Are You A Houston Cougars Football Fan?
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which Houston quarterback passed for 3,000+ yards for a second straight year in 2005?
- A.
Andre Ware
- B.
Kevin Kolb
- C.
David Klingler
- D.
Jason McKinley
Correct Answer
B. Kevin KolbExplanation
Kevin Kolb is the correct answer because he was the Houston quarterback who passed for 3,000+ yards for a second straight year in 2005. This means that in both the 2004 and 2005 seasons, Kolb achieved the milestone of throwing for over 3,000 yards.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What Pac-10 team defeated Houston in the 2005 Cougars season opener?
- A.
Oregon
- B.
UCLA
- C.
Arizona
- D.
Stanford
Correct Answer
A. OregonExplanation
In the 2005 Cougars season opener, Oregon defeated Houston.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where did Houston's Kevin Kolb rank in Conference USA passing yardage in 2005?
- A.
Sixth
- B.
First
- C.
Third
- D.
Second
Correct Answer
D. SecondExplanation
In 2005, Kevin Kolb from Houston ranked second in Conference USA passing yardage. This means that he had the second highest number of passing yards among all the quarterbacks in the conference that year.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was Houston's leading rusher in 2005?
- A.
Anthony Evans
- B.
Jackie Battle
- C.
Joffrey Reynolds
- D.
Ryan Gilbert
Correct Answer
D. Ryan GilbertExplanation
Ryan Gilbert was Houston's leading rusher in 2005.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In 2006 the Houston Cougars won 10 football games for the first time since what year?
- A.
1976
- B.
1990
- C.
1979
- D.
1988
Correct Answer
B. 1990Explanation
The Houston Cougars won 10 football games for the first time since 1990. This means that in the years following 1990, the team did not achieve the same level of success in terms of the number of games won. It is possible that the team faced challenges or had a period of decline after 1990, but in 2006 they were able to reach the 10-win mark again.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the only Conference USA football team to defeat Houston in 2006?
- A.
SMU
- B.
Memphis
- C.
Rice
- D.
Southern Mississippi
Correct Answer
D. Southern MississippiExplanation
Southern Mississippi was the only Conference USA football team to defeat Houston in 2006. This can be inferred from the question, which asks for the team that defeated Houston in that specific year. Since SMU, Memphis, and Rice are not mentioned as possible correct answers, Southern Mississippi is the only logical choice.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Houston's Cougars played in the 2006 Liberty Bowl for the first time since what year?
- A.
1984
- B.
2003
- C.
1988
- D.
1996
Correct Answer
D. 1996Explanation
The correct answer is 1996. This means that the Houston Cougars played in the Liberty Bowl for the first time since 1996.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What team selected Houston Cougar quarterback Kevin Kolb in the 2007 NFL Draft?
- A.
Philadelphia Eagles
- B.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- C.
Green Bay Packers
- D.
Denver Broncos
Correct Answer
A. Philadelphia EaglesExplanation
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Houston Cougar quarterback Kevin Kolb in the 2007 NFL Draft.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who coached the Houston Cougars in their 2007 Texas Bowl game against TCU?
- A.
Art Briles
- B.
Dana Dimel
- C.
Chris Thurmond
- D.
Kevin Sumlin
Correct Answer
C. Chris ThurmondExplanation
Chris Thurmond coached the Houston Cougars in their 2007 Texas Bowl game against TCU.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Houston Cougars football team suffered its lone home loss of 2007 to which team?
- A.
Marshall
- B.
Rice
- C.
East Carolina
- D.
Colorado State
Correct Answer
C. East CarolinaExplanation
In 2007, the Houston Cougars football team had only one home loss, and it was against East Carolina.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who led the Houston Cougars in touchdown passes in 2007?
- A.
Kevin Kolb
- B.
Anthony Alridge
- C.
Blake Joseph
- D.
Case Keenum
Correct Answer
D. Case KeenumExplanation
Case Keenum led the Houston Cougars in touchdown passes in 2007.Rate this question:
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- 12.
For what reason did Art Briles not coach the Houston Cougars in the 2007 Texas Bowl?
- A.
Attended Mother's Funeral
- B.
Took New Job
- C.
Arrested For Jaywalking
- D.
Suffered Food Poisoning
Correct Answer
B. Took New JobExplanation
Art Briles did not coach the Houston Cougars in the 2007 Texas Bowl because he took a new job.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How many games did the Houston Cougars football team drop at home in 2008?
- A.
Three
- B.
One
- C.
Six
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. NoneExplanation
In 2008, the Houston Cougars football team did not lose any games at home.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What football team played the Houston Cougars twice in 2008?
- A.
Air Force
- B.
SMU
- C.
Rice
- D.
East Carolina
Correct Answer
A. Air ForceExplanation
In 2008, the Houston Cougars played the Air Force football team twice.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How many Top 25 football teams did the Houston Cougars defeat in 2008?
- A.
Two
- B.
One
- C.
None
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
In 2008, the Houston Cougars defeated two Top 25 football teams.Rate this question:
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- 16.
In 2008, how many touchdowns did Houston quarterback Casey Keenum toss against Tulsa?
- A.
Six
- B.
10
- C.
None
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
A. SixExplanation
In 2008, Houston quarterback Casey Keenum threw six touchdowns against Tulsa.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Houston Cougar Casey Keenum threw how many first-half touchdowns in 2008's opener?
- A.
Six
- B.
Four
- C.
One
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
B. FourExplanation
Casey Keenum, the Houston Cougar quarterback, threw four first-half touchdowns in the opener of the 2008 season. This suggests that Keenum had a strong and successful start to the game, showcasing his skill and ability to lead the team to score multiple touchdowns in the first half.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Where did Houston Cougar quarterback Casey Keenum rank in NCAA passing yards in 2008?
- A.
10th
- B.
First
- C.
Second
- D.
Fifth
Correct Answer
C. SecondExplanation
Casey Keenum ranked second in NCAA passing yards in 2008.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Who led the Houston Cougar football team in receiving yards in 2008?
- A.
Patrick Edwards
- B.
Mark Hafner
- C.
Tyron Carrier
- D.
L. J. Castile
Correct Answer
C. Tyron CarrierExplanation
Tyron Carrier led the Houston Cougar football team in receiving yards in 2008.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What was the Houston Cougars football record in 2000?
- A.
0-11
- B.
42071
- C.
42189
- D.
42249
Correct Answer
B. 42071 -
- 21.
How many consecutive football games did Houston lose to end the 2000 NCAA season?
- A.
10
- B.
Seven
- C.
Two
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
D. FourExplanation
Houston lost four consecutive football games to end the 2000 NCAA season.Rate this question:
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- 22.
The 2001 Houston Cougars football season was their worst showing since what year?
- A.
1949
- B.
1994
- C.
1999
- D.
1982
Correct Answer
B. 1994Explanation
The 2001 Houston Cougars football season was their worst showing since 1994. This means that in the years following 1994, the team had better performances.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What football team handed the Houston Cougars their worst defeat in 2001?
- A.
Cincinnati
- B.
Georgia
- C.
Memphis
- D.
Southern Mississippi
Correct Answer
D. Southern MississippiExplanation
In 2001, the Houston Cougars faced Southern Mississippi, who handed them their worst defeat.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Who was the only Houston Cougar selected in the 2003 NFL Draft?
- A.
Nick Eddy
- B.
David Klingler
- C.
Kevin Kolb
- D.
Hanik Milligan
Correct Answer
D. Hanik MilliganExplanation
Hanik Milligan was the only Houston Cougar selected in the 2003 NFL Draft. This means that out of the four options given, he is the only player who was chosen in the draft from the University of Houston. The other three players listed, Nick Eddy, David Klingler, and Kevin Kolb, were not selected in the 2003 NFL Draft.Rate this question:
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- 25.
In what position did the Houston Cougars finish in the 2002 C-USA football standings?
- A.
Fifth
- B.
First
- C.
Second
- D.
Eighth
Correct Answer
D. EighthExplanation
The Houston Cougars finished in the eighth position in the 2002 C-USA football standings.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Houston Cougar quarterback Kevin Kolb originally committed to attending what school?
- A.
Oklahoma State
- B.
Florida State
- C.
Texas
- D.
Penn State
Correct Answer
A. Oklahoma StateExplanation
Kevin Kolb originally committed to attending Oklahoma State.Rate this question:
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- 27.
What offensive position did Rex Hadnot, Houston's 2004 NFL Draftee, play in 2003?
- A.
Center
- B.
Quarterback
- C.
Fullback
- D.
Tight End
Correct Answer
A. CenterExplanation
Rex Hadnot, Houston's 2004 NFL Draftee, played the position of Center in 2003.Rate this question:
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- 28.
How many touchdowns did Houston Cougars quarterback Kevin Kolb throw in 2004?
- A.
11
- B.
35
- C.
28
- D.
17
Correct Answer
A. 11Explanation
In 2004, Houston Cougars quarterback Kevin Kolb threw a total of 11 touchdowns.Rate this question:
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- 29.
What two teams finished with worse C-USA football records than Houston in 2004?
- A.
Cincinnati And Memphis
- B.
Army And East Carolina
- C.
UAB And South Florida
- D.
TCU And Tulane
Correct Answer
B. Army And East CarolinaExplanation
In 2004, Houston had a better C-USA football record than both Army and East Carolina. This means that Army and East Carolina finished with worse records than Houston in that year.Rate this question:
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- 30.
A loss in 2005's Fort Worth Bowl marked how many consecutive bowl losses for Houston?
- A.
Six
- B.
Seven
- C.
Two
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
A. SixExplanation
The correct answer is Six. This means that Houston had lost six consecutive bowl games leading up to the 2005 Fort Worth Bowl.Rate this question:
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- 31.
What was the Houston Cougars record against football teams from Texas in 2005?
- A.
42037
- B.
42064
- C.
0-3
- D.
42007
Correct Answer
A. 42037 -
- 32.
What was the only football team to defeat the Houston Cougars in Houston in 2006?
- A.
Tulane
- B.
Grambling State
- C.
Louisiana-Lafayette
- D.
Oklahoma State
Correct Answer
C. Louisiana-LafayetteExplanation
In 2006, the Houston Cougars were defeated by Louisiana-Lafayette in Houston. This means that Louisiana-Lafayette was the only football team to successfully defeat the Houston Cougars in their home city during that year.Rate this question:
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- 33.
How many interceptions did Kevin Kolb throw in 2006 for the Houston Cougars?
- A.
None
- B.
27
- C.
12
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
D. FourExplanation
Kevin Kolb threw four interceptions in 2006 for the Houston Cougars.Rate this question:
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- 34.
What was Chris Thurmond's job title with the 2007 Houston Cougars football team?
- A.
Cornerbacks Coach
- B.
Special Teams Coach
- C.
Offensive Coordinator
- D.
Defensive Coordinator
Correct Answer
A. Cornerbacks CoachExplanation
Chris Thurmond's job title with the 2007 Houston Cougars football team was Cornerbacks Coach.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Houston's 2007 Texas Bowl defeat marked how many consecutive losses in bowl games for the Cougars?
- A.
14
- B.
Eight
- C.
10
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
B. EightExplanation
The correct answer is Eight. The question is asking about the number of consecutive losses in bowl games for the Cougars. This means that the Cougars had lost eight consecutive bowl games before their defeat in the 2007 Texas Bowl.Rate this question:
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- 36.
In 2008 the Houston Cougars won a bowl game for the first time in how many years?
- A.
28
- B.
15
- C.
22
- D.
10
Correct Answer
A. 28Explanation
The Houston Cougars won a bowl game in 2008 after a gap of 28 years. This means that the last time they had won a bowl game was 28 years prior to 2008.Rate this question:
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- 37.
Before 2008, when did the Houston Cougars football team last win all its home games?
- A.
1973
- B.
1990
- C.
1979
- D.
2001
Correct Answer
B. 1990Explanation
The Houston Cougars football team last won all its home games in 1990. This means that in the seasons between 1990 and 2008, they were unable to win all their home games.Rate this question:
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- 38.
How many points did the Houston Cougars score in a 2008 football game against Tulsa?
- A.
63
- B.
Two
- C.
70
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
C. 70Explanation
In a 2008 football game against Tulsa, the Houston Cougars scored a total of 70 points.Rate this question:
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- 39.
How many interceptions did Houston Cougar Loyce Means have in 2008 against Tulsa?
- A.
Three
- B.
Seven
- C.
Five
- D.
Two
Correct Answer
A. ThreeExplanation
Loyce Means, a Houston Cougar player, had three interceptions in the game against Tulsa in 2008.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Prior to 2008, when did Houston's NCAA football team last score 70 points in a game?
- A.
1991
- B.
1986
- C.
1996
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
A. 1991Explanation
Houston's NCAA football team last scored 70 points in a game in 1991. This means that it has been more than 17 years since they achieved such a high score.Rate this question:
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