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From College to Pro Trivia Quiz

Most football fans will remember these players and their pro teams. Do you remember where they went to school?

A multiple-choice quiz by sarciapone. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sarciapone

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
308,436

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jack Lambert was a 9-time Pro Bowler for the Steelers. He played at what school from 1970-1973? Hint

Michigan

Penn State

Kent State

Syracuse

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Question 2 of 10

2. Billy Sims ended his career 'sooner' than most of us would have liked. He played college ball from 1975-1979 for which team? Hint

Alabama

Oklahoma

Rice

Texas

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1979 Heisman Trophy winner Charles White played college ball from 1977-1979 for which team? Hint

North Carolina Tar Heels

USC Trojans

SMU Mustangs

TCU Horned Frogs

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Question 4 of 10

4. Freeman McNeil was a great New York Jet, he also had a great college career while playing at which school? Hint

USC

NC State

UCLA

Texas A&M

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Question 5 of 10

5. Doug Flutie eventually had a pretty good NFL career. He won the Heisman in college while playing for______________ from 1981-1984. Hint

Notre Dame

Boston College

Michigan

Ohio State

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Polish Rifle Ron Jaworski went to________________ from 1969-1972. Hint

Rutgers

Eastern Michigan

Youngstown State

Michigan State

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Question 7 of 10

7. L.C. Greenwood was part of the Steel Curtain Dynasty of the 1970s. Where did he play his college ball at from 1966-1969? Hint

Southern Methodist University

Grambling

Arkansas AM&N

Southen University and A&M

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Question 8 of 10

8. George Rogers was the first overall pick in the 1981 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. Where did he play college ball from 1977-1980? Hint

University of Miami

Colgate

North Carolina

University of South Carolina

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jack Ham was one of the best outside linebackers ever to play the game. He played pro for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Where did he play college ball from 1967-1970? Hint

Alabama

NC State

Penn State

Michigan State

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cliff Branch was an all-time Raiders great from 1969-1972. He played college ball for which school? Hint

University of Washington

Georgia Tech

University of Colorado at Boulder

Texas Tech

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jack Lambert was a 9-time Pro Bowler for the Steelers. He played at what school from 1970-1973?

Answer: Kent State

Jack was chosen in the second round of the 1974 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was "undersized" for a middle linebacker, but is considered one of the best ever.

2. Billy Sims ended his career 'sooner' than most of us would have liked. He played college ball from 1975-1979 for which team?

Answer: Oklahoma

Billy Sims was the first pick overall by the Detroit Lions in 1980. He won the 1978 Heisman. A knee injury ended his career in 1984.

3. 1979 Heisman Trophy winner Charles White played college ball from 1977-1979 for which team?

Answer: USC Trojans

Charles was chosen in the first round of the 1980 NFL draft by Cleveland. He later played for the Rams, but did not have as distinguished a pro career as expected.

4. Freeman McNeil was a great New York Jet, he also had a great college career while playing at which school?

Answer: UCLA

Freeman played at UCLA from 1978-1980. He was the 3rd overall selection by the Jets in 1981. In 1982 he led the NFL in rushing.

5. Doug Flutie eventually had a pretty good NFL career. He won the Heisman in college while playing for______________ from 1981-1984.

Answer: Boston College

Doug Flutie was the 285th pick in the 1985 draft. He played in the USFL and had a distinguished career in the CFL.

6. The Polish Rifle Ron Jaworski went to________________ from 1969-1972.

Answer: Youngstown State

Ron Jaworski led the Eagles to one Super Bowl, a loss to the Raiders in 1980, and interestingly he only managed to make one Pro Bowl (1980) in his entire career.

7. L.C. Greenwood was part of the Steel Curtain Dynasty of the 1970s. Where did he play his college ball at from 1966-1969?

Answer: Arkansas AM&N

L.C. Greenwood dominated the field throughout his career from 1969-1981 as a Steeler, making the Pro Bowl 6 times, but was only a 10th round draft pick.

8. George Rogers was the first overall pick in the 1981 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. Where did he play college ball from 1977-1980?

Answer: University of South Carolina

George Rogers won the Heisman in 1980, and was NFL Rookie of the Year in 1981.

9. Jack Ham was one of the best outside linebackers ever to play the game. He played pro for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Where did he play college ball from 1967-1970?

Answer: Penn State

Jack Ham was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round of the 1971 NFL draft. He was a dominating force during the Steelers Dynasty of the 1970s. He was voted to the Pro Bowl 8 Times.

10. Cliff Branch was an all-time Raiders great from 1969-1972. He played college ball for which school?

Answer: University of Colorado at Boulder

Cliff Branch was a deep threat for the Raiders from 1972-1985. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and owns three Super Bowl rings.

Source: Author sarciapone

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