1.
Which Aggie led Texas A&M with 21 touchdown passes in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Jerrod Johnson
Explanation
Jerrod Johnson is the correct answer because he led Texas A&M with 21 touchdown passes in 2008. Stephen McGee, Ryan Tannehill, and Mike Goodson did not have as many touchdown passes as Jerrod Johnson that year.
2.
Which Aggie topped Texas A&M with 408 rushing yards in 2008?
Correct Answer
C. Mike Goodson
Explanation
In 2008, Mike Goodson was the Aggie who led Texas A&M with 408 rushing yards.
3.
How many Top-25 football teams did Texas A&M defeat in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. Zero
Explanation
In 2008, Texas A&M did not defeat any of the Top-25 football teams. This means that they did not win against any of the strongest teams in the country that year.
4.
What Texas A&M coach once was offensive coordinator for the NFL's Houston Texans?
Correct Answer
D. Mike Sherman
Explanation
Mike Sherman is the correct answer because he once served as the offensive coordinator for the NFL's Houston Texans. This implies that he had experience in coaching at both the college level (Texas A&M) and the professional level (Houston Texans). It suggests that Sherman had the necessary skills and knowledge to take on the role of offensive coordinator for a professional football team.
5.
How many conference football games did Texas A&M win in 2008?
Correct Answer
A. Two
Explanation
In 2008, Texas A&M won two conference football games.
6.
In what bowl game did the Texas A&M Aggies play in 2000?
Correct Answer
A. Independence Bowl
Explanation
In 2000, the Texas A&M Aggies played in the Independence Bowl.
7.
What football team upended Texas A&M 43-41 in the 2000 Independence Bowl?
Correct Answer
B. Mississippi State
Explanation
In the 2000 Independence Bowl, Mississippi State football team defeated Texas A&M with a score of 43-41.
8.
How many football teams from Texas did the Aggies of Texas A&M face in 2000?
Correct Answer
C. Four
Explanation
In 2000, the Aggies of Texas A&M faced four football teams from Texas.
9.
Who led Texas A&M with 885 receiving yards in the 2000 season?
Correct Answer
A. Robert Ferguson
Explanation
Robert Ferguson led Texas A&M with 885 receiving yards in the 2000 season.
10.
What in-state football rival did Texas A&M shut out in 2000?
Correct Answer
C. Baylor
Explanation
In 2000, Texas A&M shut out Baylor in an in-state football rivalry game. This means that Texas A&M prevented Baylor from scoring any points throughout the entire game.
11.
What was the only football team to defeat Texas A&M on the Aggies' home field in 2001?
Correct Answer
C. Texas
Explanation
In 2001, Texas A&M had a strong football team and was difficult to beat on their home field. However, the only team that managed to defeat them at home that year was Texas. This suggests that Texas was a formidable opponent and had a successful game plan against Texas A&M.
12.
What in-state football rival shut out Texas A&M in 2001?
Correct Answer
B. Texas Tech
Explanation
In 2001, Texas Tech shut out Texas A&M in their in-state football rivalry.
13.
The Seattle Seahawks chose which Texas A&M defensive tackle in the 2002 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
B. Rocky Bernard
Explanation
In the 2002 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected Rocky Bernard as their defensive tackle from Texas A&M.
14.
Texas A&M lost how many non-conference football games in 2001?
Correct Answer
C. Zero
Explanation
In 2001, Texas A&M did not lose any non-conference football games. This means that they were undefeated in their non-conference matchups during that year.
15.
Texas A&M missed a football bowl bid in 2002 for the first time in how many years?
Correct Answer
B. Six
Explanation
Texas A&M missed a football bowl bid in 2002 for the first time in six years. This suggests that for the previous six years, Texas A&M had successfully secured a spot in a football bowl game. However, in 2002, they were unable to maintain this streak and failed to receive a bowl bid.
16.
Which NFL team drafted Texas A&M Aggies Ty Warren and Bethel Johnson in 2003?
Correct Answer
A. New England Patriots
Explanation
In 2003, the New England Patriots drafted Ty Warren and Bethel Johnson from Texas A&M Aggies.
17.
What in-state football rival did Texas A&M shut out in 2002?
Correct Answer
C. Baylor
Explanation
In 2002, Texas A&M shut out Baylor in an in-state football rival game. This means that Texas A&M prevented Baylor from scoring any points throughout the entire game. Shutting out a rival team is a significant achievement in football, as it demonstrates the defensive strength and dominance of Texas A&M's team during that particular game.
18.
What Texas A&M football player died following knee surgery during the 2002 season?
Correct Answer
C. Brandon Fails
Explanation
Brandon Fails is the correct answer because he was a Texas A&M football player who tragically died following knee surgery during the 2002 season.
19.
In 2003, Texas A&M scored 73 points, its most since 1986, against what football team?
Correct Answer
D. Baylor
Explanation
In 2003, Texas A&M scored 73 points, its most since 1986, against Baylor. This implies that Baylor was the football team that Texas A&M played against and scored the highest number of points in that year.
20.
In 2003 Texas A&M surrendered a Big-12 record eight touchdown passes to what team?
Correct Answer
D. Texas Tech
Explanation
In 2003, Texas A&M gave up a Big-12 record of eight touchdown passes to Texas Tech. This means that during a single game, Texas Tech's offense successfully threw eight touchdown passes against Texas A&M's defense. This record-breaking performance by Texas Tech's passing game highlights their dominance and effectiveness in that particular match.
21.
In 2003, what football team won at Texas A&M's Kyle Field for the first time since 1983?
Correct Answer
A. Oklahoma State
Explanation
In 2003, Oklahoma State won at Texas A&M's Kyle Field for the first time since 1983.
22.
Who led Texas A&M with 1,024 rushing yards in 2003?
Correct Answer
B. Courtney Lewis
Explanation
Courtney Lewis led Texas A&M with 1,024 rushing yards in 2003.
23.
Who finished 2004 as Texas A&M's all-time receptions leader?
Correct Answer
C. Terrence Murphy
Explanation
Terrence Murphy finished 2004 as Texas A&M's all-time receptions leader.
24.
In 2004, who became the first Texas A&M Aggie to exceed 2,000 career receiving yards?
Correct Answer
D. Terrence Murphy
Explanation
Terrence Murphy became the first Texas A&M Aggie to exceed 2,000 career receiving yards in 2004.
25.
What Big 12 football rival ended a 13-game losing streak to Texas A&M in 2004?
Correct Answer
C. Baylor
Explanation
Baylor is the correct answer because they ended a 13-game losing streak to Texas A&M in 2004. This means that Baylor had not won against Texas A&M in 13 consecutive games prior to 2004, but they were able to break that streak in that particular year.
26.
What quarterback set a Texas A&M season record with 2,791 passing yards in 2004?
Correct Answer
C. Reggie McNeal
Explanation
Reggie McNeal is the correct answer because he set a Texas A&M season record with 2,791 passing yards in 2004.
27.
What team drafted Texas A&M receiver Terrence Murphy in the 2005 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
B. Green Bay Packers
Explanation
Terrence Murphy was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft. This means that the Green Bay Packers selected him to join their team during that draft.
28.
Which Aggie became Texas A&M's leader in career passing yards in 2005?
Correct Answer
B. Reggie McNeal
Explanation
Reggie McNeal became Texas A&M's leader in career passing yards in 2005.
29.
What forced the rescheduling of Texas A&M's 2005 football game against Texas State?
Correct Answer
B. Hurricane Rita
Explanation
The correct answer is Hurricane Rita. In 2005, Texas A&M's football game against Texas State had to be rescheduled due to the impact of Hurricane Rita. This hurricane caused significant disruptions and safety concerns in the region, leading to the decision to postpone the game.
30.
Who led Texas A&M in rushing yards for the third consecutive season in 2005?
Correct Answer
A. Courtney Lewis
Explanation
Courtney Lewis led Texas A&M in rushing yards for the third consecutive season in 2005.