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  • 1. 

    NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts played for which college?

    • A.

      Grambling

    • B.

      Oregon

    • C.

      Ohio State

    • D.

      Stanford

    Correct Answer
    B. Oregon
    Explanation
    Dan Fouts, the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, played college football for the University of Oregon.

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  • 2. 

    Anthony Miller, a first-round draft pick at wide receiver in the 1988 NFL Draft, came from which school?

    • A.

      Tennessee

    • B.

      Michigan State

    • C.

      Alabama

    • D.

      Nebraska

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennessee
    Explanation
    Anthony Miller, a first-round draft pick at wide receiver in the 1988 NFL Draft, came from Tennessee.

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  • 3. 

    First-round draft pick in the 1991 NFL College Draft, running back Jarrod Bunch came from which school?

    • A.

      Michigan

    • B.

      Colorado

    • C.

      South Carolina St.

    • D.

      Central Florida

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan
    Explanation
    Jarrod Bunch, a first-round draft pick in the 1991 NFL College Draft, came from the University of Michigan.

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  • 4. 

    Tommy Vardell, a first-round draft pick at running back in the 1992 NFL College Draft, came from which school?

    • A.

      Wisconsin

    • B.

      Penn State

    • C.

      Stanford

    • D.

      Notre Dame

    Correct Answer
    C. Stanford
    Explanation
    Tommy Vardell, a first-round draft pick in the 1992 NFL College Draft, came from Stanford.

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  • 5. 

    From what school was offensive tackle Jim Covert, a first-round draft pick in the 1983 NFL College Draft?

    • A.

      Pittsburgh

    • B.

      South Carolina

    • C.

      Syracuse

    • D.

      Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. Pittsburgh
    Explanation
    Jim Covert, a first-round draft pick in the 1983 NFL College Draft, attended the University of Pittsburgh.

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  • 6. 

    Quentin Coryatt, a first-round pick at linebacker in the 1992 NFL College Draft, came from which school?

    • A.

      Texas A&M

    • B.

      Southern Mississippi

    • C.

      Oklahoma

    • D.

      Liberty

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas A&M
    Explanation
    Quentin Coryatt, a first-round pick at linebacker in the 1992 NFL College Draft, came from Texas A&M.

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  • 7. 

    Eric Swann, a first-round draft pick at defensive tackle in the 1991 NFL College Draft, came from which school?

    • A.

      USC

    • B.

      No College

    • C.

      Texas

    • D.

      Pittsburgh

    Correct Answer
    B. No College
    Explanation
    Eric Swann did not attend college and therefore did not come from any specific school. Despite not having a college education, he was still able to enter the NFL draft and become a first-round pick. This is a rare case in professional sports, as most athletes are required to play at the collegiate level before being eligible for the draft.

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  • 8. 

    Chester McGlockton, a first-round draft pick at defensive end in the 1992 NFL Draft, came from which school?

    • A.

      Clemson

    • B.

      Texas A&M

    • C.

      Ohio State

    • D.

      Pittsburgh

    Correct Answer
    A. Clemson
    Explanation
    Chester McGlockton, a first-round draft pick in the 1992 NFL Draft, came from Clemson University.

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  • 9. 

    Out of which school was Rickey Dixon, a first-round pick at defensive back in the 1988 NFL College Draft?

    • A.

      Cal-Davis

    • B.

      North Carolina St.

    • C.

      Oklahoma

    • D.

      Florida

    Correct Answer
    C. Oklahoma
    Explanation
    Rickey Dixon, a first-round pick at defensive back in the 1988 NFL College Draft, attended Oklahoma.

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  • 10. 

    First-round pick in the 1991 NFL College Draft, defensive back Todd Lyght attended which school?

    • A.

      San Diego State

    • B.

      Notre Dame

    • C.

      Mississippi

    • D.

      Jackson St.

    Correct Answer
    B. Notre Dame
    Explanation
    Todd Lyght, a defensive back, was a first-round pick in the 1991 NFL College Draft. The question asks which school he attended, and the correct answer is Notre Dame.

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  • 11. 

    Where did Terrell Buckley, first-round defensive back pick in the 1992 NFL Draft, play in college?

    • A.

      Tennessee

    • B.

      Michigan

    • C.

      Florida State

    • D.

      Miami

    Correct Answer
    C. Florida State
    Explanation
    Terrell Buckley, the first-round defensive back pick in the 1992 NFL Draft, played college football at Florida State.

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  • 12. 

    Bern Brostek, a first-round draft pick at cornerback in the 1990 NFL College Draft, came from which school?

    • A.

      Mississippi State

    • B.

      Arizona State

    • C.

      Washington

    • D.

      Miami

    Correct Answer
    C. Washington
    Explanation
    Bern Brostek, a first-round draft pick at cornerback in the 1990 NFL College Draft, came from Washington.

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  • 13. 

    In 2001, Ron Stone made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Dallas Cowboys

    • B.

      Green Bay Packers

    • C.

      New York Giants

    • D.

      Tennessee Titans

    Correct Answer
    C. New York Giants
    Explanation
    In 2001, Ron Stone made the NFL Pro Bowl for the New York Giants.

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  • 14. 

    In 2001, David Akers made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Philadelphia Eagles

    • B.

      Tennessee Titans

    • C.

      New York Jets

    • D.

      Carolina Panthers

    Correct Answer
    A. pHiladelpHia Eagles
    Explanation
    David Akers made the NFL Pro Bowl in 2001 for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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  • 15. 

    In 2001, Steve Smith made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Minnesota Vikings

    • B.

      Baltimore Ravens

    • C.

      Carolina Panthers

    • D.

      Miami Dolphins

    Correct Answer
    C. Carolina Panthers
    Explanation
    In 2001, Steve Smith made the NFL Pro Bowl for the Carolina Panthers. This means that he was selected as one of the top players in the league that year and was chosen to represent the Panthers in the Pro Bowl game.

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  • 16. 

    In 2000, Jeff Christy made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Pittsburgh Steelers

    • B.

      Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    • C.

      Baltimore Ravens

    • D.

      St. Louis Rams

    Correct Answer
    B. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Explanation
    Jeff Christy made the NFL Pro Bowl in 2000 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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  • 17. 

    In 2000, Ron Stone made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      New York Giants

    • B.

      Atlanta Falcons

    • C.

      New England Patriots

    • D.

      Oakland Raiders

    Correct Answer
    A. New York Giants
    Explanation
    In 2000, Ron Stone made the NFL Pro Bowl as a member of the New York Giants.

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  • 18. 

    In 2000, Matt Birk made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Minnesota Vikings

    • B.

      Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    • C.

      Indianapolis Colts

    • D.

      New Orleans Saints

    Correct Answer
    A. Minnesota Vikings
    Explanation
    Matt Birk made the NFL Pro Bowl in 2000, and he did so while playing for the Minnesota Vikings.

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  • 19. 

    In 1999, Tom Tupa made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Denver Broncos

    • B.

      San Francisco 49ers

    • C.

      Minnesota Vikings

    • D.

      NY Jets

    Correct Answer
    D. NY Jets
    Explanation
    Tom Tupa made the NFL Pro Bowl in 1999 representing the NY Jets.

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  • 20. 

    In 1999, Sam Gash made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Tampa Bay Bucs

    • B.

      Buffalo Bills

    • C.

      NY Jets

    • D.

      Tennessee Titans

    Correct Answer
    B. Buffalo Bills
    Explanation
    Sam Gash made the NFL Pro Bowl in 1999 for the Buffalo Bills.

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  • 21. 

    In 1998, Michael Sinclair made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Tennessee Titans

    • B.

      Seattle Seahawks

    • C.

      Jacksonville Jaguars

    • D.

      Detroit Lions

    Correct Answer
    B. Seattle Seahawks
    Explanation
    In 1998, Michael Sinclair made the NFL Pro Bowl for the Seattle Seahawks.

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  • 22. 

    In 1998, Reggie White made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Minnesota Vikings

    • B.

      Green Bay Packers

    • C.

      Carolina Panthers

    • D.

      Cincinnati Bengals

    Correct Answer
    B. Green Bay Packers
    Explanation
    Reggie White made the NFL Pro Bowl in 1998 as a member of the Green Bay Packers.

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  • 23. 

    In 1998, Michael McCrary made the NFL Pro Bowl for which team?

    • A.

      Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    • B.

      Baltimore Ravens

    • C.

      New York Giants

    • D.

      New Orleans Saints

    Correct Answer
    B. Baltimore Ravens
    Explanation
    In 1998, Michael McCrary made the NFL Pro Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens. This means that McCrary was selected as one of the top players in the league that year and was chosen to represent the Ravens in the Pro Bowl game. The Pro Bowl is an annual all-star game in the NFL where the best players from each team come together to compete. McCrary's selection for the Pro Bowl is a testament to his skill and performance during the 1998 season.

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  • 24. 

    What quarterback from Notre Dame won the Heisman Trophy in 1964?

    • A.

      O.J. Simpson

    • B.

      John Huarte

    • C.

      Charlie Ward

    • D.

      Vic Janowicz

    Correct Answer
    B. John Huarte
    Explanation
    John Huarte won the Heisman Trophy in 1964.

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  • 25. 

    What halfback from Ohio State won the Heisman Trophy in 1955?

    • A.

      Mike Rozier

    • B.

      Charlie Ward

    • C.

      Ricky Williams

    • D.

      Howard Cassady

    Correct Answer
    D. Howard Cassady
    Explanation
    Howard Cassady, a halfback from Ohio State, won the Heisman Trophy in 1955. This award is given annually to the most outstanding player in college football, and Cassady's exceptional performance during that year earned him this prestigious honor.

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  • 26. 

    What fullback from Wisconsin won the Heisman Trophy in 1954?

    • A.

      Alan Ameche

    • B.

      Bruce Smith

    • C.

      Larry Kelley

    • D.

      John Cappelletti

    Correct Answer
    A. Alan Ameche
    Explanation
    Alan Ameche won the Heisman Trophy in 1954. He was a fullback from Wisconsin. The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football, and Ameche's performance in 1954 was deemed exceptional, leading to his victory.

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  • 27. 

    What halfback from Michigan won the Heisman Trophy in 1940?

    • A.

      Tom Harmon

    • B.

      Gary Beban

    • C.

      Danny Wuerffel

    • D.

      Doak Walker

    Correct Answer
    A. Tom Harmon
    Explanation
    Tom Harmon won the Heisman Trophy in 1940.

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  • 28. 

    What halfback from Chicago won the Heisman Trophy in 1935?

    • A.

      Jay Berwanger

    • B.

      Alan Ameche

    • C.

      Tony Dorsett

    • D.

      Joe Bellino

    Correct Answer
    A. Jay Berwanger
    Explanation
    Jay Berwanger is the correct answer because he was the halfback from Chicago who won the Heisman Trophy in 1935. The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football, and Berwanger's achievements and skills on the field during that year made him the deserving recipient of the prestigious award.

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  • 29. 

    Who were an All-American in lacrosse and wore number 32 in football?

    • A.

      Jim Brown

    • B.

      Floyd Little

    • C.

      O.J. Simpson

    • D.

      John Riggins

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim Brown
    Explanation
    Jim Brown is the correct answer because he was an All-American in lacrosse and wore number 32 in football. He is known for his exceptional skills in both sports, being one of the greatest lacrosse players and a legendary football player. Brown's talent and achievements in lacrosse and football make him the most fitting choice for this question.

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  • 30. 

    Which of the following NFL players was not drafted with the number one overall pick?

    • A.

      Jay Berwanger

    • B.

      Bruce Smith

    • C.

      Donovan McNabb

    • D.

      Peyton Manning

    Correct Answer
    C. Donovan McNabb
    Explanation
    Donovan McNabb was not drafted with the number one overall pick in the NFL. Jay Berwanger, Bruce Smith, and Peyton Manning were all selected as the first overall pick in their respective drafts.

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