The infamous hot tub photos of Cardinals QB Matt Leinart have now made their way to Jeopardy!. On the recent college tournament, Alex Trebek offered the following answer: "This Heisman-winning Cardinals quarterback was sacked in the offseason by photos of his hot tub party." The contestant from the University of Michigan supplied the correct question, which might be the last big football-related win for the Wolverines for quite a while.
Yet the Leinart-Jeopardy! crossover got us thinking something else -- What would the sports versions of famous game shows look like? We think they might go something like this:
• The $64,000 Question -- Rookies learn to pose crucial nightlife query: Are you a cop?
• Tic-Tac-Dough -- Tim Donaghy makes questionable foul calls to ensure the point spread is covered
• Wheel(s) of Fortune -- How Anna Kournikova became rich and famous despite never winning a tournament
• Who Wants to be a Millionaire -- Watch the Marlins decide who to trade next
• Let's Make a Deal -- The childhood friends of famous athletes in legal trouble race each other to plea bargain with prosecutors
• The Newlywed Game -- Comparing all the happy talk uttered when Larry Brown takes a new job to the inevitable acrimony when he departs
• $100,000 Pyramid -- What's left on the stage after Pacman makes it rain
• Jeopardy! -- The Miss Teen USA Pageant, with special guest judge Roger Clemens
• Family Feud -- Travis Henry's baby mommas compete for his child support
• The Price is Right -- How the woeful Knicks manage to attract coaches and free agents
• Hollywood Squares -- One of the more polite terms Kobe uses for his teammates
• Press Your Luck -- Celtics see how far they can advance despite losing every road game
• Name That Tune -- Athletes try to guess in as few notes as possible whether the pop temptress warbling the song is dating a pitcher, quarterback or hockey player
• Weakest Link -- Nail-biting elimination drama as middle relievers compete to pitch the sixth inning
• Password -- Patriots reveal how they decipher opponents' playcalls so they know whether it's a run or pass
• To Tell The Truth -- Sadly discontinued due to lack of qualified contestants
• The Gong Show -- Hilarity ensues as NBA players, who misunderstood title of show, look to score weed
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Comments (268)
Morning bel, good to see you. You either missed my earlier hello, or chose to ignore my "face rings a bel" attempt at humor... Either way, great to have you back...how have the Fosters been treating you? Had a few last weekend and convinced the Mrs. that I'm having 1/2 as many beers these days.
Finsterbaby | 05/13/08, 10:55 AM
Its all in the can count fin
belpepsi - Jen's Hitman | 05/13/08, 10:56 AM
Report Offensive CommentNo wonder it took you so long, Pete, you had to delve into the Gameshow Network for these.
I am impressed
Uncle Ben - GFY | 05/13/08, 10:56 AM
Report Offensive Comment"Singled Out" - What Barry Bonds tries to convince the Player's Association he has been.
Uncle Ben - GFY | 05/13/08, 10:57 AM
Report Offensive CommentDeal or No Deal - Rookies choose a case to determine which team they play for.
BoFett | 05/13/08, 10:58 AM
Report Offensive CommentTruth or Consequenses - Sadly no one ever picks Truth
belpepsi - Jen's Hitman | 05/13/08, 10:59 AM
Report Offensive CommentLet's Make a Deal -- The childhood friends of famous athletes in legal trouble race each other to plea bargain with prosecutors.
The 10 Spot
Anyone remember the Cheech and Chong version? "Let's Make a Dope Deal" starring Bob Bitchin.
Rickey Williams could be a contestant:
"Rickey, door # 1 or # 2?"
"I'll take door # 2."
"Let's see what he's won folks! Oh no, its' Officer O'Malley...your busted !!"
rock_chalk | 05/13/08, 10:59 AM
Report Offensive CommentTruth or Consequenses - Sadly no one ever picks Truth
belpepsi - Jen's Hitman | 05/13/08, 10:59 AM
And they never face any consequences.
BoFett | 05/13/08, 10:59 AM
Report Offensive CommentStellar list, Tuna. Worth the wait.
Clef - Knight of the Realm | 05/13/08, 11:00 AM
Report Offensive CommentPimp my Ride - Starring the Knicks
Clef - Knight of the Realm | 05/13/08, 11:00 AM
Report Offensive CommentWhat's My Line co-hosted by Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden
Pflebeau | 05/13/08, 11:00 AM
Report Offensive CommentHere are a few other classic titles for your perusal:
Match Game
The Dating Game
The Joker's Wild
Card Sharks
The 10 Spot | 05/13/08, 11:01 AM
Report Offensive CommentAre You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader - The NFL replaces the Wonderlic test with this challenge at the combine.
BoFett | 05/13/08, 11:01 AM
Report Offensive CommentDistraction - The Bengals take on all other NFL teams to see who can create the most headlines in the media.
(On a side note, this is one of the funniest game shows ever, if you have not seen it)
Uncle Ben - GFY | 05/13/08, 11:01 AM
Report Offensive CommentWhat's My Line co-hosted by Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden
Pflebeau
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Ouch. Though maybe "Which's My Line" might fit them better.
The 10 Spot | 05/13/08, 11:01 AM
Report Offensive CommentDon't worry Fin, bel is still ignoring me.
Franz - Brute for Hire | 05/13/08, 11:01 AM
Report Offensive CommentWhose Line Is It - Darryl Strawberry hosts his favorite party game.
BoFett | 05/13/08, 11:02 AM
Report Offensive CommentHere are a few other classic titles for your perusal:
Match Game
The 10 Spot
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Didn't someone play this game with Andre Rison..... I am pretty sure he lost
Uncle Ben - GFY | 05/13/08, 11:02 AM
Report Offensive CommentMatch Game: Laugh along with Fanny Flag, Nipsy Russell and the ever-lovable Charles Nelson Reilly as they try to pair up the Bengal player with their latest charge.
Finsterbaby | 05/13/08, 11:03 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe Dating Game - where will NBA coaches go next?
Anthony Verna | 05/13/08, 11:03 AM
Report Offensive CommentFamous line from the sports edition of Let's make a Deal - "I'll take the behind of ho # 2"
Pflebeau | 05/13/08, 11:03 AM
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