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  • 1. 

    Which team in 2011's 16 games rushed for a total of 1594 yards and had 8 rushing touchdowns?

    • A.

      New England Patriots

    • B.

      Dallas Cowboys

    • C.

      Indianapolis Colts

    • D.

      Seattle Seahawks

    Correct Answer
    C. Indianapolis Colts
    Explanation
    In 2011, the Indianapolis Colts rushed for a total of 1594 yards and had 8 rushing touchdowns.

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  • 2. 

    What team had 16 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns for the regular 2011 NFL season?

    • A.

      Miami Dolphins

    • B.

      Cleveland Browns

    • C.

      Kansas City Chiefs

    • D.

      New Orleans Saints

    Correct Answer
    B. Cleveland Browns
    Explanation
    The Cleveland Browns had 16 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns for the regular 2011 NFL season.

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  • 3. 

    What team had 13 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns for the regular 2011 NFL season?

    • A.

      Tennessee Titans

    • B.

      Kansas City Chiefs

    • C.

      Dallas Cowboys

    • D.

      St. Louis Rams

    Correct Answer
    B. Kansas City Chiefs
    Explanation
    In the regular 2011 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs had 13 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.

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  • 4. 

    Which NFL team in the regular 2011 season scored 560 points?

    • A.

      Green Bay Packers

    • B.

      New York Jets

    • C.

      San Francisco 49ers

    • D.

      Pittsburgh Steelers

    Correct Answer
    A. Green Bay Packers
    Explanation
    In the regular 2011 season, the Green Bay Packers scored 560 points. This means that they had a high-scoring offense and were able to consistently put up points throughout the season. The other teams listed, the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, and Pittsburgh Steelers, did not score as many points as the Packers, making them incorrect answers.

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  • 5. 

    Which team scored 547 points for the 2011 NFL regular season?

    • A.

      New Orleans Saints

    • B.

      Houston Texans

    • C.

      Miami Dolphins

    • D.

      New York Giants

    Correct Answer
    A. New Orleans Saints
    Explanation
    The New Orleans Saints scored 547 points for the 2011 NFL regular season.

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  • 6. 

    Which team scored a total of 513 points for the 16 games in the 2011 NFL season?

    • A.

      New England Patriots

    • B.

      Kansas City Chiefs

    • C.

      Oakland Raiders

    • D.

      Minnesota Vikings

    Correct Answer
    A. New England Patriots
    Explanation
    The New England Patriots scored a total of 513 points for the 16 games in the 2011 NFL season.

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  • 7. 

    Which NFL team in the regular 2011 season scored 474 points while averaging 6 yards per play on offense?

    • A.

      Chicago Bears

    • B.

      Seattle Seahawks

    • C.

      New Orleans Saints

    • D.

      Detroit Lions

    Correct Answer
    D. Detroit Lions
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Detroit Lions. In the regular 2011 season, the Detroit Lions scored 474 points while averaging 6 yards per play on offense.

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  • 8. 

    Which NFL team in the regular 2011 season scored 406 points?

    • A.

      Arizona Cardinals

    • B.

      Baltimore Ravens

    • C.

      Cleveland Browns

    • D.

      Carolina Panthers

    Correct Answer
    D. Carolina Panthers
    Explanation
    The Carolina Panthers scored 406 points in the regular 2011 NFL season.

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  • 9. 

    Which team scored a total of 402 points for the 16 games in the 2011 NFL season?

    • A.

      San Francisco 49ers

    • B.

      Atlanta Falcons

    • C.

      Detroit Lions

    • D.

      Cincinnati Bengals

    Correct Answer
    B. Atlanta Falcons
    Explanation
    The Atlanta Falcons scored a total of 402 points for the 16 games in the 2011 NFL season.

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  • 10. 

    Which team scored 381 points for the 2011 NFL regular season?

    • A.

      Jacksonville Jaguars

    • B.

      Dallas Cowboys

    • C.

      Houston Texans

    • D.

      Buffalo Bills

    Correct Answer
    C. Houston Texans
    Explanation
    The Houston Texans scored 381 points for the 2011 NFL regular season.

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  • 11. 

    Which NFL team in the regular 2011 season scored 378 points while averaging 5.2 yards per play on offense?

    • A.

      Buffalo Bills

    • B.

      Baltimore Ravens

    • C.

      St. Louis Rams

    • D.

      Cleveland Browns

    Correct Answer
    B. Baltimore Ravens
    Explanation
    In the regular 2011 season, the Baltimore Ravens scored 378 points and averaged 5.2 yards per play on offense.

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  • 12. 

    Which team scored a total of 212 points for the 16 games in the 2011 NFL season?

    • A.

      New Orleans Saints

    • B.

      Kansas City Chiefs

    • C.

      Indianapolis Colts

    • D.

      Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Correct Answer
    B. Kansas City Chiefs
    Explanation
    The Kansas City Chiefs scored a total of 212 points for the 16 games in the 2011 NFL season.

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  • 13. 

    What stadium did the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Texans share from 1960 to 1962?

    • A.

      Texas Stadium

    • B.

      The Sun Bowl

    • C.

      The Cotton Bowl

    • D.

      The Astrodome

    Correct Answer
    C. The Cotton Bowl
    Explanation
    The Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Texans shared The Cotton Bowl stadium from 1960 to 1962.

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  • 14. 

    What college did Cowboy owner Jerry Jones attend?

    • A.

      Harvard

    • B.

      Yale

    • C.

      University of Arkansas

    • D.

      Texas A&M

    Correct Answer
    C. University of Arkansas
    Explanation
    Jerry Jones attended the University of Arkansas.

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  • 15. 

    Who was a teammate of Jerry Jones in college?

    • A.

      Barry Switzer

    • B.

      Tom Landry

    • C.

      Bob Lilly

    • D.

      John Madden

    Correct Answer
    A. Barry Switzer
    Explanation
    Barry Switzer was a teammate of Jerry Jones in college.

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  • 16. 

    Where did Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones make his fortune?

    • A.

      Automobile Business

    • B.

      Oil And Gas

    • C.

      Wall Street

    • D.

      Retail Stores

    Correct Answer
    B. Oil And Gas
    Explanation
    Jerry Jones made his fortune in the oil and gas industry. This industry involves the exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution of oil and gas resources. Jones has been involved in the industry for many years and has successfully built a significant wealth through his ventures in oil and gas.

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  • 17. 

    What year did Jerry Jones purchase the Dallas Cowboys?

    • A.

      2005

    • B.

      1999

    • C.

      1989

    • D.

      1979

    Correct Answer
    C. 1989
    Explanation
    Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys in 1989.

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  • 18. 

    Who fired Tex Schramm as General Manger of the Cowboys?

    • A.

      H.R. "Bum" Bright

    • B.

      Tom Landry

    • C.

      Jerry Jones

    • D.

      Jimmy Johnson

    Correct Answer
    C. Jerry Jones
    Explanation
    Jerry Jones fired Tex Schramm as General Manager of the Cowboys.

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  • 19. 

    Who was coach was Jerry Jones reportedly said, "any one of 500 coaches could have won those Super Bowls"?

    • A.

      Jimmy Johnson

    • B.

      Barry Switzer

    • C.

      Tom Landry

    • D.

      DOn Shula

    Correct Answer
    A. Jimmy Johnson
    Explanation
    Jerry Jones reportedly said, "any one of 500 coaches could have won those Super Bowls." This suggests that the coach he is referring to is someone who won multiple Super Bowls. Among the options given, Jimmy Johnson is the only coach who fits this criteria. He won two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in the early 1990s. Therefore, Jimmy Johnson is the most likely coach that Jerry Jones was referring to in his statement.

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  • 20. 

    On what HBO TV show did Jerry Jones appear in 2010?

    • A.

      Girls

    • B.

      Eastbound & Down

    • C.

      Entourage

    • D.

      True Blood

    Correct Answer
    C. Entourage
    Explanation
    Jerry Jones appeared on the HBO TV show Entourage in 2010. Entourage is a comedy-drama series that follows the life of a young actor and his group of friends as they navigate the entertainment industry in Hollywood. Jerry Jones, who is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys football team, made a guest appearance on the show, likely playing himself or a fictionalized version of himself.

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  • 21. 

    How much did Jerry Jones pay for the Dallas Cowboys franchise?

    • A.

      $585 Million

    • B.

      $140 Million

    • C.

      $4 Million

    • D.

      $4 Billion

    Correct Answer
    B. $140 Million
    Explanation
    Jerry Jones paid $140 million for the Dallas Cowboys franchise. This amount indicates the price he paid to acquire the team.

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  • 22. 

    Who won more games in the NFL than the Cowboys during the 1970s?

    • A.

      Redskins

    • B.

      Packers

    • C.

      No Team

    • D.

      Jets

    Correct Answer
    C. No Team
    Explanation
    During the 1970s, the Cowboys were a dominant team in the NFL, winning two Super Bowls and consistently making it to the playoffs. However, the answer "No Team" suggests that there was no team that won more games than the Cowboys during that decade. This could be due to the fact that the Cowboys had a high winning percentage and were the most successful team during that time.

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  • 23. 

    Which Dallas Cowboy retired first?

    • A.

      Troy Aikman

    • B.

      Herschel Walker

    • C.

      Danny White

    • D.

      Roger Staubach

    Correct Answer
    D. Roger Staubach
    Explanation
    Roger Staubach retired from the Dallas Cowboys before any of the other players listed.

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  • 24. 

    What was the last year Herschel Walker played for the Dallas Cowboys?

    • A.

      1988

    • B.

      1978

    • C.

      2005

    • D.

      1997

    Correct Answer
    D. 1997
    Explanation
    Herschel Walker played his last year for the Dallas Cowboys in 1997.

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  • 25. 

    Who is a Heisman Trophy winner that has played with the Dallas Cowboys?

    • A.

      Don Meredith

    • B.

      Thurman Thomas

    • C.

      Tony Dorsett

    • D.

      Michael Irvin

    Correct Answer
    C. Tony Dorsett
    Explanation
    Tony Dorsett is a Heisman Trophy winner who played with the Dallas Cowboys. He was a running back for the Cowboys from 1977 to 1987. Dorsett had a successful career with the team, earning four Pro Bowl selections and helping the Cowboys win Super Bowl XII. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

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  • 26. 

    How many games did Eddie George start for the Dallas Cowboys?

    • A.

      210 Games

    • B.

      8 Games

    • C.

      0 Games

    • D.

      23 Games

    Correct Answer
    B. 8 Games
    Explanation
    Eddie George started 8 games for the Dallas Cowboys.

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  • 27. 

    How many regular season victories did Jimmy Johnson have as coach of the Dallas Cowboys?

    • A.

      44 Wins

    • B.

      12 Wins

    • C.

      370 Wins

    • D.

      123 Wins

    Correct Answer
    A. 44 Wins
    Explanation
    Jimmy Johnson had 44 regular season victories as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys. This indicates that he was successful in leading the team to win 44 games during the regular season.

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  • 28. 

    How many regular season victories did Jimmy Johnson have in his last year as coach of the Cowboys?

    • A.

      1 Wins

    • B.

      15 Wins

    • C.

      12 Wins

    • D.

      6 Wins

    Correct Answer
    C. 12 Wins
    Explanation
    Jimmy Johnson had 12 regular season victories in his last year as coach of the Cowboys.

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  • 29. 

    What place in the NFC East did the Cowboys finish in Jimmy Johnson's first year as head coach?

    • A.

      Third

    • B.

      Last

    • C.

      Second

    • D.

      First

    Correct Answer
    B. Last
    Explanation
    In Jimmy Johnson's first year as head coach, the Cowboys finished last in the NFC East. This means that they had the lowest ranking among the teams in their division.

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  • 30. 

    Who had more wins than the Dallas Cowboys for the 2010 season?

    • A.

      Washington Redskins

    • B.

      Cincinnati Bengals

    • C.

      New York Jets

    • D.

      Carolina Panthers

    Correct Answer
    C. New York Jets
    Explanation
    The New York Jets had more wins than the Dallas Cowboys for the 2010 season.

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