1.
In 2002, West Virginia finished second in the nation in which football+F847 category?
Correct Answer
A. Rushing Yards Per Game
Explanation
In 2002, West Virginia finished second in the nation in Rushing Yards Per Game. This means that they averaged the second highest number of rushing yards per game compared to other football teams in the country.
2.
How many more football games did West Virginia win in 2002 than in 2001?
Correct Answer
C. Six
Explanation
West Virginia won six more football games in 2002 than in 2001.
3.
To which bowl game were the West Virginia Mountaineers invited in 2002?
Correct Answer
C. Continental Tire Bowl
Explanation
In 2002, the West Virginia Mountaineers were invited to the Continental Tire Bowl.
4.
What Big East football team did West Virginia shut out in 2002?
Correct Answer
D. Rutgers
Explanation
In 2002, West Virginia shut out Rutgers, a team from the Big East conference. This means that West Virginia prevented Rutgers from scoring any points during the game.
5.
On what field did West Virginia win its 100th home football game in 2003?
Correct Answer
B. Mountaineer Field
Explanation
In 2003, West Virginia won its 100th home football game on Mountaineer Field. This field is the home stadium for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team.
6.
Which football team defeated West Virginia twice in the 2003 season?
Correct Answer
B. Maryland
Explanation
In the 2003 season, Maryland defeated West Virginia twice. This suggests that Maryland was a strong football team that year and had the ability to outperform West Virginia in two separate matches.
7.
What was Virginia Tech ranked when West Virginia defeated it in football in 2003?
Correct Answer
D. #3
Explanation
Virginia Tech was ranked #3 when West Virginia defeated them in football in 2003.
8.
Which West Virginia receiver was named the 2003 Big East Freshman of the Year?
Correct Answer
C. Chris Henry
Explanation
Chris Henry was named the 2003 Big East Freshman of the Year.
9.
Who defeated West Virginia 30-18 in the 2004 Gator Bowl?
Correct Answer
C. Florida State
Explanation
Florida State defeated West Virginia 30-18 in the 2004 Gator Bowl.
10.
West Virginia dropped how many consecutive football games to end its 2004 season?
Correct Answer
B. Three
Explanation
West Virginia dropped three consecutive football games to end its 2004 season. This means that they lost their last three games in a row before the season ended.
11.
What was the only football team to defeat West Virginia in Morgantown in 2004?
Correct Answer
D. Boston College
Explanation
In 2004, the only football team to defeat West Virginia in Morgantown was Boston College.
12.
What Mountaineers quarterback was West Virginia's second leading rusher in 2004?
Correct Answer
C. Rasheed Marshall
Explanation
In 2004, Rasheed Marshall was the second leading rusher for West Virginia's Mountaineers football team. This indicates that Marshall, who played as a quarterback, had a significant impact on the team's rushing game that season.
13.
What was the only football team that defeated West Virginia in Morgantown in 2005?
Correct Answer
C. Virginia Tech
Explanation
In 2005, West Virginia was defeated by Virginia Tech in Morgantown. This means that Virginia Tech was the only football team to defeat West Virginia in their home stadium that year.
14.
What football team did the West Virginia Mountaineers shut out in 2005?
Correct Answer
D. Cincinnati
Explanation
In 2005, the West Virginia Mountaineers shut out the Cincinnati football team.
15.
In 2005, West Virginia's Steve Slaton scored six touchdowns against which school?
Correct Answer
B. Louisville
Explanation
In 2005, Steve Slaton from West Virginia scored six touchdowns against Louisville.
16.
What West Virginia freshman was named MVP of the 2008 Sugar Bowl?
Correct Answer
D. Steve Slaton
Explanation
Steve Slaton was named MVP of the 2008 Sugar Bowl because he had an outstanding performance in the game. As a freshman for West Virginia, Slaton rushed for 130 yards and scored two touchdowns, helping his team secure a victory over the University of Georgia. Slaton's impressive performance and impact on the game earned him the title of MVP.
17.
In 2006, West Virginia's Pat White ran and threw for over 200 yards each against what team?
Correct Answer
C. Pittsburgh
Explanation
In 2006, Pat White from West Virginia had an exceptional performance where he both ran and threw for over 200 yards against Pittsburgh. This suggests that White was able to effectively contribute to his team's offense by both running and passing the ball, resulting in a significant yardage gain against Pittsburgh's defense.
18.
In 2006, for the third time in four years, West Virginia was in which football bowl?
Correct Answer
B. Gator Bowl
Explanation
In 2006, West Virginia participated in the Gator Bowl for the third time in four years. The Gator Bowl is an annual college football bowl game held in Jacksonville, Florida. West Virginia's consistent appearances in the Gator Bowl during this period suggest that they had a successful football program and were considered one of the top teams in the country.
19.
Against what football team did West Virginia post a 38-35 win in the 2006 Gator Bowl?
Correct Answer
C. Georgia Tech
Explanation
West Virginia posted a 38-35 win against Georgia Tech in the 2006 Gator Bowl.
20.
In 2006, who led the West Virginia Mountaineers in rushing touchdowns?
Correct Answer
D. Pat White
Explanation
In 2006, Pat White led the West Virginia Mountaineers in rushing touchdowns.
21.
What West Virginia football player graced an August 2007 "Sports Illustrated" cover?
Correct Answer
B. Steve Slaton
Explanation
Steve Slaton is the correct answer because he was a West Virginia football player who appeared on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" in August 2007.
22.
Who coached the West Virginia Mountaineers to a victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl?
Correct Answer
D. Bill Stewart
Explanation
Bill Stewart coached the West Virginia Mountaineers to a victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.
23.
In 2007, West Virginia won how many football games for the third straight year?
Correct Answer
D. 11
Explanation
West Virginia won 11 football games for the third straight year in 2007. This means that for three consecutive years, they were able to achieve the same number of victories, which was 11.
24.
What team selected West Virginia running back Steve Slaton in the 2008 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
D. Houston Texans
Explanation
The Houston Texans selected West Virginia running back Steve Slaton in the 2008 NFL Draft.
25.
In what football bowl game did West Virginia play in 2008?
Correct Answer
A. Meineke Bowl
Explanation
In 2008, West Virginia played in the Meineke Bowl.
26.
What team did West Virginia nose out 31-30 in the 2008 Meineke Bowl?
Correct Answer
B. North Carolina
Explanation
In the 2008 Meineke Bowl, West Virginia narrowly defeated North Carolina with a score of 31-30.
27.
What was the only football team to defeat West Virginia in Morgantown in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Cincinnati
Explanation
Cincinnati is the correct answer because they were the only football team to defeat West Virginia in Morgantown in 2008. This implies that all the other teams mentioned (Auburn, Villanova, and South Florida) did not defeat West Virginia in Morgantown that year.
28.
Who selected West Virginia quarterback Pat White in the 2009 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
A. Miami Dolphins
Explanation
The Miami Dolphins selected West Virginia quarterback Pat White in the 2009 NFL Draft.
29.
In 2008, West Virginia's Pat White threw a career-high five touchdowns against whom?
Correct Answer
D. Villanova
Explanation
In 2008, Pat White, who played for West Virginia, had a remarkable game where he threw a career-high of five touchdowns. The opponent team that he achieved this feat against was Villanova.
30.
In 2008, West Virginia failed to score a touchdown against what C-USA team?
Correct Answer
D. East Carolina
Explanation
In 2008, West Virginia was unable to score a touchdown against East Carolina, which is a team from the C-USA conference. This means that throughout the game, West Virginia did not manage to reach the end zone and score a touchdown against East Carolina's defense.