Ultimate Quiz: Trivia On Football!

Howard Cosell wrote the book "I Never Played The Game."

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".

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

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.

Mark Chmura was an All-Pro tight end for the 1995 season.

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

In 1984, Brigham Young University's football team became national champions.

Fritz Crisler brought the famed winged helmet to Michigan from Princeton.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Georgia Tech and Cumberland College were involved in the most lopsided college football game in history, with a score of 222-0.

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."

In the 2012 season, the Green Bay Packers had more wins than the Dallas Cowboys.

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.

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.

Tony Romo debuted as a member of the Dallas Cowboys in the year 2004.

Tony Romo's height is 6 ft 2 in.

Tony Romo was born in San Diego.

Troy Aikman wore the number 8 uniform for the Cowboys.

In the 1993 season, Troy Aikman had a 99.0 quarterback rating.

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.

DeMarco Murray was born in 1988.

DeMarco Murray was drafted in the 3rd round by the Cowboys.

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.

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.

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.

The Tennessee Titans won fewer games than the Dallas Cowboys for the 2012 season.