Current Jeopardy Champion

[Bando]

I lost a great fishing Partner to Pancreatic Cancer, it's pretty much a death sentence in a lot of cases, fingers crossed for Alex.

Lost my older sister, but her lifestyle wasn't the best and she smoked right up until the Grim Reaper came knocking.

Once again James misses an easy baseball question but knows the longest river in Italy, what kind of professional sports gambler is he anyway.

Would appreciate a run down after tomorrow's show, I'm unable to catch the show.

[mtpockets]

Something is telling me his run is over

[tripod29]

I heard something this morning saying the same thing...not sure when it will air but he may be done. If so, what a run.

[Mark1T]

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...zhauers-defeat

I didn't see it, but I wonder if he was asked to lose.

[Bando]

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...zhauers-defeat

I didn't see it, but I wonder if he was asked to lose.

well that sucks

[grubman]

Something is telling me his run is over

VERY mad at you for ruining today’s show for me! That’s why the forum has a spoilers function. 🤬

[Dave76]

I didn't see it, but I wonder if he was asked to lose.

I don't think Jeopardy! asked him to lose. Their ratings went way down when they had a two week Teacher's Championship. Maybe James decided to tank it, but I don't think so. He's a professional gambler and had to be making more on Jeopardy! than in the casinos. In double Jeopardy, he got neither of the Daily Doubles and he made his fame by huge bets on Double Jeopardy and he got neither of them. The only thing that makes me think he might have thrown the match was his meager wager in Final Jeopardy. Unusual for him considering that he never missed the answer.

It was a great run. Sorry to see him go, but glad that I witnessed it. He was a great champion, second of all time.

[grubman]

I don't think Jeopardy! asked him to lose. Their ratings went way down when they had a two week Teacher's Championship. Maybe James decided to tank it, but I don't think so. He's a professional gambler and had to be making more on Jeopardy! than in the casinos. In double Jeopardy, he got neither of the Daily Doubles and he made his fame by huge bets on Double Jeopardy and he got neither of them. The only thing that makes me think he might have thrown the match was his meager wager in Final Jeopardy. Unusual for him considering that he never missed the answer.

It was a great run. Sorry to see him go, but glad that I witnessed it. He was a great champion, second of all time.

He did the math. She had to bid a certain amount to beat him (if he bid it all) so he needed to have enough to beat her and the guy in the middle if he (James) got it wrong, the guy in the middle got it right, and the girl got it wrong. If he bid everything and got it wrong he would have lost even if she got it wrong as well.

The low bid was playing the odds for his best chance to win.

[Dave76]

He did the math. She had to bid a certain amount to beat him (if he bid it all) so he needed to have enough to beat her and the guy in the middle if he (James) got it wrong, the guy in the middle got it right, and the girl got it wrong. If he bid everything and got it wrong he would have lost even if she got it wrong as well.

The low bid was playing the odds for his best chance to win.

But he was in second place at the time. He didn't even bet enough to get to the first place number. He was still in second before they revealed the lady's answer. He was betting that she would miss the question AND bet enough to get below him.

Hey, he's a professional gambler. I'm sure he knew his odds, and selected what he thought to be the best option. You don't win every bet.

[grubman]

But he was in second place at the time. He didn't even bet enough to get to the first place number. He was still in second before they revealed the lady's answer. He was betting that she would miss the question AND bet enough to get below him.

Hey, he's a professional gambler. I'm sure he knew his odds, and selected what he thought to be the best option. You don't win every bet.

She HAD to bet as much as she did to beat him if she got it right AND he got it right. He bid enough to beat her if she got it wrong and the guy in the middle got it right...the ONLY scenario where he could win. Bidding more couldn’t help him, but it could have hurt him.

[Bando]

VERY mad at you for ruining today’s show for me! That’s why the forum has a spoilers function. 🤬

not telling my wife, she's gonna chit a brick lol

Mad that the spoiler got leaked though.

[Dave76]

She HAD to bet as much as she did to beat him if she got it right AND he got it right. He bid enough to beat her if she got it wrong and the guy in the middle got it right...the ONLY scenario where he could win. Bidding more couldn’t help him, but it could have hurt him.

As it turned out, she could have bet $0, missed the question, and still win. I don't understand why James put himself in that situation. Don't mean to argue. Your guess is as good as mine.

[Bando]

I think her true daily double was the game changer.

[grubman]

I think her true daily double was the game changer.

All I know is I’m not going to be excited about Jeopardy time for a while. Back the the same ol same ol.

[Bando]

All I know is I’m not going to be excited about Jeopardy time for a while. Back the the same ol same ol.

He was entertaining for sure, I wish the old Ken Jennings episodes were available to veiw, would be interesting to compare the 2.

[Mark1T]

I don't think Jeopardy! asked him to lose. Their ratings went way down when they had a two week Teacher's Championship. Maybe James decided to tank it, but I don't think so. He's a professional gambler and had to be making more on Jeopardy! than in the casinos. In double Jeopardy, he got neither of the Daily Doubles and he made his fame by huge bets on Double Jeopardy and he got neither of them. The only thing that makes me think he might have thrown the match was his meager wager in Final Jeopardy. Unusual for him considering that he never missed the answer.

It was a great run. Sorry to see him go, but glad that I witnessed it. He was a great champion, second of all time.

She HAD to bet as much as she did to beat him if she got it right AND he got it right. He bid enough to beat her if she got it wrong and the guy in the middle got it right...the ONLY scenario where he could win. Bidding more couldn’t help him, but it could have hurt him.

Pretty good assessments.

not telling my wife, she's gonna chit a brick lol

Mad that the spoiler got leaked though.

It's teh internet

[crupiea]

I must the only one who really did not care for the guy. No personality ir something, I dont know for sure but he did nothing for me.

[grubman]

I must the only one who really did not care for the guy. No personality ir something, I dont know for sure but he did nothing for me.

Well, he seemed like an ok modest introverted guy. He wasn’t all loud and in your face...but as someone who watches Jeopardy every night, it was the excitement of the whole thing. Seeing his aggressive wagers and record breaking wins made The Whole thing very exciting. Each day was, “will he win again today? How much will he win? How long will it go? Will he break the last two records? It’s fun to feel like your a part of something memorable unfolding.

[Bando]

I must the only one who really did not care for the guy. No personality ir something, I dont know for sure but he did nothing for me.

I saw his first appearance and immediately disliked him. After a couple weeks he really grew on me, I think he grew on Alex as well.

The new champ is sharp as a tack, not sure she appreciates being referenced as the giant killer etc, but she's playing James' game.

[Karl_Hungus]

He couldn't even beat Ken Jennings record. What a pussy. I bet he doesn't even lift.

[grubman]

The new champ is sharp as a tack, not sure she appreciates being referenced as the giant killer etc, but she's playing James' game.

Yep, he definitely changed Jeopardy...they were all trying to play like him the last 2 days.

It’s funny, because I instantly “disliked” her for no other reason than she ruined the fun I was having, ha ha. It was like when Lee Haney broke Arnold’s Mr. O record. I was like, HOW DARE HE! I didn’t like him for many years. We humans are odd creatures.

For what it’s worth, in retrospect, Lee Haney probably had the greatest build of all time. The had all the mass, but still had the perfect balance, proportions, and aesthetics. I can’t think of a stage at any time in history where he wouldn’t have had the most impressive all around physique, or any other Mr. O he wouldn’t have crushed.

[Bando]

She aint no Lee Haney.

[Mark1T]

Yep, he definitely changed Jeopardy...they were all trying to play like him the last 2 days.

It’s funny, because I instantly “disliked” her for no other reason than she ruined the fun I was having, ha ha. It was like when Lee Haney broke Arnold’s Mr. O record. I was like, HOW DARE HE! I didn’t like him for many years. We humans are odd creatures.

For what it’s worth, in retrospect, Lee Haney probably had the greatest build of all time. The had all the mass, but still had the perfect balance, proportions, and aesthetics. I can’t think of a stage at any time in history where he wouldn’t have had the most impressive all around physique, or any other Mr. O he wouldn’t have crushed.

Lee Haney - one of the greatest physiques and a gentleman.

[Brackneyc]

Lee Haney - one of the greatest physiques and a gentleman.

He visited the PX in Frankfurt back in the 80s gave about 15 or so (iirc) a seminar on bbing and weightlifting. We were talking with him like he’d known us all his life. I still have the shirt he signed. Was a very cool experience. When he hit the double bicep, it was epic.

[Mark1T]

He visited the PX in Frankfurt back in the 80s gave about 15 or so (iirc) a seminar on bbing and weightlifting. We were talking with him like he’d known us all his life. I still have the shirt he signed. Was a very cool experience. When he hit the double bicep, it was epic.

Awesome memories. Thanks for sharing.

[Bando]

He visited the PX in Frankfurt back in the 80s gave about 15 or so (iirc) a seminar on bbing and weightlifting. We were talking with him like he’d known us all his life. I still have the shirt he signed. Was a very cool experience. When he hit the double bicep, it was epic.

Did he offer a lat spread? His lats and intercostals were always what I liked most about his build.

[Squid24]

Yes, they're birth dates, anniversary dates etc.

That makes more sense..

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...zhauers-defeat

I didn't see it, but I wonder if he was asked to lose.

I don't think Jeopardy! asked him to lose. Their ratings went way down when they had a two week Teacher's Championship. Maybe James decided to tank it, but I don't think so. He's a professional gambler and had to be making more on Jeopardy! than in the casinos. In double Jeopardy, he got neither of the Daily Doubles and he made his fame by huge bets on Double Jeopardy and he got neither of them. The only thing that makes me think he might have thrown the match was his meager wager in Final Jeopardy. Unusual for him considering that he never missed the answer.

It was a great run. Sorry to see him go, but glad that I witnessed it. He was a great champion, second of all time.

As it turned out, she could have bet $0, missed the question, and still win. I don't understand why James put himself in that situation. Don't mean to argue. Your guess is as good as mine.

Ok, most of the stuff I've seen online before his loss, his family was ready for him to lose and his 4 yr old daughter would cry every time he won...and by his last wager...he wanted to lose anyways...time to go home and party with his family.

At least that would be my take on his loss

[Bando]

That makes more sense..





Ok, most of the stuff I've seen online before his loss, his family was ready for him to lose and his 4 yr old daughter would cry every time he won...and by his last wager...he wanted to lose anyways...time to go home and party with his family.

At least that would be my take on his loss

I could buy that if he wasn't so close to Ken Jennings' winnings total.

[Brackneyc]

Did he offer a lat spread? His lats and intercostals were always what I liked most about his build.

He might have, but the Bicep shot was the one that I remember. I was about 20 years old (or so), so I was probably still thinking Biceps were all that mattered.

[grubman]

The internet is stupid, ha ha. People want to attach conspiracy theories to everything. I think what happened (on Jeopardy) is exactly what we saw. The woman (she wasn’t on long enough for us to remember her name, ha ha) knew enough answers, buzzed in fast enough, and got enough daily doubles to win. I mean, it was inevitable sooner or later. She was no slouch, and all champions eventually get bested.