‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Want Player Drew Goins to Return for Second Chance
Jeopardy!‘s latest reigning champion gave fellow competitor Drew Goins a run for his money in the September 25th match, and despite David Erb winning his third consecutive game, Goins made a strong case for Second Chance Tournament consideration.
At least, that’s how fans feel after tuning into the game that also included Diane Lochner. Introduced as a journalist from Honolulu, Hawai’i, Goins didn’t hesitate to hit the buzzer throughout both Jeopardy! rounds, going head-to-head mostly with Erb, a puzzle designer from Seattle, Washington.
Erb’s two-day winnings totaled $57, 143 going into Wednesday’s match, and as the game unfolded, Drew was leading by the end of the first Jeopardy! round, entering Double Jeopardy! with $9,600 against David’s mere $2,600 and Diane’s $3,000. Ultimately, it was a Daily Double that pushed David to the head of the pack, doubling his score during the round and raising it to $20,000.
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But Drew persisted and finished Double Jeopardy! with $16,800 against David’s $22,000. Diane’s chances of winning were defeated as she entered Final Jeopardy! with only $3,400.
Unfortunately, Drew provided the wrong response in Final Jeopardy! and even if he hadn’t, David’s wager with a correct response was too large to allow a victory. In the end, David won big with $33,611 and Drew finished with $11,601. Diane added a small sum to her third-place score of $4,400.
The category for Final Jeopardy! had been “Shakespeare,” with the clue reading, “‘Blood will have blood,’ says this title character, who is later told ‘be bloody, bold & resolute.'” The correct response was “Who is Macbeth?” Drew responded with “Who is Titus Andronicus?”
David’s three-day total landed at $90, 754, but fans aren’t counting Drew out quite yet as many are pulling for his Second Chance callback.
“Hopefully Drew is remembered for second chances,” one fan commented on Reddit. “To do so well against David when David found both of the Double Jeopardy Daily Doubles is impressive.”
“Drew should be a shoo-in for Second Chance!” another fan responded.
“Yes he had 22 correct responses, 4 more than David!” another viewer pointed out.
“The whole time I was thinking either David is a lock for the Champions Wildcard if he loses or Drew is a lock for the Second Chance tourney if he loses. Incredible game and an exciting battle!” another fan remarked.
So, what do you think? Is Drew poised for a Second Chance spot? Let us know in the comments section, below, and stay tuned fore more on Jeopardy!.
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Drew is impressive. Quick with buzzer and with mostly right answers.
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Absolutely yes, such a nice man, and gracious even though he didn't win.
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Yes, definitely deserves a second chance! Great personality and smart.
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Yes, by all means have him back. He's smart, happy.. I would tune in just to watch him.
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Drew definitely deserves a second chance!
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Drew should go to second chance
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I found Drew to be brilliant and fun to watch. He was upbeat with a dazzling smile. I would love to see him get opportunity to win on SECOND CHANCE Jeopardy. A nice, wholesome, smart contestant !
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Yes, yes, yes! Please have Drew back! Wonderful player, polite, well spoken and a winning smile! Let’s have him back!!
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Please bring Drew back. He was an awesome player. I thought he might have won.
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Definitely bring him back!! Very likeable & I noticed he tried to hit the buzzer most the time but wasn’t quick enough
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Love to see me some more Drew!! Such a fine, bright young man with personality +++! And those pearly whites!
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Yes, please bring Drew back!
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Ansolutely he is deserving of a “second chance”. I don’t miss a show and I find that the daily doubles decide the match as we’ve seen this week. In some instances luck is determining the outcome instead of intelligence
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Wow - I completely and respectfully disagree.
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He has a winning smile, still a non winner
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Go Drew!
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Drew brought an energy and magnetism rounded out by intelligence, that made the episode very fun to watch! His smile and charm while playing the game so well, makes him a natural for Second Chance! Go Drew!
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I absolutely fell in love with Drew and I was disappointed when he lost. What a sweetheart! He seemed to be happy even for his opponents. He definitely needs a second chance!
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Definitely return please to second chance tournament ....smart person who brings up the energy level and creates excitement.... IMO
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I really think Drew should have a second chance. Enjoyed watching him. Very smart, good personality.
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I think David should get another chance
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Yes yes he should come back!
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Second Chance for sure, great player and gracious to boot!
Bring him back!
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Absolutely as 2nd chance.
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yes he should come back . Great personality . Gracious loser. Quick on answering . Smart.
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Kid had a great personality. Very likeable
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Yes, bring Drew back. He was personable and impressive.
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Drew earned that 2nd chance as far as I'm concerned. He answered more questions. If he had been the lucky one to find the daily doubles he would have won hands down. To lose because lack of knowledge is one thing but to lose because of pure luck is not a loss in my book.
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I loved watching Drew play! He had such stage presence and can successfully compete against the best. I hope to see him play again!
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A definite yes
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I think Drew did the big chokarama
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I love how excited he got when he got to answer with “Ru Paul.”
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Great personality. I could see him in Ken's position. Much more pizazz!
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You win, you move on. You lose, you go home. That's how it goes.
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haven’t we had enough gay people on the show
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