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    In 1976, who led Tulane to a 2-9 record in his first year as head coach?

    • Bennie Ellender
    • Andy Pilney
    • Vince Gibson
    • Larry Smith
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  • 2. 

    Which coach led West Virginia to a victory in the 1975 Peach Bowl?

    • John Ralston

    • Bobby Bowden

    • Frank Cignetti

    • Steve Spurrier

    Correct Answer
    A. Bobby Bowden
  • 3. 

    Which Wisconsin running back was an all-Big Ten First Team selection from 1973 through 1975?

    • Ron Dayne

    • Billy Marek

    • Dave Mohapp

    • Barry Alvarez

    Correct Answer
    A. Billy Marek
  • 4. 

    How many bowl games did Virginia's football Cavaliers win between 1970-79?

    • Five

    • Ten

    • One

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. None
  • 5. 

    In 1967, who did Purdue defeat in the Rose Bowl?

    • UCLA

    • University Of Oregon

    • Stanford University

    • University Of Southern California

    Correct Answer
    A. University Of Southern California
  • 6. 

    What 1977 game was the University of Minnesota's only bowl appearance of the decade?

    • Holiday Bowl

    • Hall of Fame Bowl

    • Tangerine Bowl

    • Peach Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. Hall of Fame Bowl
  • 7. 

    Who coached the Clemson Tigers from 1940-1969?

    • Franklin Bruno

    • Frank Howard

    • Frank Black

    • Howard Jones

    Correct Answer
    A. Frank Howard
  • 8. 

    Which Michigan State defensive lineman inspired the famous chant, "Kill Bubba, Kill"?

    • Bubba Jones

    • Bubba Franklin

    • Bubba Jackson

    • Bubba Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Bubba Smith
  • 9. 

    In what year did Florida State's Osceola and Renegade make their first appearance?

    • 1978

    • 1979

    • 1975

    • 1972

    Correct Answer
    A. 1978
  • 10. 

    From where did Clemson's famous "Howard's Rock" originate?

    • Alaska

    • Appalachia

    • Death Valley

    • Ireland

    Correct Answer
    A. Death Valley
  • 11. 

    Which conference was the Mississippi State Bulldogs affiliated with in 1963?

    • Panhandle Conference

    • Southern Intercollegiate

    • Southeastern Conference

    • Southern Conference

    Correct Answer
    A. Southeastern Conference
  • 12. 

    Which Louisiana Tech player was the first player selected in the 1970 NFL Draft?

    • Maxie Lambright

    • Terry Bradshaw

    • Mike Barber

    • Fred Dean

    Correct Answer
    A. Terry Bradshaw
  • 13. 

    Which Virginia football coach was NOT head coach during the 1970's?

    • Sonny Randle

    • Dick Bestwick

    • George Blackburn

    • Al Groh

    Correct Answer
    A. Al Groh
  • 14. 

    What was the name of the Boise State University football stadium, dedicated in 1970?

    • Olympia Stadium

    • Boise Stadium

    • Bronco Stadium

    • Lang Stadium

    Correct Answer
    A. Bronco Stadium
  • 15. 

    Who was the last live on-campus Washington State football mascot, presented in 1965?

    • Butch VI

    • Cougar VI

    • Sam VI

    • Raleigh VI

    Correct Answer
    A. Butch VI
  • 16. 

    How many yards did the leading college passer Colt Brennan throw for in 2005?

    • 3815

    • 4238

    • 3919

    • 4301

    Correct Answer
    A. 4301
  • 17. 

    How many teams were in the Big 10 Conference for the 2006 season?

    • 12

    • 10

    • 11

    • 9

    Correct Answer
    A. 11
  • 18. 

    In 1979, which Syracuse player rushed for a school-record 252 yards?

    • Joe Morris

    • Bill Hurley

    • Ken Kinsey

    • Larry Csonka

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe Morris
  • 19. 

    Who was the only All-American football player for Wake Forest in the 1970's?

    • James McDougald

    • Bill Armstrong

    • Jay Venuto

    • Wayne Baumgarner

    Correct Answer
    A. Bill Armstrong
  • 20. 

    How many post-season bowl games did the Nebraska Cornhuskers win from 1970 to 1979?

    • Four

    • Zero

    • Ten

    • Seven

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
  • 21. 

    In 1964, East Carolina's football program joined which conference?

    • Southern Conference

    • Atlantic 10

    • Atlantic Coast Conference

    • Colonial Athletic Association

    Correct Answer
    A. Southern Conference
  • 22. 

    In the 1978 Fiesta Bowl, Arkansas tied which school, 10-10?

    • USC

    • Oregon

    • Washington

    • UCLA

    Correct Answer
    A. UCLA
  • 23. 

    Who was a 4-year quarterback and 2-time team MVP for Minnesota football in the 1970's?

    • Art Shell

    • Marvin Lewis

    • Dan Shula

    • Tony Dungy

    Correct Answer
    A. Tony Dungy
  • 24. 

    Which of the following was not one of Purdue's three runners-up in the Heisman Trophy voting in the 1960's?

    • Leroy Keyes

    • Stan Brown

    • Mike Phipps

    • Bob Griese

    Correct Answer
    A. Stan Brown
  • 25. 

    In 1972, which BC football player set a team record with 253 rushing yards in a game?

    • Phil Bennett

    • William Green

    • Derrick Knight

    • Mike Cloud

    Correct Answer
    A. Phil Bennett
  • 26. 

    Against which team did Florida State play in the 1971 Fiesta Bowl?

    • Texas Tech

    • Tennessee

    • Arizona

    • Nebraska

    Correct Answer
    A. Arizona
  • 27. 

    Which coach led Oregon to a win over SMU in the 1963 Sun Bowl?

    • Len Casanova

    • Hayden Fry

    • Joe Paterno

    • Bud Wilkinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Len Casanova
  • 28. 

    How many national titles did the USC football program win in the 1970's?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
  • 29. 

    In 1970, which athletic conference did Boise State University join?

    • The Western Conference

    • The Big Sky Conference

    • The Mountain West Conference

    • The Pacific Ten Conference

    Correct Answer
    A. The Big Sky Conference
  • 30. 

    In which 1966 football Bowl game did the Florida Gators defeat Missouri 20-18?

    • The Gator Bowl

    • The Sugar Bowl

    • The Rose Bowl

    • The Peach Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. The Sugar Bowl

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