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Hawkeyes Football 2001 Trivia Quiz

Summary of the Iowa Hawkeyes 2001 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by soy2140. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
soy2140

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,988

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which player opened the season by scoring three touchdowns on his first three carries against Kent State? Hint

Ladell Betts

Aaron Greving

Brad Banks

Fred Russell

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Question 2 of 10

2. Kahlil Hill was one of the most dangerous big play threats in the country. Against whom did his longest reception of the season come against? Hint

Wisconsin

Northwestern

Miami (OH)

Indiana

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sophomore corner Benny Sapp came up with his first interception of his career. Which quarterback did he pick off? Hint

Zak Kustok

John Navarre

Kliff Kingsbury

Jeff Smoker

4. Bob Sanders was named national defensive player of the week with his 23 tackle performance against Indiana. However, this Iowa defender set a career high in tackles as well with 11 while containing Antwan Randle El. Who is this Iowa defender? Hint

Matt Stockdale

Grant Steen

Roger Meyer

Fred Barr

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who gave Iowa a 17-7 lead over Michigan with a 65 yard punt return for a touchdown, Iowa's only all season? Hint

C.J. Jones

Fred Russell

Kahlil Hill

Chris Oliver

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many bowl teams did Iowa defeat in the 2001 season? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Aaron Kampman had a season best 14 tackles and two sacks against which November opponent? Hint

Minnesota

Northwestern

Wisconsin

Iowa State

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ladell Betts finished his senior season with 1056 total yards rushing. Against which team did he have the most rushing yards? Hint

Wisconsin

Indiana

Minnesota

Iowa State

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Question 9 of 10

9. The only Hawkeye touchdown in the 2001 Sylvania Alamo Bowl was scored by _____ ? Hint

Aaron Greving

Jeremy Allen

Kahlil Hill

Dallas Clark

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Iowa player intercepted Kliff Kingsbury's hail mary attempt to seal a 19-16 Iowa win in the Alamo Bowl? Hint

Bob Sanders

D.J. Johnson

Benny Sapp

Derrick Pickens

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which player opened the season by scoring three touchdowns on his first three carries against Kent State?

Answer: Aaron Greving

Greving scored on his first carry of 14 yards in the second quarter, followed by touchdowns of one and 26 yards in the third quarter.

2. Kahlil Hill was one of the most dangerous big play threats in the country. Against whom did his longest reception of the season come against?

Answer: Indiana

Hill ran a ten yard drag against Indiana, tightroping in front of the Iowa bench for a 75 yard touchdown. He also had touchdown receptions of over 50 against Wisconsin and Miami (OH).

3. Sophomore corner Benny Sapp came up with his first interception of his career. Which quarterback did he pick off?

Answer: John Navarre

With Iowa leading Michigan in the closing two minutes of the first half, Jeremy Allen fumbled and the Wolverines recovered on the Iowa 34. On the very next play, Benny Sapp picked off John Navarre at the goal line.

Answer: Grant Steen

Although the Indiana offense had their usual big game as far as rushing yards go, the Iowa defense limited their point output in a Big Ten Conference victory.

5. Who gave Iowa a 17-7 lead over Michigan with a 65 yard punt return for a touchdown, Iowa's only all season?

Answer: C.J. Jones

Maybe the most memorable play of the season had Kinnick Stadium rocking when Chris Oliver fielded a Hayden Epstein punt. C.J. Jones came around on a reverse and took it all the way.

6. How many bowl teams did Iowa defeat in the 2001 season?

Answer: 1

Iowa lost to Purdue, Michigan State, Michigan, and Iowa State. They defeated Texas Tech in the Alamo Bowl.

7. Aaron Kampman had a season best 14 tackles and two sacks against which November opponent?

Answer: Minnesota

Kampman finished his career ranked seventh all time on Iowa's career tackle list with 342. He also led the Big Ten in sacks for the 2001 season with nine.

8. Ladell Betts finished his senior season with 1056 total yards rushing. Against which team did he have the most rushing yards?

Answer: Minnesota

Betts, in his final game at Kinnick Stadium, rushed for 190 yards against Minnesota. He tallied 173 against Indiana, 154 against Iowa State, and 121 against Wisconsin.

9. The only Hawkeye touchdown in the 2001 Sylvania Alamo Bowl was scored by _____ ?

Answer: Aaron Greving

Aaron Greving scored his seventh touchdown of the season on a one yard dive with 3:19 remaining in the first half.

10. Which Iowa player intercepted Kliff Kingsbury's hail mary attempt to seal a 19-16 Iowa win in the Alamo Bowl?

Answer: Bob Sanders

On one of the most exciting finishes in this college bowl season, Bob Sanders came away with the pick in the end zone as time ran out.

Source: Author soy2140

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