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MTSU Football Trivia Quiz

I will describe a player and you tell me who it is.

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

Author
ericn

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,878

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
153

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Question 1 of 10

1. What 1980s MTSU Cornerback went on to be a sixth round draft choice by the San Francisco 49ers, and went on to win a Super Bowl with them? Hint

Jimmy Sanders

Don Griffin

Ronnie Lott

James Griffin

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Question 2 of 10

2. MTSU conducted a Heisman campaign for former MTSU runningback Dwone Hicks with the slogan, "Hicks the Heisman".

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What former MTSU quarterback was drafted in the third round of the draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 1997 season? Hint

Boots Donnelly

Wes Counts

Jonathon Quinn

Sulecio Sanford

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tyrone Calico was drafted in the second round of the 2002 Draft by which NFL team? Hint

Washington Redskins

Detroit Lions

Seattle Seahawks

Tennessee Titans

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Blue Raiders had an 8-3 record in 2001, but was not invited to a bowl game.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the head coach following Boots Donnelly, and was the first Division 1-A football coach of the Blue Raiders? Hint

Charles Murphy

Ricky Herzog

Jim Dacque

Andy McCollum

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Middle Tennessee defensive lineman was awarded Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2005? Hint

Quinton Staton

Demetrios Walker

Devarick Scandrett

Jeff Littlejohn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Former MTSU quarterback Wes Counts was the 2003 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which former Blue Raider running back rushed for 311 yards, 6 TDs, and had a 79-yard TD run against Louisiana Tech in 2000? Hint

Vince Hall

Dwone Hicks

Eugene Gross

ReShard Lee

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which coach led MTSU to it's first Division 1-A bowl game? Hint

Andy McCollum

Rick Stockstill

Bobby Watts

Robert Polly

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What 1980s MTSU Cornerback went on to be a sixth round draft choice by the San Francisco 49ers, and went on to win a Super Bowl with them?

Answer: Don Griffin

Don Griffin was a two-time Super Bowl winner with the 49ers, and had an All-Pro 10-season career.

2. MTSU conducted a Heisman campaign for former MTSU runningback Dwone Hicks with the slogan, "Hicks the Heisman".

Answer: False

They did conduct a Heisman campaign, but the slogan was "Hicks 4 Heisman".

3. What former MTSU quarterback was drafted in the third round of the draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 1997 season?

Answer: Jonathon Quinn

Quinn was signed by the Kansas City Brigade of the AFL in 2006, but was forced to retire because of injury. He later became the offensive coordinator for Midamerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas.

4. Tyrone Calico was drafted in the second round of the 2002 Draft by which NFL team?

Answer: Tennessee Titans

Tyrone Calico was the highest drafted NFL player from MTSU. He was signed on May 13, 2008, by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL.

5. The Blue Raiders had an 8-3 record in 2001, but was not invited to a bowl game.

Answer: True

Middle Tennessee was not selected to bowl game that year.

6. Who was the head coach following Boots Donnelly, and was the first Division 1-A football coach of the Blue Raiders?

Answer: Andy McCollum

Andy McCollum was the MTSU for 6 years before being relieved of his duties in 2005.

7. What Middle Tennessee defensive lineman was awarded Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2005?

Answer: Jeff Littlejohn

Jeff Littlejohn did not put up major stats, but was a huge part the Blue Raider 2005 team.

8. Former MTSU quarterback Wes Counts was the 2003 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year.

Answer: False

Wes Counts was the SBC Player of the Year in 2001.

9. Which former Blue Raider running back rushed for 311 yards, 6 TDs, and had a 79-yard TD run against Louisiana Tech in 2000?

Answer: Dwone Hicks

Dwone Hicks and ReShard Lee were a potent rushing tandem, but Dwone Hicks stole the show in this one.

10. Which coach led MTSU to it's first Division 1-A bowl game?

Answer: Rick Stockstill

Rick Stockstill led the Blue Raiders to the Motor City Bowl against Central Michigan, but lost 31-14 in his first season.

Source: Author ericn

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