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Quiz about Donovan McNabb Forever an Orangemen

Donovan McNabb: Forever an Orangemen Quiz

This is a quiz on Donovan McNabb and his career while he was at Syracuse University. Donovan played at Syracuse from 1995 to 1998.

A multiple-choice quiz by Backstreetdm89. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Backstreetdm89

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
212,875

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Donovan led Syracuse to numerous victories during his college days. Against which team did Donovan's first win come against? Hint

North Carolina

North Carolina State

East Carolina

South Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Syracuse's record during the four seasons (1995-1998) Donovan played? Hint

30-15

33-12

40-5

36-9

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Question 3 of 10

3. Donovan threw a touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison in 1995 that no Syracuse fan will ever forget. How long was this amazing throw? Hint

90 Yards

94 Yards

87 Yards

96 Yards

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Question 4 of 10

4. What four bowl games did Donovan lead Syracuse to during his college career (1995-1998)? Hint

Gator Bowl, Liberty Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl

Liberty Bowl, Peach Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl, Rose Bowl

Gator Bowl, Independence Bowl, Outback Bowl, Cotton Bowl

Hawaii Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, Orange Bowl, Fiesta Bowl

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Question 5 of 10

5. Donovan was an unanimous selection as the Big East Rookie of the Year for the 1995-96 season.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times did Syracuse win the Big East conference title outright during Donovan's career? Hint

once

four times

three times

twice

7. Donovan's senior year in 1998 started out on a sour note. During the first game of the season, Tennessee came into the Dome and beat the Orangemen in a down-to-the-wire game, even though Donovan was amazing. What was the final score of that game and how many passing yards did Donovan have? Hint

27-24; 278 Yards

14-13; 257 Yards

34-33; 300 Yards

43-40; 315 Yards

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the many highlights of Donovan's Syracuse experience was a come-from-behind victory against Virgnia Tech during his senior season, 1998, at home. During this game, Donovan threw two second half touchdown passes, including one on the last play of the game to win 28-26. To whom was this game-winning pass thrown? Hint

Marvin Harrison

Stephen Brominski

Kevin Johnson

Jeff Lowe

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Question 9 of 10

9. What place did Donovan finish in for the Heisman Trophy for the 1998 season? Hint

2nd

4th

5th

3th

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Question 10 of 10

10. Every Donovan fan knows that he was a walk-on for the Syracuse basketball team for two seasons. Sports Illustrated named Donovan the Best Walk-On in Syracuse Basketball history.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Donovan led Syracuse to numerous victories during his college days. Against which team did Donovan's first win come against?

Answer: North Carolina

Donovan was the cause of three Syracuse scoring drives and led the Orangemen to a 20-9 victory over the Tarheels in 1995. Donovan only found out hours before the game that he would be the starting quaterback.

2. What was Syracuse's record during the four seasons (1995-1998) Donovan played?

Answer: 33-12

Donovan started every game of his college career and is one of the most successful and popular athletes in Syracuse history.

3. Donovan threw a touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison in 1995 that no Syracuse fan will ever forget. How long was this amazing throw?

Answer: 96 Yards

Donovan completed the 96 yard touchdown pass against West Virginia during his freshman season.

4. What four bowl games did Donovan lead Syracuse to during his college career (1995-1998)?

Answer: Gator Bowl, Liberty Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl

Donovan had a 2-2 record in post-season play. Syracuse beat Clemson in the Gator Bowl during his freshman year, beat Houston in the Liberty Bowl during his Sophmore year, lost to Kansas State during his junior year in the Fiesta Bowl, and lost to Flordia during his senior year in the Orange Bowl.

5. Donovan was an unanimous selection as the Big East Rookie of the Year for the 1995-96 season.

Answer: True

Donovan left no doubt in any one's mind who was the Rookie of the Year in the Big East after finishing the year with 526 yards rushing, 2,300 yards passing, and 19 touchdown passes.

6. How many times did Syracuse win the Big East conference title outright during Donovan's career?

Answer: twice

Syracuse won the Big East title outright during Donovan's junior and season seasons (1997 & 1998). During his sophmore year, Syracuse and Miami shared the title, Syracuse did not win it outright. Miami won the title outright during Donovan's freshman season.

Answer: 34-33; 300 Yards

The loss to Tennessee prevented the Orangemen from having a shot at the National Championship. Tennesse won on a late field goal and a desputed call against Syracuse late in the game. Even though Donovan had a great game with 300 passing yards, Syracuse could not overcome Tennessee.

Answer: Stephen Brominski

The Dome went crazy after Stephen Brominski caught Donovan's pass. The crowd rushed the field and many pilled ontop of Stephen in the endzone, who later admitted he couldn't breathe and was afraid he was not going to get out alive. This, along with his many other accomplishments, got Donovan his third straight Big East Player of the Year award.

9. What place did Donovan finish in for the Heisman Trophy for the 1998 season?

Answer: 5th

Donvan finished fifth behind Ricky Williams, Michael Bishop, Cade McNown, and Tim Couch.

10. Every Donovan fan knows that he was a walk-on for the Syracuse basketball team for two seasons. Sports Illustrated named Donovan the Best Walk-On in Syracuse Basketball history.

Answer: True

Donvan played on the basketball team from 1995-1997. In 1996, Syracuse went to the Final Four and lost in the title game to Kentucky. In an issue of Sports Illustrated in April of 2003 that commemorated the 2002-03 Syracuse Basketball team for winning the National Championship, Donovan was named the Best Walk-On in the history of Syracuse Basketball.

Source: Author Backstreetdm89

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