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1. Napoleon Kaufmann's 227-yard rushing performance came against what team in 1997?

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In 1997, Napoleon Kaufmann had a remarkable 227-yard rushing performance. The question asks which team he achieved this feat against. The correct answer is the Denver Broncos.

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2. All of these players received more Heisman votes in 1997 than Randy Moss except which?

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In 1997, Curtis Enis received more Heisman votes than Randy Moss. This means that all the other players listed (Ryan Leaf, Charles Woodson, and Peyton Manning) received more Heisman votes than Randy Moss in that year.

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3. Who was the first starting quarterback for the Raiders' franchise?

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Tom Flores was the first starting quarterback for the Raiders' franchise. This is evident from the fact that he played for the Raiders from 1960 to 1966, which was the initial period of the franchise's existence. Cotton Davidson, Paul Larson, and Babe Parilli were not the first starting quarterbacks for the Raiders, making Tom Flores the correct answer.

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4. Who led the Oakland Raiders in rushing the year before Marcus Allen joined the team?

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Kenny King is the correct answer because he led the Oakland Raiders in rushing the year before Marcus Allen joined the team.

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5. Who did the Raiders lose a 1991 wild-card playoff game to?

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The Raiders lost a 1991 wild-card playoff game to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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6. What was the nickname of former coach Jon Gruden's offensive system in Oakland?

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The nickname of former coach Jon Gruden's offensive system in Oakland was "Dink And Dunk." This term refers to a style of offense that relies on short, quick passes rather than deep throws. It suggests a strategy of consistently gaining small yardage rather than taking big risks for larger gains. This style of offense is often associated with a focus on ball control and maintaining possession rather than taking high-risk, high-reward plays.

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7. Prior to the 2006 season, which was the only team in the NFL the Raiders had never beaten?

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The correct answer is Houston Texans. Prior to the 2006 season, the Raiders had played against all the other teams listed (Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, and Jacksonville Jaguars) and had managed to secure at least one victory against each of them. However, they had never beaten the Houston Texans until the 2006 season.

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8. Who was the man who coached the Raiders for one year in 1997?

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Joe Bugel is the correct answer because he coached the Raiders for one year in 1997. Andy Reid, Mike White, and Mike Shanahan did not coach the Raiders during that time period.

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9. Whose broken leg gave Jim Plunkett the chance to finally start for the Raiders?

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Dan Pastorini's broken leg gave Jim Plunkett the chance to finally start for the Raiders. This suggests that Plunkett was a backup quarterback and only got the opportunity to start when Pastorini was injured. The broken leg created an opening for Plunkett to showcase his skills and take on the starting role for the team.

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10. In which year did the Raiders finish dead last in the NFL in total defense?

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In 1997, the Raiders finished dead last in the NFL in total defense.

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11. Which Raider recovered the fumbled kickoff at the end of the "Heidi Bowl" in 1968 against the Jets?

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Preston Ridlehuber recovered the fumbled kickoff at the end of the "Heidi Bowl" in 1968 against the Jets.

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12. How many combined Pro Bowl appearances did the Raiders' 2002 roster contain?

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The correct answer is 48. This means that the Raiders' 2002 roster had a total of 48 combined Pro Bowl appearances. This suggests that the team had a significant number of players who were recognized as top performers in the league and were selected to participate in the Pro Bowl multiple times.

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13. What Raider defender also had a father who played for the Silver and Black?

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Grant Irons is the correct answer because he is the only player among the options whose father also played for the Silver and Black. The question is asking for a Raider defender who has a father with a connection to the team, and Grant Irons fits this description.

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14. How many consecutive seasons did Tim Brown lead the Raiders in receiving yards?

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Tim Brown led the Raiders in receiving yards for a total of 10 consecutive seasons. This means that for 10 years in a row, he had the highest number of receiving yards among all players on the team. This is an impressive feat and demonstrates Brown's consistency and skill as a wide receiver.

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15. Prior to 2006, how many times have the Raiders led the NFL in total defense?

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The correct answer is 0 because the question asks how many times the Raiders have led the NFL in total defense prior to 2006. Since the answer is 0, it means that the Raiders have never led the NFL in total defense before 2006.

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Napoleon Kaufmann's 227-yard rushing performance came against what...
All of these players received more Heisman votes in 1997 than Randy...
Who was the first starting quarterback for the Raiders' franchise?
Who led the Oakland Raiders in rushing the year before Marcus Allen...
Who did the Raiders lose a 1991 wild-card playoff game to?
What was the nickname of former coach Jon Gruden's offensive system in...
Prior to the 2006 season, which was the only team in the NFL the...
Who was the man who coached the Raiders for one year in 1997?
Whose broken leg gave Jim Plunkett the chance to finally start for the...
In which year did the Raiders finish dead last in the NFL in total...
Which Raider recovered the fumbled kickoff at the end of the "Heidi...
How many combined Pro Bowl appearances did the Raiders' 2002 roster...
What Raider defender also had a father who played for the Silver and...
How many consecutive seasons did Tim Brown lead the Raiders in...
Prior to 2006, how many times have the Raiders led the NFL in total...
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