What Is Your University Of Utah Sports IQ?
The University of Utah is a college in Salt Lake City, Utah, and they have a fairly successful sports program. If you’re a fan of UofU sports, take this quiz to see just how much you know about the Utes!
- 1.
In 1964 the Utes played West Virginia in the Liberty Bowl. Utah won by a 32-6 score but the game made history because it was...
- A.
The first bowl game played in New Jersey
- B.
The first bowl game played indoors
- C.
The first bowl game nationally televised
- D.
The first bowl game played on artificial turf
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B. The first bowl game played indoorsExplanation
The 1964 Liberty Bowl was played at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. It marked the first indoor major bowl game ever held.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What year did Utah win it's first national championship?
- A.
1916
- B.
1900
- C.
1944
- D.
1977
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A. 1916Explanation
In 1916 the Utah men's basektball team won the AAU Championship marking the school's first national title.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is a Ute?
- A.
A type of bird
- B.
The state flower
- C.
Two youths
- D.
An American Indian tribe
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D. An American Indian tribeExplanation
The Utah athletics teams are known as the "Utes" in honor of the American Indian tribe for which the state of Utah is named.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What sport won Utah its first women's national title?
- A.
Skiing
- B.
Gymnastics
- C.
Basketball
- D.
Softball
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A. SkiingExplanation
The women's ski team won the AIAW national championship in 1977.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was Utah's first draft pick in the NBA draft?
- A.
Andrew Bogut
- B.
Billy McGill
- C.
Jeff Judkins
- D.
Wataru "Wat" Misaka
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D. Wataru "Wat" MisakaExplanation
Wataru "Wat" Misaka was selected in the 1947 draft.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many games did the Utah football team play in their first year of existence in 1892?
- A.
8
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
1
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D. 1Explanation
Utah played in one game against Utah State. Utah lost 12-0.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many times has the Utah football team been awarded the Beehive Boot?
- A.
20
- B.
14
- C.
6
- D.
11
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D. 11Explanation
The Utes have won the Beehive Boot 11 times (1978, 1988, 1993, '95, '99, 2002, '03, '04, '05, '08)Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is "Swoop"?
- A.
A robin
- B.
A Ute
- C.
A red-tailed hawk
- D.
A blue jay
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C. A red-tailed hawkExplanation
Swoop is a red-tailed hawk, a bird that is indigenous to the state of Utah.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many National Championships has the gymnastics team won?
- A.
10
- B.
15
- C.
5
- D.
20
Correct Answer
A. 10Explanation
Red Rocks has 10 national titles including five between 1982-86.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Former Utah basketball player Billy McGill is credited with inventing...
- A.
The sky hook
- B.
The jump shot
- C.
The cross over dribble
- D.
The jump hook
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D. The jump hookExplanation
Billy McGill is credited with inventing the jump hook. He eventually became the NBA's #1 draft pick in 1962.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many Mountain West Conference titles did the Utes win during the 2008-09 school year?
- A.
5
- B.
7
- C.
11
- D.
12
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B. 7Explanation
The Utes took home seven conference titles. Football, volleyball and both basketball teams won regular season championships. While the basketball teams and the baseball team won their MWC tournament championships.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How many Utes were drafted in the 2009 NFL Entry Draft?
- A.
0
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
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B. 4Explanation
Paul Kruger, Sean Smith, Brice McCain and Freddie Brown were all selected in the NFL draft.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What year did the Utah men's basketball team make its only appearance in the NCAA Final Four?
- A.
1982
- B.
1999
- C.
2000
- D.
1998
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D. 1998Explanation
The Utes made it to the Final Four in 1998 but lost to Kentucky, 78-69.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who was the first Consensus All-American for the Utah men's baketball team?
- A.
Arnie Ferrin
- B.
Andrew Bogut
- C.
Andre Miller
- D.
Billy McGill
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A. Arnie FerrinExplanation
Arnie Ferrin was named a Consensus All-American in 1945.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What team game Jim Boylen his first head coaching job?
- A.
Michigan State Spartans
- B.
Houston Rockets
- C.
Utah Utes
- D.
Milwaukee Bucks
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C. Utah UtesExplanation
The Utah Utes men's basketball team is the first head coaching job for Jim Boylen.Rate this question:
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