

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Question 13 of 15

13. How many times an episode does Stuart Scott Prefer to say "boo-yah"? Hint

one

never

as many times as warranted

five

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Question 14 of 15

14. Keith Olbermann once did a commercial for which restaurant chain? Hint

Olive Garden

The Keg

Red Lobster

Boston Market

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Question 15 of 15

15. Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann were once in a video for which music group? Hint

Hootie and the Blowfish

Def Leppard

Nirvana

Spice Girls

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Mar 27 2024 : Guest 172: 9/15
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 8: 6/15
Mar 03 2024 : Hulse84: 3/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which anchor is the originator of the catchphrase "It's deep and I don't think it's playable"?

Answer: Dan Patrick

Dan was the originator of this phrase,although Keith was the one who said it on air first. Keith would often say; "It's deep, Dan, and I don't think it's playable", just to get Dan's goat.

2. Which two anchors often said "Say hello to my little friend"?

Answer: Rich Eisen and Steve Berthiaume

This is from "Scarface". Both anchors do it well-though Steve has a more believeable delivery.

3. When does Steve Berthiaume say "mahalo"?

Answer: Neil Everett has just given the time in Hawaii that a show is to air.

When Neil doesn't give Hawaiian time-Steve will often ask; "What time is that in Hawaii?" To which Neil always responds; "The right time".

4. How many questions are in the "Coors Light Silver Spotlight"?

Answer: a six-pack

No one knows why this is the "Silver Spotlight" as opposed to a "Golden" one. I have since been informed that this is because Coors is nicknamed the "Silver Bullet".

5. What is the name of the series of "Sportscenter" commercials?

Answer: This is "Sportscenter"

Professional athletes travel to Bristol, Connecticut to film these spots.

6. Name the anchor who once wore custom-made jockey's silks during the intro.

Answer: Kenny Mayne

Kenny spent most of 2003 covering horse races-including the Triple Crown.

7. Which anchor once hit himself in the head with a subway car?

Answer: Keith Olbermann

Keith was rushing to catch the New York subway. He forgot that the subway doors are 6'3'' and he is 6'3''and 1/2.

8. According to Steve Berthiaume, what are the three kinds of goalie saves in hockey?

Answer: glove, kick, stick

Steve will present the saves; "Stick save and a beauty, a stick save...and a beauty.

9. What kind of cake did Matt Winer promise viewers if they got a multiple choice question right?

Answer: bundt

By the way, I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm still waiting for mine.

10. Name the anchor who claims not to have a catchphrase despite repeated episodes with him saying; "He's running like people are chasing him".

Answer: John Anderson

John also has a catchphrase involving "cheese becoming a bit more binding". Not really sure I want to know what that means.

11. Who are the "Quarterback" and the "Professor"?

Answer: Sean Salisbury and John Clayton

No one is saying what John is a professor of, exactly.

12. Which anchor changed his last name when a former employer told him; "You couldn't really be a TV anchor and have people take you seriously with a name like that"?

Answer: Dan Patrick

Dan's given name is Dan Pugh. His boss at CNN gave him this advice.

13. How many times an episode does Stuart Scott Prefer to say "boo-yah"?

Answer: one

Stuart says he really has to feel it before he says it.

14. Keith Olbermann once did a commercial for which restaurant chain?

Answer: Boston Market

Boston Market declared bankruptcy soon after. We don't blame Keith, though.

15. Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann were once in a video for which music group?

Answer: Hootie and the Blowfish

Dan thanked Darius Rucker in the preface of his book. Keith did not thank anyone, not even a Blowfish.

Source: Author centerice

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