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Below are the first set of contests in the "Spirit Region." Your vote will advance a winner to the round of 32. Don't vote blindly...be sure to watch each movie trailer AND our Sports Media student journalist's pitch before you cast your vote in each section...there can only be one GOAT!
Below are the first set of contests in the "Spirit Region." Your vote will advance a winner to the round of 32. Don't vote blindly...be sure to watch each movie trailer AND our Sports Media student journalist's pitch before you cast your vote in each section...there can only be one GOAT!
#1 THE SANDLOT (1993)
#1 THE SANDLOT (1993)
When Scottie Smalls moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.
Starring: James Earl Jones, Tom Guiry, Patrick Renna.
When Scottie Smalls moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.
Starring: James Earl Jones, Tom Guiry, Patrick Renna.
The Sandlot.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Known as one of the greatest movies ever produced, The Sandlot contains some of the most iconic scenes and appeals to every aspect of the person watching.
Known as one of the greatest movies ever produced, The Sandlot contains some of the most iconic scenes and appeals to every aspect of the person watching.
#16 LIKE MIKE (2002)
#16 LIKE MIKE (2002)
A young Teenager, Calvin Cambridge (Bow Wow), aspires to be a star in the NBA but keeps getting pushed around by bullies. This all changed when he finds sneakers with the initials MJ written in them. These give him the ability to be “Like Mike” as he joins the Knights NBA team.
Starring: Bow Wow, Eugene Levy, Morris Chestnut.
A young Teenager, Calvin Cambridge (Bow Wow), aspires to be a star in the NBA but keeps getting pushed around by bullies. This all changed when he finds sneakers with the initials MJ written in them. These give him the ability to be “Like Mike” as he joins the Knights NBA team.
Starring: Bow Wow, Eugene Levy, Morris Chestnut.
Like Mike.movTHE PITCH:
THE PITCH:
A rags to riches underdog story of a young boy that wants to be like Michael Jordan, this is an inspiring movie that makes everything seem possible.
A rags to riches underdog story of a young boy that wants to be like Michael Jordan, this is an inspiring movie that makes everything seem possible.
WINNER...THE SANDLOT!
WINNER...THE SANDLOT!
#8 RAGING BULL (1980)
#8 RAGING BULL (1980)
An up-and-coming boxer gets his shot at the title. During this time he finds his lover from the Bronx and everything goes downhill.
Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty.
An up-and-coming boxer gets his shot at the title. During this time he finds his lover from the Bronx and everything goes downhill.
Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty.
Raging Bull.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
A great film from one of the greatest directors, Martin Scorsese, and I personally think it is one of his best films.
A great film from one of the greatest directors, Martin Scorsese, and I personally think it is one of his best films.
#9 COOL RUNNINGS (1993)
#9 COOL RUNNINGS (1993)
Not only is this based on a true story about the 1988 Jamaican Bobsledding team and their quest to make the Winter Olympics, Cool Runnings is also a great comedic movie.
Starring: John Candy, Leon, Doug E. Doug
Not only is this based on a true story about the 1988 Jamaican Bobsledding team and their quest to make the Winter Olympics, Cool Runnings is also a great comedic movie.
Starring: John Candy, Leon, Doug E. Doug
Cool Runnings .movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
A movie about breaking down all barriers and obstacles despite the odds being against you.
A movie about breaking down all barriers and obstacles despite the odds being against you.
UPSET WINNER...COOL RUNNINGS!
UPSET WINNER...COOL RUNNINGS!
#5 THE KARATE KID (1984)
#5 THE KARATE KID (1984)
This movie is about a kid who is having a hard time settling into a new place and is also getting bullied. He struggles, but learns karate and eventually gets over his challenges.
Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Martin Love.
This movie is about a kid who is having a hard time settling into a new place and is also getting bullied. He struggles, but learns karate and eventually gets over his challenges.
Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Martin Love.
Karate Kid Final Video.mp4THE PITCH
THE PITCH
This movie focuses a lot on self-improvement and character development, as it is about a kid who faces and overcomes adversity.
This movie focuses a lot on self-improvement and character development, as it is about a kid who faces and overcomes adversity.
#12 THE NATURAL (1984)
#12 THE NATURAL (1984)
The Natural is a classic throwback baseball movie about a “Legend” Roy Hobbs. It tells the story about Hobbs returns from being framed, sent to prison, and then comes back. He has to decide whether to throw the big game so the owners can make more money on a wager.
Starring: Robert Redford, Glenn Close.
The Natural is a classic throwback baseball movie about a “Legend” Roy Hobbs. It tells the story about Hobbs returns from being framed, sent to prison, and then comes back. He has to decide whether to throw the big game so the owners can make more money on a wager.
Starring: Robert Redford, Glenn Close.
The Natural.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Not only is Hobbs a legendary player, but the movie shows that baseball isn't about money...it's about the spirit of the game.
Not only is Hobbs a legendary player, but the movie shows that baseball isn't about money...it's about the spirit of the game.
WINNER...THE KARATE KID!
WINNER...THE KARATE KID!
#4 SPACE JAM (1996)
#4 SPACE JAM (1996)
A theme park owner tries to capture the Looney Tunes characters. Bugs offers that they play a game to determine their future and the Monstars steal powers from professional players while the Toon Squad is led by Michael Jordan.
Starring: Michael Jordan.
A theme park owner tries to capture the Looney Tunes characters. Bugs offers that they play a game to determine their future and the Monstars steal powers from professional players while the Toon Squad is led by Michael Jordan.
Starring: Michael Jordan.
Space Jam.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
This hybrid cartoon/real-action movie is great because of all the crazy things that happen in the high-stakes game.
This hybrid cartoon/real-action movie is great because of all the crazy things that happen in the high-stakes game.
#13 ROCKY BALBOA (2009)
#13 ROCKY BALBOA (2009)
Rocky Balboa is a very well known boxer because he was the best in the world. This movie take place when he is older and tries to go back and fight again despite his age.
Starring: Sylvester Stallone.
Rocky Balboa is a very well known boxer because he was the best in the world. This movie take place when he is older and tries to go back and fight again despite his age.
Starring: Sylvester Stallone.
Rocky Balboa.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
People are are projected to win are not always better.
People are are projected to win are not always better.
WINNER...SPACE JAM!
WINNER...SPACE JAM!
#6 UNCUT GEMS (2019)
#6 UNCUT GEMS (2019)
A New York City jeweler named Howard gets himself into trouble trying to pay back money he owes some bad people. Although he owes dangerous people money, he can’t stop betting on NBA games.
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Julia Fox.
A New York City jeweler named Howard gets himself into trouble trying to pay back money he owes some bad people. Although he owes dangerous people money, he can’t stop betting on NBA games.
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Julia Fox.
Uncut Gems.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
This movie shows all aspects of sports betting – the glory, pain and risk. Adam Sandler delivers a genuine, gritty performance.
This movie shows all aspects of sports betting – the glory, pain and risk. Adam Sandler delivers a genuine, gritty performance.
#11 MURDERBALL (2005)
#11 MURDERBALL (2005)
The story of young athletes who suffer crippling injuries, but still have an incredible story about embracing the challenge through wheelchair sports.
Starring: Mark Zupan, Keith Cavill.
The story of young athletes who suffer crippling injuries, but still have an incredible story about embracing the challenge through wheelchair sports.
Starring: Mark Zupan, Keith Cavill.
Murderball.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Each back story makes it interesting, showing what happened and how they each came to where they are now.
Each back story makes it interesting, showing what happened and how they each came to where they are now.
WINNER...UNCUT GEMS!
WINNER...UNCUT GEMS!
#3 HAPPY GILMORE (1996)
#3 HAPPY GILMORE (1996)
An ex-hockey player tries to save his grandma's house that his grandpa built by entering a golf tournament to raise the money.
Starring: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen.
An ex-hockey player tries to save his grandma's house that his grandpa built by entering a golf tournament to raise the money.
Starring: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen.
Happy Gilmore THE PITCH
THE PITCH
Happy Gilmore teaches us the value of not giving up, in an entertaining way.
Happy Gilmore teaches us the value of not giving up, in an entertaining way.
#14 MAJOR LEAGUE (1989)
#14 MAJOR LEAGUE (1989)
The Cleveland baseball team’s new owner wants to move the team to Miami, but has to reduce ticket sales so she only hires the worst player to join the team. The players discover her plan to tank the season and decide to start winning.
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Wesley Snipes.
The Cleveland baseball team’s new owner wants to move the team to Miami, but has to reduce ticket sales so she only hires the worst player to join the team. The players discover her plan to tank the season and decide to start winning.
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Wesley Snipes.
Major League.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Even though the team was built to lose every game of the season, they were determined to finish the season strong with the greatest win of their careers.
Even though the team was built to lose every game of the season, they were determined to finish the season strong with the greatest win of their careers.
WINNER...HAPPY GILMORE!
WINNER...HAPPY GILMORE!
#7 THE FIGHTER (2017)
#7 THE FIGHTER (2017)
This movie is about a low-income man who is boxing for money but he loses his fight and tries to quit but he gets an offer to fight again and wins and eventually becomes very good at fighting and gets a chance at a title shot.
Starring: Mark Wahlberg.
This movie is about a low-income man who is boxing for money but he loses his fight and tries to quit but he gets an offer to fight again and wins and eventually becomes very good at fighting and gets a chance at a title shot.
Starring: Mark Wahlberg.
The Fighter.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Determination and hard work can get you places talent alone won’t.
Determination and hard work can get you places talent alone won’t.
#10 THE BAD NEWS BEARS (1976)
#10 THE BAD NEWS BEARS (1976)
A little league baseball team, whose coach is very greedy, that is not very good. The coaches help the players become better, and they end up being a great team.
Starring: Walter Matthau, Ben Piazza.
A little league baseball team, whose coach is very greedy, that is not very good. The coaches help the players become better, and they end up being a great team.
Starring: Walter Matthau, Ben Piazza.
The Bad News Bears THE PITCH
THE PITCH
Money is not what makes you succeed, it's the hard work that you put in that makes you a winner.
Money is not what makes you succeed, it's the hard work that you put in that makes you a winner.
UPSET WINNER...THE BAD NEWS BEARS!
UPSET WINNER...THE BAD NEWS BEARS!
#2 MIRACLE (2004)
#2 MIRACLE (2004)
This follows the USA men’s national hockey team as they take on the world in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Ultimately facing the highly favorited Soviet Union squad and prevailing in what was called the “Miracle on ice”.
Starring: Kurt Russell, Michael Mantenuto, Eddie Cahill.
This follows the USA men’s national hockey team as they take on the world in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Ultimately facing the highly favorited Soviet Union squad and prevailing in what was called the “Miracle on ice”.
Starring: Kurt Russell, Michael Mantenuto, Eddie Cahill.
Miracle.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
This is a true underdog story and it shows that when people come together with the same goal in mind then they can do exactly that.
This is a true underdog story and it shows that when people come together with the same goal in mind then they can do exactly that.
#15 INVICTUS (2009)
#15 INVICTUS (2009)
This movie starts off with the president of South Africa coming out of imprisonment, and him realizing how bad racial inequality was in his country. His rugby games helped him notice this. He wanted to fix that, and the movie shows him slowly progressing to what he wants to accomplish.
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Scott Eastwood.
This movie starts off with the president of South Africa coming out of imprisonment, and him realizing how bad racial inequality was in his country. His rugby games helped him notice this. He wanted to fix that, and the movie shows him slowly progressing to what he wants to accomplish.
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Scott Eastwood.
InvictusTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Many countries deal with the issue of racial inequality, but this movie truly shows how you can work towards changing that.
Many countries deal with the issue of racial inequality, but this movie truly shows how you can work towards changing that.
WINNER...MIRACLE!
WINNER...MIRACLE!
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