Football Trivia Quiz # 8
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College Football : Part 2 - In 1989, Deion Sanders recorded the fastest official time in the 40 at the NFL Combine. What was his 40 time?
The correct answer is '4.29'
Deion "Primetime" Sanders was without a doubt, one of the fastest players to ever play in the NFL.
Football Question 2
Football Records - Which of these defenses gave up the least points per game over a season?
The correct answer is '1977 Atlanta Falcons'
The 1977 Falcons team gave up 129 points over the 14 game season, 9.21 points per game. The 1976 Steelers gave up 9.75 PPG. The 2000 Ravens gave up 10.31 PPG, and the 1985 Bears gave up 12.38 PPG.
Football Question 3
Monday Night Football (1970-2001) - Which NFL placekicker tied an NFL record on November 18, 1996, by hitting seven field goals in a Monday-night game?
The correct answer is 'Chris Boniol'
Boniol's record-tying night helped propel the Dallas Cowboys to a win against the Green Bay Packers that Monday night, 21-6.
Football Question 4
Beginning with I... - Which stadium is home to Ipswich Town Football Club?
The correct answer is 'Portman Road'
Ipswich Town play their home games at Portman Road. Carrow Road is home to their local rivals Norwich City, and Roots Hall and Layer Road are home to Essex teams Southend United and Colchester United respectively.
Football Question 5
Mixed Trivia with a Directional Theme - London Premiership football team West Ham are known by what nickname?
The correct answer is 'The Hammers'
The Gunners are Arsenal, The Blues are Chelsea and The Addicks are Charlton.
Football Question 6
Colorado Sports - This former University of Colorado athlete played pro football and has now coached multiple high school football teams which include Arvada West and Chatfield to state championships, who is he?
The correct answer is 'Dave Logan'
He also works as the voice of the Denver Broncos on KOA radio.
Football Question 7
Scottish Football General - Who was the Celtic goalkeeper in the 1-5 old firm loss to Rangers in 1988?
The correct answer is 'Ian Andrews'
Ray Wilkins scores one of the greatest goals in Scottish Football history during this game with a volley from around 20 yards.
Football Question 8
The Von Erichs - Before becoming a pro wrestler, Fritz Von Erich had a brief career as a defensive tackle in the National Football League. What team did Fritz play for?
The correct answer is 'Dallas Texans'
After outstanding athletic accomplishments in high school, Fritz enrolled at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and later transferred to the University of Texas at Corpus Christi. In 1952, Fritz went to the Texans tryout camp in Kerrville, Texas, and played with the team in a couple of exhibition games. The next season, the team moved to Baltimore and became the Colts. While making an attempt to continue his football career with the Canadian Football League, Fritz met legendary wrestler Stu Hart in Edmonton, the first step in his long life in wrestling.
Football Question 9
Movie Trivia A to Z - We'll Begin With 'A' - Can you name the handsome actor who had "All The Right Moves" in the game of football, along with his appealing female co-star, from this 1983 high school drama?
The correct answer is 'Tom Cruise and Lea Thompson'
Tom Cruise portrayed Stefen Djordjevic, an ambitious highschool football player and Lea Thompson his girlfriend Lisa, in this 1983 movie, filmed in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. This film showed the dark side of high school football college recruitment. Cruise had the all American good looks all the way back to "Risky Business". You probably remember Lea from the TV comedy "Caroline in the City" and as Michael J. Fox's mother in "Back to the Future".
Football Question 10
NFL for Dummies Again - In 1963, I became the youngest general manager-head coach in pro football history. I later became owner of that team. I was the AFL Coach of the Year in 1964, then became Commissioner of that league in 1966. I had a long running feud with NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle for many years. I kept moving my NFL team from Oakland to Los Angeles, and back to Oakland again. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Al Davis'
Davis brought his AFL Raiders into the NFL with the merger in 1970 (officially). Winning the AFL title in 1967, Davis took the Raiders to the Super Bowl after the 1976, 1980, and 1983 seasons.