1.
Of the following retired players, which one is highest on the list of career rushing yards with 12,120?
Correct Answer
B. Franco Harris
Explanation
Franco Harris is the correct answer because he is the retired player with the highest career rushing yards, totaling 12,120. This means that he gained the most yards rushing throughout his career compared to the other listed retired players.
2.
Of the following retired players, which one has the most career passing yards?
Correct Answer
D. Dan Fouts
Explanation
Dan Fouts has the most career passing yards among the retired players listed. This can be determined by looking at the statistics of each player's career. While all the players listed had successful careers, Fouts surpassed them in terms of passing yards.
3.
Of the following retired NFL receivers, which one has the most career receiving yards?
Correct Answer
D. Irving Fryar
Explanation
Irving Fryar has the most career receiving yards among the listed retired NFL receivers.
4.
Which player led the NFL in rushing a record eight times?
Correct Answer
A. Jim Brown
Explanation
Jim Brown is the correct answer because he led the NFL in rushing a record eight times. This means that he achieved the highest number of rushing yards in the league in eight different seasons, which is a remarkable accomplishment. Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, and Emmitt Smith were all outstanding running backs, but none of them surpassed Jim Brown's record in leading the NFL in rushing.
5.
Who gained 1,808 yards on the ground in his rookie season in the NFL?
Correct Answer
B. Eric Dickerson
Explanation
Eric Dickerson gained 1,808 yards on the ground in his rookie season in the NFL. This indicates that he had a highly successful first season, demonstrating exceptional skill and talent as a running back. It is worth noting that gaining such a significant number of yards in a rookie season is quite impressive and speaks to Dickerson's abilities as a player.
6.
Which teammates both rushed for 1000 yards in the same season?
Correct Answer
B. Kevin Mack, Ernest Byner
Explanation
Kevin Mack and Ernest Byner both rushed for 1000 yards in the same season. This means that both players were able to achieve the milestone of rushing for at least 1000 yards in a single season.
7.
"The Posse" was better known as what trio of NFL teammates?
Correct Answer
B. Art Monk, Ricky Sanders And Gary Clark
Explanation
"The Posse" was the nickname given to the trio of NFL teammates Art Monk, Ricky Sanders, and Gary Clark. This nickname was coined during the 1989 season when the Washington Redskins had a highly successful passing offense led by quarterback Mark Rypien. Monk, Sanders, and Clark were the main receiving targets for Rypien, and their combined skills and chemistry made them one of the most formidable receiving trios in the league at that time. They played a crucial role in the Redskins' Super Bowl victory that season, solidifying their legacy as "The Posse."
8.
Which year did the AFL and NFL officially merge?
Correct Answer
D. 1970
Explanation
In 1970, the AFL (American Football League) and NFL (National Football League) officially merged. This merger resulted in the creation of a single league, known as the NFL, with two conferences, the AFC (American Football Conference) and the NFC (National Football Conference). This merger was a significant moment in the history of American football, as it brought together two previously separate leagues and paved the way for the development of the modern NFL that we know today.
9.
Who is the only kicker to win the NFL's regular-season MVP award?
Correct Answer
D. Mark Moseley
Explanation
Mark Moseley is the only kicker to win the NFL's regular-season MVP award. This is because he had an exceptional season in 1982, where he made 20 out of 21 field goals and all 16 extra-point attempts. Moseley's accuracy and consistency were crucial in helping the Washington Redskins reach the playoffs that year. His impressive performance as a kicker made him stand out among other players, earning him the prestigious MVP award.
10.
Which former NFL QB held the NFL record for most career fumbles in 2006?
Correct Answer
B. Warren Moon
Explanation
Warren Moon is the correct answer because he held the NFL record for most career fumbles in 2006.
11.
In 1983 two rookies led their respective conferences in rushing; Eric Dickerson led the NFC and who led the AFC?
Correct Answer
A. Curt Warner
Explanation
In 1983, Eric Dickerson led the NFC in rushing as a rookie. The question is asking who led the AFC in rushing that same year. The correct answer is Curt Warner.
12.
Which rookie led the NFL in rushing in 1999?
Correct Answer
D. Edgerrin James
Explanation
Edgerrin James is the correct answer because he led the NFL in rushing in 1999. Ricky Williams, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Jamal Lewis were also rookies in the NFL that year, but they did not lead the league in rushing.
13.
Art Monk's 106 receptions in 1984 broke the single-season mark of 92 sets a year earlier by what tight end?
Correct Answer
A. Todd Christensen
Explanation
In 1984, Art Monk broke the single-season record for receptions with 106. This record had previously been set by a tight end, who had 92 receptions the year before. The correct answer is Todd Christensen.
14.
In 1995 which receiver set an NFL single-season receiving yardage record with 1,848?
Correct Answer
B. Jerry Rice
Explanation
Jerry Rice set the NFL single-season receiving yardage record with 1,848 in 1995. Rice is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. He had a long and successful career, playing for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks. Rice was known for his exceptional route-running, hands, and speed, which allowed him to consistently make big plays and accumulate impressive yardage totals. His record-breaking season in 1995 further solidified his legacy as one of the all-time greats at the wide receiver position.
15.
Which NFL wideout never caught passes for the University of Tennessee?
Correct Answer
A. Eric Moulds
Explanation
Eric Moulds is the correct answer because he never played college football at the University of Tennessee. While Carl Pickens, Peerless Price, and Joey Kent all played for the University of Tennessee and caught passes during their college careers, Moulds attended Mississippi State University. Therefore, he never had the opportunity to catch passes for the University of Tennessee.
16.
Which of the following NFL pass catchers never attended USC?
Correct Answer
B. Art Monk
Explanation
Art Monk is the correct answer because he never attended USC. Mike Williams, Lynn Swann, and Keyshawn Johnson all attended USC and played football there.
17.
Of the 4 receivers listed below, which one did not attend the University of Miami?
Correct Answer
B. Peter Warrick
Explanation
Peter Warrick did not attend the University of Miami. The question asks for the receiver who did not attend the mentioned university. Eddie Brown, Santana Moss, and Michael Irvin all attended the University of Miami, but Peter Warrick did not. Therefore, Peter Warrick is the correct answer.
18.
Which of the following NFL running backs did not go to the University of Georgia?
Correct Answer
C. John L. Williams
Explanation
John L. Williams is the correct answer because he did not go to the University of Georgia. The other three running backs listed, Rodney Hampton, Herschel Walker, and Garrison Hearst, all attended the University of Georgia.
19.
Randy Moss's scholarship was revoked by which university in 1995 after he beat up a high school classmate?
Correct Answer
B. Florida State
Explanation
Randy Moss's scholarship was revoked by Florida State University in 1995 after he beat up a high school classmate.
20.
Which one of the following running backs never won the NFL MVP Award?
Correct Answer
B. Barry Sanders
Explanation
Barry Sanders is the correct answer because he is the only running back listed who never won the NFL MVP Award. Thurman Thomas won the award in 1991, Emmitt Smith won it in 1993, and Marshall Faulk won it in 2000. However, Barry Sanders, despite being one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, never received the MVP Award.
21.
Which one of the following quarterbacks have never won an NFL regular-season MVP Award?
Correct Answer
D. Troy Aikman
Explanation
Troy Aikman has never won an NFL regular-season MVP Award. Although he was a highly successful quarterback, leading the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories, he did not receive the individual accolade of MVP during the regular season.
22.
Which of the following running backs has won the NFL's regular-season MVP Award?
Correct Answer
D. Marcus Allen
Explanation
Marcus Allen won the NFL's regular-season MVP Award.
23.
All of the following are NFL siblings except which pair?
Correct Answer
C. Peyton And Archie Manning
Explanation
The question is asking to identify the pair of NFL siblings that is not correct. Tiki and Ronde Barber are both NFL players and brothers, Bruce and Clay Matthews are both NFL players and brothers, and Martin and Bill Gramatica are both NFL players and brothers. However, Peyton and Archie Manning are not siblings. Peyton Manning is the son of Archie Manning, but they are not brothers.
24.
Which of the following NFL or former NFL pairs were brothers?
Correct Answer
C. Bennie and Brian Blades
Explanation
Bennie and Brian Blades were brothers who played in the NFL. They both had successful careers, with Bennie playing as a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks and Brian as a cornerback for the Detroit Lions. Their shared last name and their individual achievements in the NFL indicate that they were indeed brothers.
25.
Which team won the first-ever NFL Championship Game in 1933?
Correct Answer
A. Chicago Bears
Explanation
The Chicago Bears won the first-ever NFL Championship Game in 1933.
26.
What was the acronym for the original fantasy football league?
Correct Answer
D. Gopppl
Explanation
The correct answer is Gopppl. This acronym stands for "Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League," which was the original fantasy football league.
27.
Which team won the inaugural USFL Championship in 1983?
Correct Answer
B. Michigan Panthers
Explanation
The correct answer is Michigan Panthers. The Michigan Panthers won the inaugural USFL Championship in 1983.
28.
Who did the Buffalo Bills beat in the 1990 AFC Championship Game?
Correct Answer
D. Los Angeles Raiders
Explanation
In the 1990 AFC Championship Game, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Raiders.
29.
Who was the first quarterback to throw over 4,000 yards in a single pro football season?
Correct Answer
A. Joe Namath
Explanation
Joe Namath was the first quarterback to throw over 4,000 yards in a single pro football season. This achievement is significant because it demonstrated Namath's exceptional passing ability and marked a milestone in the history of the sport. Namath's accomplishment paved the way for future quarterbacks to reach and surpass the 4,000-yard mark in subsequent seasons.
30.
The 1993 Miss America Leanza Cornett supplied the half-time entertainment for which NFL team on September 3rd, 1995?
Correct Answer
B. Jacksonville Jaguars
Explanation
The correct answer is Jacksonville Jaguars because Leanza Cornett, the 1993 Miss America, performed during half-time for the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 3rd, 1995.