Do You Know About Rice Owls Football?

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1.

Rice opened the 2004 WAC season with a victory over what football team?
- A.
  
  Tulsa
- B.
  
  San Jose State
- C.
  
  Louisiana Tech
- D.
  
  Hawaii
Correct Answer
D. Hawaii

Explanation
Rice opened the 2004 WAC season with a victory over Hawaii.

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2.

What football team spoiled Rice's 2004 Homecoming by defeating them 52-21?
- A.
  
  Texas Christian
- B.
  
  Houston
- C.
  
  Nevada
- D.
  
  Fresno State
Correct Answer
D. Fresno State

Explanation
Fresno State spoiled Rice's 2004 Homecoming by defeating them 52-21.

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3.

How many players on the 2004 Rice roster had at least 500 rushing yards?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Eight
- D.
  
  Six
Correct Answer
A. Three

Explanation
The correct answer is Three. This means that on the 2004 Rice roster, there were three players who had at least 500 rushing yards.

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4.

Which Owl won Rice's George R. Brown Offense Award for top lineman?
- A.
  
  Greg Wilson
- B.
  
  Scott Mayhew
- C.
  
  Jeremy Calahan
- D.
  
  Cotey-Joe Cswaykus
Correct Answer
A. Greg Wilson

Explanation
Greg Wilson won Rice's George R. Brown Offense Award for top lineman.

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5.

How many times did Rice have more than 100 yards passing as a team in 2004?
- A.
  
  Six
- B.
  
  Five
- C.
  
  Seven
- D.
  
  Three
Correct Answer
D. Three

Explanation
In 2004, the Rice team had more than 100 yards passing in three games. This means that in three separate games throughout the season, Rice was able to accumulate over 100 passing yards as a team.

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6.

Who led Rice in 2004 with 1,021 rushing yards and 12 TDs?
- A.
  
  Ed Bailey
- B.
  
  Marcus Rucker
- C.
  
  Joel Armstrong
- D.
  
  Greg Henderson
Correct Answer
A. Ed Bailey

Explanation
Ed Bailey led Rice in 2004 with 1,021 rushing yards and 12 TDs.

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7.

What defensive player led the Rice Owls in 2004 with eight sacks?
- A.
  
  Courtney Gordon
- B.
  
  John Syptak
- C.
  
  Jeremy Calahan
- D.
  
  Thadis Pegues
Correct Answer
B. John Syptak

Explanation
John Syptak is the correct answer because he led the Rice Owls in 2004 with eight sacks. This indicates that he was the most successful defensive player on the team in terms of sacking the opposing quarterback.

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8.

Rice picked up their first football victory of 2003 against what WAC rival?
- A.
  
  Tulsa
- B.
  
  Hawaii
- C.
  
  Fresno State
- D.
  
  San Jose State
Correct Answer
D. San Jose State

Explanation
Rice's first football victory of 2003 came against their WAC rival, San Jose State.

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9.

Rice wrapped up the 2003 WAC season with how many consecutive wins to finish 5-3?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Four
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Five
Correct Answer
C. Three

Explanation
Rice finished the 2003 WAC season with three consecutive wins, allowing them to finish with a record of 5-3.

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10.

How many players in 2003 had at least 600 rushing yards for the Rice Owls?
- A.
  
  Six
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
D. Four

Explanation
In 2003, there were four players who had at least 600 rushing yards for the Rice Owls.

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11.

Standout defender Terry Holley played what position for the Rice Owls football team in 2003?
- A.
  
  Defensive End
- B.
  
  Strong Safety
- C.
  
  Free Safety
- D.
  
  Middle Linebacker
Correct Answer
B. Strong Safety

Explanation
In 2003, Terry Holley played as a standout defender for the Rice Owls football team. His position was Strong Safety, which is a key position in the defense responsible for providing support against both the run and the pass. As a Strong Safety, Holley would have been involved in tackling opposing players, covering receivers, and providing additional support to the defense in various situations.

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12.

Rice scored more than 40 points in football games how many times in 2003?
- A.
  
  Six
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
D. Four

Explanation
In 2003, Rice scored more than 40 points in football games four times.

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13.

Which offensive player led Rice in 2003 with a paltry 18 receptions for 333 yards?
- A.
  
  Joe Moore
- B.
  
  John Brock
- C.
  
  Ben Wiggins
- D.
  
  Marcus Battle
Correct Answer
D. Marcus Battle

Explanation
Marcus Battle is the correct answer because he led Rice in 2003 with only 18 receptions for 333 yards. This indicates that he had the lowest number of receptions and yards among the offensive players mentioned.

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14.

Rice lost to what Big Ten school in their 2002 season football opener?
- A.
  
  Illinois
- B.
  
  Michigan
- C.
  
  Michigan State
- D.
  
  Iowa
Correct Answer
C. Michigan State

Explanation
In their 2002 season football opener, Rice lost to Michigan State.

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15.

Who did Rice defeat 37-20 to earn their first football victory in WAC play in 2002?
- A.
  
  Louisiana Tech
- B.
  
  Tulsa
- C.
  
  Boise State
- D.
  
  Texas-El Paso
Correct Answer
A. Louisiana Tech

Explanation
In 2002, Rice defeated Louisiana Tech with a score of 37-20 to earn their first football victory in WAC play.

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Do You Know About Rice Owls Football?

Rice opened the 2004 WAC season with a victory over what football team?

What football team spoiled Rice's 2004 Homecoming by defeating them 52-21?

How many players on the 2004 Rice roster had at least 500 rushing yards?

Which Owl won Rice's George R. Brown Offense Award for top lineman?

How many times did Rice have more than 100 yards passing as a team in 2004?

Who led Rice in 2004 with 1,021 rushing yards and 12 TDs?

What defensive player led the Rice Owls in 2004 with eight sacks?

Rice picked up their first football victory of 2003 against what WAC rival?

Rice wrapped up the 2003 WAC season with how many consecutive wins to finish 5-3?

How many players in 2003 had at least 600 rushing yards for the Rice Owls?

Standout defender Terry Holley played what position for the Rice Owls football team in 2003?

Rice scored more than 40 points in football games how many times in 2003?

Which offensive player led Rice in 2003 with a paltry 18 receptions for 333 yards?

Rice lost to what Big Ten school in their 2002 season football opener?

Who did Rice defeat 37-20 to earn their first football victory in WAC play in 2002?