Six Impact Players To Watch In Jeopardy's Battle of The Decades "2000s Week"

March Madness might be coming to an end, but the Battle of The Decades tournament is just starting to heat up. This week on Jeopardy!, the final 15 contenders in the show’s current tournament will compete all next week during “2000s Week”. After this week concludes, the remaining 15 contestants who survived the preliminary round will return to compete in the Quarterfinals beginning on May 5th and will be one step closer to winning the tournament’s $1 million grand prize. Today'a article will highlight some of the key players to watch for throughout this week, including the longest reigning Jeopardy! woman champion and the second highest all-time Jeopardy! champion.

Colby Burnett

Bio: High School World History Teacher from Chicago, IL

First Appeared: Season 29; November 7, 2012

Total Winnings: $350,000

Claim to Fame: Undefeated in tournament appearances; (2-0 in tournaments; 8-0 in games) won 2012 Teachers Tournament ($100,000) and 2013 Tournament of Champions ($250,000)

Game Date: Monday, March 31

Tom Nissley

Bio: Writer from Seattle, WA

First Appeared: Season 27; December 14, 2010

Total Winnings: $336,405

Claim to Fame: Qualified into Battle of The Decades tournament via Fan Favorite vote; 8-game champion; 2nd place in 2011 Tournament of Champions ($100,000)

Game Date: Monday, March 31st

Roger Craig

Bio: Data Scientist from Brooklyn, NY

First Appeared: Season 27; September 13, 2010

Total Winnings: $480,200

Claim to Fame: Holds record for “Highest Single-Day Total” ($77,000); 6-game champion; Won 2011 Tournament of Champions ($250,000)

Game Date: Tuesday, April 1st

Stephanie Jass

Bio: History Professor from Milan, MI

First Appeared: Season 29; October 8, 2012

Total Winnings: $159,270

Claim to Fame: Holds record for “Longest Reigning Female Jeopardy! Champion”; 7-game champion; Semifinalist in 2013 Tournament of Champions ($10,000)

Game Date: Tuesday, April 1st

Ken Jennings

Bio: Freelance Writer from Seattle, WA

First Appeared: Season 20; June 2, 2004

Total Winnings: $3,172,700

Claim to Fame: Holds records for “All-Time Longest Winning Streak” (74-game champion);

Biggest All-Time American Game Show Winner; 2nd place in 2005 Ultimate Tournament of Champions ($500,000); 2nd place in 2011 IBM Challenge ($150,000 + $150,000 to charity); 2nd Biggest All-Time Jeopardy! Winner; Previously held record for “Highest Single-Day Total” ($75,000)

Game Date: Thursday, April 3rd

Dan Pawson

Bio: Global Health Consultant from Brooklyn, NY

First Appeared: Season 24; December 27, 2007

Total Winnings: $420,902

Claim to Fame: Won 2009 Tournament of Champions ($250,000); 9-game champion

Game Date: Friday, April 4th

You can check out more information about all the tournament contenders, including in-depth bios and interviews, as well as the full tournament bracket with show dates on Jeopardy's Battle of The Decades mini-site. Also, you can go to Crackle.com to watch classic Jeopardy! episodes featuring the power players competing in this tournament.