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Go Skins! Trivia Quiz

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

Author
stulljr

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,101

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these quarterbacks is not a former Redskin? Hint

John Friesz

Eric Zeier

Rodney Peete

Kent Graham

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following was not in the Hall of Fame at the close of the 20th century? Hint

Bobby Taylor

John Riggins

Sonny Jurgenson

Art Monk

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the starting running back for the Redskins, when they won Super Bowl XXVI against the Buffalo Bills? Hint

Timmy Smith

Reggie Brooks

Ricky Ervins

Earnest Byner

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who coached the Redskins for one year between Joe Gibbs and Norv Turner?

Answer: (Gibbs' defensive coordinator)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Redskins have played in consecutive Super Bowls?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Redskins defender got beaten by Ricky Nattiel for the lone Broncos touchdown in Super Bowl XXII? (He later intercepted John Elway twice in the rout). Hint

Darrell Green

Barry Wilburn

Alvin Walton

Martin Mayhew

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many points did the Redskins score in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXII. Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following Redskins have rushed for more yardage? Hint

Stephen Davis

John Riggins

Terry Allen

Larry Brown

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Redskin defender made four consecutive trips the Pro Bowl during the 1990's? Hint

Chris Dishman

Wilbur Marshall

Darrell Green

Ken Harvey

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Question 10 of 10

10. Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these quarterbacks is not a former Redskin?

Answer: Eric Zeier

Most people don't associate these quarterbacks with the Redskins because all three had brief careers in Washington. Friesz started in 1994, on a Redskins squad that was grooming Heath Shuler to become its franchise quarterback. Peete played 1999 in Washington, but was replaced as backup by Jeff George. Graham played in the 2001 season.

2. Which of the following was not in the Hall of Fame at the close of the 20th century?

Answer: Art Monk

Art Monk almost made it in 2002. At one point Monk was the all time leading NFL receiving leader. He had 888 receptions for the 'Skins. Right now he is fourth all time.

3. Who was the starting running back for the Redskins, when they won Super Bowl XXVI against the Buffalo Bills?

Answer: Earnest Byner

Byner had a huge year in 1991-1992 for the 'Skins. Most people remember an infamous play of his while on the Browns. In an AFC championship game, Byner fumbled on the goal line. Denver recovered and John Elway drove them 98 yards. Denver eventually won in OT.

4. Who coached the Redskins for one year between Joe Gibbs and Norv Turner?

Answer: Richie Petitbon

The 1993 Redskins went 4-12, two seasons after going 14-2 and winning Super Bowl XXVI. Petibon was fired, and Norv Turner was hired. Turner led the Redskins to a 3-13 record the following year.

5. The Redskins have played in consecutive Super Bowls?

Answer: True

The Redskins defeated the Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII. The next year the Redskins were smoked by Marcus Allen and the Raiders, in Super Bowl XVII 38-9.

6. Which Redskins defender got beaten by Ricky Nattiel for the lone Broncos touchdown in Super Bowl XXII? (He later intercepted John Elway twice in the rout).

Answer: Barry Wilburn

Wilburn was beat on Denver's first offensive possesion of the game. Wilburn did have the last laugh as the Redskins won the game 42-10.

7. How many points did the Redskins score in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXII.

Answer: 35

This was an NFL postseason record for most points in a quarter. Doug Williams passed for four touchdowns, and Timmy Smith ran for one in the quarter. The five touchdowns were scored on only 18 total plays.

8. Which of the following Redskins have rushed for more yardage?

Answer: John Riggins

Riggins rushed for 7,472 with the Redskins. He played 5 seasn with the Jets and rushed for 11,352 yards for his career. Stephen Davis held the single season rushing record for the 'Skins. Allen finished third on this rushing list. Brown was the first Redskin running back to rush for 1,000 yards in a season.

9. Which Redskin defender made four consecutive trips the Pro Bowl during the 1990's?

Answer: Ken Harvey

Ken Harvey was one of the few stars on several dismal Redskins teams.

10. Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl?

Answer: True

Steve McNair started for the Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV.

Source: Author stulljr

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