publication date: Monday, February 13, 2012 (part of Winter 2012)

category: Sports

clue: Can you turn into an overnight success story like this Ivy Leaguer?

explanation: Lin was a Harvard-educated NBA player who suddenly began scoring like the best players in the league in February 2012. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, and Ryan Dunn

Winter 2012 Tournament: It's the ultimate battle for supremacy! Or, it's just a silly online game. Take your pick. Players will face off in one-on-one competitions until all but one is eliminated, producing a season champion. Have fun!

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