1.
What was Hal Mumme's overall record at New Mexico State from 2004-08 before he was fired?
Correct Answer
D. Nov-38
2.
Who did New Mexico State hire as head coach in 2008 from UCLA?
Correct Answer
A. DeWayne Walker
Explanation
In 2008, New Mexico State hired DeWayne Walker as their head coach from UCLA.
3.
Ranked #1 in the WAC in pass offense, how many yards per game did New Mexico State average in 2008?
Correct Answer
A. 301.3
Explanation
In 2008, New Mexico State ranked #1 in the WAC in pass offense. This means that they had the highest average number of passing yards per game compared to other teams in the conference. The correct answer is 301.3, indicating that New Mexico State averaged 301.3 passing yards per game during that season.
4.
Ranked last in the WAC, how many rushing yards did New Mexico State average per game in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. 54.2
Explanation
In 2008, New Mexico State ranked last in the WAC. The given answer of 54.2 suggests that they averaged 54.2 rushing yards per game. This indicates that their rushing game was not strong and they had difficulty gaining yards on the ground compared to other teams in the conference.
5.
Who led New Mexico State in rushing touchdowns with four in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Marques Colston
Explanation
Marques Colston led New Mexico State in rushing touchdowns with four in 2008. This means that out of all the players on the team, Colston scored the most touchdowns by running the ball into the end zone.
6.
Which player led New Mexico State in touchdown passes with 25 in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Chase Holbrook
Explanation
Chase Holbrook is the correct answer because he led New Mexico State in touchdown passes with 25 in 2008.
7.
Who tied with Chris Williams for a team-high nine touchdown receptions for New Mexico State in 2008?
Correct Answer
C. Marcus Anderson
Explanation
In 2008, Marcus Anderson tied with Chris Williams for a team-high nine touchdown receptions for New Mexico State.
8.
Which New Mexico State player led the team with 86 receptions in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Chris Williams
Explanation
Chris Williams is the correct answer because he led the New Mexico State team with 86 receptions in 2008. This indicates that he was the player who caught the most passes during that season. Marcus Anderson, A.J. Harris, and Julius Fleming are not mentioned as leading the team in receptions, so they are not the correct answer.
9.
Who was not one of four players tied with two interceptions each in 2008 for New Mexico State?
Correct Answer
D. Jamar Cotton
Explanation
In 2008, four players from New Mexico State were tied with two interceptions each. The names of these players are Davon House, Marvin Betts, and Nick Paden. However, Jamar Cotton was not one of the four players tied with two interceptions in 2008 for New Mexico State.
10.
Who led New Mexico State with 522 kickoff return yards in 2008?
Correct Answer
C. Marcus Anderson
Explanation
Marcus Anderson led New Mexico State with 522 kickoff return yards in 2008.
11.
Which WAC team was New Mexico State ranked second behind in passing offense in 2007?
Correct Answer
B. Hawaii
Explanation
In 2007, New Mexico State was ranked second behind Hawaii in passing offense among WAC teams. This means that Hawaii had a higher ranking in terms of passing offense compared to New Mexico State.
12.
With 3,866 yards in 2007, who was New Mexico State's Chase Holbrook ranked second behind in the WAC?
Correct Answer
D. Colt Brennan
Explanation
In 2007, Chase Holbrook from New Mexico State had 3,866 yards, which ranked him second in the WAC. The correct answer is Colt Brennan.
13.
In what category did A.J. Harris lead New Mexico State in 2007 with 81?
Correct Answer
B. Receptions
Explanation
A.J. Harris led New Mexico State in the category of receptions in 2007 with 81. This means that he caught the most passes out of all the players on the team during that year. Receptions are an important statistic in football as they demonstrate a player's ability to catch and contribute to the team's offense.
14.
Which player recorded a team-high four interceptions for New Mexico State in 2007?
Correct Answer
D. Davon House
Explanation
Davon House recorded a team-high four interceptions for New Mexico State in 2007. This indicates that he was the player who had the most interceptions during that season for the team.
15.
Who averaged 21.9 yards per kickoff return in 2007 for a New Mexico State team high?
Correct Answer
C. Derek Dubois
Explanation
Derek Dubois averaged 21.9 yards per kickoff return in 2007 for a New Mexico State team high.
16.
Which player recorded a team-high 124 tackles in 2007 for New Mexico State?
Correct Answer
B. Dante Floyd
Explanation
Dante Floyd recorded a team-high 124 tackles in 2007 for New Mexico State.