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.