Exciting Football Trivia
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- 1.
Which player led the NFL ratings in quarterback efficiency in 1999?
- A.
John Elway
- B.
Randall Cunningham
- C.
Steve Young
- D.
Doug Flutie
Correct Answer
B. Randall Cunningham -
- 2.
In 2001 how many players in the NFL were from the University of Maine?
- A.
1
- B.
0
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
C. 2 -
- 3.
What code of football does the Collingwood Football Club play in Australia?
- A.
Rugby Union
- B.
Soccer
- C.
Rugby League
- D.
AFL
Correct Answer
D. AFL -
- 4.
Who won the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year in the 2000-2001 season?
- A.
Warren Sapp
- B.
Jevon Kearse
- C.
Michael Strahan
- D.
Brian Urlacher
Correct Answer
D. Brian Urlacher -
- 5.
How many consecutive games with four touchdown passes did Dan Marino have in 1984?
- A.
Three
- B.
Six
- C.
Four
- D.
Eight
Correct Answer
C. Four -
- 6.
What was the first team to claim the Professional Football Championship of the United States in 1902?
- A.
Philadelphia Athletics
- B.
Pittsburgh Browns
- C.
Chicago Bankers Club
- D.
St. Louis Titans
Correct Answer
A. Philadelphia Athletics -
- 7.
What NFL team drafted basketball's Pat Riley out of Kentucky?
- A.
L.A. Rams
- B.
NY Giants
- C.
Dallas Cowboys
- D.
Miami Dolphins
Correct Answer
C. Dallas Cowboys -
- 8.
Which athlete is known for his accomplishments in football?
- A.
Pat Summerall
- B.
Bobby Riggs
- C.
Luis Gonzalez
- D.
Mel Renfro
Correct Answer
A. Pat Summerall -
- 9.
In football, "backfield" is best defined as what?
- A.
Evasive Movements By A Quarterback To Avoid Being Sacked
- B.
An Artificial Surface Used Instead Of Grass
- C.
The Running Backs; The Halfback And The Fullback
- D.
The Area Behind The Line Of Scrimmage
Correct Answer
D. The Area Behind The Line Of Scrimmage -
- 10.
Who were the two players Miami drafted in the first round in 1992?
- A.
Karim Abdul Jabbar & OJ McDuffie
- B.
Tim Bowens & O.J. McDuffie
- C.
O.J. McDuffie & Jon Avery
- D.
Marco Coleman & Troy Vincent
Correct Answer
D. Marco Coleman & Troy Vincent -
- 11.
What college did Louis Oliver "walk on to"?
- A.
Georgia State
- B.
Miami
- C.
Florida State
- D.
Florida
Correct Answer
D. Florida -
- 12.
Who was the 2001 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year?
- A.
Kendrell Bell
- B.
Champ Bailey
- C.
Hollis Thomas
- D.
Jason Taylor
Correct Answer
A. Kendrell Bell -
- 13.
In what year did the Oilers play their last game in Houston?
- A.
1985
- B.
1996
- C.
2001
- D.
1974
Correct Answer
B. 1996 -
- 14.
What team had the first pick in the 1965 Pro Football Draft?
- A.
Cincinnati Bengals
- B.
Dallas Cowboys
- C.
New England Patriots
- D.
New York Giants
Correct Answer
D. New York Giants -
- 15.
What team had the first pick in the 1967 Pro Football Draft?
- A.
Houston Oilers
- B.
Baltimore Colts
- C.
Dallas Cowboys
- D.
Cincinnati Bengals
Correct Answer
B. Baltimore Colts -
- 16.
What team had the first pick in the 1971 Football Draft?
- A.
New England Patriots
- B.
Dallas Cowboys
- C.
Houston Oilers
- D.
Baltimore Colts
Correct Answer
A. New England Patriots -
- 17.
What team had the first pick in the 1973 Pro Football Draft?
- A.
Houston Texans
- B.
Buffalo Bills
- C.
Houston Oilers
- D.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Correct Answer
C. Houston Oilers -
- 18.
What team had the first pick in the 1974 Pro Football Draft?
- A.
Buffalo Bills
- B.
New Orleans Saints
- C.
Cincinnati Bengals
- D.
Dallas Cowboys
Correct Answer
D. Dallas Cowboys -
- 19.
What team had the first pick in the 1980 Football Draft?
- A.
Cleveland Browns
- B.
Baltimore Colts
- C.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- D.
Detroit Lions
Correct Answer
D. Detroit Lions -
- 20.
What team had the first pick in the 1982 Pro Football Draft?
- A.
New England Patriots
- B.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- C.
Cincinnati Bengals
- D.
Houston Oilers
Correct Answer
A. New England Patriots -
- 21.
What team had the first pick in the 1988 Pro Football Draft?
- A.
Atlanta Falcons
- B.
Buffalo Bills
- C.
Indianapolis Colts
- D.
New York Jets
Correct Answer
A. Atlanta Falcons -
- 22.
What team had the first pick in the 1992 Pro Football Draft?
- A.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- B.
Atlanta Falcons
- C.
Buffalo Bills
- D.
Indianapolis Colts
Correct Answer
D. Indianapolis Colts -
- 23.
What team had the first pick in the 1996 Football Draft?
- A.
Atlanta Falcons
- B.
Houston Oilers
- C.
New York Jets
- D.
Dallas Cowboys
Correct Answer
C. New York Jets -
- 24.
What team had the first pick in the 1999 Pro Football Draft?
- A.
Cleveland Browns
- B.
Dallas Cowboys
- C.
Miami Dolphins
- D.
Cincinnati Bengals
Correct Answer
A. Cleveland Browns -
- 25.
The NFC Coach of the Year in 1994 was?
- A.
Raymond Berry
- B.
Dave Wannstedt
- C.
Tom Landry
- D.
Marty Schottenheimer
Correct Answer
B. Dave Wannstedt -
- 26.
Which of these was the NFC Coach of the Year in 1989?
- A.
Lindy Infante
- B.
Allie Sherman
- C.
Marty Schottenheimer
- D.
Dave Wannstedt
Correct Answer
A. Lindy Infante -
- 27.
The NFC Coach of the Year in 1980 was?
- A.
Allie Sherman
- B.
Chuck Noll
- C.
Leeman Bennett
- D.
Don Shula
Correct Answer
C. Leeman Bennett -
- 28.
The NFC Coach of the Year in 1976 was?
- A.
Jack Pardee
- B.
Tom Landry
- C.
George Allen
- D.
Marty Schottenheimer
Correct Answer
A. Jack Pardee -
- 29.
The AFC Coach of the Year in 1970 was?
- A.
Jim Mora
- B.
Paul Brown
- C.
Don Shula
- D.
Buck Shaw
Correct Answer
B. Paul Brown -
- 30.
Who was the AFL Coach of the Year in 1966?
- A.
Mike Holovak
- B.
Tom Landry
- C.
Al Davis
- D.
Joe Kuharich
Correct Answer
A. Mike Holovak -
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