1.
What was the Clemson Tigers' win-loss record in 2007?
Correct Answer
B. 42251
2.
Who coached the Clemson Tigers football team in 2007?
Correct Answer
A. Tommy Bowden
Explanation
Tommy Bowden is the correct answer because he was the head coach of the Clemson Tigers football team in 2007.
3.
Rod Gardner set Clemson's one game record of 182 receiving yards against whom in 2000?
Correct Answer
B. North Carolina
Explanation
In 2000, Rod Gardner set Clemson's one game record of 182 receiving yards against North Carolina.
4.
Clemson's nine football victories in 2000 were its most in how many years?
Correct Answer
C. Seven
Explanation
Clemson's nine football victories in 2000 were its most in seven years. This means that Clemson had not won more than nine games in a season for the past seven years prior to 2000.
5.
What ACC football team dealt Clemson its worst defeat of 2001, a 38-3 drubbing?
Correct Answer
A. North Carolina
Explanation
In 2001, North Carolina football team handed Clemson their worst defeat of the season with a score of 38-3. This indicates that North Carolina dominated the game and outperformed Clemson in all aspects. The other options, Maryland, North Carolina State, and South Carolina, did not achieve such a significant victory against Clemson in that year. Therefore, North Carolina is the correct answer.
6.
Derrick Hamilton tallied 590 yards in what category to lead the 2001 Clemson Tigers?
Correct Answer
D. Receiving
Explanation
Derrick Hamilton led the 2001 Clemson Tigers in the category of receiving, accumulating a total of 590 yards.
7.
What team chose two Clemson players in the 2002 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
C. Denver Broncos
Explanation
The Denver Broncos chose two Clemson players in the 2002 NFL Draft.
8.
How many touchdown passes did freshman Charlie Whitehurst toss for Clemson in 2002?
Correct Answer
B. 10
Explanation
In 2002, freshman Charlie Whitehurst threw 10 touchdown passes for Clemson.
9.
Against what team did Clemson's Airese Currie catch a Tiger record of 12 passes in 2003?
Correct Answer
D. Middle Tennessee State
Explanation
In 2003, Airese Currie of Clemson caught a record-breaking 12 passes against Middle Tennessee State. This means that in a single game, Currie successfully received 12 passes thrown by his teammates, setting a new record for the team. This accomplishment highlights Currie's exceptional skills and ability to contribute significantly to Clemson's offensive plays during that particular game.
10.
Who became Clemson's career football scoring leader in 2003?
Correct Answer
D. Aaron Hunt
Explanation
Aaron Hunt became Clemson's career football scoring leader in 2003.
11.
In 2004, Clemson's Justin Miller returned two kickoffs for touchdowns against whom?
Correct Answer
B. Florida State
Explanation
In 2004, Clemson's Justin Miller returned two kickoffs for touchdowns against Florida State.
12.
Clemson recorded 11 sacks, one shy of the school record, in a 2004 game against whom?
Correct Answer
D. Utah State
Explanation
In a 2004 game, Clemson recorded 11 sacks, which was just one sack away from tying the school record. The question asks who Clemson achieved this impressive feat against, and the correct answer is Utah State.
13.
In 2005, Clemson had a school-record 17-play touchdown drive against which ACC team?
Correct Answer
D. Maryland
Explanation
In 2005, Clemson had a school-record 17-play touchdown drive against Maryland, an ACC team. This means that Clemson was able to sustain a long offensive possession, successfully completing 17 plays without turning the ball over or being stopped by the opposing team's defense. The fact that it was a school record indicates that this was a noteworthy and impressive achievement for Clemson's offense.
14.
Who chose Clemson cornerback Tye Hill with the 15th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
A. St. Louis Rams
Explanation
The St. Louis Rams chose Clemson cornerback Tye Hill with the 15th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft.
15.
What Tiger returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown in 2006 to set a Clemson record?
Correct Answer
C. Jacoby Ford
Explanation
Jacoby Ford returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown in 2006, setting a Clemson record. This indicates that among the given options, Jacoby Ford was the player who achieved this feat.
16.
What football team did Clemson wallop 51-0 in 2006, its first shutout in six years?
Correct Answer
A. Louisiana Tech
Explanation
In 2006, Clemson achieved its first shutout in six years by defeating Louisiana Tech with a score of 51-0. This implies that Clemson completely dominated the game, preventing Louisiana Tech from scoring any points.
17.
In 2007, Clemson's only road game loss in football was to which ACC opponent?
Correct Answer
D. Georgia Tech
Explanation
In 2007, Clemson's only road game loss in football was to Georgia Tech. This means that Clemson won all of their other road games that year against ACC opponents.
18.
What team selected Clemson's Phillip Merling in the 2008 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
D. Miami DolpHins
Explanation
The Miami Dolphins selected Clemson's Phillip Merling in the 2008 NFL Draft.
19.
How many Clemson Tigers were selected in the 2009 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
D. Four
Explanation
In the 2009 NFL Draft, four Clemson Tigers were selected.
20.
Clemson's largest winning margin in football in 18 years, 54-0, was against whom in 2008?
Correct Answer
A. South Carolina State
Explanation
In 2008, Clemson achieved their largest winning margin in football in 18 years with a score of 54-0. The opponent they defeated by this significant margin was South Carolina State.
21.
Who defeated Dabo Swinney in his first game as Clemson's football coach in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Georgia Tech
Explanation
In his first game as Clemson's football coach in 2008, Dabo Swinney was defeated by Georgia Tech.
22.
In 2008, which Tiger caught Clemson's longest touchdown of 83 yards?
Correct Answer
A. C.J. Spiller
Explanation
C.J. Spiller caught Clemson's longest touchdown of 83 yards in 2008.