The Amazing Quiz On Pittsburgh Panthers Football

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1.

What Pitt quarterback transferred to Delaware after his hope of starting faded with 2005 spring practice?
- A.
  
  Shane Murray
- B.
  
  Luke Getsy
- C.
  
  Matt Flaus
- D.
  
  Joe Flacco
Correct Answer
D. Joe Flacco
2.

What position did Tyler Palko play as a sophomore in 2004 when he was named Pitt's MVP?
- A.
  
  Quarterback
- B.
  
  Wide Receiver
- C.
  
  Cornerback
- D.
  
  Tailback
Correct Answer
A. Quarterback
3.

Who achieved a first for a Pitt tight end by becoming a First-Team All-Big East selection in 2008?
- A.
  
  Nate Byham
- B.
  
  Derek Kinder
- C.
  
  Dorin Dickerson
- D.
  
  John Pelusi
Correct Answer
A. Nate Byham
4.

What Pitt linebacker sustained a season-ending neck injury in the opening game of the 2008 season?
- A.
  
  Greg Williams
- B.
  
  Steve Dell
- C.
  
  Adam Gunn
- D.
  
  Dan Mason
Correct Answer
C. Adam Gunn
5.

Which Pittsburgh freshman was responsible for two of their three longest TD receptions in 2008?
- A.
  
  Jonathan Baldwin
- B.
  
  Dorin Dickerson
- C.
  
  Kevin Collier
- D.
  
  Cedric McGee
Correct Answer
A. Jonathan Baldwin
6.

What backup was the Pittsburgh quarterback in their 36-33 overtime victory over Notre Dame in 2008?
- A.
  
  Bill Stull
- B.
  
  Pat Bostick
- C.
  
  Andrew Janocko
- D.
  
  Tino Tunseri
Correct Answer
B. Pat Bostick
7.

Dave Wannstedt's first winning football season at Pitt was in what year of his coaching for them?
- A.
  
  First
- B.
  
  Fourth
- C.
  
  Second
- D.
  
  Seventh
Correct Answer
B. Fourth
8.

Which team shut out Pittsburgh 3-0 in the 2008 Sun Bowl, the lowest-scoring Bowl game in 50 years?
- A.
  
  Oregon Ducks
- B.
  
  Missouri Tigers
- C.
  
  Alabama Crimson Tide
- D.
  
  Oregon State Beavers
Correct Answer
D. Oregon State Beavers
9.

Which Pittsburgh Panther had four tackles and two sacks and was MVP Lineman of the 2008 Sun Bowl?
- A.
  
  Craig Bokor
- B.
  
  Mick Williams
- C.
  
  Jabaal Sheard
- D.
  
  Greg Romeus
Correct Answer
D. Greg Romeus
10.

What Panther had the longest 2008 Pittsburgh scoring catch and was on the Maxwell Award watch list?
- A.
  
  Oderick Turner
- B.
  
  Derek Kinder
- C.
  
  Nate Byham
- D.
  
  LeSean McCoy
Correct Answer
B. Derek Kinder
11.

Who upended Pitt 25-17 in 2008, handing them their second season-opening loss in twelve years?
- A.
  
  Syracuse Orange
- B.
  
  Bowling Green Falcons
- C.
  
  Buffalo Bulls
- D.
  
  Louisville Cardinals
Correct Answer
B. Bowling Green Falcons
12.

Greg Cross scored on his first-ever college play to help Pittsburgh edge which team 21-20 in 2008?
- A.
  
  Iowa Hawkeyes
- B.
  
  Navy Midshipmen
- C.
  
  Purdue Boilermakers
- D.
  
  Temple Owls
Correct Answer
A. Iowa Hawkeyes
13.

What ranked football opponent did Pitt edge in 2008 by 26-21?
- A.
  
  USF Bulls
- B.
  
  Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- C.
  
  Connecticut Huskies
- D.
  
  Iowa Hawkeyes
Correct Answer
A. USF Bulls
14.

How many points did Pittsburgh score in the final eight minutes to edge West Virginia 19-15 in 2008?
- A.
  
  14
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  19
Correct Answer
A. 14
15.

Connecticut completed how many passes, one more than Pittsburgh, in Pitt's 2008 34-10 rout?
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  Six
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  One
Correct Answer
B. Six

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The Amazing Quiz On Pittsburgh Panthers Football

What Pitt quarterback transferred to Delaware after his hope of starting faded with 2005 spring practice?

What position did Tyler Palko play as a sophomore in 2004 when he was named Pitt's MVP?

Who achieved a first for a Pitt tight end by becoming a First-Team All-Big East selection in 2008?

What Pitt linebacker sustained a season-ending neck injury in the opening game of the 2008 season?

Which Pittsburgh freshman was responsible for two of their three longest TD receptions in 2008?

What backup was the Pittsburgh quarterback in their 36-33 overtime victory over Notre Dame in 2008?

Dave Wannstedt's first winning football season at Pitt was in what year of his coaching for them?

Which team shut out Pittsburgh 3-0 in the 2008 Sun Bowl, the lowest-scoring Bowl game in 50 years?

Which Pittsburgh Panther had four tackles and two sacks and was MVP Lineman of the 2008 Sun Bowl?

What Panther had the longest 2008 Pittsburgh scoring catch and was on the Maxwell Award watch list?

Who upended Pitt 25-17 in 2008, handing them their second season-opening loss in twelve years?

Greg Cross scored on his first-ever college play to help Pittsburgh edge which team 21-20 in 2008?

What ranked football opponent did Pitt edge in 2008 by 26-21?

How many points did Pittsburgh score in the final eight minutes to edge West Virginia 19-15 in 2008?

Connecticut completed how many passes, one more than Pittsburgh, in Pitt's 2008 34-10 rout?