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NFL Greats / Not So Greats Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about great NFL players and some huge NFL busts.

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

Author
ericn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,346

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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824

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Question 1 of 10

1. What college did Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young attend? Hint

Utah

Brigham Young

USC

Southern Utah

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ryan Leaf, arguably the biggest bust in NFL history went to what college? Hint

Washington State

Ohio State

Michigan

Florida

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Question 3 of 10

3. What college did Hall of Fame wide receiver and ESPN analyst Michael Irvin attend? Hint

Florida

California

Alabama

Miami

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Question 4 of 10

4. What college did "The Incredible Bulk", Tony Mandarich attend? Hint

Mizzou

Ohio State

Michigan State

Tennessee

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Question 5 of 10

5. What college did Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice attend? Hint

Mississippi Valley State

Ole Miss

Mississippi State

Voldosta State

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Question 6 of 10

6. What college did the number one draft pick in the 1995 draft, Ki-Jana Carter attend? Hint

Kansas State

Penn State

Oklahoma

Georgia

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Question 7 of 10

7. What college did three-time Super Bowl champion tight end Jay Novacek attend? Hint

UCLA

Wyoming

Texas

Michigan

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Question 8 of 10

8. What college did former Lion quarterback Andre Ware attend? Hint

Delaware

Texas Tech

Texas

Houston

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Question 9 of 10

9. Troy Aikman was drafted after attending UCLA, but what college did Aikman originally plan to play for? Hint

University of Oklahoma

USC

Georgia Tech

Texas A&M

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Question 10 of 10

10. What college did former Arizona Cardinal defensive end Andre Wadsworth attend? Hint

Miami

South Carolina

LSU

Florida State

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What college did Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young attend?

Answer: Brigham Young

Steve Young went to BYU. After playing there, he played in the defunct USFL with the Los Angeles Express for two years, then came into the NFL with the Bucs.

2. Ryan Leaf, arguably the biggest bust in NFL history went to what college?

Answer: Washington State

Ryan Leaf was drafted second overall in the 1998 draft but never could make it in the NFL. Peyton Manning was selected before him, but many felt that the Colts made a big mistake by passing up Leaf.

3. What college did Hall of Fame wide receiver and ESPN analyst Michael Irvin attend?

Answer: Miami

Michael Irvin was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. During college, he earned the nickname, "The Playmaker", for his penchant for making big plays.

4. What college did "The Incredible Bulk", Tony Mandarich attend?

Answer: Michigan State

Tony Mandarich was another huge bust. When coming into the NFL, he was considered the best offensive lineman prospect ever.

5. What college did Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice attend?

Answer: Mississippi Valley State

Jerry Rice attended small school Mississippi Valley State. It is also the same college that defensive end Deacon Jones attended.

6. What college did the number one draft pick in the 1995 draft, Ki-Jana Carter attend?

Answer: Penn State

Ki-Jana Carter was drafted number one overall by the Cincinnati Bengals as a running back. He did not live up to expectations in part due to tearing his ACL. Ki-Jana Carter later lived in Tennessee and owned a business.

7. What college did three-time Super Bowl champion tight end Jay Novacek attend?

Answer: Wyoming

Tight end Jay Novacek was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, but really started making a name for himself with the Dallas Cowboys where he won three Super Bowls.

8. What college did former Lion quarterback Andre Ware attend?

Answer: Houston

Andre Ware was the first black quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy in 1989. Ware was drafted 7th overall by the Lions. Andre never really never made his mark, and Sports Illustrated named him, "One of sports biggest modern day draft busts".

9. Troy Aikman was drafted after attending UCLA, but what college did Aikman originally plan to play for?

Answer: University of Oklahoma

Troy Aikman was offered a contract to play baseball for the New York Mets out of high school, but decided to play football at Oklahoma. Aikman suffered an injury at OU then he lost his starting spot. So, he transfered to UCLA.

10. What college did former Arizona Cardinal defensive end Andre Wadsworth attend?

Answer: Florida State

Andre Wadsworth retired in 2000, then tried out in 2007 with the New York Jets after 7 years.

Source: Author ericn

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