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251 How many bowl games did the Cougars go to under head coach LaVell Edwards?
Answer: 22

LaVell Edwards is known as one of the greatest bowl coaches ever, because he won over 70% of the bowl games he lead his team to.
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What Big East team did UVA push for to be added to the ACC expansion plans?




252 In 2001, which NFL player caught a TD pass, threw a TD pass, and ran for a TD in the same game?
Answer: David Patten

In a 2001 game against the Colts, Patriots wide receiver David Patten caught a touchdown of his own, ran one in on a reverse, and threw a pass to a wide open Troy Brown for another. It was the first win for a young Patriots QB by the name of Tom Brady.
253 The Ray Guy Award goes to the nation's top college player at what position?
Answer: punter

Originally awarded in 2000, the award is named in honor of legendary punter Ray Guy. An All-American at Southern Mississippi, this Thomson, Georgia native was a Pro Bowl punter for the NFL's Oakland Raiders. The Greater Augusta Sports Council presents this award each season.
254 Which Wildcat won the very first Mosi Tatupu Award, given annually to the nation's top special teams player?
Answer: Chris McAlister

Chris McAlister played cornerback for the Wildcats from 1996-1998. He was also an amazing returner. Against Hawaii in 1998, he scored a touchdown on the opening kickoff of the Wildcats' season. He earned the inaugural Mosi Tatupu Award in 1998 as the nation's most outstanding special teams player. Chris started in the Super Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens in 2000, a game that they won.
255 What Big East team did UVA push for to be added to the ACC expansion plans?
Answer: Virginia Tech

The original plans for ACC expansion included Miami, Syracuse, and Boston College. Because of government intervention and UVA refusing expansion if Va Tech was not added, the plans changed to just Va Tech and Miami with both schools accepting the invitation. Later Boston College was added to the plans again due to the fact that the NCAA would not allow the ACC to hold a championship game with only 11 teams.
256 What unusual item did coach Tommy Prothro have with him on the sideline of every game?
Answer: A briefcase

Nobody (except Tommy himself) knew what was in it. Some said game plans, some said scouting reports, and some said it had nothing at all.
257 Former New England Patriots WR Terry Glenn attended what college?
Answer: Ohio State

Ohio State has produced some very talented NFL WRs, including Glenn, David Boston, and speedster Joey Galloway. There is also a common trait with them all, attitude.
258 Who did Grossman throw his miraculous overtime gamewinning pass to in the 2002 game at home versus Auburn?
Answer: Taylor Jacobs

As he was hit he unleashed a 30 yard spiral to Taylor Jacobs in the back of the endzone for the 30-23 win.
259 In 2001, who was voted Northwestern's most valuable player?
Answer: Zak Kustok

Zak Kustok was Voted MVP by his teammates at the end of the 2001 season, soon after he was drafted by the Miami Dolphhins and cut during the preseason.
260 Who ran for an 88 yard touchdown to give Michigan State the lead against undefeated #1 Ohio State in 1974?
Answer: Levi Jackson

Levi Jackson's 88 yard touchdown run with just over 3 minutes to play gave Michigan State the lead over #1 Ohio State, 16-13. Ohio State drove to the MSU goal line and seemed to get off one final play to score a touchdown and win but one ref signaled the game was over, another signaled a touchdown. The refs promptly left the field but no one knew who won the game. After about half and hour, the refs were contacted at their hotel and they said the clock ran out making the Spartans the winner. Everyone stayed at the game and when the announcement came the Michigan State won, the crowd rushed the field and tore down the goal posts.
261 How many NAIA football teams are there in Ohio?
Answer: 4

Malone, Tiffin, Urbana and Walsh.
Question Reference: Quiz: Ohio Football.
262 Interestingly enough also as of 2000 the top 2 rushing totals in a single game came against the same foe. Which team is it?
Answer: Kansas

263 A rules question: How many points are awarded when a player returns a blocked extra point across the goal line?
Answer: 2

264 What position did Tony Dorsett's son play in college?
Answer: Defensive Back

Tony Dorsett's son, Anthony Dorsett Jr., played college football as a defensive back for the University of Pittsburgh, following in his father's footsteps. Tony Dorsett himself was a standout running back for Pitt, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1976 and leading the team to a national championship that same year. Despite his success in college, Anthony Dorsett Jr. did not go on to play professionally in the NFL.
Question Reference: Quiz: Tony Dorsett.
265 Charlie Ward played and won a national championship plus a Heisman for what college?
Answer: Florida State

He now plays basketball for the New York Knicks.
266 With which school from outside of Virginia does Virginia have "the South's Oldest Rivalry"?
Answer: University of North Carolina

The series between the University of Virginia and the University of North Carolina Tar Heels began with two games in 1892, before settling down to one most years after (with a consecutive streak dating to 1919). The two schools have both been part of the Atlantic Coast Conference since 1953. The largest margins of victory in the series during the 20th century were Virginia over North Carolina 66-0 in the 1912 games and North Carolina over Virginia 61-0 in the 1935 game.
267 Which Ole Miss linebacker won the Dick Butkus Award, the Jack Lambert Trophy and the Conerly Trophy in 2006?
Answer: Patrick Willis

Patrick Willis played linebacker from 2003 through 2006 at Ole Miss. In 2005 and 2006, he was first team All-Conference and an All-American. Willis was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year in 2006.

Both the Dick Butkus Award and the Jack Lambert Trophy are given yearly to the top collegiate linebacker. The Conerly Trophy is given to the best college football player in the state of Mississippi. Patrick Willis won all three of these awards in 2006.
268 Emmitt Smith might best be known as a Dallas Cowboy, but before he took the field in Dallas, he was a pretty good college running back. If you had ever seen Emmitt play his college home games, in which city would you have been?
Answer: Gainesville

Emmitt Smith played for the University of Florida, which is located in Gainesville. During his three year college career, Emmitt rushed for 3,928 yards and 36 touchdowns. Most people are more familiar with Emmitt's exploits as a pro though. His three Superbowl titles and various personal accomplishments on the field were enough to have him enshrined in the National Football League's Hall of Fame in 2010. Many believe Emmitt to be one of the most complete backs to ever take the field at either the college or professional level.
269 What has Georgia Tech's rivalry with the University of Georgia become colloquially known as?
Answer: Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate

The Tech-UGA rivalry is taken very seriously by some fans, particularly students. The schools tend to volley insults at each other on a regular basis. Tech students generally rely on their school's academic prestige, where UGA tends to make jokes about Tech's lopsided male to female ratio. UGA also has its considerable lead in the overall rivalry record to boast. 'The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry' is the name of the rivalry between UGA and Auburn University. 'The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party' is the name of the rivalry between UGA and the University of Florida.
270 Three defensive lineman from NC State were drafted in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. The first was Mario Williams. Who was the third?
Answer: John McCargo

Mario Williams was the surprise first pick of the draft. Manny Lawson was selected as the 22nd pick. John McCargo was picked 26th and went to the Buffalo Bills.
271 Lou Holtz was the head coach of the Gophers for two years, 1984 and 1985. He won 10 games and lost 12 as head coach, but also led the Gophers to an Independence Bowl win in 1985. Why did Holtz only coach for two years at Minnesota?
Answer: He took the head coaching job at Notre Dame

Lou Holtz had a Notre Dame clause in his contract that allowed him to leave the University of Minnesota and take the head coaching job at the University of Notre Dame, should it become available. Holtz took the job in 1986 and led Notre Dame to a 100-30-2 record in his tenure of 11 seasons, including a National Championship in 1988. In that same time frame, the Gophers went 45-75-2. Holtz only had one losing season at Notre Dame in 1986 when they went 5-6.
272 Rutgers' first undefeated season was in what year?
Answer: 1961

John Bateman coached the team to an 8-1 record in his first year, 1960, and then to an undefeated 9-0 season in 1961.
273 In 1913, the Gators beat Florida Southern by a margin of what score?
Answer: 144-0

It really happened, and it was played under high school rules, meaning 12-minute quarters instead of 15. The following week however, they lost to Auburn 55-0. One Gator football player, Rex Farrior was quoted as saying "after that 144-0 game, I thought college football was a piece of cake, Auburn instructed me otherwise".
274 After winning back-to-back Music City Bowls in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons, what bowl did the University of Kentucky beat East Carolina University in to make it three in a row in 2008-09 season?
Answer: Liberty Bowl

After trailing in the first half of the Liberty Bowl, Kentucky cornerback David Jones gave the Wildcats full momentum with a kick return in the opening second half, leading to the victory.
275 What does the Washington-Washington State rivalry game winner receive?
Answer: The Apple Cup

The first Apple Cup game was played in 1900, but the first Apple Cup was not rewarded until 1901 because the first game resulted in a tie.