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Random Trivia quiz

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2024 12:29 pm
by Bryan
1) The two active winningest coaches in the NCAA in 1980 faced off against each other in a rather boring game. Name the two coaches involved.

2) This player played 12 years in the NFL and earned one pro bowl berth at age 31. He was 8 years old when his older brother started playing in the AFL. Name the player (bonus point for naming the brother).

3) This coach was the HC for two different teams in the 1970's, although he only compiled 1 winning season in his career. He allegedly smoked 4 packs of cigarettes each day. Name the coach.

4) This RB had an odd career that spanned three non-consecutive seasons with two different teams. In the final game of his career, he topped the 100-yard mark while having less than 300 career rushing yards. Name the RB.

Re: Random Trivia quiz

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:05 am
by Citizen
#3 is Tommy Prothro. The cigarette line gave it away. :)

Re: Random Trivia quiz

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:35 am
by Bryan
Citizen wrote: Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:05 am #3 is Tommy Prothro. The cigarette line gave it away. :)
Correct!

Re: Random Trivia quiz

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:56 am
by Retro Rider
Bryan wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2024 12:29 pm 1) The two active winningest coaches in the NCAA in 1980 faced off against each other in a rather boring game. Name the two coaches involved.
#1) I'm guessing that was the 11/15/80 Notre Dame at Alabama game that pitted Dan Devine vs. Bear Bryant. The Irish won 7-0 and accepted a Sugar Bowl invitation right afterwards.

Re: Random Trivia quiz

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 12:24 pm
by Bryan
Retro Rider wrote: Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:56 am
Bryan wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2024 12:29 pm 1) The two active winningest coaches in the NCAA in 1980 faced off against each other in a rather boring game. Name the two coaches involved.
#1) I'm guessing that was the 11/15/80 Notre Dame at Alabama game that pitted Dan Devine vs. Bear Bryant. The Irish won 7-0 and accepted a Sugar Bowl invitation right afterwards.
Correct! I was surprised that Devine was #2 on the list, but I guess it makes sense.

Re: Random Trivia quiz

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 3:09 pm
by Brian wolf
Yeah, I thought it was Bryant and Paterno but they met in the 1979 Sugar Bowl ...

Re: Random Trivia quiz

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:48 pm
by PA Wingman
#2 Jim Houston brother of Lin Houston?

Re: Random Trivia quiz

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:51 pm
by Bryan
PA Wingman wrote: Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:48 pm #2 Jim Houston brother of Lin Houston?
Incorrect....but good guess