Test Your Knowledge On Tulane Green Wave Football Team

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  • 1. 

    By what margin did Tulane defeat their opponent in their 1915 season opener?

    • A. 

      24-19

    • B. 

      24-0

    • C. 

      Apr-00

    • D. 

      74-0

    Correct Answer
    B. 24-0
    Explanation
    Tulane defeated their opponent in their 1915 season opener by a margin of 24-0.

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  • 2. 

    What was a major factor in Tulane's struggles in the mid-20th century?

    • A. 

      Limited Money For Scholarships

    • B. 

      Bad Coaching

    • C. 

      Injured Players

    • D. 

      No Fan Support

    Correct Answer
    A. Limited Money For Scholarships
    Explanation
    Tulane's struggles in the mid-20th century can be attributed to limited money for scholarships. This suggests that the university did not have enough financial resources to provide scholarships to its athletes, which likely affected their ability to recruit and retain talented players. Without sufficient funding for scholarships, Tulane may have struggled to compete with other universities that were able to offer more attractive financial packages to student-athletes. This financial limitation could have hindered the team's overall performance and success during that time period.

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  • 3. 

    How many first downs did the Tulane football team achieve in their 2006 season?

    • A. 

      228 First Downs

    • B. 

      329 First Downs

    • C. 

      100 First Downs

    • D. 

      19 First Downs

    Correct Answer
    A. 228 First Downs
    Explanation
    In their 2006 season, the Tulane football team achieved a total of 228 first downs.

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  • 4. 

    How many points did Tulane score in their first two games of the 1928 season?

    • A. 

      116 Points

    • B. 

      32 Points

    • C. 

      76 Points

    • D. 

      264 Points

    Correct Answer
    A. 116 Points
    Explanation
    In the first two games of the 1928 season, Tulane scored a total of 116 points.

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  • 5. 

    How many games did Tulane play in the 1901 season?

    • A. 

      22 Games

    • B. 

      11 Games

    • C. 

      4 Games

    • D. 

      6 Games

    Correct Answer
    B. 11 Games
    Explanation
    In the 1901 season, Tulane played 11 games.

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  • 6. 

    What role did the Tulane head coach play in the team's second game on November 25, 1893?

    • A. 

      Linesman

    • B. 

      Quarterback

    • C. 

      Referee

    • D. 

      Umpire

    Correct Answer
    D. Umpire
    Explanation
    In the team's second game on November 25, 1893, the Tulane head coach played the role of an umpire. The umpire is responsible for making decisions on plays, enforcing the rules, and ensuring fair play during the game. They oversee the game and make judgments on issues such as fouls, penalties, and player conduct. Therefore, the Tulane head coach took on the role of an umpire in this particular game.

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  • 7. 

    When did Tulane football return to the Louisiana Superdome in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina?

    • A. 

      38991

    • B. 

      38990

    • C. 

      39091

    • D. 

      38625

    Correct Answer
    B. 38990
    Explanation
    Tulane football returned to the Louisiana Superdome in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on September 24, 2005. The given answer, 38990, represents the date in the format of MMDDYY, where 38 represents the month of September, 99 represents the day 24, and 0 represents the year 2005.

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  • 8. 

    What did the Tulane student newspaper begin to call the Green Waves in 1919?

    • A. 

      The Olive Greens

    • B. 

      The Aquamarines

    • C. 

      The Greenbacks

    • D. 

      The Bluebacks

    Correct Answer
    C. The Greenbacks
    Explanation
    In 1919, the Tulane student newspaper began to call the Green Waves "The Greenbacks." This name change suggests that the student newspaper wanted to give the team a unique and catchy nickname that would resonate with the school's identity. "The Greenbacks" is a clever play on words, combining the team's green color with a term that refers to paper currency, symbolizing the team's value and success on the field.

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  • 9. 

    In what season was the first night game ever played in Tulane Stadium?

    • A. 

      1901

    • B. 

      1955

    • C. 

      1922

    • D. 

      1980

    Correct Answer
    B. 1955
    Explanation
    In 1955, the first night game ever played in Tulane Stadium took place. This suggests that prior to 1955, all games in Tulane Stadium were played during the day.

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  • 10. 

    In 2001, the Tulane season record for rushing yards by an individual was set at what total?

    • A. 

      2901 Yards

    • B. 

      1029 Yards

    • C. 

      1421 Yards

    • D. 

      1210 Yards

    Correct Answer
    C. 1421 Yards
    Explanation
    In 2001, the record for rushing yards by an individual in the Tulane season was set at 1421 yards. This means that a player during that season managed to accumulate a total of 1421 yards rushing, which is the highest among the given options.

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  • 11. 

    By what margin did Tulane beat Texas in their impressive 1908 season?

    • A. 

      68-23

    • B. 

      28-15

    • C. 

      23-0

    • D. 

      Jul-00

    Correct Answer
    B. 28-15
    Explanation
    Tulane beat Texas by a margin of 13 points in their impressive 1908 season. The given answer, 28-15, indicates that Tulane scored 28 points while Texas scored 15 points, resulting in a 13-point difference.

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  • 12. 

    What was Tulane's 1997 single-player record for most touchdowns in the season?

    • A. 

      65 Touchdowns

    • B. 

      25 Touchdowns

    • C. 

      9 Touchdowns

    • D. 

      17 Touchdowns

    Correct Answer
    B. 25 Touchdowns
    Explanation
    In 1997, Tulane's single-player record for most touchdowns in a season was 25. This means that during that particular season, one player from the Tulane team scored a total of 25 touchdowns, which is a significant achievement.

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  • 13. 

    By what margin did the Tulane Green Wave football team outscore its opponents in the 1931 season?

    • A. 

      211-12

    • B. 

      133-26

    • C. 

      409-0

    • D. 

      338-35

    Correct Answer
    D. 338-35
    Explanation
    In the 1931 season, the Tulane Green Wave football team outscored its opponents by a margin of 338-35. This means that throughout the season, Tulane scored a total of 338 points while their opponents only managed to score 35 points against them. This indicates a significant dominance and superiority of the Tulane Green Wave football team over their opponents during the 1931 season.

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  • 14. 

    In what year was Tulane University founded?

    • A. 

      1834

    • B. 

      1925

    • C. 

      1893

    • D. 

      1900

    Correct Answer
    A. 1834
    Explanation
    Tulane University was founded in 1834.

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  • 15. 

    How many of their eleven games did Tulane win in 1931?

    • A. 

      4 Games

    • B. 

      All 11 Games

    • C. 

      10 Games

    • D. 

      2 Games

    Correct Answer
    B. All 11 Games
    Explanation
    In 1931, Tulane won all eleven of their games.

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  • 16. 

    With which of the following two teams did Tulane tie in 1909 season games?

    • A. 

      Michigan And Fresno State

    • B. 

      Louisville And Indiana

    • C. 

      Alabama And Texas

    • D. 

      California And Arkansas

    Correct Answer
    C. Alabama And Texas
    Explanation
    In the 1909 season, Tulane tied with Alabama and Texas. This means that the games played against these two teams ended in a draw or a tie, with neither team winning.

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  • 17. 

    How many of their eleven opponents did Tulane shut out during the 1931 season?

    • A. 

      Zero

    • B. 

      Eight

    • C. 

      Eleven

    • D. 

      Two

    Correct Answer
    B. Eight
    Explanation
    During the 1931 season, Tulane shut out eight of their eleven opponents. This means that in eight of their games, Tulane's defense prevented their opponents from scoring any points.

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  • 18. 

    What was Tulane's overall win-loss record for their 1917 season?

    • A. 

      3 Wins, 5 Losses

    • B. 

      1 Win, 8 Losses

    • C. 

      8 Wins, 1 Loss

    • D. 

      5 Wins, 3 Losses

    Correct Answer
    D. 5 Wins, 3 Losses
    Explanation
    In the 1917 season, Tulane had a win-loss record of 5 wins and 3 losses.

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  • 19. 

    In the 2002 season, how many points were opposing teams able to score against Tulane?

    • A. 

      89 Points

    • B. 

      198 Points

    • C. 

      593 Points

    • D. 

      282 Points

    Correct Answer
    D. 282 Points
    Explanation
    In the 2002 season, opposing teams were able to score a total of 282 points against Tulane. This indicates that Tulane's defense allowed their opponents to score 282 points throughout the season.

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  • 20. 

    In 1896, when Tulane was told that they could not use a particular player in a game, what did they do?

    • A. 

      Ignored The Opposition

    • B. 

      Forfeited The Game

    • C. 

      Demanded The Win

    • D. 

      Started A Riot

    Correct Answer
    B. Forfeited The Game
    Explanation
    Tulane chose to forfeit the game when they were informed that they could not use a specific player. This means that they voluntarily gave up the game and accepted a loss rather than continuing to play without the player in question.

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  • 21. 

    What was the Tulane record for single-player offensive yards in the 2005 season?

    • A. 

      978 Yards

    • B. 

      598 Yards

    • C. 

      1828 Yards

    • D. 

      3092 Yards

    Correct Answer
    C. 1828 Yards
    Explanation
    In the 2005 season, the Tulane record for single-player offensive yards was 1828 yards. This means that a player on the Tulane team in that season accumulated a total of 1828 yards through their offensive plays. This record indicates a high level of performance and productivity from that particular player.

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  • 22. 

    What was Tulane's overall win-loss record in the 2002 season?

    • A. 

      1 Win, 8 Losses, 3 Ties

    • B. 

      5 Wins, 8 Losses

    • C. 

      8 Wins, 5 Losses

    • D. 

      12 Wins, 0 Losses

    Correct Answer
    C. 8 Wins, 5 Losses
    Explanation
    Tulane's overall win-loss record in the 2002 season was 8 wins and 5 losses.

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  • 23. 

    When did a block "T" with waves running through become the official logo for the Tulane Green Wave team?

    • A. 

      1965

    • B. 

      2005

    • C. 

      1945

    • D. 

      1986

    Correct Answer
    D. 1986
    Explanation
    In 1986, the block "T" with waves running through became the official logo for the Tulane Green Wave team.

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  • 24. 

    How many times between 1998 and 2006 has the Green Wave posted an unbeaten record?

    • A. 

      Never

    • B. 

      12 Times

    • C. 

      3 Times

    • D. 

      5 Times

    Correct Answer
    C. 3 Times
    Explanation
    The Green Wave has posted an unbeaten record three times between 1998 and 2006.

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  • 25. 

    In 1937, the Tulane record for rushing yards in a season was set at what number?

    • A. 

      638 Yards

    • B. 

      502 Yards

    • C. 

      238 Yards

    • D. 

      879 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 638 Yards
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 638 Yards. This means that in 1937, the Tulane football team set a record for rushing yards in a season with a total of 638 yards.

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  • 26. 

    How many points did Tulane score against Louisville in a 1997 game?

    • A. 

      17 Points

    • B. 

      64 Points

    • C. 

      31 Points

    • D. 

      3 Points

    Correct Answer
    B. 64 Points
    Explanation
    In a 1997 game against Louisville, Tulane scored 64 points.

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  • 27. 

    What is the height of the Louisiana Superdome, home of the Tulane Green Wave?

    • A. 

      273 Feet

    • B. 

      587 Feet

    • C. 

      200 Feet

    • D. 

      129 Feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 273 Feet
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 273 feet because it accurately represents the height of the Louisiana Superdome, which is the home of the Tulane Green Wave.

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  • 28. 

    How many passes did a Tulane sophomore running back catch in 1989 for a team season record?

    • A. 

      99 Passes

    • B. 

      47 Passes

    • C. 

      23 Passes

    • D. 

      12 Passes

    Correct Answer
    B. 47 Passes
    Explanation
    In 1989, a Tulane sophomore running back caught 47 passes, which set a team season record.

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