Football Trivia Quiz # 6
This is Football Quiz # 6, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Football Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Football Question 1
Football in Film - In the 1994 film 'Forrest Gump', the title character has such exceptional running skills that he gets a scholarship playing college football. Which legendary coach does he play under?
The correct answer is 'Bear Bryant'
Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, has a penchant for running...he just doesn't know when to stop. This doesn't matter to Paul 'Bear' Bryant, coach of the Alabama football team, however, just as long as Forrest runs through the endzone.
Football Question 2
European Football Championships 1988 - SEMI-FINAL TWO - Netherlands v West Germany: Who scored the first goal of the match?
The correct answer is 'Lothar Matthaus'
Matthaus opened the scoring after a dire first half, scoring in the 55th minute. The Dutch were not to be denied, however, with Koeman scoring in the 74th minute and then van Basten blasting home one of the great goals of Euro '88 in the 88th minute.
Football Question 3
Orlando, Florida - Which of the following is NOT one of the several "minor league" professional football teams which have called Orlando home?
The correct answer is 'Orlando Breakers'
The Orlando Breakers is the fictional team coached by Hayden Fox in the TV series "Coach". Along with the Renegades (USFL), Rage (XFL) and Thunder (WLAF), Orlando has been home to the Orlando Broncos of the Southern Football League, the Orlando Panthers of the Continental Football League, the Orlando Americans of the American Football Association, and the Florida Blazers of the World Football League. Currently Orlando has the Orlando Rage of the Southern States Football League, the Orlando Mayhem of the Independent Women's Football League, and the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.
Football Question 4
Know Your Super Bowl Matchups - One of the most storied franchises in football history is the Raiders. They won their first Super Bowl on Janurary 9, 1977, in Super Bowl XI. Which of the following teams were defeated in that game?
The correct answer is 'Minnesota'
Oakland defeated Minnesota 32-14 in that Super Bowl matchup. Unfortunately for the Vikings, it was their fourth loss in a Super Bowl, as they also lost in Super Bowls IV, VIII, and IX.
Football Question 5
Stand-up Comedians Part I - What comic talked about people dressing appropriately for their size while visiting Ceder Point Park, and for a very long time refused to do his act in Pittsburgh, PA because of the bitter Cleveland-Pittsburgh football feud?
The correct answer is 'Drew Carey'
He's Cleveland proud!
Football Question 6
Newcastle upon Tyne - Newcastle upon Tyne's famous football team is correctly known by which nickname?
The correct answer is 'The Magpies'
The nickname and/or black and white strip is said to have been derived for several possible reasons. A pair of magpies were nesting at St James' Park in 1895 when the nickname possibly started and also the famous black and white kit which was introduced in 1904.
Newcastle United official website states also that it may have originated from priests garb or even from English Civil War uniforms.
Newcastle United official website states also that it may have originated from priests garb or even from English Civil War uniforms.
Football Question 7
Oklahoma Sooner Football - Who were the Selmon Brothers?
The correct answer is 'Lucious, Lee Roy, and Dewey'
No disrespect intended with the other choices. The brothers were from Eufala, Oklahoma. According to J. Brent Clark's 'Sooner Century' the 1973 defense anchored with the Selmon brothers on the line, allowed a combined 30 points to USC, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Missouri.
Football Question 8
Choose an answer that starts with a C - Magpies is the nickname of Newcastle United Football Club. What Australian Rules Football Club has the same nickname?
The correct answer is 'Collingwood'
Black and white is the reason for this nickname, given in 1892 by club member William Crawley who also was responsible for the club colors. As to the other names: Carlton is called the Blues, the Cats and Crows are of course nicknames themselves for Geelong and Adelaide respectively.
Football Question 9
Arena Football Nicknames - The only Canadian team is nicknamed the Phantoms, what city are they from?
The correct answer is 'Toronto'
The Toronto Phantoms missed the 2002 playoffs at 5-9.
Football Question 10
Football for Dummies #4 - Which of these Gary's suffered an horrific injury to his face while playing on the pitch?
The correct answer is 'Gary Mabbutt'
Mabbutt played nearly 16 years of professional football with Tottenham Hotspur. This man was a great credit to the game, as he was diabetic and overcame a shattered cheekbone in 1993 to carry on playing until a broken leg forced him into retirement in 1998.