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Quiz about Questionable Coaching and Managing
Quiz about Questionable Coaching and Managing

Questionable Coaching and Managing Quiz


Some questionable strategies in some important games in pro baseball and football.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
88,439
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
827
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Question 1 of 10
1. In Super Bowl XXV (1991), the Buffalo Bills get into long field goal range at the end of the game. A field goal will win it. But, even though the Bills have only an average kicker, they get conservative and risk it all on a long field goal. The kicker misses. Who was the kicker? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In Super Bowl XXV (1991): who defeated the Bills in this game? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the 1993 baseball season the Giants and Braves are engaged in a great pennant race. The Giants have to win on the last day of the season. They use as a starting pitcher someone who had been getting shelled in his last several starts. Who was the pitcher? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the 1993 baseball season the Giants and Braves are engaged in a great pennant race. The Giants have to win on the last day of the season. Who defeated the Giants in that game? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1985, the Dodgers and Cardinals are facing each other in the playoffs to determine who advances to the World Series. In a critical situation, the Dodgers decide to pitch to the Cards' most dangerous hitter: a clutch hitter who hits for both average and power. He promptly wins the game with a home run. Who was the hitter? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1985, the Dodgers and Cardinals are facing each other in the playoffs to determine who advances to the World Series. In a critical situation, the Dodgers decide to pitch to the Cards' most dangerous hitter: a clutch hitter who hits for both average and power. He promptly wins the game with a home run. Who was the pitcher? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Jets need to win their last game to advance to the playoffs in 1997. With the Jets driving, the coach pulls the regular quarterback and puts in an inexperienced scrambling quarterback who promptly throws an interception. Who was this quarterback? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Jets need to win their last game to advance to the playoffs in 1997. Late in the game, the Jets drive deep into their opponent's territory. A field goal will tie the game. The Jets, however, don't score. Why? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1986, the Red Sox are about to win a World Series - (no kidding!)-
but a weak grounder goes through the legs of the first baseman in the tenth inning and the Sox lose. Who was the first baseman?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who won the 1986 World Series? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In Super Bowl XXV (1991), the Buffalo Bills get into long field goal range at the end of the game. A field goal will win it. But, even though the Bills have only an average kicker, they get conservative and risk it all on a long field goal. The kicker misses. Who was the kicker?

Answer: Scott Norwood

The kick was well over 40 yards - certainly not automatic. The Bills were too cautious: they risked it all on a tough kick.
2. In Super Bowl XXV (1991): who defeated the Bills in this game?

Answer: Giants

20-19 after a long field goal was missed.
3. In the 1993 baseball season the Giants and Braves are engaged in a great pennant race. The Giants have to win on the last day of the season. They use as a starting pitcher someone who had been getting shelled in his last several starts. Who was the pitcher?

Answer: Salomon Torres

The Giants lost in a big blowout.
4. In the 1993 baseball season the Giants and Braves are engaged in a great pennant race. The Giants have to win on the last day of the season. Who defeated the Giants in that game?

Answer: Dodgers

No suspense at all - the game was over early.
5. In 1985, the Dodgers and Cardinals are facing each other in the playoffs to determine who advances to the World Series. In a critical situation, the Dodgers decide to pitch to the Cards' most dangerous hitter: a clutch hitter who hits for both average and power. He promptly wins the game with a home run. Who was the hitter?

Answer: Jack Clark

Why would you pitch to this guy?
6. In 1985, the Dodgers and Cardinals are facing each other in the playoffs to determine who advances to the World Series. In a critical situation, the Dodgers decide to pitch to the Cards' most dangerous hitter: a clutch hitter who hits for both average and power. He promptly wins the game with a home run. Who was the pitcher?

Answer: Tom Niedenfuer

Ralph Branca revisited.
7. The Jets need to win their last game to advance to the playoffs in 1997. With the Jets driving, the coach pulls the regular quarterback and puts in an inexperienced scrambling quarterback who promptly throws an interception. Who was this quarterback?

Answer: Ray Lucas

Sometimes you have to leave well enough alone.
8. The Jets need to win their last game to advance to the playoffs in 1997. Late in the game, the Jets drive deep into their opponent's territory. A field goal will tie the game. The Jets, however, don't score. Why?

Answer: Interception

Although they're in close enough for a "chip shot" field goal, the Jets throw into the end zone on first down - and the ball is intercepted. What was Parcells thinking?
9. In 1986, the Red Sox are about to win a World Series - (no kidding!)- but a weak grounder goes through the legs of the first baseman in the tenth inning and the Sox lose. Who was the first baseman?

Answer: Bill Buckner

How about a defensive replacement for a man with no knees?
10. Who won the 1986 World Series?

Answer: Mets

Exciting World Series.
Source: Author robert362

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