Aaron Rodgers not too long ago introduced he will be a guest host on Jeopardy! And one of many explanation why the Green Bay Packers quarterback is internet hosting the favored sport present is he’s a Jeopardy! veteran. In 2015, Rodgers appeared on Celeb Jeopardy! and gained, taking down the likes of Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly. Rodgers gained $50,000, which was donated to the MACC Fund (Midwest Athlete’s Towards Childhood Most cancers).
Within the episode, the Inexperienced Bay Packers quarterback is seen slicing it up with host Alex Trebek. “It is a sport,” Rodgers instructed Trebek after being requested how he would not take himself too critically. “I believe it’s best to take into account some celebration after a great present.” The viewers started laughing, and Trebek did his finest Rodgers impression by doing the “low cost double-check” celebration.
Jeopardy! is having a string of friends to fill in as hosts after Trebek’s death in November. Rodgers made the announcement on the Pat McAfee Present and mentioned he at all times regarded as much as Trebek. Rodgers then added he’ll have the ability to be a visitor host as soon as the playoffs finish for the Packers.
“Considered one of my idols rising up was Alex Trebek,” Rodgers instructed McAfee. “They’re doing a little guest-hosting spots. It may be launched right here very quickly however I had the chance to be a type of. … I am excited in regards to the alternative.”
Earlier than Rodgers focuses on Jeopardy, he’ll proceed to maintain issues rolling in Inexperienced Bay. The Packers completed the common season with a 13-3 file and first within the NFC. They’d a bye within the playoffs this previous weekend and can face the Los Angeles Rams within the divisional spherical on Saturday afternoon. Rodgers is seeking to get one other Tremendous Bowl ring after profitable one in 2010. Final 12 months. the Packers completed 13-3 and reached the NFC Championship. Nevertheless, the San Francisco 49ers took down the Packers within the convention title sport.
We thought we might win it final 12 months (however) the Niners had been such a dominant staff and that possibly hit our confidence, Rodgers mentioned to reporters on Tuesday, as reported by ESPN. “However I really feel like we have now loads of confidence and consider in ourselves. Offensively, we’re only a higher, far more environment friendly staff and taking part in with much more confidence.”
