Week 13 in 440 & Friends will forever be known as Rivalry Week. This is the moment when our five annual rivalry matchups take center stage. The winners of these matchups will receive a trophy of their choice to be added to their shelf. The terms and conditions of any side bets are determined by the individual participants.
HISTORY
The rivalry between Scarpitti and Schilling began in the fall semester of 2001 at Penn State University with heated battles of NFL Blitz on N64. Dorm room showdowns were filled with DA Bomb deep balls, relentless trash talk, and copious amounts of Big Onion Pizza. Their rivalry soon began to spill over into other areas: golf, ping pong, washers. You name it—if it offered a chance to one-up each other, they were betting a slice. As the years passed, their relentless need for competition found a new arena: fantasy football. The same competitive fire that drove their NFL Blitz and golf matches now fuels their quest for league domination. Each season, one meticulously crafts their team with thoughtful planning and strategy, while the other scans the rankings 15 minutes before the draft and selects mostly injury-prone players. But always with one goal in mind: to destroy the other. Mike and Mark’s rivalry, rooted in their years in Happy Valley, has become a defining feature of their friendship. Whether on the golf course or in the fantasy football arena, they continue to push each other’s buttons, embodying the perfect blend of camaraderie and disdain.
THE TROPHY
The prestigious "Solo Cup" is part beer pong cup, part wine glass. This combination perfectly encapsulates the crude sophistication and trashy elegance that is University Gateway—specifically, apartment 206.
THE BET
The winner of The Solo Cup will enjoy having their drink refilled on demand by the loser throughout the entirety of draft weekend.
HISTORY
The rivalry between Gangus and Anthony revolves around their shared interest in playing Warzone. However, their friendship took a hit when Gangus mocked West Virginia basketball and its coach, Bob Huggins, who has a reputation for heavy drinking. This ridicule deeply offended Anthony, a staunch supporter of both, leading him to cease playing Warzone with Gangus for the last year and a half. The tension between them underscores how personal loyalties and sports allegiances can significantly impact friendships.
THE TROPHY
Enter the legendary "6.5 Miles of Hate Trophy" – a symbol that encapsulates the incendiary rivalry that has engulfed Gangus and Anthony. Named after the mere geographical distance of 6.5 miles between them, this trophy speaks of an intimate proximity that belies the vast chasm of their rivalry. Crafted with meticulous care, the trophy captures the essence of their strife – the unyielding contest, the tireless pursuit of supremacy, and the relentless anger that fuels their rivalry.
THE BET
To be determined.
HISTORY
The intenseness of the Dope Bowl has been smelting for years, crafted after toking many bowls. Upon first glance it seemed like Good Guy vs Good Guy Matchup! Could these good friends possibly go blow for blow, toke for toke, vs each other? All that good natured positivity went the way of the Do-Do Bird during an infamous event at UG in 2002, after a "magical" steel cage induced Donnybrook. While Coyne insisted on constant communication and yelling "HELLO," it was Scotty who turned full Heel and left the 'virtual mushroom induced' steel cage as the victor
THE TROPHY
The Dope Cup is 100% edible, smokable, and biodegradable. It represents the sharing and caring ways our country needs to get back to. Left to Right, Red to Blue, the Dope Cup represents mankind's ability to Puff, Puff, Pass!
THE BET
The loser shall roll and prepare the finest joint for the winner, to be presented on draft night.
HISTORY
This story begins back in 2001 at Penn State University when Greg and Graham were randomly paired as roommates in Brumbaugh Hall, a decision that seemed like a cruel joke from the universe. Greg, a typical meathead, was all about lifting weights, football, and protein shakes. Graham, on the other hand was a scrawny lip ringed punk with dyed red hair who enjoyed spending his nights lost in a world of emo-music and swirling glow sticks. The two shared less than a cramped dorm room and a mutual annoyance. 20+ years after graduating and despite their wildly different lifestyles, they now find themselves as fierce fantasy football rivals. Greg still lives and breathes football, while Graham… well, he still lives and breathes. Each year a new fantasy season reignites their old college rivalry, with Greg’s deep sports knowledge clashing with Graham’s never-ending quest to find the perfect balance between apathy and last place. Though their levels of of commitment may vary, this annual match has become a legendary battle that they will share for generations to… honestly no one will care. Especially Graham.
THE TROPHY
The Cyber Trophy - this branding iron features a hand-finished food grade stainless steel head with a custom-milled hardwood handle. Ideal for stamping the signature Tesla logo onto items like burger patties and buns or natural materials like wood, leather or your first born child. Heat and stamp with caution.
THE BET
To be determined.
HISTORY
Garrett and Hayden’s rivalry wasn’t built on animosity but by sheer circumstance. As the last two teams left to pair up in Rivalry Week, fate created the prestigious Leftovers Cup. But don’t mistake these men for afterthoughts—they are seasoned league champions who take their fantasy football seriously. What began as a lighthearted matchup now carries the spark of a budding rivalry, one that promises to grow fiercer with each passing season. This is a legacy waiting to be written—and likely rewritten. Probably by ChatGPT.
THE TROPHY
The trophy is pretty obvious. Leftovers... Doggy Bag. Get it?
THE BET
To be determined.