Football Trivia Quiz # 4
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NFL in a Decade: #2 - It's tough to follow a legend, but I managed. After playing in the USFL for two seasons, I joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when that league folded. I lasted two seasons there but was traded in 1987. With my new team, I had some good games as a backup, finally taking over as a starter in 1991 when our Hall of Fame quarterback was injured. After that, I didn't let go, tying Sammy Baugh's record by winning six passing titles, throwing six touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX, and being selected in 2005 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Steve Young'
Young paid his dues playing for a failed league, then a bad team, then a team with an irreplaceable legend as quarterback, but he made the most of his opportunity when it happened. In his eight seasons as the regular starter in San Francisco after taking over for Joe Montana, Young's passer rating was 90 or higher each year, and 100 or higher for six of those seasons. He retired after an injury-plagued 1999 season and was selected in 2005 for the Hall of Fame.
Football Question 2
"The Fast Show" - Catchphrases - Football pundit Ron Manager is fond of remembering which aspect of his childhood?
The correct answer is 'Jumpers for goalposts'
"What do you think Ron?"
"Small boys in the park, jumpers for goalposts, isn't it?"
It is possible to detect several football commentator's styles in Paul Whitehouse's brilliantly observed Ron Manager. Paul has often hinted that at least some of Ron's idiocyncracies are based on Alec Stock, ex-professional football player and manager.
"Small boys in the park, jumpers for goalposts, isn't it?"
It is possible to detect several football commentator's styles in Paul Whitehouse's brilliantly observed Ron Manager. Paul has often hinted that at least some of Ron's idiocyncracies are based on Alec Stock, ex-professional football player and manager.
Football Question 3
Marshall University Football 2002 - Who did Marshall's starting tight end Jason Rader score his only touchdown against?
The correct answer is 'Ball St.'
Jason Rader, who transferred from Georgia, was Marshall's starting tight end this year. However, he caught only one touchdown and that was against Ball St. University.
Football Question 4
My Season Fantasy Draft - With my 3rd round pick, I chose one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the league. He had thrown for over 4,000 yards and 26 TD's every year for 4 years straight, 1999-2000-2001-2002, and with Marvin Harrison for a target, he is destined to succeed. His younger brother is currently the quarterback at Ole Miss, where his father played football. Who is this 2-Time Pro Bowler?
The correct answer is 'Peyton Manning'
Peyton hadn't thrown for less than 3700 yards in a season in his career, and was the quarterback for Marvin Harrison's single season receiving record breaking year in 2002. While McNair has done better in the early part of seasn 2003, Peyton has done well as my starter, and as the Colts' starter, as they were 6-1 and leading their division going into Week 9.
Football Question 5
Midlands Football - Which of these teams moved their home games to St Andrews in 1906?
The correct answer is 'Birmingham City'
Birmingham City were founded in 1875 and were once known as Small Heath. They moved from Muntz Street, a district in Small Heath, to St Andrews in 1906.
Football Question 6
Big 12 Football 2000 - Which Boulder native turned a lot of heads in 2000, starting at QB as a true freshman for Colorado?
The correct answer is 'Craig Ochs'
Ochs proved to be a mobile QB with an accurate arm who will only get better in the next three years.
Football Question 7
World Football - Which club lost to Real Madrid in the first ever European Cup final?
The correct answer is 'Reims'
Football Question 8
European Football Players & Clubs - FC Basle have played professional football as a member of more than one national Football Association.
The correct answer is 'False'
FC Basle have only ever represented the Swiss FA.
Football Question 9
Baseball Stuffings for Dummies - In 1927, when Babe Ruth hit his 60 home runs, two of those were off a later elected Pro Football Hall of Famer. Who was this multi-talented individual?
The correct answer is 'Ernie Nevers'
Ernie Nevers, who played baseball for the St.Louis Browns in 1926, 1927, and 1928, also played football for the Duluth Eskimos in 1926 and 1927. In addition to the Eskimos, he played for the Chicago Cardinals in 1929, 1930, and 1931.
Football Question 10
The Michigan Marathon - In the 20th century, only one head football coach at Michigan won the National Championship in his first year. Who was it?
The correct answer is 'Bennie Oosterbaan'
Oosterbaan took over in 1948 and led the Wolverines to a perfect 9-0 record and the National Championship (they did not play in a bowl game that year).