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    Who had more wins than the Dallas Cowboys for the 2012 season?

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Dive into the Ultimate Quiz: Trivia on Football! This quiz tests your knowledge on NFL team performance, player stats, and coaching history, focusing on the Dallas Cowboys. Assess your understanding of game outcomes, player drafts, and quarterback ratings from specific seasons.

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  • 2. 

    Who won fewer games than the Dallas Cowboys for the 2012 season?

    • New York Giants

    • Atlanta Falcons

    • Tennessee Titans

    • Washington Redskins

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennessee Titans
    Explanation
    The Tennessee Titans won fewer games than the Dallas Cowboys for the 2012 season.

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  • 3. 

    Who had a lower quarterback rating than Tony Romo for the 2012 NFL season?

    • Peyton Manning

    • Aaron Rodgers

    • Drew Brees

    • Cam Newton

    Correct Answer
    A. Cam Newton
    Explanation
    Cam Newton had a lower quarterback rating than Tony Romo for the 2012 NFL season. This means that Newton's performance as a quarterback during that season was not as strong as Romo's.

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  • 4. 

    Who had a lower quarterback rating than Tony Romo for the 2013 NFL season?

    • Philip Rivers

    • Peyton Manning

    • Ben Roethlisberger

    • Colin Kaepernick

    Correct Answer
    A. Ben Roethlisberger
    Explanation
    Ben Roethlisberger had a lower quarterback rating than Tony Romo for the 2013 NFL season. This means that Ben Roethlisberger's performance as a quarterback, as measured by the quarterback rating, was not as good as Tony Romo's during that season.

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  • 5. 

    How many seasons did Bill Parcells coach the Cowboys?

    • 8 Seasons

    • 10 Seasons

    • 4 Seasons

    • 1 Season

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 Seasons
    Explanation
    Bill Parcells coached the Cowboys for 4 seasons. This means that he was the head coach of the team for a total of 4 years.

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  • 6. 

    What round was DeMarco Murray drafted in by the Cowboys?

    • 4th Round

    • 2nd Round

    • 1st Round

    • 3rd Round

    Correct Answer
    A. 3rd Round
    Explanation
    DeMarco Murray was drafted in the 3rd round by the Cowboys.

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  • 7. 

    In what year was DeMarco Murray born?

    • 1988

    • 1994

    • 1991

    • 1983

    Correct Answer
    A. 1988
    Explanation
    DeMarco Murray was born in 1988.

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  • 8. 

    How many 4000+ passing yards seasons did Troy Aikman have with the Cowboys?

    • Six

    • Seven

    • Zero

    • One

    Correct Answer
    A. Zero
    Explanation
    Troy Aikman had zero 4000+ passing yards seasons with the Cowboys. This means that in his entire career with the Cowboys, he never achieved the milestone of throwing for 4000 or more yards in a single season.

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  • 9. 

    What season for the Cowboys did Troy Aikman have a 99.0 quarterback rating?

    • 1993

    • 2000

    • 1989

    • 1997

    Correct Answer
    A. 1993
    Explanation
    In the 1993 season, Troy Aikman had a 99.0 quarterback rating.

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  • 10. 

    What number uniform did Troy Aikman wear for the Cowboys?

    • 8

    • 12

    • 3

    • 15

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    Troy Aikman wore the number 8 uniform for the Cowboys.

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  • 11. 

    In what city was Tony Romo born?

    • Chicago

    • San Diego

    • Miami

    • Burlington

    Correct Answer
    A. San Diego
    Explanation
    Tony Romo was born in San Diego.

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  • 12. 

    How tall is quarterback Tony Romo?

    • 6 ft 7 in

    • 6 ft 6 in

    • 6 ft 2 in

    • 6 ft 0 in

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 ft 2 in
    Explanation
    Tony Romo's height is 6 ft 2 in.

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  • 13. 

    What year did Tony Romo debut as a member of the Dallas Cowboys?

    • 2006

    • 2000

    • 1999

    • 2004

    Correct Answer
    A. 2004
    Explanation
    Tony Romo debuted as a member of the Dallas Cowboys in the year 2004.

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  • 14. 

    What future NFL star finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1971?

    • Pat Sullivan

    • Archie Manning

    • Herschel Walker

    • O.J. Simpson

    Correct Answer
    A. Archie Manning
    Explanation
    Archie Manning finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1971. This suggests that he was recognized as one of the top college football players that year, but he did not receive enough votes to win the award. It is worth noting that the Heisman Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player in college football, and finishing third in the voting is still a significant achievement.

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  • 15. 

    What New York school is the off-season home to the NY Jets?

    • Pace University

    • Hofstra University

    • Syracuse University

    • Fordham University

    Correct Answer
    A. Hofstra University
    Explanation
    Hofstra University is the correct answer because it has been the off-season home to the NY Jets. This means that during the NFL off-season, the NY Jets use Hofstra University's facilities for their training and practice sessions.

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  • 16. 

    Which sportscaster wrote, "I Never Played The Game"?

    • Howard Cosell

    • John Madden

    • Bob Costas

    • Brent Musburger

    Correct Answer
    A. Howard Cosell
    Explanation
    Howard Cosell wrote the book "I Never Played The Game."

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  • 17. 

    Which early coach-led Yale to a 62-2 record and helped develop the modern rules of football?

    • Walter Camp

    • George W. Woodruff

    • John Heisman

    • Knute Rockne

    Correct Answer
    A. Walter Camp
    Explanation
    Walter Camp is the correct answer because he was an early coach for Yale and led the team to an impressive 62-2 record. He also played a significant role in developing the modern rules of football, including introducing the line of scrimmage, the system of downs, and the scoring system. Camp's contributions to the game of football have had a lasting impact and he is often referred to as the "Father of American Football."

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  • 18. 

    What two teams were involved in the most lopsided college football game in history?

    • Georgia Tech And Cumberland College (Score 222-0)

    • Notre Dame And Rutgers (143-3)

    • Nebraska And Kansas State (Score 105-0)

    • Alabama And Mississippi State (Score 97-7)

    Correct Answer
    A. Georgia Tech And Cumberland College (Score 222-0)
    Explanation
    Georgia Tech and Cumberland College were involved in the most lopsided college football game in history, with a score of 222-0.

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  • 19. 

    Which team played the Oakland Raiders in 1968's famous "Heidi Game"?

    • New York Jets

    • Miami Dolphins

    • Buffalo Bills

    • San Diego Chargers

    Correct Answer
    A. New York Jets
    Explanation
    In 1968, the famous "Heidi Game" took place between the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets. This game gained notoriety because it was cut off on television to air the movie "Heidi" as scheduled. As a result, viewers missed the exciting ending of the game, in which the Raiders scored two touchdowns in the final minute to win the game.

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  • 20. 

    Which of the following franchises was not in existence in the 1920s?

    • Chicago Bears

    • Green Bay Packers

    • New York Giants

    • Philadelphia Eagles

    Correct Answer
    A. Philadelphia Eagles
    Explanation
    The Philadelphia Eagles franchise was not in existence in the 1920s. The Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and New York Giants were all established during that time period. However, the Philadelphia Eagles were not founded until 1933, making them the correct answer.

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  • 21. 

    Which NFL team was the first to finish a season winless?

    • Houston Texans

    • Cincinnati Bengals

    • Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    • Arizona Cardinals

    Correct Answer
    A. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Explanation
    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the first NFL team to finish a season winless. In their inaugural season in 1976, they failed to win a single game, finishing with a record of 0-14. This winless season marked a difficult start for the Buccaneers, but they later went on to achieve success, winning the Super Bowl in 2002.

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  • 22. 

    In 1995, what sixth-round draft pick gained over 1,000 yards in his rookie NFL season?

    • Curtis Martin

    • Terrell Davis

    • Marshall Faulk

    • Napoleon Kaufman

    Correct Answer
    A. Terrell Davis
    Explanation
    Terrell Davis is the correct answer because he was a sixth-round draft pick in 1995 and he achieved the milestone of gaining over 1,000 yards in his rookie NFL season. This accomplishment is impressive considering that sixth-round picks are typically not expected to have such a significant impact in their first year. Davis went on to have a successful career, becoming one of the most dominant running backs in NFL history.

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  • 23. 

    Who won the most lopsided NFL Championship game ever (73-0)?

    • Washington Redskins

    • Dallas Cowboys

    • Chicago Bears

    • Pittsburgh Steelers

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago Bears
    Explanation
    The Chicago Bears won the most lopsided NFL Championship game ever with a score of 73-0.

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  • 24. 

    From what school did Fritz Crisler bring the famed winged helmet to Michigan?

    • Ohio State

    • Notre Dame

    • Southern Cal

    • Princeton

    Correct Answer
    A. Princeton
    Explanation
    Fritz Crisler brought the famed winged helmet to Michigan from Princeton.

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  • 25. 

    What year did Brigham Young University's football team become national champions?

    • 1984

    • 1976

    • 1954

    • 1988

    Correct Answer
    A. 1984
    Explanation
    In 1984, Brigham Young University's football team became national champions.

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  • 26. 

    Which player here did not win a Heisman trophy while they played for the University of Michigan?

    • Charles Woodson

    • Tom Harmon

    • Anthony Carter

    • Desmond Howard

    Correct Answer
    A. Anthony Carter
    Explanation
    Anthony Carter did not win a Heisman trophy while playing for the University of Michigan.

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  • 27. 

    Who was an All-Pro tight end for the 1995 season?

    • Todd Heap

    • Keith Jackson

    • Billy Joe Dupree

    • Mark Chmura

    Correct Answer
    A. Mark Chmura
    Explanation
    Mark Chmura was an All-Pro tight end for the 1995 season.

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  • 28. 

    Which defensive lineman was pushed during a QB sneak on the 1966 NFL Championship game's frozen tundra?

    • Alex Karras

    • Jethro Pugh

    • Ron Brown

    • Carl Eller

    Correct Answer
    A. Jethro Pugh
    Explanation
    Jethro Pugh is the correct answer because he was a defensive lineman who played for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1966 NFL Championship game, which is famously known as the "Ice Bowl" due to the frozen conditions of Lambeau Field. During a QB sneak play, Pugh was pushed by the offensive line of the Green Bay Packers as they tried to create a path for their quarterback, Bart Starr, to score the winning touchdown. This play is one of the most memorable moments in NFL history.

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  • 29. 

    On November 17, 1996, which quarterback gained the lead for being sacked the most in a career?

    • Dan Marino

    • Boomer Esiason

    • David Krieg

    • Steve Deberg

    Correct Answer
    A. David Krieg
    Explanation
    David Krieg is the correct answer because he gained the lead for being sacked the most in a career on November 17, 1996.

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  • 30. 

    Which star AFL receiver was improbably nicknamed "Bambi"?

    • Lance Alworth

    • Don Chandler

    • Fred Arbanas

    • Nate Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Lance Alworth
    Explanation
    Lance Alworth was nicknamed "Bambi" because of his graceful and agile playing style, reminiscent of a deer. This nickname was given to him due to his ability to effortlessly maneuver around defenders and make acrobatic catches. Alworth's speed, agility, and elegance on the field made him stand out as a star AFL receiver, earning him the nickname "Bambi".

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