Test Your Knowledge On New Mexico Lobos Football

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which 2005 New Mexico Lobo set a school record for passes broken up?

    • A.

      Brian Urlacher

    • B.

      Brandon Payne

    • C.

      Rudy Caamano

    • D.

      Quincy Black

    Correct Answer
    B. Brandon Payne
    Explanation
    Brandon Payne set a school record for passes broken up in 2005 for the New Mexico Lobos.

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  • 2. 

    Tackle Brian Ramsay returned to play college football in New Mexico after being drafted by whom?

    • A.

      Dallas Cowboys

    • B.

      Green Bay Packers

    • C.

      Winnipeg Blue Bombers

    • D.

      Toronto Argonauts

    Correct Answer
    D. Toronto Argonauts
    Explanation
    Brian Ramsay returned to play college football in New Mexico after being drafted by the Toronto Argonauts.

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  • 3. 

    New Mexico's 2006 bowl loss brought them to which record in bowl games since 1997?

    • A.

      Sep-00

    • B.

      4-Feb

    • C.

      6-Jan

    • D.

      0-5

    Correct Answer
    D. 0-5
    Explanation
    The answer 0-5 indicates that New Mexico has lost all five of their bowl games since 1997. This means that they have not won a single bowl game in that time period.

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  • 4. 

    When did New Mexico rank 17th nationally with just 304.4 offensive yards allowed per game?

    • A.

      2007

    • B.

      1974

    • C.

      2008

    • D.

      2000

    Correct Answer
    D. 2000
    Explanation
    In the year 2000, New Mexico ranked 17th nationally with only 304.4 offensive yards allowed per game. This means that their defense was able to effectively limit the yardage gained by their opponents during each game. This ranking indicates that New Mexico had a strong defensive performance that season, as they were able to consistently prevent their opponents from gaining a significant amount of offensive yards.

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  • 5. 

    Katie Hnida made her Division I football debut playing for New Mexico in which game?

    • A.

      2003 Independence Bowl

    • B.

      2005 Orange Bowl

    • C.

      2004 New Mexico Bowl

    • D.

      2002 Las Vegas Bowl

    Correct Answer
    D. 2002 Las Vegas Bowl
    Explanation
    Katie Hnida made her Division I football debut playing for New Mexico in the 2002 Las Vegas Bowl.

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  • 6. 

    Which future New Mexico football coach was a basketball recruit of Bobby Knight's?

    • A.

      Bob Titchenal

    • B.

      Bill Mondt

    • C.

      Rocky Long

    • D.

      Marv Levy

    Correct Answer
    C. Rocky Long
    Explanation
    Rocky Long is the correct answer because he was not only a football coach, but also a basketball recruit of Bobby Knight's. This suggests that he had a background in basketball and was recruited by Bobby Knight, a well-known basketball coach. The other options, Bob Titchenal, Bill Mondt, and Marv Levy, do not have any connection to being a basketball recruit of Bobby Knight's, making them incorrect answers.

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  • 7. 

    In 2001, New Mexico held its football foes to how many rushing yards a game?

    • A.

      21.9

    • B.

      107.8

    • C.

      87.4

    • D.

      51.3

    Correct Answer
    C. 87.4
    Explanation
    In 2001, New Mexico held its football foes to an average of 87.4 rushing yards per game. This means that their defense was successful in limiting the opposing teams' ability to gain yards on the ground. By allowing only 87.4 rushing yards per game, New Mexico's defense proved to be strong and effective against their opponents' running game.

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  • 8. 

    In which season did New Mexico football lose four games in the Mountain West?

    • A.

      2004

    • B.

      2002

    • C.

      2000

    • D.

      2003

    Correct Answer
    C. 2000
    Explanation
    In the 2000 season, New Mexico football lost four games in the Mountain West.

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  • 9. 

    Which former UCLA football coach took a job at New Mexico following the 2005 season?

    • A.

      Rick Neuheisel

    • B.

      Jerry Long

    • C.

      Bob Toledo

    • D.

      Gene Bartow

    Correct Answer
    C. Bob Toledo
    Explanation
    Bob Toledo is the correct answer because he was the former UCLA football coach who took a job at New Mexico after the 2005 season. This indicates that he left UCLA and joined New Mexico as their football coach following the 2005 season.

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  • 10. 

    New Mexico Lobos Nick Speegle and Claude Terrell were taken in what year's NFL Draft?

    • A.

      2005's

    • B.

      2001's

    • C.

      2007's

    • D.

      2003's

    Correct Answer
    A. 2005's
    Explanation
    Explanation not available.

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  • 11. 

    In 2005, receiver Hank Baskett III was New Mexico's third player ever invited to what game?

    • A.

      Hawaii Bowl

    • B.

      Blue-Gray Game

    • C.

      Hula Bowl

    • D.

      Senior Bowl

    Correct Answer
    D. Senior Bowl
    Explanation
    In 2005, Hank Baskett III, a receiver from New Mexico, was invited to play in the Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is a college football all-star game that showcases the talents of some of the best senior players in the country. Being invited to play in the Senior Bowl is a prestigious honor and indicates that Baskett was recognized as one of the top players in his position in his senior year.

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  • 12. 

    Which former New Mexico football walk-on was a 2005 Groza Award semifinalist?

    • A.

      Wes Zunker

    • B.

      Kenny Byrd

    • C.

      Claude Terrell

    • D.

      Alexis Serna

    Correct Answer
    B. Kenny Byrd
    Explanation
    Kenny Byrd is the correct answer because he was a former New Mexico football walk-on and a semifinalist for the Groza Award in 2005.

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