Sports activities followers nearly in all places watching “Jeopardy!” on Thursday evening have been in all probability screaming at their tv.
The “Closing Jeopardy” clue was “Tremendous Bowl Historical past,” and whereas sports activities is nearly by no means an space of experience for contestants, this clue was fairly straightforward.
“It is the one workforce to play within the Tremendous Bowl earlier than Neil Armstrong’s moon stroll that has not been again to the large sport since,” the clue learn.
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New York Jets followers throughout the fourth quarter between the New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 1, 2024. (Mark Smith-Imagn Photos)
There weren’t many choices to select from, as solely 5 groups performed within the Tremendous Bowl from 1967 to 1969: the Inexperienced Bay Packers twice, the Oakland Raiders, the New York Jets (the reply), and the Baltimore Colts.
Nevertheless, the contestants have been completely stumped.
The primary contestant revealed his reply to be the Cleveland Browns. One cannot blame him, however since they by no means even appeared within the Tremendous Bowl, it was incorrect.
Dec 15, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) reacts after a missed throw towards the Jacksonville Jaguars throughout the first quarter  at EverBank Stadium. (Morgan Tencza-Imagn Photos)
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The second, nonetheless, may be essentially the most befuddling reply, as Eric wrote “the Giants.” They, in fact, have been to 5, all since 1986, and received two towards the New England Patriots. Improper.
The ultimate contestant additionally went with a workforce that has by no means been to a Tremendous Bowl, writing merely “Houston,” though town has hosted three Tremendous Bowls.
Ken Jennings added to the Jets’ pile of distress.
“The Jets are having a fairly tough 55-year streak,” Jennings mentioned.
New York Jets proprietor Woody Johnson walks onto the sphere previous to the sport between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets at Laborious Rock Stadium on Dec. 8, 2024. (Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Photos)
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That streak will prolong this 12 months, as they’re formally eradicated from playoff rivalry, and by the seems to be of it, it’s going to proceed for a minimum of a short while longer.
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