Colorado State Fan Quiz
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Where do the Rams play their home football games?
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Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
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Invesco Field at Mile High
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Moby Arena
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War Memorial Stadium
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Folsom Field
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How much do you really know about the Colorado State University athletic program?
Test your Ram knowledge right here.
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What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual CSU-Wyoming football game?
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The Pick of Destiny
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The One Ring
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The Centennial Cup
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The Victory Bell
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The Bronze Boot
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A. The Bronze BootExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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When is "I Love CSU" day?
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Everyday
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April 18th
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July 4th
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December 25th
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February 17th
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A. April 18thExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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"Cam the Ram" (a real Rambouillet Ram) is Colorado State's official mascot. How many "Cams" have served CSU?
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1
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2
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20
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22
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What is a Rambouillet Ram?
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A. 22Explanation
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)Rate this question:
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What team did CSU beat in the 1990 Freedom Bowl to earn the first bowl game victory in school history?
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Colorado
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Texas
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Notre Dame
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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A. OregonExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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In what year was the first CSU-CU football game played?
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1776
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1890
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1893
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1895
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The teams have never played
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A. 1893Explanation
Most recently deemed the Qwest Rocky Mountain Showdown, the rivalry dates back 105 years, with the inaugural game taking place in 1893.Rate this question:
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What was the first name Colorado State University operated under back in 1879?
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Colorado State University
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Colorado College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts
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Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College
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Agricultural College of Colorado
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Fort Collins Institute of Higher Education
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A. Agricultural College of ColoradoExplanation
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 UniversityRate this question:
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How big is the "A" displayed on the foothills overlooking Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium?
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60 feet, 6 inches
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100 yards
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450 feet high and 210 feet across
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210 feet high and 450 feet across
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A country mile
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A. 450 feet high and 210 feet acrossExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which CSU alum was the first to win an Olympic gold medal?
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Erin Popovich
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Becky Hammon
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Thurman "Fum" McGraw
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Glenn Morris
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Amy Van Dyken
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A. Glenn MorrisExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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As of May 2009, How many consecutive NCAA tournaments have the CSU Women's volleyball team competed in?
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9
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10
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12
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14
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The Rams have never made an NCAA tournament
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A. 14Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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Who owns the most coaching wins in CSU Men's Basketball history?
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Jim Williams
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Boyd Grant
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Tim Miles
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Dale Layer
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Cam the Ram
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A. Jim WilliamsExplanation
Jim Williams, who won 352 games in 26 seasons as Colorado State University's Men's basketball coachRate this question:
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