Football Trivia Quiz # 1
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Big 12 Football 2000 - Which Texan QB led the Big 12 in total passing yards in 2000?
The correct answer is 'Kliff Kingsbury (Texas Tech)'
Kingsbury threw for 3412. Second was Josh Heupel with 3172.
Football Question 2
That's News to Me (6) - In March 2004 Sven-Goran Erikson signed to remain as coach of the England football team until officially what year?
The correct answer is '2008'
This deal ended speculation about his future and a possible move to Chelsea.
Football Question 3
Being John Doe - You exit the portal to find yourself in the residential area of the White House. You are sitting on a couch enjoying a football game and even have your own nuclear football within arm's reach. Enjoying a bag of pretzels, you suddenly feel something lodge in your throat. You hack and gag until the room finally goes black. When you awake, you are flat on your back and find your two dogs, Barney and Spot, licking your bruised face.
The correct answer is 'George W. Bush'
Some funny jokes about Bush's mishap:
"Our president is in town, George W. Bush. It's a fundraiser. They're being very creative, you've got to give them credit. For $10,000 you can give George Bush the Heimlich Maneuver." —David Letterman
"Here's good news, President Bush has recovered from the pretzel choking episode. I tell you, I never thought I would hear 'White House' and 'gag-reflex' in the same sentence again." —David Letterman
I guess what happened was, Bush passed out, banged his head on a table, then came to a few seconds later. Today Bush said it was just like being back in college." —Jay Leno
"Our president is in town, George W. Bush. It's a fundraiser. They're being very creative, you've got to give them credit. For $10,000 you can give George Bush the Heimlich Maneuver." —David Letterman
"Here's good news, President Bush has recovered from the pretzel choking episode. I tell you, I never thought I would hear 'White House' and 'gag-reflex' in the same sentence again." —David Letterman
I guess what happened was, Bush passed out, banged his head on a table, then came to a few seconds later. Today Bush said it was just like being back in college." —Jay Leno
Football Question 4
Hawkeyes Football 2001 - Ladell Betts finished his senior season with 1056 total yards rushing. Against which team did he have the most rushing yards?
The correct answer is 'Minnesota'
Betts, in his final game at Kinnick Stadium, rushed for 190 yards against Minnesota. He tallied 173 against Indiana, 154 against Iowa State, and 121 against Wisconsin.
Football Question 5
College Football - What award is presented to the nation’s best interior offensive lineman?
The correct answer is 'Outland Trophy'
The Outland Trophy is awarded each season to the nation’s top interior offensive lineman. The award, originally awarded in 1946, was named after John H. Outland, an All-American in the late 1890s, who played for the University of Kansas. The Football Writer’s Association of America selects the winner.
Football Question 6
Pittsburgh Steeler Football - Who was the Steeler's starting center before Mike Webster?
The correct answer is 'Ray Mansfield'
Mansfield started an incredible tradition for centers in Pittsburgh. After Mansfield, only Mike Webster and Dermonti Dawson had been listed as starters at center.
Football Question 7
British Football Grounds - If you were to go to Griffin Park, who's home team?
The correct answer is 'Brentford'
Brentford FC are nicknamed the Bees. They were formed in 1889 an dhave played at Griffin Park since 1904.
Football Question 8
Football Alma Maters - What college did Steve Smith go to?
The correct answer is 'Utah'
Steve went to Utah. Chad Johnson, who attended a community college with Steve, went to Oregon State.
Football Question 9
College Football Alumni - Which school did former Packer QB Don Majkowski attend?
The correct answer is 'Virginia'
The "Majic Man" had a number of comeback victories for the Cavaliers
in the early 1990s, and was the last starting QB for the Packers before Brett Favre.
in the early 1990s, and was the last starting QB for the Packers before Brett Favre.
Football Question 10
Brentford Football Club - Who took over from David Webb as Brenford manager in 1997?
The correct answer is 'Eddie May'
Eddie May was appointed on 12th August 1997 and was sacked on 5th November 1997 following poor results. He was succeeded by Micky Adams who went on to manager Leicester city in the Premiership.