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Notre Dame Football Multiple Choice Quiz | NCAA Football

Know something about Notre Dame football? Let's see

A multiple-choice quiz by mwhit16. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
mwhit16

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
103,849

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1401

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Question 1 of 10

1. What former quarterback was originally touted as a "four time Heisman hopeful"?

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Rudy" was and inspirational story about Notre Dame football. What was Rudy's real first name?

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Question 3 of 10

3. Notre Dame in 2002, 3 former quarterbacks playing in other positions. Arnaz Battle is one, Gary Godsey another, who is the third?

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the Notre Dame offensive coordinator under Bob Davie? Hint

Kevin Rodgers

Tyrone Willingham

George O'Leary

Mark Richt

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the head coach during the years of George Gipp? Hint

Dan Devine

Frank Leahy

Knute Rockne

Ara Parsegian

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Question 6 of 10

6. Notre Dame defeated Florida State in 1993, but went on to finish second in the polls to the Seminoles, after a loss the next week. Who did they lose to? Hint

USC

Michigan

Miami

Boston College

7. Under Tyrone Willingham, there is a new feeling of prestige surrounding Notre Dame football. To exemplify this, the coach had new green shirts made which are worn by all of the students. What is the slogan on these shirts?

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 2002 season has seen an ex-soccer star emerge as a Jim Thorpe Award candidate. Who is this player? Hint

Vontez Duff

Shane Walton

Courtney Watson

Gerome Sapp

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Question 9 of 10

9. The following quarterbacks were all sensational players at Notre Dame. Which one did NOT wear #3 while in blue and gold? Hint

Ron Powlus

Joe Montana

Jarius Jackson

Rick Mirer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Notre Dame unfortunately had to ask one of their players to leave the team this year, although he is trying to come back to the team next year. His brother is running back for the Arizona Cardinals. Who is this speedster?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What former quarterback was originally touted as a "four time Heisman hopeful"?

Answer: Ron Powlus

Out of high school Ron Powlus was the #1 recruit and a huge steal for the Irish. He was a bust, winning 0 Heisman trophies.

2. "Rudy" was and inspirational story about Notre Dame football. What was Rudy's real first name?

Answer: Daniel

Daniel Ruttiger

3. Notre Dame in 2002, 3 former quarterbacks playing in other positions. Arnaz Battle is one, Gary Godsey another, who is the third?

Answer: Jared Clark

Arnaz started against USC in a 10-0 loss with Autry Denson at tailback and was later plagued by injuries and is currently a wide reciever. Gary Godsey won against Mighigan State and is now a tight end.

4. Who was the Notre Dame offensive coordinator under Bob Davie?

Answer: Kevin Rodgers

Kevin Rodgers left with the hiring of Tyrone Willingham.

5. Who was the head coach during the years of George Gipp?

Answer: Knute Rockne

Knute got Gipp to switch from baseball to football.

6. Notre Dame defeated Florida State in 1993, but went on to finish second in the polls to the Seminoles, after a loss the next week. Who did they lose to?

Answer: Boston College

Boston College drilled a field goal as time expired to ruin Notre Dame's undefeated season.

Answer: Return to Glory

They certainly have.

8. The 2002 season has seen an ex-soccer star emerge as a Jim Thorpe Award candidate. Who is this player?

Answer: Shane Walton

Shane Walton was All-Big East as a freshman soccer player, but caught the attention of then head coach Bob Davie who had him come out for Spring practice. He hasn't looked back since, picking off 7 passes this season.

9. The following quarterbacks were all sensational players at Notre Dame. Which one did NOT wear #3 while in blue and gold?

Answer: Jarius Jackson

He was #7 and in 2002 played for the Denver Broncos.

Answer: Julius Jones

Julius is an incredible kick returner and fast running back that was integral in Notre Dame's running game, although Ryan Grant has rushed for 1,000 yards in his stead.

Source: Author mwhit16

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