1.
Who did the Ball State football team lose their final game of 2005 to 24-31 in overtime?
Correct Answer
D. Central Michigan
Explanation
The Ball State football team lost their final game of 2005 to Central Michigan with a score of 24-31 in overtime.
2.
Which Ball State 2005 freshman punter was selected for the all-MAC first team?
Correct Answer
D. Chris Miller
Explanation
Chris Miller was selected for the all-MAC first team in 2005 as a freshman punter at Ball State. This suggests that Miller had exceptional skills and performance during his first year, which earned him recognition and a place in the all-MAC first team.
3.
How many games did the Ball State football team win on the road in their 4-7 2005 season?
Correct Answer
A. Three
Explanation
The Ball State football team won three games on the road in their 4-7 2005 season.
4.
What two football teams did Ball State defeat 24-31 and 21-17 in their 2-9 2004 season?
Correct Answer
C. Western Michigan And UCF
Explanation
Ball State defeated Western Michigan and UCF in their 2-9 2004 season.
5.
What ACC football team defeated Ball State 11-19 at the 2004 season opener?
Correct Answer
D. Boston College Eagles
Explanation
In the 2004 season opener, the Boston College Eagles defeated Ball State with a score of 11-19.
6.
What was the Ball State football team's longest losing streak in their 2-9 2004 season?
Correct Answer
D. Five
Explanation
In the 2004 season, the Ball State football team had a record of 2-9. This means they won only two games throughout the entire season. The question asks for the team's longest losing streak, which implies consecutive losses without any wins in between. Since their total number of wins for the season is only two, the longest losing streak they could have had is five games. This means they lost five games in a row at some point during the 2004 season.
7.
What Ball State junior wide receiver led the MAC conference in 2004 with 1393 receiving yards?
Correct Answer
C. Dante Ridgeway
Explanation
Dante Ridgeway is the correct answer because he led the MAC conference in 2004 with 1393 receiving yards. Eric Deslauriers, Mike Crawford, and Jon Myles did not lead the conference in receiving yards that year.
8.
What 2004 Ball State freshman running back was ranked third in the MAC conference with 963 rushing yards?
Correct Answer
A. Adell Givens
Explanation
Adell Givens is the correct answer because he was a freshman running back for Ball State in 2004 and was ranked third in the MAC conference with 963 rushing yards.
9.
How many field goal attempts did Ball State football junior kicker Brian Jackson have in 2004?
Correct Answer
B. 16
Explanation
In 2004, Ball State football junior kicker Brian Jackson had 16 field goal attempts.
10.
What Ball State junior running back injured his knee in September 2004 and was out for the season?
Correct Answer
D. Larry Bostic
Explanation
Larry Bostic is the correct answer because he is the only option given that matches the criteria of being a Ball State junior running back who injured his knee in September 2004 and was out for the season.
11.
What injury caused Ball State freshman backup quarterback Casey Gillin to miss games in 2004?
Correct Answer
B. Separated Shoulder
Explanation
Casey Gillin, the Ball State freshman backup quarterback, missed games in 2004 due to a separated shoulder. This injury occurs when the ligaments that hold the collarbone and shoulder blade together become stretched or torn. It can cause severe pain, limited range of motion, and difficulty in performing daily activities. The separated shoulder injury likely impacted Gillin's ability to throw and play football, leading to his absence from games during that season.
12.
What senior CB wore the No. 1 jersey for the 2003 Ball State Cardinals football team?
Correct Answer
B. Jesse Avant
Explanation
Jesse Avant is the correct answer because he was the senior cornerback who wore the No. 1 jersey for the 2003 Ball State Cardinals football team.
13.
In the 2003 season opener, what team did the Ball State Cardinals football team defeat 31-7?
Correct Answer
D. Indiana State
Explanation
In the 2003 season opener, the Ball State Cardinals football team defeated Indiana State with a score of 31-7.
14.
Who did the Ball State Cardinals football team defeat 23-21 at its first home game of 2002?
Correct Answer
C. Indiana State
Explanation
The Ball State Cardinals football team defeated Indiana State 23-21 at its first home game of 2002.
15.
What was the score of the final Ball State football loss of the 2002 season, against Marshall?
Correct Answer
D. 14-38
Explanation
The correct answer is 14-38. This indicates that Ball State lost the final game of the 2002 season against Marshall with a score of 14-38.
16.
With what overall record did the Ball State Cardinals finish the 2001 football season?
Correct Answer
B. 41765
17.
What Ball State 2007 junior CB's longest punt return of the season was 25 yards?
Correct Answer
A. B.J. Hill
Explanation
B.J. Hill, a junior CB for Ball State in 2007, had the longest punt return of the season that was 25 yards.
18.
What junior Ball State CB ranked second on the team in pass breakups for the 2007 season?
Correct Answer
A. Trey Buice
Explanation
Trey Buice, a junior cornerback from Ball State, ranked second on the team in pass breakups for the 2007 season.
19.
What junior CB was tied for first in interceptions on the 2007 Ball State team, with five?
Correct Answer
A. Trey Lewis
Explanation
Trey Lewis was tied for first in interceptions on the 2007 Ball State team, with five.
20.
What Ball State freshman MLB had at least one tackle in each of eight games in 2007?
Correct Answer
A. Davyd Jones
Explanation
Davyd Jones is the correct answer because he is the Ball State freshman MLB who had at least one tackle in each of eight games in 2007.
21.
What 2006 Ball State sophomore WLB was credited with a sack vs. NDSU and Buffalo?
Correct Answer
D. Bryant Haines
22.
What junior C started in all 13 2007 games and served as one of Ball State's tri-captains?
Correct Answer
A. Dan Gerberry
Explanation
Dan Gerberry is the correct answer because he started in all 13 games in 2007 and also served as one of Ball State's tri-captains. This indicates that he was not only a consistent player on the field but also a leader and respected member of the team, making him a suitable choice for the role of tri-captain.
23.
What Ball State wide receiver duo recorded over 100 yards each during each of two games in 2007?
Correct Answer
D. Louis Johnson/Dante Love
Explanation
In 2007, Louis Johnson and Dante Love, both Ball State wide receivers, recorded over 100 yards each during two games. This means that in those particular games, both Johnson and Love were highly successful in gaining yardage as receivers.
24.
What Ball State freshman DE tallied his first career tackle for loss vs. Toledo in 2007?
Correct Answer
A. Robert Eddins
Explanation
Robert Eddins is the correct answer because he is the Ball State freshman DE who recorded his first career tackle for loss against Toledo in 2007.
25.
What Ball State junior SLB recorded his first career fumble recovery at Indiana in 2007?
Correct Answer
D. Kenny Meeks
Explanation
Kenny Meeks is the correct answer because he is the only option given that fits the criteria of being a Ball State junior SLB who recorded his first career fumble recovery at Indiana in 2007. Cody Muhlenkamp, Tad Kilburn, and Ray Winkler are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be the correct answer.
26.
What Ball State sophomore punter was named to the 2006 Sporting News All-America second team?
Correct Answer
D. Chris Miller
Explanation
Chris Miller was named to the 2006 Sporting News All-America second team as a punter for Ball State.
27.
The 2006 Offensive Player of the Year Award for Ball State was awarded to what freshman WR?
Correct Answer
D. Will Bryant
Explanation
Will Bryant was awarded the 2006 Offensive Player of the Year Award for Ball State as a freshman WR.
28.
The 2006 Defensive Player of the Year for Ball State was awarded to what freshman DB?
Correct Answer
A. David Wise
Explanation
The 2006 Defensive Player of the Year for Ball State was awarded to David Wise.
29.
The 2006 MAC special teams player of the year award was given to what Ball State senior PK?
Correct Answer
C. Brian Jackson
Explanation
Brian Jackson was awarded the 2006 MAC special teams player of the year award.
30.
In 2006, how many single-season school records did the Ball State football team set?
Correct Answer
C. Four
Explanation
In 2006, the Ball State football team set four single-season school records. Unfortunately, without further context or information, it is not possible to determine what these records were.
31.
Of the 119 2008 Football Subdivision teams Ball State was one of how many to go unbeaten?
Correct Answer
A. Four
Explanation
Ball State was one of the four teams to go unbeaten out of the 119 teams in the 2008 Football Subdivision.
32.
What was the Ball State Cardinals football team's won-loss record for the 2008 season?
Correct Answer
C. 41975