Football Trivia Quiz # 13
This is Football Quiz # 13, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Football Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Football Question 1
Season 1 Episode 3 "Hothead" - Principal Kwan told the football coach that two of the players that were caught cheating said that he had supplied them with the tests.
The correct answer is 'False'
Kwan told him that one player said it.
Football Question 2
My Fantasy Football Team - My backup quarterback was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2001. As a rookie he got the starting job. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Drew Brees'
Drew Brees was the first pick of the second round in the 2001 draft. He beat out Doug Flutie as the starting quarterback in his first year out of Purdue.
Football Question 3
FSU Football 2003 - How many sacks did FSU compile in 2003?
The correct answer is '36'
36 sacks while surrendering 25 on offense.
Football Question 4
Club Nicknames - Which football league club was known as the Bees?
The correct answer is 'Brentford'
Brentford reached the quarterfinals of the FA Cup in 1938 and 1989.
Football Question 5
The University of Montana - University of Montana home football games are played in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. UM teams are called the Grizzlies, but where does the "Washington" part of the name come from?
The correct answer is 'Dennis Washington'
Billionaire industrialist Dennis Washington is a resident of Missoula. He and his wife, Phyllis, are UM alumni and have been huge supporters of the university over the years. Mr. Washington donated the majority of the money to build the stadium, which was built by one of his companies, Washington Construction. In honor of that and much more, the university named the stadium Washington-Grizzly Stadium for Mr. Washington and our beloved Grizzlies.
Football Question 6
NBC: Proud As A Peacock - Which of the following football players did NOT work as a color analyst on NBC's NFL coverage during the 1980s and 1990s?
The correct answer is 'Dan Dierdorf'
A Hall of Fame offensive lineman with the St Louis Cardinals and native of Canton, Ohio, Dan Dierdorf has served two separate stints as a color analyst at CBS, most recently with former NBC play-by-play man Dick Enberg. He also teamed up with Al Michaels and Frank Gifford for twelve seasons on ABC's Monday Night Football telecasts. Longtime Bengals tight end Bob Trumpy, Giants defensive back Beasley Reece, and Giants quarterback Phil Simms all worked on NBC during the 1980s and 1990s.
Football Question 7
Football for Dummies #5 - Norwich City were the surprise package of the 1992-93 season, finishing in 3rd place, although they did have one heavy defeat against Blackburn Rovers. What was the score?
The correct answer is '7-1'
American striker Roy Wegerle scored twice for Blackburn, as did Alan Shearer. Tim Sherwood, Gordon Cowans and Stuart Ripley got the others for the Lancashire outfit. Rob Newman scored Norwich's only goal of the game at Ewood Park.
Football Question 8
Georgia Football: 1980 Season - What Tennessee defensive back is Herschel Walker famous for running over to score a touchdown?
The correct answer is 'Bill Bates'
Walker flattened Bates on the 5-yard line before scoring. The freshman made his presence known early, helping the Dawgs pull out a 16-15 win, setting the pace for the season. Oddly enough, both Bates and Walker would later play together for the Dallas Cowboys.
Football Question 9
When They Were Kings - This 'Flying' Dutchman was one of the exponents of 'total football' and was, in his day, considered the best player in the world. Who was he?
The correct answer is 'Johan Cruyff'
The astonishingly talented Cruyff was nominally a centre forward, however he was given licence to roam in most of the teams he played, dropping into midfield, wandering out to left wing or wherever he could find a gap to exploit.
Football Question 10
The 2002 College Football Season - Which of the following players won the 2002 Heisman Memorial Trophy ?
The correct answer is 'Carson Palmer'
Palmer, the star QB for Southern Cal's Trojans, won a very closely contested race. He solidified his position on top with an impressive season-ending victory over Notre Dame.