For the past 7 years (at least, maybe even more), my dad has competed in a sports trivia contest in Norman. I can remember dragging Amy Carruth to the first one I went to when it was held at Step-Brothers restaurant by McFarlin. They no longer hold it there because too many people wanted to come. The first year my dad did the contest, he was on a team with a bunch of random guys and they lost. The next year, my dad was ready. The amount of sports trivia that this guy knows is ridiculous...and apparently it's not just him that's interested in it. Go figure! :)
The second year he competed (I think the first year Amy and I went), he gathered 5 guys from his hometown of Hobart, Oklahoma. The requirement to be on their team? Graduate from Hobart High School and have an incredibly large amount of sports trivia knowledge.
The team members have been fairly consistent throughout the years and the team usually consists of my dad, two brothers (Wes and Brad), their uncle (Jim), Bill, and one of the Webber guys (depending on who's available). For my dad and Jim, sports trivia is no joking matter. In fact, my dad sends out friendly reminders to the team encouraging them to practice. Somehow I think only he and Jim actually practice though...
Something must pay off thought, because they've won a ridiculous amount of years (something like 5 or 6 out of 7?). There is always a team picture after the contest. However, I don't have all of them on my computer. Bummer. BUT, I do have a gem from 2008 and another from 2011.
Team Hobart 2008
Team Hobart 2011 (missing Jim!)
A few years ago, the small town of Hobart got wind of the competition and it turned into a reunion of sorts. People drive from all over Oklahoma (and maybe Kansas?) to come cheer on Team Hobart, which usually results in a few snide comments about how many people are there rooting for the (usually winning) team. Shirts were made a couple years ago and given out to the people who come from far and wide, letting everyone at the contest know who they're rooting for.
The after party is held at my parents house to continue the celebration and this will be the first year I'm not there to see everyone! Sending good vibes and lots of knowledge to the 2012 Team Hobart team from 5800 miles away :) And a little Boomer Sooner never hurt anyone...
3 comments:
I've never been to a Team Hobart trivia competition. But they sound like fun! I'm sure they are all cramming like crazy this week. Good luck!
You'll be missed Lydia...stay warm!
Wow, I had no idea your dad was from Hobart :) just a hop, skip and a jump away from Wford!
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