Super Bowl Trivia Quiz # 17
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Defeated Super Bowl Teams - In Super Bowl XV held in 1981, the Oakland Raiders defeated their opponents 27 to 10. Which team lost in their first appearance in a Super Bowl?
The correct answer is 'Philadelphia Eagles'
This was the first time a wild card team had won the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Question 2
Raider Nation - Of their first five Super Bowl appearances, how many did the Raiders win?
The correct answer is '3'
The Raiders lost their first Super Bowl against the Packers. They then won thier next three Super Bowls against the Vikings, the Eagles and the Redskins. They lost their fifth Super Bowl game in a blow out to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Super Bowl Question 3
Random NFL Facts - This running back had his single game rushing record broken by Jamal Lewis in 2003. Despite his lofty career numbers, he only has one Super Bowl ring. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Corey Dillon'
Corey Dillon rushed for 278 yards against Denver in 2000. Prior to him, Walter Payton rushed for 275 yards in a 1977 game. Dillon was part of the 2004 New England Patriots Championship team. He, unlike Payton, scored a touchdown in the game.
Super Bowl Question 4
Super Bowls I to XXXIV - Who was the first rookie defensive back to intercept a pass in the Super Bowl?
The correct answer is 'Eric Wright'
The cornerback had an INT for a 25 yard return in Super Bowl XVI. He played for the 49ers.
Super Bowl Question 5
NFL Quarterbacks - Which quarterback was never been named Super Bowl MVP?
The correct answer is 'Bob Griese'
Bob Griese(Dolphins) was never awarded a Superbowl MVP. Len Dawson(Chiefs) 1970, Jim Plunkett(Raiders) 1981, and Doug Williams(Redskins) in 1988, were all named Super Bowl MVP's.
Super Bowl Question 6
2002 Super Bowl XXXVI - Coming into the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots had won 8 consecutive ballgames. What team last defeated the Pats during the regular season?
The correct answer is 'St. Louis Rams'
The Rams defeated the Patriots 24-17 at New England in Week 10 of the regular season.
Super Bowl Question 7
Super Bowl Coaches - Which coach won Super Bowl XLI, becoming the first black coach to win a Super Bowl?
The correct answer is 'Tony Dungy'
Dungy beat his friend, Lovie Smith, as the Colts defeated the Bears, 29-17, to win their second Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Question 8
Colorado Sports - The Denver Broncos won SuperBowl 33 against the Atlanta Falcons, who was the Falcon player that portrayed his team being the underdog the week before the SuperBowl by wearing a dog collar?
The correct answer is 'Ray Bucchannan'
Ray Bucchannan was right because the Falcons lost miserably to the Broncos who repeated as Super Bowl champions.
Super Bowl Question 9
The 1992 NFL Season - Which of the following statements is true about Super Bowl XXVII?
The correct answer is 'Buffalo commited 9 turnovers'
The Bills commited 9 turnovers in this lopsided 52-17 defeat, the last of which was a fumble returned nearly for a touchdown by Leon Lett until a hustling Don Beebe caught up to strip the ball away at the 1 yard line. Dallas also wore its white jersey in this Super Bowl; the only time the Cowboys wore their blue jersey was in their Super Bowl V loss to the Colts.
Super Bowl Question 10
The NFL: Opening Day - Which of these victorious Super Bowl teams had a new coach the following opening day of the next season?
The correct answer is '1988 San Francisco 49ers'
Bill Walsh retired in 1988, leaving George Seifert with a supporting cast that went went on to win Super Bowl XXIV, 55-10 over the Denver Broncos. Several other teams have had a new coach after winning the Super Bowl including the 1993 Dallas Cowboys, the 1968 Green Bay Packers, and the 1999 St. Louis Rams.