Jeopardy! Who is the GOAT?

Brad Rutter, but since he's not on the poll Ken Jennings

 

Ken should take over hosting, he's a solid entertainer away from Jeopardy.

 

See OP’s disclaimer on Brad Rutter. Oh wait, I’m the OP.

 

that's silly, everyone knows Revolution 9 is the Beatles best song being miles ahead of Hey Jude and Yesterday combined ,

anyway I probably would have red it but I was a little too worried about seeing any spoilers for tonight's game and avoided looking at any comments

 

Ken takes the 1st of 3 by $200. over James and Brad craps out. On day 1 of Best of the Best Championship. I think James was stunned a bit by Ken who came to win. Brad's just to... to... he's not a Champion. They'll be some heavy cramming tonight. I predict things really heating-up tomorrow. Cue Eye Of The Tiger.

 

It would seem very easy to design the categories in advance in favor of a particular champion, knowing their tendencies. James is an absolute monster at geography and locations, while Jennings tore through the Shakespeare category. Brad is clearly more on top of politics and political leaders than the other two.

I also didn't enjoy all the video questions - those are gimmicks that slow the pace of the game down a great deal.

 

First heard applied to Michael Jordan a few years ago.

 

Holzhauer did not get land on any of the 'daily doubles', which was of key importance to his original winning streak. He still appears to have the best/ quickest technique for clicking in. The other two players have caught on to his strategies for playing the board, and his style of play is not the advantage it once was for him with other players. He does seem relentless, though.

Jennings uncharacteristically was betting 'true daily doubles' and is more aggressive and 'sharper' than he was in other championship tournaments.

Rutter doesn't seem to be the player he once was. In his interview segment he stated that his mental/ memory recall was not quite as good as it once was - at first I thought he was joking. Of the three he made the most errors. He also landed on most of the 'daily doubles' in the first two game match, bet and lost everything each time. He also bet and lost everything in Final Jeopardy in the second game.

 

Jenning is the more traditional Jeopardy player. He wins questions with smart play and fast intelligence. He doesn't need luck or theatrics to take a round. Holtzhauer still can clean up with his approach but he needs at least one daily double to blast to the lead, whereas Jennings will pick at you with good game technique. I enjoyed the show last night. I would not rule out Rutter.

 

Last year there was a champions tournament with three person teams. The best player in that tournament was Larissa Kelly. I wish there was space for her in this one.

 

It's probably a guy or gal from decades ago who didn't have the luxury of the modern Jeopardy rules and had to go home after running the table for a week.

 

It's definitely a race between James and Ken.

Looking forward to tonight.

 

Ken really wants to win.

 

What channel is this on went to watch jeopardy last night and was just the normal game on CBS?

 

It's a prime time special on ABC 8:00 Eastern; 7:00 Central

 

OK thanks.

 

A real slobber knocker tonight!

 

If you have Hulu you can catch up with the two games you missed.

 

Holzhauer will win this.

Rutter is embarrassing himself.

 

I never liked him, but I’m shocked how swift his fall from grace has been considering he’s never lost to a human being before now.
I think Jennings studied intently (including Holzhauer’s betting strategy) for months while Rutter went in unprepared and overly confident, his prior record convincing him he had what it takes already.

 

I hope everyone can win two games so this goes on as long as possible and we get a final, winner take all match.

 

How do you do this? I am new to Hulu, and screwed up setting up the recording.

 

This would definitely be the most nail-biting, “best TV” scenario, but I also think that as long as Holzhauer gets his hands on the daily doubles he’s basically unstoppable. I would like to see Jennings take the crown though, as many others have opined he’s likable and is the natural pick for the next host.

 

Well, I have the Hulu live TV service and episode one is available on-demand through ABC with no commercials , and episode 2 will be tomorrow (no recording required, though setting it to record properly from your local affiliate will let you see it quicker). Just remember you need to set Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All Time to record, as this primetime special is considered separate from the regular syndicated series and is listed under a different name.

 

So I need to use the ABC app? Sorry, I don't know how to use the On-Demand.

I think I finally have Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All Time set correctly to record from now on.