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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.

Author
Toneman52

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,318

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
210

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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

El Paso, Texas

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tempe, Arizona

Tampa, Florida

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Question 2 of 10

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

It was played in a snow storm.

It was actually played under stadium lights for the first time.

Neither team scored.

It was played by teams composed of high school players.

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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

His father played in it.

He played in the game.

He was a commentator for the game.

He was injured in the stadium.

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Question 4 of 10

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

Thurman Thomas

Billy Stevens

Cornelius Bennett

Kyle Orton

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Question 5 of 10

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

Verne Lundquist

Steve Beuerlein

Gary Danielson

Todd Blackledge

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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

A team from Mexico was invited.

One college was divided into two teams.

A professional team played a college team.

A team of all war veterans was fielded.

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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

Jonathan Stewart

Charles Alexander

Tony Temple

Basil Mitchell

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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

Matt Schaub

Carson Palmer

Kyle Orton

Tom Brady

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Question 9 of 10

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

29,000

42,150

34,890

51,500

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Question 10 of 10

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

New Mexico and Arizona State

Alabama and Texas

Notre Dame and Miami

Purdue and UCLA

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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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