Trivia )n Southern Miss Golden Eagles Football
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- 1.
Which conference did Southern Miss play football in during the 2008 season?
- A.
Big Ten
- B.
Pac-10
- C.
Conference USA
- D.
WAC
Correct Answer
C. Conference USAExplanation
Southern Miss played football in Conference USA during the 2008 season.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was hired as Southern Miss' 18th head football coach in December 2007?
- A.
Ed Orgeron
- B.
Jeff Bower
- C.
Larry Fedora
- D.
Houston Nutt
Correct Answer
C. Larry FedoraExplanation
Larry Fedora was hired as Southern Miss' 18th head football coach in December 2007.Rate this question:
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- 3.
At which school was Larry Fedora coaching football before becoming Southern Miss head coach in 2007?
- A.
Baylor
- B.
Oklahoma
- C.
Oklahoma State
- D.
Texas
Correct Answer
C. Oklahoma StateExplanation
Larry Fedora was coaching football at Oklahoma State before becoming the head coach at Southern Miss in 2007.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was Larry Fedora's overall record in his first year at Southern Miss in 2008?
- A.
11-Jan
- B.
1-Dec
- C.
6-Jul
- D.
5-Aug
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C. 6-JulExplanation
Larry Fedora's overall record in his first year at Southern Miss in 2008 was 6 wins and 7 losses.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was Southern Miss' defensive line coach in 2008?
- A.
Larry Fedora
- B.
Darrell Wyatt
- C.
Art Kaufman
- D.
Jeff Bower
Correct Answer
C. Art KaufmanExplanation
Art Kaufman was the defensive line coach for Southern Miss in 2008. This can be inferred from the given options, where the other three individuals are not mentioned as being the defensive line coach during that year.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Damion Fletcher gained 1,313 yards playing what position for Southern Miss in 2008?
- A.
Wide Receiver
- B.
Quarterback
- C.
Running Back
- D.
Tight End
Correct Answer
C. Running BackExplanation
In 2008, Damion Fletcher gained 1,313 yards playing for Southern Miss. This indicates that he was the primary player in the running back position, as running backs are responsible for carrying the ball and gaining yards on the ground. Wide receivers are primarily responsible for catching passes, quarterbacks for throwing the ball, and tight ends for blocking and catching passes. Therefore, the correct answer is Running Back.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Ranked last in C-USA, Southern Miss averaged 30.7 yards in what football category in 2008?
- A.
Yards Per Punt
- B.
Passing Yards Per Game
- C.
Rushing Yards Per Game
- D.
Yards Per Kickoff
Correct Answer
A. Yards Per PuntExplanation
In 2008, Southern Miss ranked last in the Conference USA (C-USA) in the category of Yards Per Punt. This means that, on average, their punts only traveled a distance of 30.7 yards. This low average indicates that their punting game was not very effective compared to other teams in the conference.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who led Southern Miss in the rushing department with 1,313 yards in 2008?
- A.
Austin Davis
- B.
DeAndre Brown
- C.
Tory Harrison
- D.
Damion Fletcher
Correct Answer
D. Damion FletcherExplanation
Damion Fletcher led Southern Miss in the rushing department with 1,313 yards in 2008.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Austin Davis averaged 240.6 yards per game for Southern Miss playing what position in 2008?
- A.
Punter
- B.
Wide Receiver
- C.
Quarterback
- D.
Running Back
Correct Answer
C. QuarterbackExplanation
In 2008, Austin Davis played as a quarterback for Southern Miss. This is evident from the fact that he averaged 240.6 yards per game, which is a statistic commonly associated with quarterbacks who throw the ball. Punters, wide receivers, and running backs typically do not have such high yardage averages, making quarterback the most logical position for Davis in this scenario.Rate this question:
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- 10.
To which school did the Southern Miss football team lose 40-37 in double overtime in 2008?
- A.
Texas-El Paso
- B.
Marshall
- C.
Arkansas State
- D.
Texas Tech
Correct Answer
A. Texas-El PasoExplanation
In 2008, the Southern Miss football team lost to Texas-El Paso in a game that ended with a score of 40-37 in double overtime.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many rushing TDs did Southern Miss' Austin Davis have in 2008, out of the team's 32?
- A.
Eighteen
- B.
Nine
- C.
Fifteen
- D.
Thirty
Correct Answer
B. NineExplanation
In 2008, Southern Miss' Austin Davis had nine rushing touchdowns out of the team's 32.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Freshman DeAndre Brown led Southern Miss in receptions with how many in 2008?
- A.
67
- B.
25
- C.
53
- D.
35
Correct Answer
A. 67Explanation
DeAndre Brown, a freshman in 2008, led Southern Miss in receptions with 67.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which team did Southern Miss beat 28-12 to become bowl eligible in 2008?
- A.
Arkansas State
- B.
Memphis
- C.
Southern Methodist
- D.
Marshall
Correct Answer
C. Southern MethodistExplanation
In 2008, Southern Miss beat Southern Methodist (SMU) with a score of 28-12 to become bowl eligible. This means that Southern Miss won the game against SMU and reached the required number of wins in their season to qualify for a bowl game.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which bowl game did Southern Miss end the 2008 season with?
- A.
Alamo Bowl
- B.
Citrus Bowl
- C.
Outback Bowl
- D.
New Orleans Bowl
Correct Answer
D. New Orleans BowlExplanation
Southern Miss ended the 2008 season with the New Orleans Bowl.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who was Southern Miss' opponent in the 2008 New Orleans Bowl?
- A.
Rutgers
- B.
West Virginia
- C.
USC
- D.
Troy
Correct Answer
D. TroyExplanation
In the 2008 New Orleans Bowl, Southern Miss' opponent was Troy.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who became the 68th Southern Miss player to participate in the Senior Bowl in 2009?
- A.
Shawn Nelson
- B.
Austin Davis
- C.
DeAndre Brown
- D.
Jeremy Parquet
Correct Answer
A. Shawn NelsonExplanation
Shawn Nelson became the 68th Southern Miss player to participate in the Senior Bowl in 2009.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who kicked the game-winning field goal for Southern Miss in the 2008 New Orleans Bowl?
- A.
Darren McCaleb
- B.
Britt Barefoot
- C.
Michael McGee
- D.
Austin Davis
Correct Answer
B. Britt BarefootExplanation
Britt Barefoot kicked the game-winning field goal for Southern Miss in the 2008 New Orleans Bowl.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Two Southern Miss players were tied with four interception each in 2008, Eddie Hicks and who else?
- A.
Andre Watson
- B.
Justin Wilson
- C.
Eddie Willingham
- D.
C.J. Bailey
Correct Answer
B. Justin WilsonExplanation
In 2008, Eddie Hicks and Justin Wilson were tied with four interceptions each.Rate this question:
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