Virginia Cavaliers Football Team Quiz

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  • 1. 

    In 1990, what football position did Herman Moore play for the Virginia Cavaliers?

    • A. 

      Safety

    • B. 

      Cornerback

    • C. 

      Wide Receiver

    • D. 

      Quarterback

    Correct Answer
    C. Wide Receiver
    Explanation
    Herman Moore played the position of wide receiver for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1990. This means that he was responsible for catching passes from the quarterback and advancing the ball down the field. Wide receivers are typically known for their speed, agility, and ability to catch the ball in traffic. Moore's role would have been to create separation from defenders and make receptions to help the team move the ball and score points.

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  • 2. 

    What twin brothers played football for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1996?

    • A. 

      Sean And Sam Manuel

    • B. 

      Jack And William Ikegwuonu

    • C. 

      Tiki And Ronde Barber

    • D. 

      Horace And Harvey Grant

    Correct Answer
    C. Tiki And Ronde Barber
    Explanation
    Tiki and Ronde Barber played football for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1996.

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  • 3. 

    What position did Tim Sherman play for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1996?

    • A. 

      Quarterback

    • B. 

      Running Back

    • C. 

      Wide Receiver

    • D. 

      Kicker

    Correct Answer
    A. Quarterback
    Explanation
    Tim Sherman played as the quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1996.

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  • 4. 

    Who played quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1998?

    • A. 

      Rafael Garcia

    • B. 

      Aaron Brooks

    • C. 

      Chris Slade

    • D. 

      Tiki Barber

    Correct Answer
    B. Aaron Brooks
    Explanation
    Aaron Brooks played quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1998.

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  • 5. 

    What football team did the Virginia Cavaliers upset 33-28 in a Thursday night ESPN game in 1995?

    • A. 

      Alabama

    • B. 

      Florida State

    • C. 

      Texas

    • D. 

      Virginia Tech

    Correct Answer
    B. Florida State
    Explanation
    In 1995, the Virginia Cavaliers upset Florida State in a Thursday night ESPN game with a score of 33-28. This means that Virginia, as the underdog, defeated the highly favored Florida State team.

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  • 6. 

    What is the unofficial nickname of the Virginia Cavaliers football team?

    • A. 

      Hoos

    • B. 

      Hogs

    • C. 

      Wamus

    • D. 

      Hokes

    Correct Answer
    A. Hoos
    Explanation
    The unofficial nickname of the Virginia Cavaliers football team is "Hoos." This nickname is derived from the "Wahoos," which is a term often used to refer to the University of Virginia's athletic teams. The origin of the term "Wahoo" is unclear, but it has been associated with UVA since the late 19th century. Over time, "Hoos" has become a popular shortened version of the nickname, commonly used by fans and supporters of the team.

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  • 7. 

    In 1998, which football team did the Virginia Cavaliers rally from a 22-point deficit to defeat?

    • A. 

      South Florida

    • B. 

      Florida State

    • C. 

      Virginia Tech

    • D. 

      Syracuse

    Correct Answer
    C. Virginia Tech
    Explanation
    In 1998, the Virginia Cavaliers rallied from a 22-point deficit to defeat Virginia Tech.

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  • 8. 

    Who played running back for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1990?

    • A. 

      Terry Kirby

    • B. 

      Anthony Poindexter

    • C. 

      Patrick Kerney

    • D. 

      Ronde Barber

    Correct Answer
    A. Terry Kirby
    Explanation
    Terry Kirby played running back for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1990.

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  • 9. 

    Who played defense for the Virginia Cavaliers football team and won the Ted Hendricks Award in 2007?

    • A. 

      Chris Long

    • B. 

      Vic Hall

    • C. 

      Branden Albert

    • D. 

      Dontrelle Inman

    Correct Answer
    A. Chris Long
    Explanation
    Chris Long is the correct answer because he played defense for the Virginia Cavaliers football team and won the Ted Hendricks Award in 2007. The Ted Hendricks Award is given annually to the top defensive end in college football, and Chris Long's outstanding performance and skills on the field earned him this prestigious award in 2007.

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  • 10. 

    Who played football for the Virginia Cavaliers and won the John Mackey Award in 2004?

    • A. 

      Heath Miller

    • B. 

      Heath Shuler

    • C. 

      Kellen Winslow

    • D. 

      Matt Miller

    Correct Answer
    A. Heath Miller
    Explanation
    Heath Miller is the correct answer because he played football for the Virginia Cavaliers and won the John Mackey Award in 2004.

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  • 11. 

    Who broke Virginia Cavaliers running back Terry Kirby's rushing record in 1996?

    • A. 

      Aaron Brooks

    • B. 

      Tiki Barber

    • C. 

      Ronde Barber

    • D. 

      Thomas Jones

    Correct Answer
    B. Tiki Barber
    Explanation
    Tiki Barber broke Virginia Cavaliers running back Terry Kirby's rushing record in 1996.

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  • 12. 

    Which Virginia Cavalier rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns in a game versus Texas in 1996?

    • A. 

      Nikki Fisher

    • B. 

      Tiki Barber

    • C. 

      Thomas Jones

    • D. 

      Terry Kirby

    Correct Answer
    B. Tiki Barber
    Explanation
    Tiki Barber rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns in a game versus Texas in 1996.

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  • 13. 

    In which conference did the Virginia Cavaliers begin playing football in 1954?

    • A. 

      Southeastern

    • B. 

      Big Ten

    • C. 

      Atlantic Coast

    • D. 

      Big East

    Correct Answer
    C. Atlantic Coast
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Atlantic Coast. In 1954, the Virginia Cavaliers began playing football in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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  • 14. 

    Who succeeded George Welsh as head football coach at the University of Virginia in 2001?

    • A. 

      Steve Spurrier

    • B. 

      Dick Bestwick

    • C. 

      Sonny Randle

    • D. 

      Al Groh

    Correct Answer
    D. Al Groh
    Explanation
    Al Groh succeeded George Welsh as head football coach at the University of Virginia in 2001.

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  • 15. 

    Who had 1,190 receiving yards for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1990?

    • A. 

      Chris Slade

    • B. 

      Tiki Barber

    • C. 

      Herman Moore

    • D. 

      Keith McMeans

    Correct Answer
    C. Herman Moore
    Explanation
    Herman Moore had 1,190 receiving yards for the Virginia Cavaliers in 1990.

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  • 16. 

    Who passed for over 7,500 yards as quarterback at the University of Virginia from 2000-03?

    • A. 

      Tim Sherman

    • B. 

      Shaun Moore

    • C. 

      Matt Schaub

    • D. 

      Aaron Brooks

    Correct Answer
    C. Matt Schaub
    Explanation
    Matt Schaub is the correct answer because he passed for over 7,500 yards as a quarterback at the University of Virginia from 2000-03.

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  • 17. 

    Who led the Virginia Cavaliers in rushing yards in 2002?

    • A. 

      Matt Schaub

    • B. 

      Bobby Bowden

    • C. 

      Wali Lundy

    • D. 

      Al Groh

    Correct Answer
    C. Wali Lundy
    Explanation
    Wali Lundy led the Virginia Cavaliers in rushing yards in 2002.

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  • 18. 

    Who threw 28 touchdown passes for the Virginia Cavaliers in 2002?

    • A. 

      Tiki Barber

    • B. 

      Joe Paterno

    • C. 

      Matt Schaub

    • D. 

      Al Groh

    Correct Answer
    C. Matt Schaub
    Explanation
    Matt Schaub threw 28 touchdown passes for the Virginia Cavaliers in 2002.

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  • 19. 

    Who led the Virginia Cavaliers in touchdowns during the 2006 season?

    • A. 

      Cedric Benson

    • B. 

      Yao Ming

    • C. 

      Jason Snelling

    • D. 

      Michael Johnson

    Correct Answer
    C. Jason Snelling
    Explanation
    Jason Snelling led the Virginia Cavaliers in touchdowns during the 2006 season.

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  • 20. 

    During the 2006 football season, in how many Virginia Cavaliers games was one team scoreless?

    • A. 

      Ten

    • B. 

      Four

    • C. 

      Seven

    • D. 

      Nine

    Correct Answer
    B. Four
    Explanation
    In the 2006 football season, the Virginia Cavaliers had four games where one team was scoreless. This means that in those particular games, either the Virginia Cavaliers or their opponents failed to score any points.

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  • 21. 

    Who led the Virginia Cavaliers in scoring during the 2006 football season?

    • A. 

      Bill Parcells

    • B. 

      Tony Romo

    • C. 

      Chris Gould

    • D. 

      Al Groh

    Correct Answer
    C. Chris Gould
    Explanation
    Chris Gould led the Virginia Cavaliers in scoring during the 2006 football season.

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  • 22. 

    How many total points did the Virginia Cavaliers score during the 2006 football season?

    • A. 

      1,050

    • B. 

      181

    • C. 

      52

    • D. 

      427

    Correct Answer
    B. 181
  • 23. 

    In the 2006 football season, how many points did the Virginia Cavaliers score at Florida State?

    • A. 

      41

    • B. 

      63

    • C. 

      Zero

    • D. 

      99

    Correct Answer
    C. Zero
    Explanation
    The explanation for the correct answer, which is "Zero," is that the question asks about the number of points the Virginia Cavaliers scored at Florida State in the 2006 football season. Since the answer is "Zero," it implies that the Virginia Cavaliers did not score any points during their game at Florida State in that particular season.

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  • 24. 

    What was the reported attendance for the Virginia versus Virginia Tech football game in 2006?

    • A. 

      66,233

    • B. 

      182,800

    • C. 

      314,159

    • D. 

      7,144

    Correct Answer
    A. 66,233
    Explanation
    The reported attendance for the Virginia versus Virginia Tech football game in 2006 was 66,233.

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  • 25. 

    Who had a 141.03 passer rating during the Virginia Cavaliers' 2003 football season?

    • A. 

      Noah Greenbaum

    • B. 

      Connor Hughes

    • C. 

      Matt Schaub

    • D. 

      Tom Hagan

    Correct Answer
    C. Matt Schaub
    Explanation
    Matt Schaub had a 141.03 passer rating during the Virginia Cavaliers' 2003 football season. This indicates that he had a highly efficient performance as a quarterback, with a high completion percentage and a low number of interceptions. A passer rating of 141.03 is considered excellent and demonstrates Schaub's skill and effectiveness in leading the team's offense during that season.

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  • 26. 

    Who led the 2003 Virginia Cavaliers football team in interceptions?

    • A. 

      Almondo Curry

    • B. 

      Matt Schaub

    • C. 

      Anthony Martinez

    • D. 

      Heath Miller

    Correct Answer
    A. Almondo Curry
    Explanation
    Almondo Curry led the 2003 Virginia Cavaliers football team in interceptions.

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  • 27. 

    Who scored one point during the Virginia Cavaliers' 2003 football season?

    • A. 

      Marques Hagans

    • B. 

      Anthony Martinez

    • C. 

      Bryan Smith

    • D. 

      Heath Miller

    Correct Answer
    C. Bryan Smith
    Explanation
    Bryan Smith scored one point during the Virginia Cavaliers' 2003 football season.

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  • 28. 

    Who had the most touchdown receptions for the 2003 Virginia Cavaliers?

    • A. 

      Heath Miller

    • B. 

      Heath Barr

    • C. 

      Heath Shuler

    • D. 

      Heath Cliff

    Correct Answer
    A. Heath Miller
    Explanation
    Heath Miller had the most touchdown receptions for the 2003 Virginia Cavaliers.

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  • 29. 

    What is the name of the stadium where the Virginia Cavaliers play home football games?

    • A. 

      Carl Stadium

    • B. 

      Bryant Stadium

    • C. 

      Young Stadium

    • D. 

      Scott Stadium

    Correct Answer
    D. Scott Stadium
    Explanation
    Scott Stadium is the correct answer because it is the name of the stadium where the Virginia Cavaliers play their home football games.

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