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More College Mascots! Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about NCAA Mascots? We're going to dig a little deeper than average here.

A multiple-choice quiz by g_money24. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
g_money24

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,434

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the mascot of West Chester (PA) University. Hint

Blue Hens

Golden Rams

Devil Dogs

Blue Rocks

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Question 2 of 10

2. Most fans knows Duke is known as the Blue Devils. What other Division I school uses this nickname? Hint

DePaul

Tulane

Middle Tennessee State

Central Connecticut State

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tulane University goes by what colorful nickname? Hint

Yellow Jackets

Blue Demons

Green Wave

Red Storm

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Question 4 of 10

4. St. John's (NY) University was once known by what nickname? Hint

Red Storm

Redmen

Redbirds

Red Bulls

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following schools could had its athletes as extras in the movie "300"? Hint

Southern Cal

San Jose State

Fresno State

Cal-State Fullerton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following school's nickname would fit in on the set of, "The Godfather"? Hint

San Francisco

SUNY-Long Island

Cal-State Fullerton

Williams College

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Question 7 of 10

7. Indiana State uses what botanical term for its nickname? Hint

Sycamores

Fightin' Reefers

Screaming Trees

Evergreens

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Question 8 of 10

8. Delaware State University shares a nickname with Georgia Tech.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Southern Illinois University's athletic teams use which canine nickname? Hint

Bulldogs

Salukis

Terriers

Greyhounds

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the BCS conferences (Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, Big East, Pac-10 and ACC), how many schools use nicknames that do not end with the letter 's'? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the mascot of West Chester (PA) University.

Answer: Golden Rams

Division II West Chester has had a football series with the University of Delaware since the late 1960s, despite Delaware playing in Division I-AA.

2. Most fans knows Duke is known as the Blue Devils. What other Division I school uses this nickname?

Answer: Central Connecticut State

Keith Closs is CCSU's most famous alum. He played three years for the Clippers after leaving school after his sophomore season.

3. Tulane University goes by what colorful nickname?

Answer: Green Wave

In the 1990s, the nickname was apt because of the basketball team's substitution patterns. They would bring in five at a time, like a new wave of fresh players coming at you.

4. St. John's (NY) University was once known by what nickname?

Answer: Redmen

They changed their name in the late 1990s under pressure from the NCAA to make collegiate nicknames more politically correct.

5. Which of the following schools could had its athletes as extras in the movie "300"?

Answer: San Jose State

The San Jose State Spartans were the first school to host a nationally televised college football game in the morning, with a game against Boise State kicking off at 9am Pacific Time to accommodate ESPN's 12pm Eastern start time.

6. Which of the following school's nickname would fit in on the set of, "The Godfather"?

Answer: San Francisco

Known as the Dons, USF was a basketball power in the 1950s and 1960s, and was led to a national title by the immortal Bill Russell.

7. Indiana State uses what botanical term for its nickname?

Answer: Sycamores

Larry Bird's alma mater made a run to the 1979 NCAA hoops title game. They are a member of the resurgent Missouri Valley Conference.

8. Delaware State University shares a nickname with Georgia Tech.

Answer: False

Delaware State's teams are known as the Hornets. Tech's are the Yellow Jackets. Informally, people refer to Georgia Tech as "The Ramblin' Wreck".

9. Southern Illinois University's athletic teams use which canine nickname?

Answer: Salukis

SIU has developed a solid athletic reputation. Their football team has become a I-AA powerhouse, qualifying for numerous National Championship tournaments. Their basketball team, renowned for their tenacious defensive style, has pulled off many upsets in the NCAA tournament.

10. In the BCS conferences (Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, Big East, Pac-10 and ACC), how many schools use nicknames that do not end with the letter 's'?

Answer: 6

Alabama Crimson Tide, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Syracuse Orange, Stanford Cardinal, Illinois Fightin' Illini and St John's Red Storm.

Source: Author g_money24

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