And the answers: 1). An NHL franchise that has never appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals. Carolina Hurricanes (3), Nashville Predators (3), Phoenix Coyotes (3), Anaheim Mighty Ducks (2), Atlanta Thrashers (2), New York Americans (2), Tampa Bay Lightning (2), California Seals, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Jose Sharks 2). A living PGA golfer exempt until 2006. Justin Leonard (3), Davis Love III (2), Jack Nicklaus (2), Mark Brooks (2), Nick Faldo (2), Corey Pavin, Ernie Els, Fred Couples, Gary Player, Phil Mickelson, Steve Jones, Tiger Woods, Tom Lehman, Vijay Singh, Casey Martin (Wrong-4) 3). A college football stadium that seats at least 80,000 people. Ohio Stadium (OSU) (4), Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn) (3), Neyland Stadium (Tennessee) (3), Clemson Memorial (Clemson) (2), Kyle Field (Texas A&M) (2), Stanford Stadium (Stanford) (2), Beaver Stadium (Penn State), Doak Campbell Stadium (FSU), L.A. Coliseum(Southern Cal), Rose Bowl (UCLA), Williams-Brice Stadium(USC) There are 20 stadiums in D-I that seat 80,000, and not one said the largest or the smallest (Michigan and Notre Dame). 4). A player who lead the AL or the NL in HR, RBI, and BA at least once in their career, not necessarily in the same season. Chuck Klein (3), Ducky Medwick (3), Johnny Mize (3), Frank Robinson (2), Heine Zimmerman (2), Jimmie Foxx (2), Andres Galarraga, Dan Brouthers, Frank Thomas, Hank Aaron, Rogers Hornsby, Ty Cobb 5). A NBA first overall pick in the entry draft who played at a Big 10 school. Kent Benson (7), Joe Barry Carroll (4), Mychael Thompson (4), Walt Bellamy (2), Chris Webber, Glenn Robinson, Magic Johnson, Ken Norman (Wrong-8) This here in lies the most often that Kent Benson's name has been mentioned since 1977. Also worth noting, Michigan's Cazzie Russell was the only player fitting the criteria that was not mentioned. 6). A USFL team nickname. Jacksonville Bulls (6), Denver Gold (3), Boston Breakers (2), Houston Gamblers (2), Pittsburgh Maulers (2), Los Angeles Express, Memphis Showboats, Oakland Invaders, Orlando Renegades, San Antonio Gunslingers, Tampa Bay Bandits 19 possible teams: Unmentioned teams included the New Jersey Generals, Michigan Panthers, Arizona Wranglers, Birmingham Stallions, Philadelphia Stars, Washington Federals, Oklahoma Outlaws, and the Chicago Blitz. 7). A team in the FA Premiership for 1999-2000. Aston Villa (4), Tottenham Hotspur (3), Bradford City (2), Watford (2), Derby County, Everton Leicester City, Manchester United, Middlesbourough, Newcastle United, Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland, West Ham United, Wimbledon 20 teams: Unmentioned ones: Arsenal, Leeds, Liverpool, Chelsea, Coventry, and Southampton Now, I hope that I got the right, because I've spent 3 hours tallying and charting. Next week's questions are inbound from Haggai, our winner from last week, and since I don't want to stake a claim to the authorship, Adam, as runner-up, the honor falls to you if you'd like, just let me know. Hope you had fun.... CDB Lucky bastard twice this week...
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