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Quiz about History of Virginia Tech Football

History of Virginia Tech Football Quiz

This is semi-tough quiz on VT football.

A multiple-choice quiz by Beamerball. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Beamerball

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,852

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
466

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 149 (5/10), Guest 75 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 2004-05 season, Virginia Tech lost their season opener to Southern California. What was the final score of that game? Hint

28-3

35-33

17-7

24-13

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did Virginia Tech play in their first game in the 21st Century? Hint

Miami

Florida

Virgina

Florida State

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the nickname given to the great running back tandem of Kevin Jones and Lee Suggs? Hint

The Maniacs

The Top Guners

The All-Americans

The Untouchables

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Question 4 of 10

4. Michael Vick was a Heisman Trophy candidate in his freshman season. How many first place votes did he receive? Hint

104

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was their head football coach before Frank Beamer? Hint

Larry Coker

Bill Dooley

Lee Corso

Barry Dunkenberg

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Virginia Tech's main rival? Hint

VMI

Miami (Florida)

Virginia

Georgia Tech

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2003 and 2004 there were two Virginia Tech players who also played on the basketball team. Who were they? Hint

David Clowney and Josh Morgan

Jeff King and Mike Imoh

Bryan Randall and Jeff King

Mike Imoh and Cedric Humes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the final score of the 1999 Boston College - Virginia Tech game that sent Tech to the National Championship? Hint

17-0

55-17

25-24

38-14

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did Virgina Tech play their first nationally televised game? Hint

1969

1967

1966

1970

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Virginia Tech play in their first Big East (not ACC) football game? Hint

Miami (Fla.)

Temple

West Virginia

Rutgers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 2004-05 season, Virginia Tech lost their season opener to Southern California. What was the final score of that game?

Answer: 24-13

The game was on ESPN and played in Landover Maryland.

2. Who did Virginia Tech play in their first game in the 21st Century?

Answer: Florida State

January 4, 2000, in the Nokia Sugar Bowl, the National Championship game saw Virginia Tech lose 46-29 despite being ahead 29-28 at the end of the third quarter.

3. What was the nickname given to the great running back tandem of Kevin Jones and Lee Suggs?

Answer: The Untouchables

Both went to the NFL. Suggs went to the Browns and Jones went to the Lions.

4. Michael Vick was a Heisman Trophy candidate in his freshman season. How many first place votes did he receive?

Answer: 25

Ron Dayne won it with 586. The second place finisher Joe Hamilton, received 96 first place votes.

5. Who was their head football coach before Frank Beamer?

Answer: Bill Dooley

He coached Tech to its first bowl win.

6. Who is Virginia Tech's main rival?

Answer: Virginia

The winner gets the Commonwealth Cup.

7. In 2003 and 2004 there were two Virginia Tech players who also played on the basketball team. Who were they?

Answer: Bryan Randall and Jeff King

Randall played point guard and King played power forward.

8. What was the final score of the 1999 Boston College - Virginia Tech game that sent Tech to the National Championship?

Answer: 38-14

A season to Remember.

9. When did Virgina Tech play their first nationally televised game?

Answer: 1966

They lost to Miami (Fla.) 7-6 on ABC.

10. Who did Virginia Tech play in their first Big East (not ACC) football game?

Answer: Temple

September 19, 1992, Virginia Tech Beat Temple 26-7.

Source: Author Beamerball

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