Jeopardy! Post-Alex Discussion Post

[LiteBulb88]

Is this the first time in a while the College Champion was added to the field? I assume it's due to Brayden's absence cause of his untimely death (forgot about that till I read the press release), but it's nice to see that again.

The college champion was certainly in the 2019 ToC, as he gave a rather memorable FJ response:

[bigblue999]

All college champions have participated in every TOC.

[pricefan18]

All college champions have participated in every TOC.

Someone on J board said that too. I musta been mistakening it with the Teen champion. I know one of those majors stopped inviting its' champion to the field some time back.

[PatrickRox80]

Of all the recent champions on the show, Buzzy’s my favorite. On top of having lots of poise, he’s witty and charismatic. Can’t wait to see how he does as host.

Someone on J board said that too. I musta been mistakening it with the Teen champion. I know one of those majors stopped inviting its' champion to the field some time back.

They stopped that in 2000 I believe. The Teen Tournament winner had to contend with much more difficult writing material in the ToC.

[imhomerjay]

Really looking forward to this. There are a number of champs I’d like to have seen, including Brad and MacKenzie. Probably more I’m not thinking of off the top of my head.

[bigblue999]

Joe Buck confirmed to guest host.

https://nypost.com/2021/04/17/joe-buck-will-take-a-turn-as-jeopardy-guest-host/?utm_source=url_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons

[imhomerjay]

That one gets a shrug from me. I’m not a big sports viewer so I don’t get the hate.

[JayC]

Interesting choice. Will Troy Aikman be there to provide analysis on clues?

Fellow Fox Sports analyst Kevin Burkhardt would be a good hosting candidate too.

[SeaBreeze341]

Any hate toward Joe Buck is mostly linked to their dislike from his work as a play-by-play announcer.  Personally I used to be apart of the group that could do without him.  However, IMO, he has gotten better and no longer sounds like he's communicating as if he was at a library.

Whether or not one is into sports is irrelevant.  He'll either do well or he won't.  It's not going to be because he's no Pat Summerall or Jim Nantz or whomever.  It's not because he's used to calling big games for football and baseball.  It'll be based on his preparation and how much he can handle such a different role

[PatrickRox80]

And still no word on LeVar Burton...

[imhomerjay]

It’s a group of vocal internet fans. Sony isn’t under an obligation to humor them if it’s not what they want to do.

[Reloaden]

I wonder when they will announce a new host. The guest hosts is getting kind of tiring.

[imhomerjay]

My money is later spring/summer for a fall launch. Even if they know who they want, there may be contractual issues to work through assuming said person is otherwise occupied job-wise.

[JayC]

I wonder when they will announce a new host. The guest hosts is getting kind of tiring.

Most likely there won't be a permanent host until the start of next season the earliest.

[SeaBreeze341]

Most likely there won't be a permanent host until the start of next season the earliest.

I think I'll be shocked if there isn't a permanent host by the start of the new season.  It isn't necessary to have one in place before then.  However, they could have the eventual host in place for whatever episodes remain for Season 37 but hold off on an announcement until the fall season premiere