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Quiz about 1990 Giants Super Bowl Champs

1990 Giants: Super Bowl Champs Quiz

How much do you know about the 1990 Super Bowl Champs?

A multiple-choice quiz by NYKnicks82034. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
NYKnicks82034

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,929

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Giant rookie had a great season but could not finish it due to injury? Hint

Lewis Tillman

Phil Simms

Rodney Hampton

Dave Meggett

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Question 2 of 10

2. After a 10-0 start, who did Giants lose their first game to? Hint

San Francisco 49ers

Philadelphia Eagles

Buffalo Bills

Phoenix Cardinals

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which player led the Giants in receptions in 1990? Hint

Mark Ingram

Stephen Baker

Dave Meggett

Mark Bavaro

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who finished second behind Lawrence Taylor on the team in sacks? Hint

Carl Banks

Erik Howard

Pepper Johnson

Leonard Marshall

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which team did Phil Simms suffer his season-ending injury against? Hint

San Francisco 49ers

Phoenix Cardinals

Buffalo Bills

Washington Redskins

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the NFC Championship against the 49ers, which 49er player fumbled the ball to help set up a Matt Bahr game-winning field goal? Hint

Steve Young

Roger Craig

Jerry Rice

John Taylor

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the Super Bowl against the Buffalo Bills, who would have won the Super Bowl MVP if Scott Norwood would have made the game-winning field goal? Hint

Thurman Thomas

Lionel Manuel

Rodney Hampton

Mark Bavaro

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the Giants defensive coordinator in 1990? Hint

Bill Belichick

Tom Coughlin

John Foxx

Bill Parcells

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Question 9 of 10

9. Besides Erik Howard, Pepper Johnson, Bart Oates, Williams Roberts, and Lawrence Taylor, who was the other Giant Pro Bowler? Hint

Phil Simms

Carl Banks

Ottis Anderson

Reyna Thompson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the only team the Giants shutout in the season? Hint

New England Patriots

Dallas Cowboys

Miami Dolphins

Detroit Lions

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Giant rookie had a great season but could not finish it due to injury?

Answer: Rodney Hampton

The Giants' first round draft pick Rodney Hampton had 455 yrds rushing and 2 TDs, 32 receptions for 274 yards and 2 TDs. Due to an injury, he was unable to finish the season.

2. After a 10-0 start, who did Giants lose their first game to?

Answer: Philadelphia Eagles

The Giants lost to the (6-4) Philadelphia Eagles 31-13 in Philadelphia. New York would end up losing the following week as well.

3. Which player led the Giants in receptions in 1990?

Answer: Dave Meggett

Third down running back and return specialist Dave Meggett led the team with 39 receptions. Bavaro was second with 33 receptions.

4. Who finished second behind Lawrence Taylor on the team in sacks?

Answer: Leonard Marshall

LT finished with 10.5 sacks, but behind him was Leonard Marshall who finished with 4.5 sacks. Pepper Johnson had 3.5, and Howard had 3.0 sacks.

5. Which team did Phil Simms suffer his season-ending injury against?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

Phil Simms was first injured against the Phoenix Cardinals, but then a few weeks later, a season ending injury against the Buffalo Bills.

6. In the NFC Championship against the 49ers, which 49er player fumbled the ball to help set up a Matt Bahr game-winning field goal?

Answer: Roger Craig

When Steve Young handed off to Roger Craig, LT was able force and recover the fumble to help set up the Matt Bahr field goal.

7. In the Super Bowl against the Buffalo Bills, who would have won the Super Bowl MVP if Scott Norwood would have made the game-winning field goal?

Answer: Thurman Thomas

Thurman Thomas finished with 135 yards and a touchdown, while also catching 5 passes for 55 yards.

8. Who was the Giants defensive coordinator in 1990?

Answer: Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick made a name for himself as the Giants defensive coordinator by having one of the best defenses in the NFL. They ran a base 3-4 defense.

9. Besides Erik Howard, Pepper Johnson, Bart Oates, Williams Roberts, and Lawrence Taylor, who was the other Giant Pro Bowler?

Answer: Reyna Thompson

Reyna Thompson made the Pro Bowl as a special team member.

10. Who was the only team the Giants shutout in the season?

Answer: Detroit Lions

The Giants beat the Detroit Lions to improve their record to 10-0 and defeated them 20-0 at Giants Stadium.

Source: Author NYKnicks82034

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