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Quiz about 2002 Season  Super Bowl
Quiz about 2002 Season  Super Bowl

2002 Season & Super Bowl Trivia Quiz


Here are some questions about the 2002 season, and leading into the Super Bowl.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mr.Gazoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Mr.Gazoo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
113,925
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4708
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Question 1 of 10
1. The game was played on January 26th 2003. Who won the SuperBowl? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the starting quarterback for the winning Super Bowl team? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the quarterback for the losing Super Bowl team? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which city was the Super Bowl presented? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was the coach for the winning team? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many teams were in the playoffs in 2002-2003, but did NOT qualify for the 2001-2002 playoffs? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The two finalists of the 2002 SuperBowl (Super Bowl XXXVI) did not qualify for the 2003 playoffs?


Question 8 of 10
8. The 2002-2003 season was the season of over-time games. How many games went to over-time during the 2002-2003 season (regular season and playoffs)? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Despite the overtime period, one game ended in a tie during the regular season. The teams that tied both made the playoffs?


Question 10 of 10
10. Which team played in the most overtime games during the season? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The game was played on January 26th 2003. Who won the SuperBowl?

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay beat the Raiders 48-21 in San Diego. It was the first time they won the championship in their 27 year history.
2. Who was the starting quarterback for the winning Super Bowl team?

Answer: Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson threw for 215 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Rob Johnson was the backup quarterback for the Buccaneers. Kurt Warner is the quarterback of the St.Louis Rams. The Rams did not make the playoffs in 2002-2003.
3. Who was the quarterback for the losing Super Bowl team?

Answer: Rich Gannon

Rich Gannon had a tough night. He threw five interceptions and two touchdown passes. Jeff Garcia is the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. They were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
4. In which city was the Super Bowl presented?

Answer: San Diego

The game was in Qualcomm Stadium, home of the San Diego Chargers.
5. Who was the coach for the winning team?

Answer: Jon Gruden

Jon Gruden was the Oakland Raiders coach until the end of the 2001-2002 season. Bill Callahan was the new Raiders coach for 2002. Tony Dungy was the former coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and coached the Indianapolis Colts for the 2002-2003 season. Steve Mariucci was the San Francisco 49ers coach, but he was fired at the end of January 2003.
6. How many teams were in the playoffs in 2002-2003, but did NOT qualify for the 2001-2002 playoffs?

Answer: 5

The teams are : Tennessee, Indianapolis, Cleveland, New York Giants and Atlanta. The seven other teams (Oakland, Pittsburgh, New York Jets, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Green Bay and San Francisco) were also in the 2002 playoffs.
7. The two finalists of the 2002 SuperBowl (Super Bowl XXXVI) did not qualify for the 2003 playoffs?

Answer: True

Indeed, the New England Patriots and the St.Louis Rams did not make the playoffs in 2002-2003.
8. The 2002-2003 season was the season of over-time games. How many games went to over-time during the 2002-2003 season (regular season and playoffs)?

Answer: 25

There were 24 regular season games in which an overtime period had to be played because of a tie after 4 quarters. The playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans also went to overtime. The Titans won 34-31, but lost to the Oakland Raiders the following week.
9. Despite the overtime period, one game ended in a tie during the regular season. The teams that tied both made the playoffs?

Answer: True

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons tied 34-34 on November 10, 2002 (week 10). In the playoffs, the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns but lost to the Tennessee Titans. The Falcons won against the Green Bay Packers, and lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.
10. Which team played in the most overtime games during the season?

Answer: Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta played in 4 overtime games (1 win, 2 losses, 1 tie). Buffalo, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Detroit, San Diego played in 3 overtime games. Cleveland played in 2 overtime games.
Source: Author Mr.Gazoo

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