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Fun with the Sun Bowl Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the second oldest college football bowl game in the United States?

A multiple-choice quiz by Toneman52. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Toneman52
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
333,318
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
209
Last 3 plays: glenjue (9/10), Kabdanis (9/10), BayRoan (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. You probably need a pretty mild climate to feature a game with a name like the Sun Bowl. Where is this game played? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was unusual about the first Sun Bowl in 1935? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Former Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian has a special relationship with the Sun Bowl. Which of these did not happen? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the first player to win the Most Valuable Player Award in two Sun Bowls? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What longtime sports broadcaster was inducted into the Sun Bowl Hall of Fame in 2005? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Many college football programs were suspended or had restricted travel during World War II. The 1945 game was played under what circumstances? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2007, an Oregon running back racked up an impressive 253 running yards in the Sun Bowl. Who was this productive player? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2001, a quarterback threw for a then record 419 yards in a Sun Bowl game. Can you name this future pro player? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the capacity of the Sun Bowl after the 1982 seating expansion? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What two teams met in the 2010 Sun Bowl? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. You probably need a pretty mild climate to feature a game with a name like the Sun Bowl. Where is this game played?

Answer: El Paso, Texas

El Paso is nicknamed 'The Sun City' with an average sunshine of 302 days a year.
2. What was unusual about the first Sun Bowl in 1935?

Answer: It was played by teams composed of high school players.

On January 1, 1935, the El Paso High School All-Stars defeated Ranger, Texas High School 25-21.
3. Former Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian has a special relationship with the Sun Bowl. Which of these did not happen?

Answer: His father played in it.

Ara played for Miami of Ohio in the 1948 Sun Bowl and separated his shoulder. He was also the color commentator for the 1986 broadcast.
4. Who was the first player to win the Most Valuable Player Award in two Sun Bowls?

Answer: Billy Stevens

Although the other three players were also MVPs, UTEP's quarterback Billy Stevens won it twice in 1965 and 1967.
5. What longtime sports broadcaster was inducted into the Sun Bowl Hall of Fame in 2005?

Answer: Verne Lundquist

This veteran sportscaster has anchored the broadcast duties for numerous Sun Bowls since 1988.
6. Many college football programs were suspended or had restricted travel during World War II. The 1945 game was played under what circumstances?

Answer: A team from Mexico was invited.

The University of Mexico Pumas lost to Southwestern University 35-0.
7. In 2007, an Oregon running back racked up an impressive 253 running yards in the Sun Bowl. Who was this productive player?

Answer: Jonathan Stewart

Stewart averaged 11 yards per carry for the Ducks, and was also named the MVP in 2007.
8. In 2001, a quarterback threw for a then record 419 yards in a Sun Bowl game. Can you name this future pro player?

Answer: Kyle Orton

Purdue Boilermaker Orton did this with an arm-weary 74 attempts with 38 completions.
9. What was the capacity of the Sun Bowl after the 1982 seating expansion?

Answer: 51,500

The expansion was in two areas of the complex. Standing room only tickets have been sold for some games, however, to supersede the seating total capacity.
10. What two teams met in the 2010 Sun Bowl?

Answer: Notre Dame and Miami

The Irish prevailed 33-17. The two teams had not played each other in the previous 20 seasons.
Source: Author Toneman52

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