Sack Attack Trivia Quiz

Answer: Deacon Jones

David "Deacon" Jones is perhaps the finest defensive lineman to ever play in the NFL. He played with the Rams from 1961 to 1971 and terrorized opposing quarterbacks with his intelligence, speed and power. Jones reasoned that tackling a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage was just as disruptive to the offense as "sacking and pillaging" was to a city. Sacks didn't count as an official NFL stat until the 1982 season, but 173.5 sacks are the Deacon's estimated total. Jones was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. Fred Dean played on the defensive line with the Chargers and 49ers from 1975 to 1985; Joe Greene was a member of the Steelers from 1969 to 1981; and Jack Youngblood played defense for the Rams from 1971 to 1984.

Answer: "Broken Arrow"

Howie Long was an All-Pro defensive end for the Raiders between 1981 and 1993. Long officially recorded 91.5 sacks during his NFL career, and he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Long plays a rogue soldier in the movie "Broken Arrow." He works for a villain named Major Deakins (John Travolta) who has stolen nuclear weapons.

In Long's most memorable line in the movie, he exclaims, "Deak, you the man!" The movie "Die Hard" came out in 1988, "Under Siege" appeared in 1992, and "True Lies" came out in 1994.

Answer: Michael Strahan

Michael Strahan attended Texas Southern University and joined the New York Giants in 1993, spending his entire career with "Big Blue". He recorded 141.5 sacks with the Giants and won a Super Bowl ring in 2008. Mark Gastineau played with the New York Jets. Jesse Armstead (#98) was a linebacker with the Giants, and Keith Hamilton (#75) played defensive tackle for Big Blue.

Answer: Buck

Buck Buchanan, number 86 from Grambling College, was an All-Pro tackle for the Chiefs. He earned a Super Bowl ring in 1970 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Unfortunately, Buchanan played before sacks became an official stat (1982).

Answer: Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith attended Virginia Tech and joined the NFLs Bills in 1985. He was a perennial All-Pro end who recorded 200 sacks during his career. Smith wore uniform number 78 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. Reggie White played for the Eagles, Packers and Panthers. Kevin Greene was a member of the Rams, Steelers, Panthers and 49ers. Chris Doleman played for the Vikings, Falcons, and 49ers.

Answer: Richard Dent

Richard Dent attended Tennessee State and joined the Chicago Bears in 1983, playing with the Bears until 1993. He finished his NFL career with the Eagles in 1997. Dent recorded 137.5 sacks during his career and was credited with two sacks in Chicago's victory over New England in Super Bowl XX.

His stellar play along the line earned him the game's MVP award. Willliam Perry (#72) was a defensive tackle for the Bears, Jim McMahon (#9) played quarterback for Chicago, and Reggie Phillips (#48) was a defensive back for the Bears.

Answer: 81

Carl Eller, number 81, is one of the greatest players in Minnesota Vikings history. He was a prominent member of the Vikings' "Purple People Eaters" defensive squad. Although the sack did not become an official stat until 1982, Eller is credited with 133.5 sacks during his time with the Vikings and one year with the Seahawks. Eller was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

Bob Lilly played his entire NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys and was a prominent member of the "Doomsday Defense". In 1972, Lilly earned a Super Bowl ring. "Mr. Cowboy" is one of the greatest defensive tackles in NFL history, and number 74 was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.

Answer: Father Murphy

Merlin Olsen, big number 74 with the Rams, was a member of the "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line along with Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy, and Roosevelt Grier. He is credited with 94 sacks and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982. After his retirement, Olsen worked as an actor on "Little House on the Praire" and "Father Murphy". Olsen played in the NBC series "Father Murphy" for two seasons.

Answer: Willie Davis

Willie Davis attended Grambling College and played for the Cleveland Browns from 1958 to 1959. It was with Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers, however, that Davis became a star defensive player. It is estimated that Davis recorded at least 130 sacks in his career.

He earned two Super Bowl rings for the Packers in 1967 and 1968. Davis was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981. Henry Jordan wore number 74 for the Packers, Gino Marchetti played mostly for the Baltimore Colts, and Doug Atkins played mainly with the Chicago Bears.