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Horned Frog Football Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the players, coaches, and teams that have been a part of the rich history of TCU football.

A multiple-choice quiz by 0ddball. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
0ddball

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,709

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which former TCU player set a NCAA Division 1-A record for most rushing yards in a single game in 1999 game against UTEP? Hint

Kenneth Davis

LaDanian Tomlinson

Jim Swink

Sammy Baugh

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the stadium built in 1930 where TCU Football played its home games? Hint

Sammy Baugh Facility

Memorial Stadium

Amon G. Carter Stadium

Brown Lupton Field

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which TCU coach was noted for his catch phrase, "Unbelieeeeeevable"? Hint

Coach Dutch Meyer

Coach FA Dry

Coach Jim Wacker

Coach Dennis Franchione

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Dutch Meyer suggest that TCU, "Fight 'em on the ice"? Hint

Nebraska

Hell

Boston

Pittsburgh

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the famous sports writer and novelist from TCU that wrote the book, "Semi-Tough"? Hint

Nick Hornby

Dan Jenkins

Norm Hitzges

Bob Schieffer

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following TCU players won the Heisman Trophy? Hint

Jim Swink

LaDanian Tomlinson

Davey O'Brien

Sammy Baugh

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Question 7 of 10

7. What former TCU player intercepted a NFL leading 11 passes, on top of leading the NFL in passing and punting in 1943? Hint

Kai Aldrich

Sammy Baugh

Davey O'Brien

Bob Lilly

8. I have just watched TCU beat New Mexico to go and qualify for its first BCS game. Which of the following would be the most likely choices to go in order to celebrate with a pitcher of beer? Hint

Eskimo Joe's

The Dixie Chicken

6th Street

The Pub

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Question 9 of 10

9. What pick in the first round was LaDanian Tomlinson selected by the San Diego Chargers? Hint

5th

17th

1st

3rd

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did TCU beat in the 1938 Sugar Bowl to become the National Champions? Hint

Notre Dame

Carnegie Tech

SMU

LSU

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former TCU player set a NCAA Division 1-A record for most rushing yards in a single game in 1999 game against UTEP?

Answer: LaDanian Tomlinson

LT led the NCAA in rushing for the 1999 and 2000 season. In 2000, Tomlinson won the Doak Walker Award given to the best running back in college football.

2. What is the name of the stadium built in 1930 where TCU Football played its home games?

Answer: Amon G. Carter Stadium

The stadium, also called Hell's Half Acre, seated 44,008. The actual record attendance for a game is over 50,000 with standing room only attendees.

3. Which TCU coach was noted for his catch phrase, "Unbelieeeeeevable"?

Answer: Coach Jim Wacker

Coach Wacker also coined the phrase "Smash Mouth Football". Coach Wacker navigated the program through the dark days of NCAA probation.

4. Where did Dutch Meyer suggest that TCU, "Fight 'em on the ice"?

Answer: Hell

The famous quote from Dutch Meyer was "Fight 'em until Hell freezes over, then fight 'em on the ice." Dutch Meyer led TCU to national championships in 1935 and 1938.

5. Who is the famous sports writer and novelist from TCU that wrote the book, "Semi-Tough"?

Answer: Dan Jenkins

Dan also wrote, "You Gotta Play Hurt", a fictional story that included TCU winning a National Championship, and has long been a supporter and fan of TCU football. Dan Jenkins wrote more than 500 articles for "Sports Illustrated" and has been the official historian for the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame.

The movie "Semi-Tough" used TCU football players as extras.

6. Which of the following TCU players won the Heisman Trophy?

Answer: Davey O'Brien

The others and Kenneth Davis were finalists for the Heisman. The Davey O'Brien Award which started in 1977 just prior to the death of Davey O'Brien, is the awarded to the best NCAA quarterback each year.

7. What former TCU player intercepted a NFL leading 11 passes, on top of leading the NFL in passing and punting in 1943?

Answer: Sammy Baugh

A feat unlikely to ever be matched. Sammy Baugh also set records for punting distance and passing completion.

8. I have just watched TCU beat New Mexico to go and qualify for its first BCS game. Which of the following would be the most likely choices to go in order to celebrate with a pitcher of beer?

Answer: The Pub

It is officially called The University Pub. Eskimo Joe's is the hang-out for Oklahoma State. The Dixie Chicken is the Texas A&M hang-out. 6th Street is the famous bar and music locale for Austin.

9. What pick in the first round was LaDanian Tomlinson selected by the San Diego Chargers?

Answer: 5th

San Diego traded the first round pick to Atlanta drop to number 5. Atlanta took Michael Vick in the 1st round. LT impressed coaches in the combine with a 4.38 40yard, and impressive pass catching skills.

10. Who did TCU beat in the 1938 Sugar Bowl to become the National Champions?

Answer: Carnegie Tech

TCU won 15 to 7. Other schools that TCU beat, also beat the powerhouse Santa Clara University on its way to the title. In those days, private schools were often dominant in football.

Source: Author 0ddball

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