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Clemson Tiger Sports Trivia Quiz

This is my quiz about the Clemson Tigers. So, please enjoy it, and I hope it wraps your brain in orange and purple.

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

Author
julesmcgee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,863

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
431

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (2/10), Guest 166 (7/10), Guest 166 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 2005 special edition of Street and Smith's best college football programs, Clemson was named number 18 despite having only one national championship on their record. What year was that championship? Hint

1948

1982

1981

1986

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Question 2 of 10

2. Perhaps the most recognizable coach in all college football coached the Clemson Tigers to their first undefeated season in 1900. Who was it? Hint

Frank Howard

John Heisman

Woody Hayes

Knute Rockne

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2007, the Clemson baseball team experienced their _______th consecutive year with a winning record. Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following pairs of Heisman trophy winners never scored against Clemson? Hint

Barry Sanders and Reggie Bush

Hershel Walker and Archie Griffin

George Rogers and Hershel Walker

Archie Griffin and Barry Sanders

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which National League shortstop played for the Tigers from 1999-2002, and was drafted in the first round later that year in the amateur draft? Hint

Edgar Renteria

J.J. Hardy

Jose Reyes

Khalil Greene

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which player who played his roundball at Clemson, suited up for the Dallas Mavericks in 2006-07? Hint

Austin Croshere

Josh Howard

Greg Buckner

Devin Harris

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Clemson player did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select with the fourth pick in the 2007 NFL draft? Hint

Tye Hill, cornerback

Joe Thomas, tackle

Leroy Hill, linebacker

Gaines Adams, defensive end

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did the Clemson basketball team play their home games in 2007? Hint

Littlejohn Coliseum

Memorial Stadium

East Side Boys Coliseum

Colonial Center

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before every home game, the Clemson football team runs down the hill at Death Valley. What do they rub at the top of the hill before they sprint down? Hint

a bronzed football commemorating John Heisman

Howard's rock

The tiger paw

Each other

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who completed his basketball career in 2007 as the Tigers' all-time steals leader? Hint

Cliff Hammonds

Dale Davis

Vern Hamilton

Shawan Robinson

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Nov 10 2024 : Guest 76: 2/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 1981

It was 1981. They suffered a loss to Baylor in the 1979 Peach Bowl in Danny Ford's first year as head coach. In 1980, they ended with two straight losses and a 6-5 record. There was unrest among both coaches and players, but as the summer of '81 rolled around, there was new life in Clemson, and as they beat team after team, including a 13-3 win over defending champion Georgia (the bulldogs turned it over 9, yes, 9 times), everyone started to take notice. And before you knew it, they had a 12-0 record and a spot in the Orange Bowl.

2. Perhaps the most recognizable coach in all college football coached the Clemson Tigers to their first undefeated season in 1900. Who was it?

Answer: John Heisman

Heisman started the football program at Clemson, but he only stayed 4 years (1900 to 1903).

3. In 2007, the Clemson baseball team experienced their _______th consecutive year with a winning record.

Answer: 57

With yet another winning record in 2007, the Tigers broke the all-time record. And along with that, the Tigers also had the most ACC championships (14) and postseason appearances (38) in history.

4. Which of the following pairs of Heisman trophy winners never scored against Clemson?

Answer: George Rogers and Hershel Walker

George Rogers of the University of South Carolina (1977-80) and Hershel Walker of Georgia (1980-82) never crossed the goal line against Clemson, and they had a combined seven games to do so.

5. Which National League shortstop played for the Tigers from 1999-2002, and was drafted in the first round later that year in the amateur draft?

Answer: Khalil Greene

Khalil Greene of the San Diego Padres was the most athletic player on those Clemson teams. He developed his leaping ability by jumping over trash cans in high school and college.

6. Which player who played his roundball at Clemson, suited up for the Dallas Mavericks in 2006-07?

Answer: Greg Buckner

Josh Howard went to Wake Forest. Devin Harris went to Wisconsin. Austin Croshere went to Providence. Greg Buckner played for the Tigers from 1994-1998.

7. Which Clemson player did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select with the fourth pick in the 2007 NFL draft?

Answer: Gaines Adams, defensive end

Tye Hill was drafted in '06 by the Rams and Leroy Hill in the same year by the Seahawks. Joe Thomas went to Wisconsin and was the third overall pick by the Browns.

8. Where did the Clemson basketball team play their home games in 2007?

Answer: Littlejohn Coliseum

Littlejohn is just across the street from Death Valley. The first game ever played there was a 76-72 win over Georgia Tech on November 30, 1968.

9. Before every home game, the Clemson football team runs down the hill at Death Valley. What do they rub at the top of the hill before they sprint down?

Answer: Howard's rock

Howard's rock was transported from Death Valley, California to Death Valley in Clemson. It spent a year in Coach Frank Howard's office until it was moved out to the east entrance of the stadium.

10. Who completed his basketball career in 2007 as the Tigers' all-time steals leader?

Answer: Vern Hamilton

Vern just finished his tenure at the top in school history in steals with 269. He went undrafted in the 2007 NBA draft.

Source: Author julesmcgee

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