How Much Do You Know About The Iowa Hawkeyes?

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What year did the Iowa Hawkeyes football team start competeing in the big ten conference?

    • A.

      1879

    • B.

      1905

    • C.

      1900

    • D.

      1950

    • E.

      1890

    Correct Answer
    C. 1900
    Explanation
    In 1900, the Iowa Hawkeyes football team started competing in the Big Ten conference. This means that they joined the conference and began playing against other teams in the Big Ten in that year.

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  • 2. 

    How many bowl games have the Iowa Hawkeyes been to?

    • A.

      19

    • B.

      21

    • C.

      29

    • D.

      22

    • E.

      23

    Correct Answer
    E. 23
    Explanation
    The Iowa Hawkeyes have been to 23 bowl games.

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  • 3. 

    What was the nick name of the Hawkeyes 1939 coach Eddie Anderson?

    • A.

      Superman

    • B.

      Ironman

    • C.

      Spiderman

    • D.

      Batman

    • E.

      Aquaman

    Correct Answer
    B. Ironman
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Ironman. Eddie Anderson, the coach of the Hawkeyes in 1939, was nicknamed Ironman. This nickname was likely given to him due to his toughness, resilience, and durability as a coach. It suggests that he was dedicated, hardworking, and able to endure challenges and pressure.

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  • 4. 

    What year was Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry hired?

    • A.

      1964

    • B.

      1982

    • C.

      1976

    • D.

      1978

    • E.

      1979

    Correct Answer
    D. 1978
    Explanation
    Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry was hired in 1978. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it is implied that the correct answer is the year in which Fry was hired.

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  • 5. 

    How many conference championships have the Hawkeyes won?

    • A.

      11

    • B.

      12

    • C.

      13

    • D.

      14

    • E.

      15

    Correct Answer
    B. 12
    Explanation
    The Hawkeyes have won a total of 12 conference championships.

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  • 6. 

    What is the first name of the Heismann trophy winner that Kinnick stadium is named after?

    • A.

      Nile

    • B.

      Nick

    • C.

      Newman

    • D.

      Nathan

    • E.

      Neil

    Correct Answer
    A. Nile
    Explanation
    The first name of the Heisman trophy winner that Kinnick stadium is named after is Nile.

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  • 7. 

    How many bowl games did coach Hayden Fry lead the Hawkeyes to?

    • A.

      12

    • B.

      20

    • C.

      15

    • D.

      17

    • E.

      14

    Correct Answer
    E. 14
    Explanation
    Coach Hayden Fry led the Hawkeyes to 14 bowl games.

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  • 8. 

    What division do the hawkeyes compete in?

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      3

    • C.

      2

    • D.

      1

    • E.

      4

    Correct Answer
    D. 1
    Explanation
    The hawkeyes compete in division 1.

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  • 9. 

    How many former Iowa Hawkeyes players have been inducted in to the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      3

    • C.

      1

    • D.

      5

    • E.

      4

    Correct Answer
    B. 3
    Explanation
    Three former Iowa Hawkeyes players have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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  • 10. 

    How many first team Iowa Hawkeye players have been named All-Americans?

    • A.

      7

    • B.

      9

    • C.

      5

    • D.

      6

    • E.

      8

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 7. This implies that there have been 7 first team Iowa Hawkeye players who have been named All-Americans.

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