Jan. 12, 2010
PHILADELPHIA - The Dr. John Giannini Radio Show kicks off its sixth season tonight (Jan. 12) at 7:30 PM at the Ugly Moose in Manayunk.
The one-hour show featuring Coach Giannini and co-host Kale Beers will give Explorer fans the opportunity to talk La Salle basketball. Listeners can IM or phone in their questions to Coach Giannini through "lasallesid1" on AOL or by dialing (484) 562-0551.
The show can be heard on WHAT 1340 AM or online through RedZone Media.
Fans in attendance will have a chance to win prizes and can take advantage of food and drink specials. They will also have the chance to show off their Explorer basketball knowledge as the weekly quiz makes its return. Questions will be available on this page starting at 7:30 PM, with answers to follow around 8:15 PM.
Fans can also join WHAT AM 1340 morning host Mike Bowe and his Happy Hour from 5:00 PM until show time.
The Ugly Moose is located at 443 Shurs Lane in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia. More information can be found at www.theuglymoose.com.
Explorer Basketball Quiz:
(Week 1 Winner - Pat Marchese)
1. Aaric Murray currently has 39 blocked shots, 30 more than anyone else on the team. Who is the all-time record holder for blocked shots in one season? Bonus: How many blocked shots did that player have in that record-setting season? Lionel Simmons; 77
2. Two Explorers' jersey numbers represent what age they were when they started playing basketball. Which Explorers are they? Kimmani Barrett (5) and Devon White (14)
3. Rodney Green recently joined what former Explorer as the only La Salle players to score 1,500 points, grab 500 rebounds and dish out 300 assists in a career? Lionel Simmons
4. Former Explorer head coach Speedy Morris is set to be inducted into the Big 5 Hall of Fame. Coach Morris guided the Explorers to what final ranking in the Associated Press poll after his marquee season in 1989-90? 12th
5. Against what Atlantic 10 team did Yves Mekongo set a career scoring high last season? Bonus: How many points did he score in that game? vs. George Washington; 26
6. The Explorers head into Wednesday night's game riding a three-game winning streak against George Washington. What other Atlantic 10 team do the Explorers currently have a three-game winning streak over? Massachusetts
7. Jerrell Williams pulled down a season-high 16 rebounds against then-No. 4 Villanova. Which former Explorer holds the record for most rebounds in a game? Bonus: How many rebounds did he have in a single game? Tom Gola; 37
8. La Salle assistant coach Horace "Pappy" Owens and GW assistant Roland Houston were teammates on Rhode Island's NIT squad in the 1979-80 season. Which of the two scored more points during his career at URI? Bonus: How many points did he score in his career? Owens; 1,750
9. Explorer transfer Earl Pettis and incoming recruit Tyreek Duren are alums of Neumann-Goretti High School. Name two other Goretti players who are currently playing Division I ball (or are signed to play next year). Scoop Jardine (Syracuse), Rick Jackson (Syracuse), Tony Chennault (Wake Forest), Daniel Stewart (Rider), Mustafaa Jones (Hartford), Andre "Scooter" Gillette (Niagara), Jamal Wilson (Rhode Island)
10. What is Coach G's all-time favorite music artist/group? Steely Dan or Led Zeppelin
