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Below are the first set of contests in the "Underdog 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 "Underdog 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 CREED (2015)
#1 CREED (2015)
Adonis Johnson never knew his famous boxing father (Apollo Creed), who died before he was born. Adonis quits his job and trains with Rocky Balboa (a retired famous boxer). Adonis takes on the challenge, but wants to make a reputation for himself not letting people know that he is the son of Apollo.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone.
Adonis Johnson never knew his famous boxing father (Apollo Creed), who died before he was born. Adonis quits his job and trains with Rocky Balboa (a retired famous boxer). Adonis takes on the challenge, but wants to make a reputation for himself not letting people know that he is the son of Apollo.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone.
Creed.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Adonis wants to be independent and make a reputation for himself without letting the media know he's the son of a legendary Champion.
Adonis wants to be independent and make a reputation for himself without letting the media know he's the son of a legendary Champion.
#16 WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP
#16 WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP
A white man and black man come together to make money by playing basketball. The twist is that all the black people think the white man can’t play until the duo starts beating them. They bet on these games and win money. Everyone bets against them because of the "white boy," but they win.
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson.
A white man and black man come together to make money by playing basketball. The twist is that all the black people think the white man can’t play until the duo starts beating them. They bet on these games and win money. Everyone bets against them because of the "white boy," but they win.
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson.
White Men Can't Jump.mp4THE PITCH:
THE PITCH:
The comedy of basketball...
Don't get hustled, this one's a winner.
The comedy of basketball...
Don't get hustled, this one's a winner.
WINNER...CREED!
WINNER...CREED!
#8 RUDY (1993)
#8 RUDY (1993)
Rudy dreams of playing football at Notre Dame, but does not have the grades or the money to go. After many failed attempts, he gets accepted, and tries to walk on to the football team. His hard work and determination gets the attention of his teammates and coaches, and he plays in his final game.
Starring: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau.
Rudy dreams of playing football at Notre Dame, but does not have the grades or the money to go. After many failed attempts, he gets accepted, and tries to walk on to the football team. His hard work and determination gets the attention of his teammates and coaches, and he plays in his final game.
Starring: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau.
RudyTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
A story of overcoming adversity and persistence, Rudy has one of the best endings in sports movie history.
A story of overcoming adversity and persistence, Rudy has one of the best endings in sports movie history.
#9 61* (2001)
#9 61* (2001)
Two very good Yankees are competing to break Babe Ruth's homerun record of 60 in one season. Mickey Mantle is the huge favorite to get it, while another smaller name player, Roger Maris, makes a serious run at the Ruth's impressive record.
Starring: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall.
Two very good Yankees are competing to break Babe Ruth's homerun record of 60 in one season. Mickey Mantle is the huge favorite to get it, while another smaller name player, Roger Maris, makes a serious run at the Ruth's impressive record.
Starring: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall.
61.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
This movie is great because of the underdog story of one small time player on the Yankees at the time.
This movie is great because of the underdog story of one small time player on the Yankees at the time.
WINNER...RUDY!
WINNER...RUDY!
#5 HOOSIERS (1986)
#5 HOOSIERS (1986)
Hoosiers follows a basketball team that starts out really bad, works hard for a demanding coach, and then they start getting good and make a championship run.
Starring: Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper.
Hoosiers follows a basketball team that starts out really bad, works hard for a demanding coach, and then they start getting good and make a championship run.
Starring: Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper.
Hoosiers.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
A classic, set back in the old times, and pretty interesting to watch the team grow and believe in themselves to the end.
A classic, set back in the old times, and pretty interesting to watch the team grow and believe in themselves to the end.
#12 THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED (1992)
#12 THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED (1992)
A lower class American teen, Francis Ouimet, has loved golf since he was a little boy and practices 24/7 while he is not trying to help provide for his family. He qualifies for the 1913 U.S. open and gets the chance to play against his childhood idol Harry Vardon with his boy caddy Eddie Lowery.
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Josh Flitter.
A lower class American teen, Francis Ouimet, has loved golf since he was a little boy and practices 24/7 while he is not trying to help provide for his family. He qualifies for the 1913 U.S. open and gets the chance to play against his childhood idol Harry Vardon with his boy caddy Eddie Lowery.
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Josh Flitter.
The Greatest Game Ever Played.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
This is a classic underdog story both on and off the golf course as Francis is faced with the adversity of being a lower class citizen trying to play a gentleman's game.
This is a classic underdog story both on and off the golf course as Francis is faced with the adversity of being a lower class citizen trying to play a gentleman's game.
WINNER...HOOSIERS!
WINNER...HOOSIERS!
#4 DODGEBALL (2004)
#4 DODGEBALL (2004)
Dodgeball is the story of an average gym creating a team to compete in a big-time tournament. Vince Vaughn teaches this “average gym” how to play and beat Ben Stiller’s intimidating “Globo Gym" squad. This true underdog story shows how grit and teamwork win every time.
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller.
Dodgeball is the story of an average gym creating a team to compete in a big-time tournament. Vince Vaughn teaches this “average gym” how to play and beat Ben Stiller’s intimidating “Globo Gym" squad. This true underdog story shows how grit and teamwork win every time.
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller.
Dodgeball.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Dodgeball is a classic underdog story that portrays the beauty of teamwork and determination.
Dodgeball is a classic underdog story that portrays the beauty of teamwork and determination.
GLORY ROAD (2006)
GLORY ROAD (2006)
This is a basketball movie where Coach Don Haskins overcomes racial tension and leads the first all-black starting team. This is based on the true story of the Texas Western 1966 NCAA Championship team.
Starring: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols.
This is a basketball movie where Coach Don Haskins overcomes racial tension and leads the first all-black starting team. This is based on the true story of the Texas Western 1966 NCAA Championship team.
Starring: Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols.
Glory Road.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
A great and inspiring movie that everyone will enjoy.
A great and inspiring movie that everyone will enjoy.
WINNER...DODGEBALL!
WINNER...DODGEBALL!
#6 MORE THAN A GAME (2009)
#6 MORE THAN A GAME (2009)
Lebron James grew up playing basketball with three other small-town boys. The movie follows their journey as basketball stars as youngsters through high school. Together they took home many wins and many championship titles.
Starring: LeBron James, Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis.
Lebron James grew up playing basketball with three other small-town boys. The movie follows their journey as basketball stars as youngsters through high school. Together they took home many wins and many championship titles.
Starring: LeBron James, Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis.
More Than A Game.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Four small-town boys turned into superstar basketball players in the span of just a few years.
Four small-town boys turned into superstar basketball players in the span of just a few years.
#11 PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942)
#11 PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942)
Pride of the Yankees is a classic about Lou Gehrig's life and how he was recruited by the Yankees. It follows his life when he was with the Yankees and what happened to him.
Starring: Gary Cooper, Babe Ruth.
Pride of the Yankees is a classic about Lou Gehrig's life and how he was recruited by the Yankees. It follows his life when he was with the Yankees and what happened to him.
Starring: Gary Cooper, Babe Ruth.
Pride of the Yankees.MOVTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Not every road to success is smooth.
Not every road to success is smooth.
WINNER...MORE THAN A GAME!
WINNER...MORE THAN A GAME!
#3 McFARLAND USA (2015)
#3 McFARLAND USA (2015)
McFarland USA is the true story of cross-country coach Jim White, who develops a passion and sees potential in students in small-town California. White transforms them into athletes to win championships. This movie contains a lot of strong family dynamic as White strives for greatness for his team.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Carlos Chalabi, Hector Duran.
McFarland USA is the true story of cross-country coach Jim White, who develops a passion and sees potential in students in small-town California. White transforms them into athletes to win championships. This movie contains a lot of strong family dynamic as White strives for greatness for his team.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Carlos Chalabi, Hector Duran.
McFarland USA.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
They realize the true meaning of success through their journey together as one.
They realize the true meaning of success through their journey together as one.
#14 SEABISCUIT (2003)
#14 SEABISCUIT (2003)
During the Great Depression a jockey with a history of horrible injuries, a millionaire who lost his son, and an old retired horse trainer come together through their struggles and train a horse named Seabiscuit. That horse becomes one of the most successful thoroughbreds of all time.
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks.
During the Great Depression a jockey with a history of horrible injuries, a millionaire who lost his son, and an old retired horse trainer come together through their struggles and train a horse named Seabiscuit. That horse becomes one of the most successful thoroughbreds of all time.
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks.
Seabiscuit.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Shows how even in the worst of times, you can work together with others to find a light in the darkness.
Shows how even in the worst of times, you can work together with others to find a light in the darkness.
WINNER...McFARLAND USA!
WINNER...McFARLAND USA!
#7 ROCKY II (1979)
#7 ROCKY II (1979)
Rocky Balboa is a boxer that recently lost his high profile fight with Apollo Creed. His story to get to fight him did catch fire and rose him to fame after he fought all 15 rounds. He prepares to fight Apollo Creed again, with a win on his mind.
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire.
Rocky Balboa is a boxer that recently lost his high profile fight with Apollo Creed. His story to get to fight him did catch fire and rose him to fame after he fought all 15 rounds. He prepares to fight Apollo Creed again, with a win on his mind.
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire.
Rocky II.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
This is a thrilling story of how Rocky Balboa prepares to fight Apollo Creed for the second time since a big loss.
This is a thrilling story of how Rocky Balboa prepares to fight Apollo Creed for the second time since a big loss.
#10 JERRY MAGUIRE (1996)
#10 JERRY MAGUIRE (1996)
Jerry Maguire is a 35-year old sports agent, who is at a low point in his life and comes to the realization that his job is more than just about money. Throughout the story he grows and changes and begins to find himself and his happiness.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Jerry Maguire is a 35-year old sports agent, who is at a low point in his life and comes to the realization that his job is more than just about money. Throughout the story he grows and changes and begins to find himself and his happiness.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Jerry Macguire.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
Jerry Maguire is a great movie because it proves through humor, drama and romance that when people face adversity they can find the true meaning of life.
Jerry Maguire is a great movie because it proves through humor, drama and romance that when people face adversity they can find the true meaning of life.
WINNER...ROCKY!
WINNER...ROCKY!
#2 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2004)
#2 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2004)
This movie is about a football team that has a goal of winning state but they face some adversity along the way. First, off they are a pretty young team and their best player gets hurt in the middle of the season. But this doesn’t stop them from trying to reach their goal.
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton.
This movie is about a football team that has a goal of winning state but they face some adversity along the way. First, off they are a pretty young team and their best player gets hurt in the middle of the season. But this doesn’t stop them from trying to reach their goal.
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton.
Friday Night Lights.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
With hard work and determination, you can overcome adversity.
With hard work and determination, you can overcome adversity.
#15 CONCUSSION (2015)
#15 CONCUSSION (2015)
Dr. Bennet Omalu discovers a new disease while doing an autopsy on Mike Webster. His mission is to raise public awareness to the traumas football can cause. Omalu is put at odds with the NFL through his quest.
Starring: Will Smith, David Morse.
Dr. Bennet Omalu discovers a new disease while doing an autopsy on Mike Webster. His mission is to raise public awareness to the traumas football can cause. Omalu is put at odds with the NFL through his quest.
Starring: Will Smith, David Morse.
Concussion.movTHE PITCH
THE PITCH
This movie shows that you should always fight for what you think is right and to never give up, which is a good lesson.
This movie shows that you should always fight for what you think is right and to never give up, which is a good lesson.
WINNER...FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!
WINNER...FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!
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