![]() ![]() While none of the three contestants correctly answered, Bzdak hung on to defeat defending champion Halley Ryherd, thanks to smart wagering that left him with $2,000, the most of any of the contestants.ĭavid Bzdak G’13 (right) became “Jeopardy!” champion on June 30. The answer, in the form of a question: Who is David Bzdak G’13?īzdak became a “Jeopardy!” champion on June 30, correctly answering 18 clues, including the final clue of Double Jeopardy to take the lead into Final Jeopardy with $15,000. Though his one-day winnings were less than they could have been, this contestant made plenty of memories, made his late grandmother proud and put his doctoral degree in epistemology-the theories of knowledge-to good use before a prime-time television audience. After earning his doctoral degree in philosophy from Syracuse University in 2013, a dream 20 years in the making was finally realized when he competed on the popular game show, dethroning a reigning champion before suffering a tough-luck loss in his second game. ![]() Growing up, this Onondaga Community College philosophy professor loved watching “Jeopardy!” with his grandmother, Josephine. ![]() The category? “Jeopardy!” champions with ties to Syracuse University. ![]() Let’s play a one-question game of “Jeopardy!” ![]()
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