Thread: Road to the Show : Jonathan Papelbon

Synopsis: Phillies closer and five-time all-star Jonathan Papelbon wasn't even sure he wanted to go to college for baseball, let alone pitch, until a coach at the University of Mississippi told him he wouldn't start until his senior year.

What did Jonathan Papelbon do in a highlight from a high school football game, before he admitted liking football "way more than baseball"?
Caught a pass over the middle as a tight end

What did Jonathan Papelbon say he did in his first professional inning, before he discussed his battle with overconfidence?
Struck out the side on nine pitches

What did Jonathan Papelbon say he did while at Mississippi State, after he admitted wanting to play first base?
Knocked out a teammate with a throw from the outfield

What did Jonathan Papelbon say he enjoyed doing, after he recorded a strikeout in a highlight?
Pitching when the game was on the line

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In a commercial during this show, what was discussed about a deodorant that a man used as he performed activities during a montage of clips, such as dancing in a party at night?
How it came in a variety of subtle scents, including lavender, while he tried on suits for an elegant wedding
NOT--That it went on instantly dry for a cleaner feel and left no marks, before he swam laps and met a woman
That it had a non-irritating formula to protect sensitive skin, after he camped in the woods with his family
How it had unique micro capsules that released continuous bursts of freshness, after he went jogging

In a commercial during this show, what did a group of "real people" discuss about an automaker's vehicles as they admired them in a showroom and some sat in them?
That they were "amazing" and good looking, as a woman noted one was not what she had expected
Chevrolet
Take advantage of deals at a sales event

In a commercial during this show, what did a smartphone "tested to withstand pretty much anything" do in different areas, before an offer from a wireless provider was noted?
Went through an assembly line of hazards, from passing by a power tool to getting food on it, before it fell into a cereal bowl
AT&T
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

In a commercial during this show, what did a man who spoke a foreign language do when his wife seductively called him to bed, before a car was promoted?
Accidentally threw a pill out a window, before it ricocheted off objects, such as a church bell, and into a car that grew in size
Fiat 500x
Is a larger, more powerful model

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do at a tennis court, before a professional female player knocked an energy drink bottle out of his hands and you were encouraged to visit a Web site?
Imagined what it would be like playing a match against her as he described his strategy, including taking advantage of a "lobortunity"
Gatorade
Enter a code for a chance to win athletic experiences

In a commercial during this show, what were you encouraged to do to celebrate summer at a retail store, as available products were presented against a red background and near exploding fireworks?
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Rent-A-Center
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In a commercial during this show, what happened as a red car drove on a hillside highway before a new product from a gas company was discussed?
Gigantic monster chased after it, before shattering against a station's roof
Shell
Protects against gunk, corrossion, and wear