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How many black quarterbacks have won the Super Bowl?

Doug Williams began the 1987 season as a backup but took over in the opening game of the season after an injury to starter Jay Schroeder. He would go on to lead Washington to a Super Bowl victory as well as becoming the Super Bowl MVP and setting a number of passing records in the game.\nRussell Wilson led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory in the 2013 to 2014 season, the first championship win for the team. Wilson posted a 123.1 passer rating with two touchdowns and no interceptions.\nBoth Super Bowls saw the Denver Broncos defeated.

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How does land sailing on a yacht work?

Depending on the size of the yacht, the driver of the land yacht may either be lying flat on his back, reclining or sitting upright. Steering is usually done with the driver's feet by pushing on what's known as a T-bar with one foot or the other. Pushing down with the left foot steers the yacht to the right, while the right foot steers the boat to the left.\nThe feet are used for steering to leave hands free to use the rope that controls the sail, which is primarily used to control the speed of the land yacht. Unlike normal sailboats, land yachts only ever use one sail as they go too..

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What is a "Rip City" jersey?

"Rip City" was coined in 1971 by the team's play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely. During a critical point in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Trailblazers guard Jim Barnett took a long-range shot that unexpectedly went in. Schonely then proclaimed "Rip City! All right!". Though the name happened serendipitously, the tradition continues with subsequent Trailblazer team members and fans. The "Rip City" roster as of 2014 includes Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Wesley Matthews.

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What is the official basketball size?

Spalding has made official balls for the NBA since 1983 using a leather exterior, except for the 2006 and 2008 seasons, when a composite material was used. Commissioner David Stern announced a return to leather after hearing numerous complaints from players. Wilson makes the official ball of all Division 1 NCAA tournaments and some international competitions. Molten, a Japanese manufacturer, provides balls for several international leagues.

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How do you make stink bait?

The smell of stink bait is putrid to humans, but it attracts catfish. When making stink bait, keep it away from children or pets to avoid exposure to rotten meat.\nDuring the warm season, place 1 pound of raw ground beef mixed with raw chicken livers in a 5-gallon bucket. Set the bucket outside in the sun for three days, and then add a pound of softened Velveeta cheese. Add garlic and smoked oysters, and then mix it thoroughly. Cover the bucket, and stir it every day for up to two weeks.\nThe content ferments, swells and produces gas. When the pressure from the gas increases only slightly, lad..

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What roles do basketball officials play during a game?

In addition to the crew chief, an official basketball game generally has two additional referees. Their duties range from inspecting equipment before the game to calling violations and fouls to determining the final score.The scorekeeper's duties include documenting the numbers and names of the players, keeping score, tracking penalties and recording time-outs.The two timers' duties require that one operate the game clock, starting and stopping the clock according to the referees' whistles and instructions. The other timer operates the 24-second shot clock, which requires that t..

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How do you find out the date of the Super Bowl?

Since 2004, the Super Bowl has always been played on the first Sunday of February. However, the date of the Super Bowl was more fluid between 1967 and 2004. The earliest Super Bowl was played on Jan. 9, 1977, and most Super Bowls have been played in mid-January. However, the Super Bowl gradually moved to later dates because of the NFL's decision to extend its postseason.

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What is the average price for a used Ruger 223 rifle?

The Ruger Mini-14 is available in target and non-target versions. The non-target version Mini-14 fires both .223 Remington cartridges and 5.56 military cartridges. The target Mini-14 only supports the use of .223 Remington cartridges. Both versions feature a 22-inch barrel and either laminated wood or synthetic stock options. A target version Mini-14 is also available in a Ranch Rifle option. The Mini-14 Ranch reduces the barrel to 18.5 inches and adds telescope sights.

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Who were the statistical leaders in the 1984 Super Bowl?

As of 2015, Marcus Allen's 191 individual rushing yards rank second best in Super Bowl history. Allen was voted Super Bowl XVIII's Most Valuable Player in leading the Los Angeles Raiders to a 38-9 triumph over the Washington Redskins.\nBranch's receptions included a 12-yard touchdown pass from Jim Plunkett to give the Raiders a 14-0 lead in the second quarter.\nWhile he topped Plunkett's 172 yards, Theisman finished the game just 16 of 35 with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the losing effort.

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What is the phone number for Crosman Airguns?

Crosman was founded in 1923 in Rochester, N.Y. During the 1950s, Crosman experienced a surge in popularity through partnerships with Sears, Montgomery Ward and Western Auto as Crosman supplied products sold under their respective brands. Beginning in 1966, Crosman sold its own brand of airgun, the Pumpmaster 760. Through years of acquisitions and mergers, Crosman has maintained its viability in the market by embracing change while honoring its traditional values of quality and affordability.

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