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Louisiana Tech Football Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs football team.

A multiple-choice quiz by TechDawgFan1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TechDawgFan1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,960

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
299

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Question 1 of 10

1. What town plays home to Louisiana Tech? Hint

Shreveport, LA

Ruston, LA

Monroe, LA

Baton Rouge, LA

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first Bulldog to have their jersey retired? Hint

Terry Bradshaw

Garland Gregory

Willie Roaf

Pat Tilley

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many yards did Tim Rattay pass for in his Tech career, placing him 2nd all-time NCAA at the time of his graduation? Hint

10,550

12,746

17,034

13,131

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of Tech's on-campus home stadium? Hint

Bulldog Stadium

State Fair Field

Joe Aillet Stadium

Independence Stadium

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year did Tech achieve its first D-1A top 25 national ranking? Hint

1998

2001

1989

1999

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did Tech win its first National Championship? Hint

1973

1984

1974

1932

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which conference did Tech play in for the 2006 season? Hint

Western Athletic

C-USA

Southeastern

SWAC

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Question 8 of 10

8. Against what national powerhouse in 1998 did Tech set passing records against, but still ended up losing the game? Hint

Southern Cal

Nebraska

Alabama

Florida State

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Question 9 of 10

9. Of the teams that played D-1A football in 2006, Tech had the mascot "Bulldogs" longer than any.

True

False

10. One of Tech's great traditions is the players rubbing a bronze bulldog statue commemorating Tech's entry into Division 1A football as they entered the stadium. What was the name of this statue? Hint

Spirit of '89

Spirit of Champions

Spirit of Tech

Spirit of '88

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What town plays home to Louisiana Tech?

Answer: Ruston, LA

Ruston, Louisiana, in the piney hills of North Louisiana has been Tech's home since 1894.

2. Who was the first Bulldog to have their jersey retired?

Answer: Terry Bradshaw

Tech retired #12 for quarterback Terry Bradshaw in 1970, and in 2001 #71 for offensive lineman Willie Roaf.

3. How many yards did Tim Rattay pass for in his Tech career, placing him 2nd all-time NCAA at the time of his graduation?

Answer: 12,746

Tim Rattay passed for 12,746 yards and 115 TDs in his 3 years at Tech(1997-99), holding the school record when he graduated.

4. What is the name of Tech's on-campus home stadium?

Answer: Joe Aillet Stadium

"The Joe" was opened in 1968 and has a capacity of 30,600.

5. What year did Tech achieve its first D-1A top 25 national ranking?

Answer: 1999

Tech was ranked #24 for 1 week in 1999 with an 8-3 record and a win over SEC champion Alabama.

6. In what year did Tech win its first National Championship?

Answer: 1973

Tech won the NCAA D-II National Title in 1973, then repeated with the College Division title in 1974.

7. Which conference did Tech play in for the 2006 season?

Answer: Western Athletic

Tech joined the WAC in 2001, winning the conference title that same year.

8. Against what national powerhouse in 1998 did Tech set passing records against, but still ended up losing the game?

Answer: Nebraska

Tech lost to Nebraska 52-27 despite Tim Rattay passing for 590 yards and Troy Edwards catching 21 passes for 405 yards in the Eddie Robinson Classic in 1998.

9. Of the teams that played D-1A football in 2006, Tech had the mascot "Bulldogs" longer than any.

Answer: True

Tech adopted Bulldogs way back in 1901. Georgia, Fresno State, and Mississippi State all picked that name well after. Yale was the only school in any division that has had the common nickname longer, adopting it in 1889.

Answer: Spirit of '88

There are 3 spirit of '88 statues on campus, in the end zone of the stadium, in the President's home, and in the "Tonk" or student center.

Source: Author TechDawgFan1

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