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    Southern Miss had how many turnovers in the 2001 "Black and Blue Bowl" versus Memphis?

    • Five
    • Two
    • Seven
    • One
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  • 2. 

    Future Pro Bowler Adalius Thomas was selected 186th overall by which team in the 2000 NFL Draft?

    • New Orleans Saints

    • New England Patriots

    • Pittsburgh Steelers

    • Baltimore Ravens

    Correct Answer
    A. Baltimore Ravens
    Explanation
    Adalius Thomas was selected 186th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2000 NFL Draft.

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  • 3. 

    In 2000, the Southern Miss football team shut out then-#15 ranked Alabama by what score?

    • 49-0

    • 21-0

    • Jul-00

    • 35-0

    Correct Answer
    A. 21-0
    Explanation
    In 2000, the Southern Miss football team played against then-#15 ranked Alabama and managed to prevent them from scoring any points, resulting in a shutout. The final score of the game was 21-0, indicating that Southern Miss scored 21 points while Alabama failed to score any.

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  • 4. 

    Kelby Nance ran 16 times for how many yards for Southern Miss in the 2000 GMAC Bowl?

    • 155

    • 202

    • 104

    • 90

    Correct Answer
    A. 104
    Explanation
    Kelby Nance ran 16 times for 104 yards for Southern Miss in the 2000 GMAC Bowl. This means that on each of his 16 carries, he gained an average of 6.5 yards.

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  • 5. 

    How many yards did Southern Miss' Dawayne Woods have against rival Tulane in 2000?

    • 212

    • 143

    • 256

    • 101

    Correct Answer
    A. 143
  • 6. 

    Which NFL team drafted two players from Southern Miss in 2001?

    • Minnesota Vikings

    • Houston Texans

    • Oakland Raiders

    • Dallas Cowboys

    Correct Answer
    A. Dallas Cowboys
    Explanation
    The Dallas Cowboys drafted two players from Southern Miss in 2001.

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  • 7. 

    What position did First Team All-Conference Chad Williams play at Southern Miss in 2001?

    • Defensive Back

    • Defensive Tackle

    • Quarterback

    • Linebacker

    Correct Answer
    A. Defensive Back
    Explanation
    Chad Williams played as a Defensive Back at Southern Miss in 2001.

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  • 8. 

    What is the name of the Southern Miss Golden Eagle mascot?

    • Roy

    • Woody

    • Clive

    • Seymour

    Correct Answer
    A. Seymour
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Seymour.

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  • 9. 

    Southern Miss' Jeff Kelly threw a last-second touchdown to whom to win the 2000 GMAC Bowl?

    • LeRoy Handy

    • Chris Johnson

    • Kenny Johnson

    • DeAndre Brown

    Correct Answer
    A. Kenny Johnson
    Explanation
    In the 2000 GMAC Bowl, Southern Miss' Jeff Kelly threw a last-second touchdown pass to Kenny Johnson to secure the victory.

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  • 10. 

    Who did Southern Miss defeat in the 2000 GMAC Bowl by a score of 28-21?

    • Texas A&M

    • Texas Tech

    • Texas Christian

    • North Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas Christian
    Explanation
    Southern Miss defeated Texas Christian in the 2000 GMAC Bowl by a score of 28-21.

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  • 11. 

    Which Southern Miss defensive lineman was named to the AP All-American Team in 2000?

    • Cedric Scott

    • Patrick Surtain

    • T.J. Slaughter

    • Robert Henderson

    Correct Answer
    A. Cedric Scott
    Explanation
    Cedric Scott was named to the AP All-American Team in 2000 as a defensive lineman for Southern Miss.

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  • 12. 

    Cedric Scott led Southern Miss and was second in C-USA in sacks with how many in 2000?

    • Five

    • Fifteen

    • Six

    • Twelve

    Correct Answer
    A. Twelve
    Explanation
    In 2000, Cedric Scott led Southern Miss and ranked second in Conference USA (C-USA) with a total of twelve sacks. This indicates that Cedric Scott was a dominant player on the team and made a significant impact in terms of pressuring and sacking the opposing quarterbacks.

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  • 13. 

    Drafted in 2000, what position did Todd Pinkston play while at Southern Miss?

    • Center

    • Wide Receiver

    • Cornerback

    • Linebacker

    Correct Answer
    A. Wide Receiver
    Explanation
    Todd Pinkston played the position of Wide Receiver while at Southern Miss.

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  • 14. 

    Of four Southern Miss players chosen in the 2001 NFL Draft, who was not one of them?

    • John Nix

    • Raymond Walls

    • Daleroy Stewart

    • Patrick Surtain

    Correct Answer
    A. Patrick Surtain
    Explanation
    Patrick Surtain was not one of the four Southern Miss players chosen in the 2001 NFL Draft.

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  • 15. 

    In 2001, Southern Miss lost to TCU 14-12 and lost a bid to go to which "dot com" bowl game?

    • Google.com Bowl

    • Galleryfurniture.com Bowl

    • Papajohns.com Bowl

    • Blockbuster.com Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. Galleryfurniture.com Bowl
    Explanation
    In 2001, Southern Miss lost to TCU 14-12 and missed the opportunity to participate in the Galleryfurniture.com Bowl.

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  • 16. 

    How many interceptions did Jeff Kelly throw for Southern Miss in their 14-12 loss to TCU in 2001?

    • One

    • Three

    • Six

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    In the 14-12 loss to TCU in 2001, Jeff Kelly threw three interceptions for Southern Miss. This indicates that he made three passes that were caught by the opposing team, resulting in a turnover for his own team. These interceptions could have potentially played a significant role in the outcome of the game, contributing to Southern Miss' loss.

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  • 17. 

    Which Southern Miss player was chosen highest in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles?

    • T.J. Slaughter

    • Adalius Thomas

    • Sherrod Gideon

    • Todd Pinkston

    Correct Answer
    A. Todd Pinkston
    Explanation
    Todd Pinkston was chosen highest in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles out of the given options.

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  • 18. 

    What was Jeff Bower's overall football coaching record at Southern Miss from 1991-2007?

    • 140-62-1

    • 59-143-1

    • 82-111-10

    • 119-83-1

    Correct Answer
    A. 119-83-1
    Explanation
    Jeff Bower's overall football coaching record at Southern Miss from 1991-2007 was 119-83-1.

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  • 19. 

    How many reception yards did MVP Shawn Nelson have in the 2005 New Orleans Bowl?

    • 177

    • 225

    • 94

    • 121

    Correct Answer
    A. 121
  • 20. 

    What was the final score of the rain-soaked 2001 Alabama versus Southern Miss football game?

    • 21-20

    • 28-15

    • 7-Oct

    • 40-30

    Correct Answer
    A. 28-15
  • 21. 

    Ranked second in defense in C-USA, how many yards did Southern Miss allow per game in 2006?

    • 366.4

    • 509.2

    • 425.8

    • 250.2

    Correct Answer
    A. 366.4
    Explanation
    Southern Miss allowed an average of 366.4 yards per game in 2006, which ranked them second in defense in the C-USA. This indicates that their defense was strong and effective in limiting the yards gained by their opponents.

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  • 22. 

    With what pick of the 2001 NFL Draft was Southern Miss' Cedric Scott selected by the Giants?

    • 114th

    • 21st

    • 5th

    • 90th

    Correct Answer
    A. 114th
    Explanation
    Cedric Scott was selected by the Giants with the 114th pick of the 2001 NFL Draft.

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