What Is Your University Of Utah Sports IQ?

1. What is a Ute?

A type of bird

The state flower

Two youths

An American Indian tribe

The Utah athletics teams are known as the "Utes" in honor of the American Indian tribe for which the state of Utah is named.

Explanation

The Utah athletics teams are known as the "Utes" in honor of the American Indian tribe for which the state of Utah is named.

2. What is "Swoop"?

A robin

A Ute

A red-tailed hawk

A blue jay

Swoop is a red-tailed hawk, a bird that is indigenous to the state of Utah.

Explanation

Swoop is a red-tailed hawk, a bird that is indigenous to the state of Utah.

3. What year did the Utah men's basketball team make its only appearance in the NCAA Final Four?

1982

1999

2000

1998

The Utes made it to the Final Four in 1998 but lost to Kentucky, 78-69.

Explanation

The Utes made it to the Final Four in 1998 but lost to Kentucky, 78-69.

4. How many Utes were drafted in the 2009 NFL Entry Draft?

0

4

6

8

Paul Kruger, Sean Smith, Brice McCain and Freddie Brown were all selected in the NFL draft.

Explanation

Paul Kruger, Sean Smith, Brice McCain and Freddie Brown were all selected in the NFL draft.

5. What team game Jim Boylen his first head coaching job?

Michigan State Spartans

Houston Rockets

Utah Utes

Milwaukee Bucks

The Utah Utes men's basketball team is the first head coaching job for Jim Boylen.

Explanation

The Utah Utes men's basketball team is the first head coaching job for Jim Boylen.

6. Former Utah basketball player Billy McGill is credited with inventing...

The sky hook

The jump shot

The cross over dribble

The jump hook

Billy McGill is credited with inventing the jump hook. He eventually became the NBA's #1 draft pick in 1962.

Explanation

Billy McGill is credited with inventing the jump hook. He eventually became the NBA's #1 draft pick in 1962.

7. In 1964 the Utes played West Virginia in the Liberty Bowl. Utah won by a 32-6 score but the game made history because it was...

The first bowl game played in New Jersey

The first bowl game played indoors

The first bowl game nationally televised

The first bowl game played on artificial turf

The 1964 Liberty Bowl was played at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. It marked the first indoor major bowl game ever held.

Explanation

The 1964 Liberty Bowl was played at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. It marked the first indoor major bowl game ever held.

8. How many Mountain West Conference titles did the Utes win during the 2008-09 school year?

5

7

11

12

The Utes took home seven conference titles. Football, volleyball and both basketball teams won regular season championships. While the basketball teams and the baseball team won their MWC tournament championships.

Explanation

The Utes took home seven conference titles. Football, volleyball and both basketball teams won regular season championships. While the basketball teams and the baseball team won their MWC tournament championships.

9. How many National Championships has the gymnastics team won?

10

15

5

20

Red Rocks has 10 national titles including five between 1982-86.

Explanation

Red Rocks has 10 national titles including five between 1982-86.

10. Who was the first Consensus All-American for the Utah men's baketball team?

Arnie Ferrin

Andrew Bogut

Andre Miller

Billy McGill

Arnie Ferrin was named a Consensus All-American in 1945.

Explanation

Arnie Ferrin was named a Consensus All-American in 1945.

11. What sport won Utah its first women's national title?

Skiing

Gymnastics

Basketball

Softball

The women's ski team won the AIAW national championship in 1977.

Explanation

The women's ski team won the AIAW national championship in 1977.

12. Who was Utah's first draft pick in the NBA draft?

Andrew Bogut

Billy McGill

Jeff Judkins

Wataru "Wat" Misaka

Wataru "Wat" Misaka was selected in the 1947 draft.

Explanation

Wataru "Wat" Misaka was selected in the 1947 draft.

13. What year did Utah win it's first national championship?

1916

1900

1944

1977

In 1916 the Utah men's basektball team won the AAU Championship marking the school's first national title.

Explanation

In 1916 the Utah men's basektball team won the AAU Championship marking the school's first national title.

14. How many times has the Utah football team been awarded the Beehive Boot?

20

14

6

11

The Utes have won the Beehive Boot 11 times (1978, 1988, 1993, '95, '99, 2002, '03, '04, '05, '08)

Explanation

The Utes have won the Beehive Boot 11 times (1978, 1988, 1993, '95, '99, 2002, '03, '04, '05, '08)

15. How many games did the Utah football team play in their first year of existence in 1892?

8

5

3

1

Utah played in one game against Utah State. Utah lost 12-0.

Explanation

Utah played in one game against Utah State. Utah lost 12-0.