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College Nicknames 2006 Trivia Quiz

A quiz about some 2006 college nicknames and colors.

A multiple-choice quiz by jaggie25. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jaggie25

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,760

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5630

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: ramses22 (10/10), Taltarzac (3/10), HumblePie7 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Villanova's sports teams go by what animal nickname? Hint

Wildcats

Vultures

Cardinals

Friars

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Question 2 of 10

2. LaSalle's sports teams went by what occupational nickname? Hint

Explorers

Musketeers

Boilermakers

Patriots

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Question 3 of 10

3. Temple University's sports teams went by what avian nickname? Hint

Jayhawks

Turkeys

Owls

Hawks

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Question 4 of 10

4. The University of Pennsylvania's sports teams went by what historical nickname in 2006? Hint

Patriots

Minutemen

Quakers

Presidents

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Question 5 of 10

5. St. Joseph's (PA) sports teams went by what avian nickname? Hint

Jayhawks

Hawks

Cardinals

Ravens

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Question 6 of 10

6. Columbia University's sports teams went by what animal nickname? Hint

Cougars

Lions

Bears

Tigers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Drexel's sports teams went by what mythical nickname? Hint

Dragons

Mystics

Wizards

Magic

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Question 8 of 10

8. Syracuse's sports teams went by what colorful nickname? Hint

Green

Crimson

Orange

Blue

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ohio State's sports teams were named after the state's nickname. What is it? Hint

Hawkeyes

Buckeyes

Beavers

Badgers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Louisiana State's sports teams went by what animal nickname? Hint

Lions

Tigers

Bears

Wildcats

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Villanova's sports teams go by what animal nickname?

Answer: Wildcats

The Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team reached the Elite Eight in 2005, losing to eventual champions Florida.

2. LaSalle's sports teams went by what occupational nickname?

Answer: Explorers

The LaSalle Explorer's men's basketball team played their home games at Tom Gola Arena.

3. Temple University's sports teams went by what avian nickname?

Answer: Owls

Temple's legendary men's basketball coach John Chaney resigned in 2005. Olympian and WNBA legend Dawn Staley then coached the women's basketball team.

4. The University of Pennsylvania's sports teams went by what historical nickname in 2006?

Answer: Quakers

Penn's men's basketball team lost to powerhouse Texas in the NCAA Tournament in 2005.

5. St. Joseph's (PA) sports teams went by what avian nickname?

Answer: Hawks

Both the Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson and the Boston Celtics' Delonte West hailed from St. Joes.

6. Columbia University's sports teams went by what animal nickname?

Answer: Lions

Matthew Fox, star of ABC's hit show "Lost", is a Columbia graduate and played on the university's football team.

7. Drexel's sports teams went by what mythical nickname?

Answer: Dragons

Drexel's men's basketball team played in the Colonial Athletic Association, the same conference that Cinderella team George Mason competed in.

8. Syracuse's sports teams went by what colorful nickname?

Answer: Orange

The Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb played both football and basketball at Syracuse.

9. Ohio State's sports teams were named after the state's nickname. What is it?

Answer: Buckeyes

Ohio State's football team won their first outright Big Ten title in 2006. Their last was in 1984.

10. Louisiana State's sports teams went by what animal nickname?

Answer: Tigers

The Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal hailed from LSU.

Source: Author jaggie25

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