“It was the biggest confidence boost that we had,” Walker added. “I felt like we covered our bases pretty well as a team,” King said. They ran through questions and honed their deduction skills.Īnd they solidified their strengths: Walker is the go-to for American history, politics and current events King, who is a microbiology major, knows her music and art and while Potter has a strong background in anatomy and physiology, he’s also particularly confident when it comes to literature. They made flashcards and watched a lot of “Jeopardy!”. To prepare for the competition, the three friends, who frequently play Quiz Bowl together, practiced even more over Zoom. Here are 4 big moments from his legendary run 15 years ago, Ken Jennings lost on ‘Jeopardy!’ after 74 straight wins.Inside Ken Jennings’ ‘Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time’ victory.“Because not only was I competing and playing the game that I love, but also hosted by Peyton Manning. “It was like a dream come true,” he told the Deseret News during a recent Zoom call. They filmed in June, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime event that Potter, a senior majoring in biology, wanted to include in his applications to medical school - except he couldn’t yet reveal he was on the show.īut you can bet he’ll find a way to bring it up during the interview process. The three students, dedicated members of BYU’s Quiz Bowl, are representing the Cougars in Season 2 of NBC’s “College Bowl,” which premieres Friday night. “Yeah, the game show section at the bottom,” Walker quipped. “I think there’s a section on the resume that it would be appropriate,” King said.
What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever put on a resume?įor BYU students Ben Potter, Frances “Frani” King and Craig Walker, competing on a nationally televised trivia competition hosted by brothers Peyton and Cooper Manning is a strong contender.
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