Mike Keith: The Trivia Quiz

As I prepare for Titans Radio broadcasts, I often jot down some of the more interesting trivia questions that I come across. With an extra day to prepare for Monday night's game, I decided to fire them off and give our readers a chance to try their luck with some. I hope that you enjoy them---and I hope that you work your friends over with a few of these!

1. Steve Young holds the NFL record with 43 rushing touchdowns. Whose record did he break?
a) Bobby Douglass b) Warren Moon c) Joe Kapp d) Jack Kemp

2. Who is Miami Dolphins guard Heath Irwin's famous uncle?
a) Spunky McFadden b) Hale Irwin c) Elaine Irwin d) Irwin Fletcher

3. Who is the defensive back that was taken #2 overall in the first round of 1991 draft---the highest that any DB has ever been taken?
a) Eric Turner b) Dale Carter c) Terrell Buckley d)Deion Sanders

4. The Washington Redskins took Maryland DT Delbert Cowsette in the 7th round of the 2000 draft, making him the first Terrapin selected by the Redskins since '93. Who was the last Maryland player drafted by Washington?
a) Neil O'Donnell b) Frank Reich c) Rick Bajanak d) Frank Wycheck

5. Who is the Jacksonville Jaguars career leader in quarterback sacks with 32?
a) Kevin Hardy b) Tony Brackens c)Bryce Paup d) Eric Curry

6. New Jets head coach Al Groh was head coach at which university from 1981-86?
a) Duke b)Virginia Tech c)Wake Forest d)Pittsburgh

7. While the salary cap was just over 57 million dollars last year, one team spent 77 million 'real dollars'. Name the team.
a) Dolphins b) Redskins c) Cowboys d) Packers

8. According to NFL players association figures, who was the highest-paid player in the league last year?
a) Peyton Manning b) Steve Young c) Troy Aikman d) Deion Sanders.

9. Name the current major league baseball player who was a Pro Bowl alternate as a defensive back in '91.

a) Deion Sanders b) Brian Jordan c) Kenny Lofton d) Delino DeShields

10. How many NFL players made over one million dollars in 1999?
a) 1023 b) 516 c) 716 d) 459

11. Name the only player in NFL history to record 15+ interceptions with three different clubs.
a)Dick 'Night Train' Lane b) Herb Adderly c) Mel Renfro d) Larry Wilson

12. Last year, Marshall Faulk became the second player in NFL history to total over 1000 yards rushing and receiving. Who did it first?
a)Walter Payton b) Roger Craig c) Terrell Davis d) Thurman Thomas

13. Super Bowl XXXIV marked the 10th time that teams that met in the regular season have faced off in the Super Bowl. How many times has the team that won in the regular season also won in the Super Bowl?
a)7 b) 6 c)5 d)3

14. Which former Tennessee Vol had a 74-yard punt against Oakland on Monday Night Football---the longest punt in MNF history?
a) Craig Colquitt b) Ron Widby c) Herman Weaver d) Neil Clabo

15. Which team once won an NFL record 27 straight home games between 1971-74?
a)Dallas b) Oakland c) Pittsburgh d) Miami

16. Since Reggie White came out of retirement, there are now 3 players on current NFL rosters who played in the USFL. Doug Flutie is one; who is the other?
a) Marcus Dupree b) Sean Landeta c) Andre Reed d) Steve Young

Essay-style questions:
1. The Hall of Fame Board of Selectors came up with 10 unanimous selections when picking an ALL 1990's NFL Team. Name all that you can.

2. The Washington Redskins figure to start 8 former first round picks on defense this season. Name them.

3. Name the four quarterbacks who have thrown for over 4000 yards at least three times.

4. Mike Martz is the 5th coach to take over a defending Super Bowl champion. Can you name the other four?

5. Last season, Tennessee was the 6th wildcard team ever to reach the Super Bowl. Can you name the other five?

6. Name the only two men to win a Super Bowl as a player and as a coach.

7. In 1944, the Chicago Bears went the entire season without doing something. What did they not do in '44?

MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS:
1) d
2) b
3) a
4) d
5) b
6) c
7) d
8) c
9) b
10) b
11) a
12) b
13) c
14) a
15) d
16) b

ESSAY-STYLE ANSWERS:
1. Cris Carter, Jerry Rice, Bruce Matthews, Barry Sanders, Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Deion Sanders, Leroy Butler, Junior Seau and John Randle
2. Bruce Smith, Dana Stubblefield, Dan Wilkinson, Marco Coleman, Lavar Arrington, Mark Carrier, Champ Bailey and Deion Sanders (Darrell Green could make that number 9 if Washington starts in a 'nickel defense').
3. Brett Favre, Dan Fouts, Dan Marino, Warren Moon
4. Phil Bengston (LOMBARDI), Green Bay Packers; George Seifert (WALSH), San Francisco 49ers; Ray Handley (PARCELLS), New York Giants; Barry Switzer (JOHNSON), Dallas Cowboys
5. Super Bowl 10: Dallas lost to Pittsburgh; Super Bowl 15: Oakland beat Philadelphia; Super Bowl 20: New England lost to Chicago; Super Bowl 27: Buffalo lost to Dallas; Super Bowl 32: Denver beat Green Bay
6. Mike Ditka and Tom Flores
7. The '44 Bears are the only team in NFL history not to attempt a field goal.