Colorado State Fan Quiz

1. Where do the Rams play their home football games?

Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium

Invesco Field at Mile High

Moby Arena

War Memorial Stadium

Folsom Field

In 2003, the Bohemian Foundation contributed
$15.2 million to the Colorado State
athletic department.
The majority of that gift was focused on improving
the Rams’ home, Hughes Stadium.
The foundation insisted that the venue’s
playing surface receive a new name —
Sonny Lubick Field, after the legendary head
coach that spurred the most successful run
of bowl games and conference championships
in program history.

Explanation

In 2003, the Bohemian Foundation contributed
$15.2 million to the Colorado State
athletic department.
The majority of that gift was focused on improving
the Rams’ home, Hughes Stadium.
The foundation insisted that the venue’s
playing surface receive a new name —
Sonny Lubick Field, after the legendary head
coach that spurred the most successful run
of bowl games and conference championships
in program history.

2. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual CSU-Wyoming football game?

The Pick of Destiny

The One Ring

The Centennial Cup

The Victory Bell

The Bronze Boot

The Bronze Boot is awarded to each season's winner of the College football game between the Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming.
In 1968, the ROTC detachments of the respective schools initiated the Bronze Boot, a traveling trophy awarded to the winner of the “Border War” each year. The boot was worn in the Vietnam War by Cpt. Jeff Romero, Sr., a Colorado State graduate and Army ROTC instructor at CSU between 1967 and 1969.

Explanation

The Bronze Boot is awarded to each season's winner of the College football game between the Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming.
In 1968, the ROTC detachments of the respective schools initiated the Bronze Boot, a traveling trophy awarded to the winner of the “Border War” each year. The boot was worn in the Vietnam War by Cpt. Jeff Romero, Sr., a Colorado State graduate and Army ROTC instructor at CSU between 1967 and 1969.

3. When is "I Love CSU" day?

Everyday

April 18th

July 4th

December 25th

February 17th

In 2001, Student Alumni Connection members established "I love CSU Day," a day dedicated to demonstrating pride for Colorado State University. On "I Love CSU Day," the entire campus community is encouraged to show its green and gold spirit, and the day is marked as a celebration complete with giveaways, promotions, and entertainment.

In recent years, the governor of the State of Colorado has taken notice of this day and has declared April 18 as Colorado State University Day.

Explanation

In 2001, Student Alumni Connection members established "I love CSU Day," a day dedicated to demonstrating pride for Colorado State University. On "I Love CSU Day," the entire campus community is encouraged to show its green and gold spirit, and the day is marked as a celebration complete with giveaways, promotions, and entertainment.

In recent years, the governor of the State of Colorado has taken notice of this day and has declared April 18 as Colorado State University Day.

4. "Cam the Ram" (a real Rambouillet Ram) is Colorado State's official mascot. How many "Cams" have served CSU?

1

2

20

22

What is a Rambouillet Ram?

The current "Cam" is the 22nd Rambouillet Ram to serve Colorado State.
As far as what a Rambouillet ram is... go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambouillet_(sheep)

Explanation

The current "Cam" is the 22nd Rambouillet Ram to serve Colorado State.
As far as what a Rambouillet ram is... go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambouillet_(sheep)

5. What team did CSU beat in the 1990 Freedom Bowl to earn the first bowl game victory in school history?

Colorado

Texas

Notre Dame

Oklahoma

Oregon

Oregon, 32-31
Oregon’s two-point conversion attempt with just over one minute left in the game fell inches short, giving CSU the win.

Explanation

Oregon, 32-31
Oregon’s two-point conversion attempt with just over one minute left in the game fell inches short, giving CSU the win.

6. In what year was the first CSU-CU football game played?

1776

1890

1893

1895

The teams have never played

Most recently deemed the Qwest Rocky Mountain Showdown, the rivalry dates back 105 years, with the inaugural game taking place in 1893.

Explanation

Most recently deemed the Qwest Rocky Mountain Showdown, the rivalry dates back 105 years, with the inaugural game taking place in 1893.

7. What was the first name Colorado State University operated under back in 1879?

Colorado State University

Colorado College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts

Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College

Agricultural College of Colorado

Fort Collins Institute of Higher Education

In 1879, the school was known as the Agricultural College of Colorado.
Here are the rest of the names with their corresponding dates of inception:
1935: Colorado College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts (Colorado A&M)
1944: Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College (Colorado A&M)
1957: Colorado State University

Explanation

In 1879, the school was known as the Agricultural College of Colorado.
Here are the rest of the names with their corresponding dates of inception:
1935: Colorado College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts (Colorado A&M)
1944: Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College (Colorado A&M)
1957: Colorado State University

8. How big is the "A" displayed on the foothills overlooking Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium?

60 feet, 6 inches

100 yards

450 feet high and 210 feet across

210 feet high and 450 feet across

A country mile

on Sept. 20, 1924... CSU students lengthened and widened the "A" to its present size of 450 feet high and 210 feet across. For many years, the class carried out the annual tradition of whitewashing the "A." Today, the "A" is an official landmark.

Explanation

on Sept. 20, 1924... CSU students lengthened and widened the "A" to its present size of 450 feet high and 210 feet across. For many years, the class carried out the annual tradition of whitewashing the "A." Today, the "A" is an official landmark.

9. Which CSU alum was the first to win an Olympic gold medal?

Erin Popovich

Becky Hammon

Thurman "Fum" McGraw

Glenn Morris

Amy Van Dyken

Glenn Morris won a gold medal in the Olympic decathlon in 1936.
Did you also know, Morris was the fourth Olympic athlete to play Tarzan. He appeared in only one Tarzan film, Tarzan's Revenge (1938) for 20th Century Fox.

Explanation

Glenn Morris won a gold medal in the Olympic decathlon in 1936.
Did you also know, Morris was the fourth Olympic athlete to play Tarzan. He appeared in only one Tarzan film, Tarzan's Revenge (1938) for 20th Century Fox.

10. As of May 2009, How many consecutive NCAA tournaments have the CSU Women's volleyball team competed in?

9

10

12

14

The Rams have never made an NCAA tournament

The Rams volleyball team has participated in the NCAA tournament 14 consecutive seasons, the longest such postseason streak in school history by any sport program.

Explanation

The Rams volleyball team has participated in the NCAA tournament 14 consecutive seasons, the longest such postseason streak in school history by any sport program.

11. Who owns the most coaching wins in CSU Men's Basketball history?

Jim Williams

Boyd Grant

Tim Miles

Dale Layer

Cam the Ram

Jim Williams, who won 352 games in 26 seasons as Colorado State University's Men's basketball coach

Explanation

Jim Williams, who won 352 games in 26 seasons as Colorado State University's Men's basketball coach