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Shocked by the Bolt? Trivia Quiz

The inspirational story of the 2004 San Diego Chargers. A team destined to silence all the critics going from worst to first.

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

Author
vpham

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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199,414

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Charger quarterback bounced back from a dismal 2003-04 season, winning the Comeback Player of the Year Award, throwing 27 touchdowns to seven interceptions, and landing himself a spot in the 2005 NFL Pro Bowl? Hint

Doug Flutie

Cleo Lemon

Philip Rivers

Drew Brees

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Charger Pro Bowl running back rushed for 1,000 yards or more in his fourth consecutive season, and broke the NFL record for most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown in a season? Hint

Jesse Chatman

Malcolm Floyd

Michael Turner

LaDainian Tomlinson

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Charger tight end according to many, was the best tight end in 2004 and was perhaps the biggest bargain in years. He set a NFL record that year for most touchdowns scored by a tight end in a season with 13. Who was this Pro Bowl tight end? Hint

Bobby Shaw

Justin Peelle

Antonio Gates

Ryan Krause

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Question 4 of 10

4. Perhaps one of the most underrated players in football, this Charger fullback had paved the way for numerous 1,000 yard rushers including Eddie George and Corey Dillion. In 2004, he did it for LaDainian Tonlinson. Who was this overlooked fullback? Hint

Clinton Hart

Andrew Pinnock

Lorenzo Neal

Leon Johnson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which wide receiver led the San Diego Chargers in 2004 with 47 receptions? Hint

Eric Parker

Reche Caldwell

Keenan McCardell

Kassim Osgood

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2004, which AFC West opponent did the San Diego Chargers beat twice, to sweep them in the season series for the first time since 1992? Hint

Kansas City Cheifs

Cleveland Browns

Denver Broncos

Oakland Raiders

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2004, the Chargers had a 5-3 away record. Which of the following teams did not defeat them on the road? Hint

Carolina Panthers

Atlanta Falcons

Denver Broncos

Indianapolis Colts

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2004, the Chargers had a 7-1 record at home in the regular season. Which of the following was the only team to defeat them at Qualcomm Stadium? Hint

New York Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Perhaps the most vital part of 2004 was the rapid improvement of the Charger defense. A defense that ranked third in points allowed and third in rushing defense. Which premier defender led the Chargers in tackles with 151? Hint

Steve Foley

Donnie Edwards

Jamal Williams

Terrence Kiel

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were the 2004 AFC West Division Champions? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Denver Broncos

Oakland Raiders

Kansas City Cheifs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Drew Brees

Drew Brees made a drastic improvment in 2004. His 65.5% completion percentage improved by almost 8% from 2003. His 3,159 passing yards was over 1,000 more yards than what he threw in 2003. His 27 touchdown passes more than doubled his touchdown passes in 2003.

His interceptions went down from 15 to only seven. Brees could do it on the ground too. He had 85 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns in 2004.

2. Which Charger Pro Bowl running back rushed for 1,000 yards or more in his fourth consecutive season, and broke the NFL record for most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown in a season?

Answer: LaDainian Tomlinson

LaDainian Tomlinson led the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns in 2004. LT set a new NFL record in 2004 with a rushing touchdown in 12 consecutive games, breaking the record previously owned by Emmitt Smith and Priest Holmes.

Answer: Antonio Gates

Antonio Gates earned his first Pro-Bowl selection in the 2004-05 season. That season, he set a new NFL record with 13 touchdowns by a tight end in a single season. In 2004-05, Gates caught 81 passes for 964 receiving yards; averaging about 12 yards per reception.

Answer: Lorenzo Neal

With every great running back there is a great fullback blocking for him. That was the case in 2004 when Lorenzo Neal paved the way for 1,000 yard rusher, LaDainian Tomlinson. Neal had a streak of blocking for 1,000 yard rushers from 1997 and continued in 2004.

5. Which wide receiver led the San Diego Chargers in 2004 with 47 receptions?

Answer: Eric Parker

The Chargers were anchored by wide receivers Eric Parker and Reche Caldwell early in the season, but when Caldwell went down with injury, all the Chargers did was sign Pro Bowl wideout Keenan McCardell from Tampa Bay, to propel them the rest of the way.

6. In 2004, which AFC West opponent did the San Diego Chargers beat twice, to sweep them in the season series for the first time since 1992?

Answer: Oakland Raiders

The San Diego Chargers clobbered the Oakland Raiders 42-14 in their first meeting on Halloween day 2004 in San Diego. Then three weeks later the Chargers went in the Black Hole and came out with another victory, as they beat the Raiders 23-17 to sweep them in a season series for the first time in a dozen years.

7. In 2004, the Chargers had a 5-3 away record. Which of the following teams did not defeat them on the road?

Answer: Carolina Panthers

In 2004, the Chargers had their first winning road record since 1994. On the road they beat the Texans, Panthers, Raiders, Chiefs, and the Browns. They lost to the Broncos 23-13, the Falcons 21-20, and the Colts 34-31.

8. In 2004, the Chargers had a 7-1 record at home in the regular season. Which of the following was the only team to defeat them at Qualcomm Stadium?

Answer: New York Jets

The 7-1 record the Chargers accomplished at home was their best since the Air Coryell era in 1979. At home, they beat the Titans 38-17, Jaguars 34-21, Raiders 42-14, Saints 43-17, Broncos 20-17, Buccanneers 31-24, and Chiefs 24-17. The only team that defeated them was the New York Jets, 34-28 in Week 2.

Answer: Donnie Edwards

Donnie Edwards had a career season in 2004 with 151 tackles, five interceptions, eight pass deflections, and one touchdown. Edwards was one of the biggest Pro Bowl snubs. Other notable defenders include another Pro Bowl snub, Jamal Williams, along with Terrance Kiel, Steve Foley, Randall Godfrey, and Jerry Wilson, who all had nothing short of a great season.

10. Who were the 2004 AFC West Division Champions?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

The 2004 San Diego Chargers ended the regular season with a 12-4 record and were the 2004 AFC West Division Champions. Led by coach Marty Schottenheimer, the famous 'Martyball' rode the San Diego Chargers all the way into the postseason. The 2004 San Diego Chargers were a team to remember. Let's admit it, in 2004 we were all "shocked by the "Bolt"!

Source: Author vpham

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