Do You Bleed Crimson? Trivia Quiz

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1.

This Tide player rushed for 2,025 yards for 19 touchdowns and passed for 2,863 yards for 29 touchdowns.
- A.
  
  Kenny Stabler
- B.
  
  Harry Gilmer
- C.
  
  AJ McCarron
- D.
  
  Joe Namath
Correct Answer
B. Harry Gilmer

Explanation
Harry Gilmer is the correct answer because he is the only player out of the four listed who played for the University of Alabama and had impressive rushing and passing statistics. Gilmer rushed for 2,025 yards and had 19 touchdowns on the ground, while also passing for 2,863 yards and 29 touchdowns through the air. This combination of rushing and passing success makes Gilmer the most likely candidate for the given statistics.

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2.

During Bryant's tenure at the University of Alabama, he is only responsible for two losses at Bryant-Denny. One of the losses came from Florida. Who was the other team?
- A.
  
  Southern Mississippi
- B.
  
  Vanderbilt
- C.
  
  North Carolina
- D.
  
  Texas A&M
Correct Answer
A. Southern Mississippi

Explanation
Florida was in 1963 & Southern Miss was in 1982

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3.

In what year did Alabama leave the Southern Conference?

Correct Answer
1933

Explanation
Alabama was in the Southern Conference for 12 years before joining the SEC

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4.

In what year, and after beating what team, did Alabama become the team with most bowl game wins in history?
- A.
  
  2001 / Iowa State
- B.
  
  2006 / Texas Tech
- C.
  
  2007 / Colorado
- D.
  
  1997 / Michigan
Correct Answer
B. 2006 / Texas Tech

Explanation
Alabama beat Texas Tech 13-10 in the Cotton Bowl on January 1, 2006

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5.

What your favorite college football joke? There is no right or wrong answer, but effort does count!
6.

In the 2009 game against Tennessee, Julio Jones was responsible for the defining action that secured Alabama's win.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Terrence Cody was responsible for "Rocky Block"

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7.

Colt McCoy was injured in the first half of the 2009 BCS National Championship game. This occurred on which snap?
- A.
  
  2nd
- B.
  
  5th
- C.
  
  6th
- D.
  
  4th
Correct Answer
B. 5th

Explanation
Colt McCoy was injured in the 2009 BCS National Championship game on the 5th snap.

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8.

During the 20th century, Alabama beat Auburn 2 times in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Legion Field, y'all

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9.

In what year did the Crimson Tide become associated with the elephant?
- A.
  
  1925
- B.
  
  1931
- C.
  
  1929
- D.
  
  1930
Correct Answer
D. 1930

Explanation
A writer for the Atlanta Journal first used the term in 1930

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10.

Alabama players carried two coaches off the field after the 1961 victory over Tennessee. The first was head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Who was the other?

Correct Answer
Howard Schnellenberger

Explanation
He was the offensive coordinator Alabama from 1961-1966

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Do You Bleed Crimson? Trivia Quiz

This Tide player rushed for 2,025 yards for 19 touchdowns and passed for 2,863 yards for 29 touchdowns.

During Bryant's tenure at the University of Alabama, he is only responsible for two losses at Bryant-Denny. One of the losses came from Florida. Who was the other team?

In what year did Alabama leave the Southern Conference?

In what year, and after beating what team, did Alabama become the team with most bowl game wins in history?

What your favorite college football joke? There is no right or wrong answer, but effort does count!

In the 2009 game against Tennessee, Julio Jones was responsible for the defining action that secured Alabama's win.

Colt McCoy was injured in the first half of the 2009 BCS National Championship game. This occurred on which snap?

During the 20th century, Alabama beat Auburn 2 times in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

In what year did the Crimson Tide become associated with the elephant?

Alabama players carried two coaches off the field after the 1961 victory over Tennessee. The first was head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Who was the other?