1.
What was the final score of the rain-soaked 2001 Alabama versus Southern Miss football game?
Correct Answer
B. 28-15
2.
Of four Southern Miss players chosen in the 2001 NFL Draft, who was not one of them?
Correct Answer
D. Patrick Surtain
Explanation
Patrick Surtain was not one of the four Southern Miss players chosen in the 2001 NFL Draft.
3.
Which NFL team drafted two players from Southern Miss in 2001?
Correct Answer
D. Dallas Cowboys
Explanation
The Dallas Cowboys drafted two players from Southern Miss in 2001.
4.
What position did First Team All-Conference Chad Williams play at Southern Miss in 2001?
Correct Answer
A. Defensive Back
Explanation
Chad Williams played as a Defensive Back at Southern Miss in 2001.
5.
In 2001, Southern Miss lost to TCU 14-12 and lost a bid to go to which "dot com" bowl game?
Correct Answer
B. Galleryfurniture.com Bowl
Explanation
In 2001, Southern Miss lost to TCU 14-12 and missed the opportunity to participate in the Galleryfurniture.com Bowl.
6.
How many interceptions did Jeff Kelly throw for Southern Miss in their 14-12 loss to TCU in 2001?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
7.
What is the name of the Southern Miss Golden Eagle mascot?
Correct Answer
D. Seymour
Explanation
The correct answer is Seymour.
8.
Southern Miss had how many turnovers in the 2001 "Black and Blue Bowl" versus Memphis?
Correct Answer
A. Five
Explanation
In the 2001 "Black and Blue Bowl" versus Memphis, Southern Miss had a total of five turnovers.
9.
Which Southern Miss player was chosen highest in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles?
Correct Answer
D. Todd Pinkston
Explanation
Todd Pinkston was chosen highest in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles out of the given options.
10.
Future Pro Bowler Adalius Thomas was selected 186th overall by which team in the 2000 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
D. Baltimore Ravens
Explanation
Adalius Thomas was selected 186th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2000 NFL Draft.
11.
Southern Miss' Jeff Kelly threw a last-second touchdown to whom to win the 2000 GMAC Bowl?
Correct Answer
C. 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.
12.
Who did Southern Miss defeat in the 2000 GMAC Bowl by a score of 28-21?
Correct Answer
C. Texas Christian
Explanation
Southern Miss defeated Texas Christian in the 2000 GMAC Bowl by a score of 28-21.
13.
Which Southern Miss defensive lineman was named to the AP All-American Team in 2000?
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.
14.
Cedric Scott led Southern Miss and was second in C-USA in sacks with how many in 2000?
Correct Answer
D. 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.
15.
In 2000, the Southern Miss football team shut out then-#15 ranked Alabama by what score?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
16.
Drafted in 2000, what position did Todd Pinkston play while at Southern Miss?
Correct Answer
B. Wide Receiver
Explanation
Todd Pinkston played the position of Wide Receiver while at Southern Miss.
17.
What was Jeff Bower's overall football coaching record at Southern Miss from 1991-2007?
Correct Answer
D. 119-83-1
Explanation
Jeff Bower's overall football coaching record at Southern Miss from 1991-2007 was 119-83-1.
18.
Ranked second in defense in C-USA, how many yards did Southern Miss allow per game in 2006?
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.
19.
How many reception yards did MVP Shawn Nelson have in the 2005 New Orleans Bowl?
Correct Answer
D. 121
20.
With what pick of the 2001 NFL Draft was Southern Miss' Cedric Scott selected by the Giants?
Correct Answer
A. 114th
Explanation
Cedric Scott was selected by the Giants with the 114th pick of the 2001 NFL Draft.
21.
Kelby Nance ran 16 times for how many yards for Southern Miss in the 2000 GMAC Bowl?
Correct Answer
C. 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.
22.
How many yards did Southern Miss' Dawayne Woods have against rival Tulane in 2000?
Correct Answer
B. 143