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NFL Running Backs Test | NFL Players

This is a simple quiz on running backs in the NFL in 2003.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
154,199

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. There were two running backs named Ricky Williams in the NFL in 2003. Which teams did they play for? Hint

Miami & Indianapolis

They both played for Miami

They both played for New Orleans

New Orleans & Indianapolis

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Question 2 of 10

2. Emmitt Smith was the starting running back for which team in 2003?

Answer: (One or Two Words.)

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Question 3 of 10

3. The starting running back for the Seattle Seahawks in 2003 was Shaun Alexander. Where did Alexander go to college? Hint

Alabama

Georgia

Tennessee

Florida

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of these players did not play for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2003? Hint

Brian Mitchell

Duce Staley

Brian Westbrook

Correll Buckhalter

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Question 5 of 10

5. Former XFL player, Rod Smart, played for which NFL team in 2003? Hint

Philadelphia Eagles

Carolina Panthers

Kansas City Chiefs

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did Olandis Gary play in 2003? Hint

Denver Broncos

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Arizona Cardianls

Detroit Lions

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who began the 2003 season as a starting running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers? Hint

Amos Zereoue

Jerome Bettis

Kevin Faulk

Ron Dayne

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Question 8 of 10

8. Stacey Mack was the starting running back for which NFL team in 2003? Hint

Jacksonville Jaguars

Atlanta Falcons

Carolina Panthers

Houston Texans

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the starting running back for the Cincinnati Bengals at the beginning of the 2003 season?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2003, this Baltimore Raven's running back broke the single game rushing record against the Cleveland Browns in week 2. What is his name?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There were two running backs named Ricky Williams in the NFL in 2003. Which teams did they play for?

Answer: Miami & Indianapolis

The University of Texas and the more famous of the Ricky's, played for the Miami Dolphins in 2003. The Ricky Williams that attended Texas Tech, played for Tony Dungy's Indianapolis Colts.

2. Emmitt Smith was the starting running back for which team in 2003?

Answer: Arizona Cardinals

Emmitt Smith played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1990 - 2002. When Bill Parcells took over the head coaching job in Dallas, Emmitt took the job in Arizona.

3. The starting running back for the Seattle Seahawks in 2003 was Shaun Alexander. Where did Alexander go to college?

Answer: Alabama

Shaun Alexander was drafted by Seattle as the 19th overall pick in the 2000 draft. He was the fifth running back selected in the first round that year.

4. Which one of these players did not play for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2003?

Answer: Brian Mitchell

Although Staley didn't play much in training camp, due to contract negotiations, he did end up playing for the Eagles with Buckhalter and Westbrook. Brian Mitchell played for Philadelphia from 2000 - 2002, but in 2003 he played for the New York Giants.

5. Former XFL player, Rod Smart, played for which NFL team in 2003?

Answer: Carolina Panthers

Rod Smart was known as 'He Hate Me' in the XFL.

6. Where did Olandis Gary play in 2003?

Answer: Detroit Lions

When Clinton Portis had a breakout year in 2002, the Broncos did not need so many running backs anymore. The Detroit Lions picked up Gary after James Stewart hurt his shoulder.

7. Who began the 2003 season as a starting running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Answer: Amos Zereoue

Bill Cowher named Amos Zereoue the starting running back at the beginning of the 2003 season. Jerome Bettis also played as running back for the Steelers during this season. In 2003, Kevin Faulk played for the New England Patriots, and Ron Dayne played for the New York Giants.

8. Stacey Mack was the starting running back for which NFL team in 2003?

Answer: Houston Texans

Stacey Mack was the starting running back for the Hoston Texans in their 2nd year. He played his first four years in Jacksonville, behind Fred Taylor.

9. Who was the starting running back for the Cincinnati Bengals at the beginning of the 2003 season?

Answer: Corey Dillon

Corey Dillon was the starting running back for the Benglas in 2003. Marvin Lewis took over as head coach of the Bengals.

10. In 2003, this Baltimore Raven's running back broke the single game rushing record against the Cleveland Browns in week 2. What is his name?

Answer: Jamal Lewis

Jamal Lewis was the fifth overall selection in the 2000 draft. Lewis went to high school in Atlanta, Georgia.

Source: Author Sarah606

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