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Northern Illinois Football Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the Northern Illinois Huskies from the city Dekalb, Illinois.

A multiple-choice quiz by cubbiegr81. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cubbiegr81

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,249

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the running back in 2003 that led NIU to a 9-3 record? Hint

DeShawn Johnson

Michael Turner

AJ Harris

Steve Azar

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Question 2 of 10

2. From 2002-2004, what wide reciever for NIU wore the number 5 and was nicknamed "The Man"? Hint

Dan Sheldon

Justin McCarrines

PJ Fleck

Shatone Powers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Huskie quarterback Josh Haldi wore #10.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lee Corso coached for the Huskies in the 80s?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2005, who led the Huskies in rushing yards with 1630? Hint

Garrett Wolfe

Morice Claton

AJ Harris

Britt Davis

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Question 6 of 10

6. Between 2001-2003, what defensive back for the Huskies wore #18? Hint

Ray Smith

Randee Drew

Akil Grant

Lionel Hickenbottom

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Huskies punter in 2005 was Scott Baez?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The head coach of NIU in 2005 was Joe Novak?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2005, what conference was NIU part of? Hint

Mountain West

C-USA

Independent

The MAC (Mid-American)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did NIU not defeat in the 2003 season? Hint

Maryland

Iowa State

Alabama

Nebraska

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the running back in 2003 that led NIU to a 9-3 record?

Answer: Michael Turner

Turner rushed for over 1000 yards in each of his starting years, and because of this was nicknamed Michael "the Burner" Turner. He also had his own hot sauce in DeKalb restaurants.

2. From 2002-2004, what wide reciever for NIU wore the number 5 and was nicknamed "The Man"?

Answer: Dan Sheldon

He was drafted by the 49ers in 2005 but released shortly before the season began.

3. Huskie quarterback Josh Haldi wore #10.

Answer: True

Haldi was drafted by the Bengals in 2005 but released before the season began.

4. Lee Corso coached for the Huskies in the 80s?

Answer: True

He lead the team to a 4-6-1 record and left after one year.

5. In 2005, who led the Huskies in rushing yards with 1630?

Answer: Garrett Wolfe

Wolfe was injured and missed two games. Despite this, he still finished 5th in the nation in yards rushing.

6. Between 2001-2003, what defensive back for the Huskies wore #18?

Answer: Randee Drew

He was ranked first in interceptions in NIUs history.

7. The Huskies punter in 2005 was Scott Baez?

Answer: False

It was freshman Andy Dittbenner.

8. The head coach of NIU in 2005 was Joe Novak?

Answer: True

He began coaching at NIU in 1995, and despite having a losing steak of 23 games at one point in his career, from 2000 and on with him, the Huskies had a record of over .500 and went to the 2005 Silicon Valley Bowl where they defeated Troy.

9. In 2005, what conference was NIU part of?

Answer: The MAC (Mid-American)

They joined the MAC in 1997 and established rivalries with Toledo and Ball State.

10. Who did NIU not defeat in the 2003 season?

Answer: Nebraska

It took overtime to beat Maryland, but NIU sealed the deal with an interception from Randee Drew on Maryland's first possession.

Source: Author cubbiegr81

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