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Sports Quiz: College Sports Nicknames: 10 Questions | College Sports

This is a quiz about 2008 Division 1-AA College sports teams.

A multiple-choice quiz by ericn. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ericn

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3 mins

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291,946

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname of Appalachian State University? Hint

Cotton Blossoms

Tigers

Hornets

Mountaineers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Austin Peay University had which government related nickname? Hint

Senators

Justices

Mayors

Governors

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Question 3 of 10

3. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga were formerly known as the Moccasins, but shortened the nickname in 1996 to the Mocs.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Eastern Illinois University is known as the what? Hint

Wildcats

Jaguars

Titans

Panthers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Southeast Missouri State University had the same nickname as the Miami University (OH).

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the nickname of the NAIA school, Lindenwood University? Hint

Lions

Tigers

Cardinals

Falcons

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Question 7 of 10

7. If rooting for Liberty University, what nickname would you be shouting at game? Hint

Hawks

Heatseekers

Flames

Bells

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Question 8 of 10

8. Long Beach State's baseball team's unofficial nickname is the Dirtbags.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. If you are a Pittsburg State fan, you are rooting for what animal? Hint

Panthers

Huskies

Bobcats

Gorillas

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname of St. Louis University? Hint

Billikens

Saints

Buddhas

Bishops

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname of Appalachian State University?

Answer: Mountaineers

The Mountaineers had won three Division 1-AA football championships in a row. Appalachian State University is located in Boone, North Carolina.

2. Austin Peay University had which government related nickname?

Answer: Governors

Austin Peay University upset Illinois in the first-round of the NCAA tournament in 1987, becoming the third 14-seed to defeat a 3-seed in the tournament. The NFL team the Tennessee Titans held their training camp at the APSU campus also.

3. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga were formerly known as the Moccasins, but shortened the nickname in 1996 to the Mocs.

Answer: True

UTC was known as the Moccasins until 1996, but caused some racial controversy so they shortened their nickname to the Mocs.

4. Eastern Illinois University is known as the what?

Answer: Panthers

The most notable alumni was Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo.

5. Southeast Missouri State University had the same nickname as the Miami University (OH).

Answer: True

SEMO and Miami (OH) were both known as the Redhawks. SEMO is a memeber of the Ohio Valley Conference, while Miami (OH) is a member of the Mid-American Conference.

6. What is the nickname of the NAIA school, Lindenwood University?

Answer: Lions

Lindenwood University is located in St.Charles, MO, and had produced a NFL football player DeDe Dorsey, who was a part of the 2006 Super Bowl champs, the Indianapolis Colts.

7. If rooting for Liberty University, what nickname would you be shouting at game?

Answer: Flames

Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is a member of the Big South Conference.

8. Long Beach State's baseball team's unofficial nickname is the Dirtbags.

Answer: True

Long Beach State's baseball team is known as the Dirtbags, although it is unofficial it is acknowledged by the university. The official name is the 49ers.

9. If you are a Pittsburg State fan, you are rooting for what animal?

Answer: Gorillas

Pittsburg State is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, and is a Division 2 school in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

10. What is the nickname of St. Louis University?

Answer: Billikens

SLU became the Billikens when a sportswriter felt that SLU football coach John Bender resembled a Billiken. So a cartoonist drew a caricature in the form of a Billiken and posted it in a drug store window coining the name "Bender's Billikens".

Source: Author ericn

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