Steve Spurrier Memorial Trash Tournament 2003
Tossups By Florida (with additions from the Ann Davis Tourney)
1. Her first appearance was in All-Star Comics #69. She soon joined the Justice Society and later Infinity Inc,
which featured several other children of superheroes. Her crime-fighting career ended during the Crisis of
Infinite Earths when she and the Earth-2 Robin were killed by a falling building. The character was revived as
Helena Bertenelli several years later, but shares nothing with the original beyond the name and costume. FTP,
identify this character, the daughter of Batman and Catwoman, played by Ashley Scott on Birds Of Prey.
ANSWER: Huntress (accept Helena Kyle or Helena Wayne before Helena is mentioned)
2. It was Howard Hughes’s favorite film, which he would watch in his screening room day after day. Filmed in
Utah, truckloads of desert were transported to soundstages in LA for more filming. Unfortunately, the shooting
took place 100 miles downwind of the atomic test sites. Years later, many of the cast and crew died of cancerrelated illnesses, among them director Dick Powell, Susan Hawyard, Agnes Moorhead, and John Wayne. FTP,
identify this RKO bomb starring Wayne as Genghis Khan.
ANSWER: The Conquerer
3. His first NBA coaching job was in 1972 as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. Two years later, he
became the head coach of the ABA’s Kentucky Colonels, which he coached to the ABA Championship in 1975.
After the ABA-NBA merger in 1976, he spent five years as the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks, and from
1982 to 1987 was the head coach of the New York Knicks. FTP, name this coach, who in 2002, after twelve
seasons working as an NBA analyst for TNT, became the sixth head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
ANSWER: Hubie Brown (accept Hubert Brown)
(Hubie is necessary… Larry Brown coaches the Philadelphia 76ers, and also has ABA background)
4. Based on the book by Allan Slutsky and narrated by Andre Braugher, this documentary was released in Fall
2002. Covering a period from 1959 until 1972 and set mostly in Detroit, it focuses mainly on pianist Earl Van
Dyke and bassist James Jamerson. Along with the archival footage is a reunion concert featuring the original
musicians backing up contemporary vocalists on hits like “Aint No Mountain High Enough”. FTP, identify this
film about the Funk Brothers, the musicians behind the Motown hits of the 60s and 70s.
ANSWER: Standing in the Shadows of Motown
5. Their original cave was the Cavern of the Lost Dreams, and they once mistook Gunge of the Trash Heap for
their lost king. Members of this race include Turbo, Tweezer, and Scoop, who try and get Wrench to join their
"flooping", Flange and Modem, who hold a building contest, and Architect, who designs the species radish
based constructions of highways and buildings. FTP, name these green construction workers of Fraggle Rock.
ANSWER: The Dozers
6. Currently in heavy rotation on VROCK in Vice City, the original version reached #1 on the British singles
chart in 1973. A cover version was recorded by Oasis, but the song is best known from a different cover
version in 1983. That band tried to repeat their success by recording another Slade cover, “Mama Weer All
Crazee Now” on their next album, Condition Critical. FTP, identify this song, the best known-track off Quiet
Riot’s Mental Health LP.
ANSWER: Cum on Feel The Noize
7. This football player earned the nickname “Trouble” before he was born when he kept his mother in labor for
four days, turning every time the doctor was about to perform the C-section. The name stuck; during his junior
year, he was dismissed by the Florida State football team after the Dillards scandal that Peter Warrick was only
suspended for two games. But he has flourished in his NFL career in the 2002 season he had 89 catches for
1264 yards, and became Chad Pennington’s favorite target. FTP, name this wide receiver, number 87 for the
New York Jets.
ANSWER: Laveranues (la-VER-nay-us) Coles
8. In Springfield, Apu watched this movie for free atop the Kwiki-Mart. Originally released in 1977, Joe Bob
Briggs recorded a commentary for the DVD. Alternated titled “Day Of The Woman”, it starred Buster
Keaton’s grandniece Camile as a novelist living in an isolated cabin who gruesomely dispatches her four
attackers. FTP identify this cult rape-revenge classic directed by Meir Zarchi.
ANSWER: I Spit On Your Grave
9. He played Johnny-Ola in Godfather II and later went on to appear in Dog Day Afternoon, All The President’s
Men and mostly recently in Unfaithful. Besides acting, he enjoyed a small singing career in the 1960s, finally
releasing an album mostly composed of Italian standards, Hits, in 2002. At the same time, he performed the
song “Core ‘Ngrato” at the wake of Jackie Aprile Jr. FTP, identify this actor best known for portraying Uncle
Junior on The Sopranos.
ANSWER: Dominick Chianese
10. West of House. You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a boarded front door. There
is a small mailbox here. Thus begins the first episode of a classic 80s computer game, where you are an
adventurer exploring the Great Underground Empire. FTP, identify this text-based game, the first game
released by Infocom.
ANSWER: Zork I – The Great Underground Empire
11. This mascot was introduced in 1967 to replace Big Victor, a large totem pole-styled figure. During the home
team’s first-place season in 1982, his wigwam was removed in anticipation of additional ticket sales, but was
replaced when the team lost 19 of their next 21 games. The tee-pee was finally removed completely after the
1983 season from its platform behind the left field fence of Fulton County Stadium. FTP, name this
controversial former mascot of the Atlanta Braves, whose name sounded like a request to the Braves’ power
hitters.
ANSWER: Chief Noc-a-Homa
12. USA Today and The NY Times both reported that Tom Hanks made an appearance at the end of “Wilson”
during this band’s NYE concert at Madison Square Garden. It turned out to be Page McConnell’s brother. This
concert was the first since they took a break in late 2000 from touring. Rehearsals for the concert turned into
the album Round Room, released in early December. FTP, identify this jamband whose other members are
Mike Gordon, Trey Anastasio and Jon Fishman
ANSWER: Phish
13. He was kicked out of Princeton, and the space program, as well as the flight school for a major airline. He
eloped with his brother’s fiancée and wound up flying charter flights in the Caribbean. For ten points, name
this Stephen Weber character who returned to his boyhood home of Nantucket to run Sandpiper Air with his
brother Joe on the show Wings.
ANSWER: Brian Hackett
14. In 1969, he produced and made a cameo appearance in Rosemary’s Baby. His previous films usually
employed gimmicks within the theatre including the Punishment Poll, where viewers chose the ending of the
film, the Fright Break for those unwilling to see the end of the film, Percepto, basically a seat buzzer, and
Emergo, a giant skeleton flying above the heads of viewers. Recently, several of his films were remade by
Dark Castle entertainment. FTP, identify this horror producer/director responsible for films including the
Tingler and the original 13 Ghosts and House On Haunted Hill.
ANSWER: William Castle
15. It was cited for health code violations in September 2002, including “contaminating” a bottle of Johnnie
Walker. Located inside the Dylan Hotel in Manhattan, this restaurant owned by Pinky Enterprises is in serious
financial trouble, as its celebrity owner has withdrawn her support for the business. For 10 points - identify this
restaurant, formerly owned by Britney Spears, and named for the two states that she calls home.
ANSWER: Nyla
16. Manny the manager has a 10 year service button, while his replacement Linda has a 5 year button. The
chain's specialty is the Medley, which it advertises as a mix of chicken, beef, and a "secret ingredient".
Speculation on the ingredient ranges from cat, to human, to demon before Willow finds out its just vegetables.
FTP, name this fast food restaurant, the former employer of Buffy Summers.
ANSWER: Double Meat Palace
17. “Can you still recall in the Jukebox Hall when the music played, And the World span round to a brand new
sound in those far off days, In their blue suede shoes they would scream and shout as they sang the blues let it
all hang out...” Yes, there are words to that song that’s always played at sports games. FTP, identify this Gary
Glitter UK hit, Part Two of which is the sports instrumental.
ANSWER: Rock And Roll (Part One)
18. This author recently stated that his next book will be his last. His current bestseller is a nonfiction
collaboration with Craig Dirgo, The Sea Hunters II. He usually places himself in his books, just in time to offer
crucial advice. Plotlines have included Canada being admitted to the United States, the Library of Alexandria
being found in Texas, the embalmed body of Lincoln found in Mali, the city of Atlantic located in the South
Pole, and the rising of the Titanic. FTP, identify this author, the creator of Dirk Pitt.
ANSWER: Clive Cussler
NOTE – Do not accept Stephen King on an early buzz. He will be releasing several more books.
19. He resides in a sensibly decorated pillar box in London, with his sidekick Penfold. Together they solve
crimes under the direction of Colonel K. For ten points name this heroic rodent who battles Baron Greenback,
in his eponymous cartoon show imported from Britain.
ANSWER: Danger Mouse
20. A two year letterman at Duke, he graduated in 1993, and then enrolled in the University of Florida, where
he worked as a graduate assistant for the 1996 National Championship team and a full assistant until 1999 when
he took a job as recievers coach at the University of Oklahoma. Currently reunited with Jacquez Green and
Reidel Anthony, he also works for his previous boss. FTP, name this Washington Redskins wide recievers
coach and son of Steve Spurrier.
ANSWER: Steve Spurrier Jr. (do not prompt on Steve Spurrier)
21. The title character in the British TV show Worzel Gummidge is one, while a 1964 Disney series starred
Patrick McGoohan as a fugitive with this nickname. It is also the codename of an employee of ‘the Agency’
named Lee Stetson, played in a 1980s series by Bruce Boxleitner. For 10 points – name this role most famously
played by Ray Bolger in The Wizard of Oz.
ANSWER: scarecrow
Steve Spurrier Memorial Trash Tournament 2003
Bonuses By Florida with additions from Ann B. Davis
1. Identify the musician 30-20-10-5
[30] He retired his most famous band at a show at Chicago’s Metro Theatre in 2000
[20] After a 3 year hiatus that included a visit to Bozo, his new band Zwan is about to release their first album
Mary Star Of The Sea
[10] Albums by his other band include Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and Siamese Dream
[5] He was the principle songwriter and leader of the Smashing Pumpkins
ANSWER: Billy Corgan (prompt on Smashing Pumpkins)
2. Answer these questions about a recent coaching milestone FTP each.
[10] Pat Summit achieved her 800th win Tuesday against against what team, winless against the Lady Vols
ANSWER: DePaul
[10] Summitt began her march to 800 as a 22-year old graduate student with her first victory against this in-state
team
ANSWER: Middle Tennessee State
[10] Within 20, how many games did it take Pat Summitt to reach the 800 win mark
ANSWER: 961
3. Identify the 1980’s drama from a snippet of the theme music FTP each
[10] CD Track #8
ANSWER: Knots Landing
[10] CD Track #9
ANSWER: Dynasty
[10] CD Track #10
ANSWER: Dallas
4. Name the Nick Hornby books from a brief description for ten points each.
[10] This novel is about Rob, a neurotic record store owner who compulsively makes top 5 lists, and opines the
many lost loves of his life.
ANSWER: High Fidelity
[10] This novel is about Katie, a neurotic doctor, who cheats on her husband, but claims to be a good person
because of her line of work.
ANSWER: How To Be Good
[10] This isn’t a novel, it is an homage to soccer fandom, not soccer itself, but to a lifetime of being a soccer
fan.
ANSWER: Fever Pitch
5. Answer these questions about The Shield FTP each.
[10] Michael Chiklis won an emmy in 2002 for his portrayal of this cop
ANSWER: Vic Mackie
[10] This is the creator of the Shield, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Chiklis
ANSWER: Shawn Ryan
[10] On the Shield, she plays Detective Claudette Wyms. She has also been a recurring character on E.R. as Dr
Angela Hicks
ANSWER: C.C.H. Pounder
6. FTPE, identify these NFL players from their appearance in a United Way commercial.
[10] This Philadelphia Eagles running back has to take a timeout after getting mad about having to spell
“chrysanthemum.”
ANSWER: Duce Staley
[10] Apparently a lot of children’s dads can bench more than this Oakland Raiders cornerback. My dad can, too.
ANSWER: Charles Woodson
[10] This Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback gets upset while giving a museum tour when a child says that his
favorite painting looks like spaghetti. Mmmm, spaghetti.
ANSWER: Dewayne Washington
7. Given a description of its film adaptation, identify the hard-boiled Jim Thompson novel.
[10] Filmed twice by married couples, Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw in 1974 and Alex Baldwin and Kim
Basinger in 1994, it follows Doc McCoy and his wife escaping after a robbery.
ANSWER: The Getaway
[10] Filmed in 1990, it stars John Cusack, Annette Benning and Anjelica Huston as a trio of con artists
ANSWER: The Grifters
[10] Arguably Thompson’s best novel, its 1977 adaptation starred Stacy Keach as murderous small-town sheriff
Lou Ford
ANSWER: The Killer Inside Me
8. For ten points each, given the Sports Night character, name the actor who portrayed them. You will receive
five points if you need another role.
[10] Sam Donovan
[5] Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo, George Parker in Pleasantville
ANSWER: William H. Macy
[10] Gordon
[5] Jefferson Darcy in Married With Children…, Stan Gable in Revenge of the Nerds
ANSWER: Ted McGinley
[10] Jeremy Goodwin
[5] Charlie in Without Charlie, Will Bailey in The West Wing
ANSWER: Joshua Molina
9. Identify these recently deceased punk pioneers from a description FTP each
[10] Born Jeffrey Hyman, His first solo album, Don’t Worry About Me, was released in 2002. Unfortunately,
he died while finishing the album. He was the lead singer of the Ramones.
ANSWER: Joey Ramone (accept Jeffrey Hyman)
[10] Born John Mellor, he had a heart attack while walking his dog before Christmas. This came months before
a projected Clash reunion at their Hall Of Fame induction.
ANSWER: Joe Strummer
[10] Born Douglas Colvin, he was the bassist for the Ramones from 1976 until his departure in 1989. He was
found dead in mid-2002.
ANSWER: Dee Dee Ramone
10. Identify these well-traveled NHL goalies from the teams that they’ve played for FTPE. If you need the team
they currently play for, you’ll get five points.
[10] St. Louis Blues from 89 to 95, Edmonton Oilers from 95 to 98, Toronto Maple Leafs from 98 to 2002.
[5] Detroit Red Wings.
ANSWER: Curtis Joseph (accept Cujo)
[10] San Jose Sharks from 91 to 96, Dallas Stars from 96 to 97, Vancouver Canucks from 97 to 98.
[5] Carolina Hurricanes.
ANSWER: Arturs Irbe
[10] Colorado Avalanche from 87 to 91, Edmonton Oilers from 91 to 93, Anaheim Mighty Ducks in 93,
Montreal Canadiens from 93 to 95, Ottawa Senators from 95 to 2000, Pittsburgh in 2000, Columbus Blue
Jackets from 2000 to 2002.
[5] Dallas Stars.
ANSWER: Ron Tugnutt
11. Given a recent reality show, identify its winner for ten points each. First names are sufficient.
[10] Survivor: Thaliand
ANSWER: Brian Heidik
[10] Big Brother 3
ANSWER: Lisa Donahue
[10] The winning team on Amazing Race 3, 5 points per member
ANSWER: Flo and Zach
12. FTP each, Answer these questions about a detective who made his debut in the 1974 novel The Godwulf
Manuscript
[10] First, identify this Boston-based detective created by Robert Parker
ANSWER: Spencer
[10] This actor portrayed Spencer on a TV-series in the mid-1980s
ANSWER: Robert Urich
[10] Before playing Captain Sisko on Deep Space Nine, Avery Brooks portrayed this sometimes-parter of
Spencer
ANSWER: Hawk
13. Identify the rotating segment of PTI from a description FTP each.
[10] A topic comes over the loudspeaker for discussion; Tony Kornheiser currently is the undefeated chamption
ANSWER: Toss-Up
[10] Tony & Michael wear law enforcement uniforms and discuss the pros and cons of a sports topic.
ANSWER: Good Cop, Bad Cop (accept Good Elf, Bad Elf from the Xmas episode)
[10] Tony & Michael wear masks and channel the personality of a sports figure.
ANSWER: Role Play
14. In 2002, CBS became the “Crime Broadcasting Network”. Given the creator of a new fall 2002 crime
drama, identify it for ten points. If you need the time it aired, you’ll get only 5
[10] Michael Mann
[5] Fridays at 10pm, though it has since been cancelled
ANSWER: Robbery Homicide Division (do not prompt on partials)
[10] David Koepp
[5] Fridays at 9pm
ANSWER: Hack
[10] Hank Steinberg
[5] Thursdays at 10pm
ANSWER: Without A Trace
15. "My name was second highest on the bomb threat list." "And then Moses himself showed up." "Thank you
for not shooting me." For 10 points each:
[10] Name the 2002 film, winner of a Cannes special jury prize, which featured these lines.
Answer: Bowling for Columbine
[10] In the film, two Columbine shooting victims attempted to return bullets, still lodged in their bodies, to this
retailer which soon afterwards stopped selling ammunition.
Answer: K-Mart
[10] Another interviewee was this "tofu farmer", once held but not charged in the Oklahoma City bombing, who
allegedly held a handgun to his own head off-camera.
Answer: James Nichols
16. Answer these questions about the most recent Ultimate Fighting Championship Pay Per View FTPE.
[10] UFC 40 was given this one word name.
ANSWER: Vendetta
[5,5] F5PE, these were the two fighters in the main event; one was the Light Heavyweight Champion, the other
was a disrespected UFC legend.
ANSWER: Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock
[10] This fighter, known as the Iceman, took out Renato Sobral three minutes into the first round to remain the
number one contender for Ortiz’s Light Heavyweight Championship.
ANSWER: Chuck Liddell
17. Nickelodeon produced some fantastic shows that were not cartoons. Name them from a description, FTP
[10] A show about an orphaned girl, who got in so much trouble living in Philidelphia that she is given the
choice between jail and going to live with relatives on a ranch in Montana. Upon arriving in Montana, the street
hardened titular character experiences the ultimate culture shock.
ANSWER: Caitlin’s Way
[10] Nick’s answer to SNL, this sketch comedy show for adolescents had skits that revolved around a central
theme, like dealing with the first day of high school or being the new kid in town. The skits usually led up to a
song stating the central "moral" for the show. And everyone wanted the motorized recliner the “dad” character
had.
ANSWER: Roundhouse
[10] A group of kids calling themselves "The Midnight Society" spends each episode sitting around a campfire
swapping scary stories. Some of them were seriously creepy (aka, involving clowns) and would leave the young
viewer asking the title question.
ANSWER: Are You Afraid of the Dark?
18. Give the author of the following cyberpunk novels FTP each
[10] Idoru
ANSWER: William Gibson
[10] Islands In The Net
ANSWER: Bruce Sterling
[10] Cryptonomicon
ANSWER: Neil Stephenson
19. 30-20-10 Identify the artist
[30] He recently threatened TBS with a lawsuit over their JFK Jr film as it briefly mentioned the breakup of his
relationship with Darrel Hannah
[20] He co-wrote “Take It Easy” with Glen Frey of the Eagles
[10] His biggest hit was the 1977 album Running On Empty
ANSWER: Jackson Browne
20. Given a losing candidate and the actor who played him/her in a film featuring an election, identify the film,
FTP each.
[10] Paul Metzler, played by Chris Klein
ANSWER: Election
[10] Brickley Paiste, played by Gore Vidal
Answer: Bob Roberts
[10] Crocker Jarmon, played by Don Porter
ANSWER: The Candidate
21. Give the artist of these glam rock albums FTP each
[10] Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
[10] Electric Warrior
[10] All The Young Dudes
22. 30-20-10-5 Identify the director from films
[30] The Sugarland Express
[20] 1941, Always
[10] Duel, Minority Report
[5] E.T., Jaws
ANSWER: Steven Spielberg
ANSWER: David Bowie
ANSWER: T-Rex
ANSWER: Mott The Hoople