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Quiz about South Carolina Gamecock Football

South Carolina Gamecock Football Quiz

The Gamecock program is one of the oldest in the country, fielding its first team in 1892. This quiz looks at some of players and traditions of the South Carolina program.

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

Author
capnamerica

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
282,265

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
534

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 165 (7/10), Guest 69 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Their home stadium was renamed in 1972 from Carolina Stadium to ____________ . Hint

Death Valley

Williams Brice Stadium

Gamecock Stadium

Palmetto Field

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Gamecock won the Heisman Trophy in 1980? Hint

Mike Rozier

Herschel Walker

George Rogers

Charles White

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Gamecocks were once members of the ACC Conference.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which entrance song that the Gamecocks have used has been named by "Sporting News" as the "Best Entrance in College Football"? Hint

We Are The Champions

2001-Space Odyssey

Hell's Bells

Gamecock Fight Song

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which bowl game did South Carolina win in 1995? Hint

Gator Bowl

Carquest Bowl

Rose Bowl

Peach Bowl

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which quarterback and broadcaster was named to the "Sporting News" 2nd Team All- American squad in 1986? Hint

Steve Taneyhill

Anthony Wright

Jeff Grantz

Todd Ellis

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Gamecock nation became very excited with the hiring of this coach prior to the 1999 season.

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. The arch-rival Clemson Tigers played the Gamecocks for the 105th time in 2007, and won, thus Clemson had won more games in the rivalry than the Gamecocks.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which former Green Bay Packers wide receiver was a star for the Gamecocks in the 1980s? Hint

Jermale Kelly

Sterling Sharpe

Zola Davis

Phillip Logan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Steve Spurrier led the Gamecocks to a bowl victory in the 2005 Independence Bowl during his first season with the club.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Their home stadium was renamed in 1972 from Carolina Stadium to ____________ .

Answer: Williams Brice Stadium

Williams Brice was opened in 1934 as Municipal Stadium, with seating for 17,600. The Gamecocks won their first home game during the 1934 season, defeating Erskine by a score of 25-0.

2. Which Gamecock won the Heisman Trophy in 1980?

Answer: George Rogers

Rogers led the Gamecocks to an 8-3 record during the season. He finished with 1,781 rushing yards, which led the nation. His number 38 was retired during the final home game of the season, becoming the first player in team history to receive that honor.

3. The Gamecocks were once members of the ACC Conference.

Answer: True

The University of South Carolina was a founding member of the ACC in 1953. The school remained in the conference until 1971, when it became an Independent.

4. Which entrance song that the Gamecocks have used has been named by "Sporting News" as the "Best Entrance in College Football"?

Answer: 2001-Space Odyssey

The song comes from the 1968 movie of the same name. It was directed by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke.

5. Which bowl game did South Carolina win in 1995?

Answer: Carquest Bowl

The Gamecocks defeated West Virginia 24-21 on January 2nd, 1995. It marked the first bowl victory for the program.

6. Which quarterback and broadcaster was named to the "Sporting News" 2nd Team All- American squad in 1986?

Answer: Todd Ellis

Ellis graduated from USC in 1989. He finished his Gamecock career with 9,953 passing yards, a .553 completion percentage, and 49 career touchdowns.

7. The Gamecock nation became very excited with the hiring of this coach prior to the 1999 season.

Answer: Lou Holtz

Holtz coached the Gamecocks from 1999-2004, compiling a record of 33-37. He led the team to two Outback Bowl victories in 2000 and 2001, defeating Ohio State in both games.

8. The arch-rival Clemson Tigers played the Gamecocks for the 105th time in 2007, and won, thus Clemson had won more games in the rivalry than the Gamecocks.

Answer: True

After their 23-21 victory, the Tigers held a 64-37-4 edge in the series which began in 1909.

9. Which former Green Bay Packers wide receiver was a star for the Gamecocks in the 1980s?

Answer: Sterling Sharpe

Sterling set schools records with 169 career receptions, 2,497 receiving yards, 17 career touchdowns, and 11 single-season touchdowns. After his NFL career, he went on to become a television analyst.

10. Steve Spurrier led the Gamecocks to a bowl victory in the 2005 Independence Bowl during his first season with the club.

Answer: False

Spurrier led the team to 7-5 record in his first season, but the team was defeated by Brad Smith and the Missouri Tigers 38-31.

Source: Author capnamerica

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