Super Bowl Quiz

1. True or false: When the Pittsburgh Steelers played the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV in Pasadena, Calif., it represented an occasion of life imitating art as a film released less than two years earlier had the same teams facing off in a Super Bowl in greater Los Angeles.

True

False

Heaven Can Wait, released in the summer of 1978, finished with the Steelers playing the Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum for all the marbles. The Rams, though, won that one.

Explanation

Heaven Can Wait, released in the summer of 1978, finished with the Steelers playing the Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum for all the marbles. The Rams, though, won that one.

2. What has the Super Bowl never had?

A shutout

A punt return for a touchdown

Overtime

All of the above

3. Which player was named MVP for his special-teams play?

Dwight Smith

Devin Hester

Adam Vinatieri

Desmond Howard

XXXI, Packers

Explanation

XXXI, Packers

4. What are the most points scored by a team in a Super Bowl?

49

52

55

59

49ers, Super Bowl XXIV

Explanation

49ers, Super Bowl XXIV

5. What other team lost three Super Bowls after leading by at least a touchdown in each?

Dallas Cowboys

Oakland Raiders

Baltimore Colts

Buffalo Bills

Led Giants 12-3 in XXV, lost 20-19; Led Cowboys 7-0 in XXVII, lost 52-17; Led Cowboys 13-6 in XXVIII, lost 30-13

Explanation

Led Giants 12-3 in XXV, lost 20-19; Led Cowboys 7-0 in XXVII, lost 52-17; Led Cowboys 13-6 in XXVIII, lost 30-13

6. Which team has played in the game the most times?

New England Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers

Dallas Cowboys

Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders

8 times: V, VI, X, XII, XIII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX

Explanation

8 times: V, VI, X, XII, XIII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX

7. Which player is the only one from the losing team to have been named MVP?

Thurman Thomas, Bills (XXV)

Chuck Howley, Cowboys (V)

Terrell Owens, Eagles (XXXIX)

Boomer Esiason, Bengals (XXIII)

8. Dolphin Stadium has hosted four Super Bowls, each featuring a kickoff return for a touchdown. What have these touchdowns had in common?

They all happened in the second half

They all benefited the eventual losing team

They all were at least 93 yards in length

A & C

The returners: Stanford Jennings, Bengals, XXIII; Andre Coleman, Chargers, XXIX; Tim Dwight, Falcons, XXXIII; Devin Hester, Bears, XLI)

Explanation

The returners: Stanford Jennings, Bengals, XXIII; Andre Coleman, Chargers, XXIX; Tim Dwight, Falcons, XXXIII; Devin Hester, Bears, XLI)

9. No team has played the Super Bowl in its home stadium. Using mapquest.com's shortest-route function, which team has played closest to its home stadium?

Los Angeles Rams in XIV

Tennessee Titans in XXXIV

Cincinnati Bengals in XVI

San Francisco 49ers in XIX

27 miles from Monster Park to Palo Alto, Calif.

Explanation

27 miles from Monster Park to Palo Alto, Calif.

10. Which team lost three Super Bowls in Miami's Orange Bowl after leading by a touchdown in each?

Dallas Cowboys

Oakland Raiders

Baltimore Colts

Buffalo Bills

Led Colts 13-6 in V, lost 16-13; Led Steelers 7-0 in X, lost 21-17; Led Steelers 14-7 in XIII, lost 35-31

Explanation

Led Colts 13-6 in V, lost 16-13; Led Steelers 7-0 in X, lost 21-17; Led Steelers 14-7 in XIII, lost 35-31

11. How many teams have won three road playoff games and then the Super Bowl?

0

1

2

3

2005 Steelers, 2007 Giants

Explanation

2005 Steelers, 2007 Giants

12. What is the distance of the game's shortest field goal?

8 yards

9 yards

18 yards

19 yards

Jim Turner, Jets, III

Explanation

Jim Turner, Jets, III

13. What is the greatest deficit overcome to win?

9

10

16

20

The Redskins were behind the Broncos 10-0 in XXII before winning 42-10.

Explanation

The Redskins were behind the Broncos 10-0 in XXII before winning 42-10.

14. What is the distance of the game's longest pass play?

80 yards

81 yards

85 yards

90 yards

Jake Delhomme to Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers, XXXVIII

Explanation

Jake Delhomme to Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers, XXXVIII

15. What is the distance of the game's longest run?

74

75

80

85

Willie Parker, Steelers, XL

Explanation

Willie Parker, Steelers, XL

16. What is the shortest span of time in which three touchdowns have been scored?

36 seconds

1:02

2:19

4:39

XXXV, an interception-return TD followed by consecutive kickoff-return TDs

Explanation

XXXV, an interception-return TD followed by consecutive kickoff-return TDs

17. Who has the most pass attempts in a game without an interception?

Joe Montana

Kurt Warner

Steve Young

Terry Bradshaw

45 attempts with Rams in XXXIV

Explanation

45 attempts with Rams in XXXIV

18. What are the least points scored by an offense (includes place kicking)?

0

1

3

6

Vikings, Super Bowl IX

Explanation

Vikings, Super Bowl IX

19. Bill Belicheck has coached in four Super Bowls. What have his teams not done in the first quarter of these games?

Get penalized

Sack the quarterback

Score

Score a touchdown

20. How many sites have hosted both a Super Bowl and a World Series?

1

2

3

4

(Los Angeles Coliseum (WS 1959, SB I, VII), Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego (WS 1984, 1998; SB XXII, XXXII); Metrodome in Minneapolis (WS 1987, 1991; SB XXVI); Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens (SB XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI; WS '97, 2003).

Explanation

(Los Angeles Coliseum (WS 1959, SB I, VII), Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego (WS 1984, 1998; SB XXII, XXXII); Metrodome in Minneapolis (WS 1987, 1991; SB XXVI); Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens (SB XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI; WS '97, 2003).