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College Rivalry

College Greed
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Ivy League  --->
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PAC-10  --->
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ACC Team:  $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Katherine Thompson - University of Virginia
Tim Whitwer - North Carolina State University
Nakia Hanson - University of North Carolina
Adrian McDaniel - Wake Forest University
Ken Shopfer - Duke University
Kelly Trikini - Georgia Tech University

Qualifying Question:  What percent of Americans believe that God performs miracles, according to a Newsweek poll?  Answer: 84.

Katherine
Tim 66 3rd
Nakia 85 1st **CAPTAIN**
Adrian 80 2nd
Ken 45 4th (on time)
Kelly 45 5th (on time)

Kelly is breaking a record by appearing on Greed...she hasn't missed a class...until now!

For $25,000 - Which is found on both a violin and an exotic dancer?
Is it...A-, C-, D-, or G- strings?
Kelly says she doesn't know much about either, but says she knows it's G-strings, Nakia accepts it, saying one of her friends wants to be an exotic dancer, and they're right for $25,000!

Ken is a Cameron Crazy!  That means he gets into the Cameron Indoor Stadium for games - not an easy thing to do.

For $50,000 - Which does NOT appear in the title of the 1999 South Park Movie?
Is it...Longer, Grosser, Bigger, or Uncut?
Ken loves the movie, and says Grosser, Nakia accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Tim lost his shorts in a rugby game.  (Ouch.)

For $75,000 - Which is greatest in number?
Is it...Wonders of the World, Leo DiCaprio's age, Donuts in a baker's dozen, Consonants in the English alphabet, or Minimum age to see an R-rated movie?
Tim really doesn't know, but guesses Consonants in the English alphabet, Nakia accepts it, but says she doesn't want to, and...she shouldn't have.  They're WRONG.


Ivy League : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Grant Kwasha - Harvard University
Brendan Buckley - Brown University
Nicole Gabona - Yale University
Andre Williams - Princeton University
Rich Luthman - Columbia University
Erica Shawberg - Univ. of Pennsylvania

Qualifying Question:  How many pounds does the average kindergartener weigh?  Answer: 46.

Grant
Brendan 39 2nd
Nicole 30 4th
Andre 69 5th
Rich 60 3rd
Erica 42 1st **CAPTAIN**

Andre plays the piano, trumpet, and saxophone!

For $25,000 - Kinko's is a worldwide chain of what?
Is it...Donut stores, Printing stores, Martial arts studios, or Pet stores?
Andre says it's a printing store but it's overpriced, Erica accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Nicole is a fashion fanatic!

For $50,000 - Which does NOT indicate a toll-free number?
Is it...800, 976, 888, or 877?
Nicole says 976, Erica accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Rich plays basketball - and he put another player on his shoulders for the slam dunk competition.   Innovative, eh?

For $75,000 - Habitrail homes are designed for whom?
Is it...Hikers, Hamsters, Nuns, Old Locomotives, or Cowboys?
Rich says Hamsters, Erica accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Brendan is like the Pied Piper.  Well, sort of.  He lived in the same town in Germany!

For $100,000 - Which store is owned by The Gap?
Is it...Limited, Old Navy, JC Penney, Target, or Sears?
Brendan says Old Navy, Erica accepts it, and they've got $100,000!

Erica loves to cook, and won first place in a cooking contest at the age of ten!

The $200,000 category is:  Saturday Night Live
Does Erica want to keep the cash, or does she feel the need for Greed?
She's got the need!  In fact, they all do!  They're moving on!

The Terminator is on the prowl...and it's chosen Erica!
She's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Nicole!  She wants Yale out!

Terminator Question:
How many rings are in the Official Olympic Symbol?  Erica rings in and says "5".  And she's right!  She remains captain!

Erica:  Playing for $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Brendan:  Playing for $40,000
Rich:  Playing for $40,000
Andre:  Playing for $40,000
Nicole:  OUT

For $200,000:
Which four are current sketches or characters on Saturday Night Live?

They use the freebie, eliminating James Brown Jr.

Rich's choice Mary Katherine Gallagher James Brown Jr. FREEBIE
Erica's choice Mango The Ladies' Man Andre's choice
  Morning Latte Johnny Bluejeans Brendan's choice

Is The Ladies' Man correct?  Yes!
Is Mango correct?  Yes!
Is MK Gallagher correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Erica and her team if they're not sure. She's risking it though!

So for $200,000...is it Johnny Bluejeans?  NO!  (You can see for yourself what it was.)

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR IVY LEAGUE:
Erica:  $10,000


Pac-10 Team : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Adam Epstein - UCLA
Tiffany Peggins
- USC
David Mitchell
- Washington
Meghan Davis
- Stanford
Mike McCarthy
- UC-Berkeley
Brylee Proudfoot
  - Arizona

Qualifying Question:  How many companies went public on the U.S. stock market in 1999?  Answer: 485.

Adam
Tiffany 350 2nd
David 250 4th
Meghan 600 1st **CAPTAIN**
Mike 200 5th
Brylee 300 3rd

Mike is 100% Irish, and he's a crazy guy!

For $25,000 - Where would you most likely see the Stone Temple Pilots?
Is it...Archaeological dig, Rock concert, 747 cockpit, or TV programmer's vault?
Mike says Rock concert, Meghan accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

David was stung by a scorpion in Costa Rica and had to drop his pants...ouch again!

For $50,000 - Yellowfin, skipjack, and albacore are what types of fish?
Is it...Salmon, Tuna, Bass, or Smelt?
David says Tuna, Meghan accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Brylee changes her room every TWO WEEKS!

For $75,000 - ISDN, DSL, and T-1 all speed up your what?
Is it...Metabolism, Internet Access, Motorcycle, Reading, or Hair growth?
Brylee says Internet Access, Meghan accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Tiffany is a gold-medal golfer!

For $100,000 - Which movie did NOT feature Adam Sandler?
Is it...Billy Madison, Tommy Boy, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, or The Wedding Singer?
Tiffany says Tommy Boy, Meghan accepts it, and they've got $100,000!

Meghan plays the violin and the mandolin and guitar!  

The $200,000 category is:  Wordplay
Does Meghan want to keep the cash, or does she feel the need for Greed?
She's...keeping the cash!

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR PAC-10:
ALL PLAYERS:  $20,000 each


Big 10 Team : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Samara Spector - Ohio State
Andy Walmeier - Wisconsin
Janna Goodfriend - Penn State
Sarah Neemick - Michigan
Dan Bender - Purdue
Randall Stiles - Indiana

Qualifying Question:  How many feet is the steepest drop on "Goliath," the world's tallest roller coaster?  Answer: 255.

Samara 96 5th
Andy 200 1st **CAPTAIN**
Janna 150 3rd
Sarah 353 2nd
Dan 125 4th
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If Andy isn't the youngest captain ever on Greed, he's certainly the youngest-looking captain.  And I could almost swear I've seen him somewhere before.  Seems like I've seen Dan somewhere too.  Maybe they just remind me of people from college.  Who knows.

Samara is a party expert, on the Panhellenic Association!

For $25,000 - Big Bite, Big Gulp, and Slurpee can be purchased where?
Is it...Wendy's, 7-Eleven, Denny's, or Spago?
Samara says 7-Eleven, Andy accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Dan went to the British Open last summer - and slept on the sidewalk!

For $50,000 - What TV game show is based on Hangman?
Is it...Jeopardy!, Price is Right, Hollywood Squares, or Wheel of Fortune?
Dan says Hollywood Squares, though he has no idea.  (Is another team going to Woolery out?)  Andy says "Give me Wheel of Fortune, Pat."  Chuck is crushed that Andy would pick Pat Sajak over him, and Chuck decides to use his freebie to eliminate Andy from the game.  Oh wait.  He can't do that!  In any case, they've won $50,000!

Janna helped raise over $3,000,000 in a dance-a-thon!

For $75,000 - Which was NEVER the first name of a U.S. President?
Is it...Zachary, Millard, Woodrow, Rutherford, or Oscar?
Janna says Zachary, Andy rejects it and says Oscar, and they're right for $75,000!
(Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Woodrow Wilson, Rutherford B. Hayes, and Oscar the Grouch.)  [Just kidding on the last one.]

Sarah is a nearly life-long cheerleader....

For $100,000 - For ten years, Boston Marathon men's champs have been from what country?
Is it...France, Kenya, Mexico, United States, or Finland?
Sarah says Kenya, Andy accepts it, and they've got $100,000!

The $200,000 category is:  Teen Life
Does Andy want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
He's got the need!  They're moving on!

The Terminator is on the prowl...and it's chosen Dan!
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Samara!

Terminator Question:
In the world of music, who is known as "The Boss"?  Samara rings in and says "Bruce Springsteen".  And she's right!  She remains in the game!

Samara:  Playing for $80,000
Sarah:  Playing for $40,000
Janna:  Playing for $40,000
Andy:  Playing for $40,000
Dan:  OUT with $10,000

For $200,000:
According to a Jansport survey, which four of the following six items are most commonly found in a teen's backpack?

They use the freebie, eliminating Gum.

Janna's choice Notebooks/Binders Pens/Pencils Samara's choice
Andy's 1st choice Books Gum FREEBIE
Sarah's choice Keys Calculator Andy's 2nd choice (changed Sarah's)

Is Books correct?  Yes!
Is Pens and Pencils correct?  Yes!
Is Notebooks and Binders correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Andy and his team if they're not sure. He's risking it though!

So for $200,000...is it Calculator?  NO!  (You can see for yourself what it was.)

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR BIG 10:
Dan:  $10,000


AND WE'RE OUT OF TIME!!  Tune in for the next edition of Greed next Friday to find out what this team does!


LAST UPDATED: MAY 30, 2000