Some Trivia On Rice Owls Football

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It’s time to answer some cool questions about Rice Owls football team!

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1.

The 2008 Texas Bowl was Rice's first post-season bowl win since what year?
- A.
  
  1982
- B.
  
  1961
- C.
  
  1954
- D.
  
  1979
Correct Answer
C. 1954

Explanation
Rice's first post-season bowl win occurred in 1954. This means that they had not won a bowl game since that year until the 2008 Texas Bowl.

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2.

Rice's football team scored 77 points against what in-state rival for a 2008 season high?
- A.
  
  UTEP
- B.
  
  North Texas
- C.
  
  Houston
- D.
  
  SMU
Correct Answer
B. North Texas

Explanation
In the 2008 season, Rice's football team scored 77 points, which was their highest score of the season. The question asks which in-state rival they achieved this score against, and the correct answer is North Texas.

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3.

Rice ended the 2008 season with how many consecutive wins, including the 2008 Texas Bowl?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Five
- C.
  
  Seven
- D.
  
  Eight
Correct Answer
C. Seven

Explanation
Rice ended the 2008 season with seven consecutive wins, including the 2008 Texas Bowl. This means that they won their last seven games of the season, including the bowl game.

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4.

What Rice football player won the inaugural Conference USA MVP Award in 2008?
- A.
  
  Wide receiver Jarett Dillard
- B.
  
  TE James Casey
- C.
  
  QB Chase Clement
- D.
  
  RB C.J. Ugokwe
Correct Answer
C. QB Chase Clement

Explanation
Chase Clement won the inaugural Conference USA MVP Award in 2008.

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5.

The Rice Owls football team competed in which non-BCS Conference in 2008?
- A.
  
  Western Athletic
- B.
  
  Big West
- C.
  
  Mountain West
- D.
  
  Conference USA
Correct Answer
D. Conference USA

Explanation
In 2008, the Rice Owls football team competed in the Conference USA. Conference USA is a non-BCS conference that includes multiple universities from different states. It is a collegiate athletic conference that sponsors various sports, including football. Rice Owls, being a part of Conference USA, competed against other teams within the conference during the 2008 football season.

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6.

How many Rice Owls caught at least 10 passes in 2008?
- A.
  
  Seven
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Six
- D.
  
  One
Correct Answer
C. Six

Explanation
In 2008, a total of six Rice Owls caught at least 10 passes.

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7.

How many times was Rice Owl wide receiver/TE James Casey named C-USA Player of the Week in 2008?
- A.
  
  Four
- B.
  
  Zero
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  One
Correct Answer
C. Three

Explanation
In 2008, Rice Owl wide receiver/TE James Casey was named C-USA Player of the Week three times. This indicates that he had exceptional performances on three different occasions throughout the season, earning him this recognition from the conference.

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8.

Rice defeated what team 38-14 in the 2008 Texas Bowl?
- A.
  
  Southern Mississippi
- B.
  
  Western Michigan
- C.
  
  East Carolina
- D.
  
  Northwestern
Correct Answer
B. Western Michigan

Explanation
In the 2008 Texas Bowl, Rice defeated Western Michigan with a score of 38-14.

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9.

How many times did Rice score more than 30 points in 2008 football games?
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  Eleven
- C.
  
  Ten
- D.
  
  Seven
Correct Answer
C. Ten

Explanation
In 2008, Rice scored more than 30 points in ten football games.

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10.

James Casey is listed as playing what position for the 2008 Rice Owls?
- A.
  
  Strong Safety
- B.
  
  Cornerback
- C.
  
  Tight End
- D.
  
  Placekicker
Correct Answer
C. Tight End

Explanation
James Casey is listed as playing the position of Tight End for the 2008 Rice Owls.

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11.

Rice finished with what football record in 2008 in their eight Conference USA games?
- A.
  
  1-Jul
- B.
  
  3-May
- C.
  
  Aug-00
- D.
  
  4-Apr
Correct Answer
A. 1-Jul

Explanation
In 2008, Rice finished with a record of 1 win and 7 losses in their eight Conference USA games. This means that they won only one game out of the eight they played in the conference.

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12.

Rice competes annually for the "Bayou Bucket" which they won in 2008, against what school?
- A.
  
  Tulane
- B.
  
  Louisiana-Monroe
- C.
  
  Louisiana Tech
- D.
  
  Houston
Correct Answer
D. Houston

Explanation
Rice competes annually for the "Bayou Bucket" which they won in 2008, against Houston.

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13.

Rice lost the 2007 debut of head football coach David Bailiff 16-14 against what school?
- A.
  
  McNeese State
- B.
  
  Bowling Green
- C.
  
  Southern Methodist
- D.
  
  Nicholls State
Correct Answer
D. Nicholls State

Explanation
In the 2007 debut of head football coach David Bailiff, Rice lost to Nicholls State with a score of 16-14.

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14.

What football team defeated Rice 48-43 to claim the 2007 C-USA West Division Title?
- A.
  
  Tulsa
- B.
  
  Tulane
- C.
  
  Texas-El Paso
- D.
  
  Houston
Correct Answer
A. Tulsa

Explanation
In 2007, the football team Tulsa defeated Rice with a score of 48-43 to claim the C-USA West Division Title.

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15.

Jarett Dillard was an All-American in 2007 at what football position for Rice?
- A.
  
  Wide Receiver
- B.
  
  Defensive Tackle
- C.
  
  Outside Linebacker
- D.
  
  Free Safety
Correct Answer
A. Wide Receiver

Explanation
Jarett Dillard being an All-American in 2007 indicates that he excelled in his position. Wide Receiver is the correct answer because it is a position in football that requires good catching and route-running skills, which are likely the qualities that contributed to Dillard's All-American status. Defensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker, and Free Safety are not relevant positions in this context and do not align with the given information.

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16.

Rice lost to what team 41-17 in the 2006 R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl?
- A.
  
  Kent State
- B.
  
  Troy
- C.
  
  USC
- D.
  
  Eastern Washington
Correct Answer
B. Troy

Explanation
In the 2006 R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, Rice lost to Troy with a score of 41-17.

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Some Trivia On Rice Owls Football

The 2008 Texas Bowl was Rice's first post-season bowl win since what year?

Rice's football team scored 77 points against what in-state rival for a 2008 season high?

Rice ended the 2008 season with how many consecutive wins, including the 2008 Texas Bowl?

What Rice football player won the inaugural Conference USA MVP Award in 2008?

The Rice Owls football team competed in which non-BCS Conference in 2008?

How many Rice Owls caught at least 10 passes in 2008?

How many times was Rice Owl wide receiver/TE James Casey named C-USA Player of the Week in 2008?

Rice defeated what team 38-14 in the 2008 Texas Bowl?

How many times did Rice score more than 30 points in 2008 football games?

James Casey is listed as playing what position for the 2008 Rice Owls?

Rice finished with what football record in 2008 in their eight Conference USA games?

Rice competes annually for the "Bayou Bucket" which they won in 2008, against what school?

Rice lost the 2007 debut of head football coach David Bailiff 16-14 against what school?

What football team defeated Rice 48-43 to claim the 2007 C-USA West Division Title?

Jarett Dillard was an All-American in 2007 at what football position for Rice?

Rice lost to what team 41-17 in the 2006 R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl?