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Emory Grad Prevails on Jeopardy!
June 29, 2009
Source: Emory Report/June 8, 2009
 When recent Emory College graduate, Eric Betts, placed second in the Jeopardy! College Championship, his initial reaction was "I lost."
But soon Betts' excitement overshadowed his competitive spirit. Once it sunk in that he had won $50,000, he realized that it was the most money he would ever make in an hour of work.
Betts catapulted to the final round of the competition after he answered the Jeopardy! question on the origin of the word "deadline" in the semifinals round correctly. Despite being a journalism graduate, it was recalling a scene from the 1963 movie "The Great Escape" that brought the winning word to mind.
Having watched Jeopardy! with his family as a kid, Betts began his journey to TV after he took the online test to qualify for an audition. Having taken the test once before, he did not think he had done well the second time around. After auditioning in November, Betts put the thought of being featured on Jeopardy! to the back of his mind until later March, when he received the call that he would be one of the 15 contestants to compete.
Betts had the support of family and local friends he played trivia with. To prepare for the competition, he studied content from state capitals to vice presidents.
While Betts walked away thousands of dollars richer, he plans to remain in the Atlanta area to look for full-time employment. His plans for the $50,000 winnings include buying a new laptop and repairing his car.
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