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10 Questions about Texas Longhorns Football | Sports

Hey all you die-hard Texas Longhorns fans, this one is for you. Loved by few, hated by many, but respected by all!

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

Author
kellguyusa

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,942

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What former Texas running back won the Heisman Trophy in 1999? Hint

Ricky Williams

Earl Campbell

Bryant Westbrook

Priest Holmes

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Question 2 of 10

2. What 2000 Longhorn was the son of a former Super Bowl MVP? Hint

James Smith

Tony Young

Jake Favre

Chris Simms

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the head coach of the Horns in 1999? Hint

John Mackovic

Darrel Royal

Mack Brown

Cliff Gustafason

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team did Texas beat 3 out 4 contests from 1998-2001? Hint

Texas A and M

Kansas State

Nebraska

UCLA

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to most publications, what was the Horns' 2000 preseason ranking? Hint

top 15

top ten

not in top 25

top 20

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was picked to win the South Division of the Big 12 in the 2000 season? Hint

Texas Tech

Texas A and M

Texas

Oklahoma

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the University's slogan? Hint

Fight Texas Fight

Texas Texas Yeeehaaa

Longhorns Stampede Longhorns Stampede

Hook 'Em Horns

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Question 8 of 10

8. What song is sung by coaches, players, and fans alike following each and every football game? Hint

Eyes of Texas

Texas the Beautiful

Yellow Rose of Texas

We're Texas

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Question 9 of 10

9. What former Texas defensive lineman is the 'franchise player' for the Jacksonville Jaguars? Hint

Tony Brackens

James Stewart

Mark Brunell

Fred Taylor

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Horns' 2000 receiving core included the following players EXCEPT: Hint

Sloan Thomas

Roy Williams

Montrell Flowers

Kwame Cavil

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What former Texas running back won the Heisman Trophy in 1999?

Answer: Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams later played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints.

2. What 2000 Longhorn was the son of a former Super Bowl MVP?

Answer: Chris Simms

Chris Simms, son of former NY Giant quarterback Phil Simms, is expected to share duties with incumbent Major Applewhite. The sophomore southpaw is heralded for his strong arm and 'Montana-like' vision.

3. Who was the head coach of the Horns in 1999?

Answer: Mack Brown

Mack Brown, former head coach of North Carolina, has compiled an 18-8 record, and 2 bowl appearances in his first 2 seasons at the helm. His charisma and recruiting savvy have become legendary. Just take a look at the recruiting class of 1999, voted number one in America by several leading publications.

4. Which team did Texas beat 3 out 4 contests from 1998-2001?

Answer: Nebraska

Texas, since the inception of the Big 12, has owned Nebraska. With the exception of the Big 12 Championship game loss in '99, Texas has had their way with the Huskers.

5. According to most publications, what was the Horns' 2000 preseason ranking?

Answer: top ten

Texas was ranked number seven in the Associated Press's preseason poll.

6. Who was picked to win the South Division of the Big 12 in the 2000 season?

Answer: Texas

The Longhorns were picked to meet Nebraska for the Big 12 championship game, pitting North division champs against South division champs.

7. What is the University's slogan?

Answer: Hook 'Em Horns

8. What song is sung by coaches, players, and fans alike following each and every football game?

Answer: Eyes of Texas

The Eyes of Texas is sang after every Texas sporting event, whether it's swimming, golf, or badminton.

9. What former Texas defensive lineman is the 'franchise player' for the Jacksonville Jaguars?

Answer: Tony Brackens

Brackens was declared the team's franchise player in 1999.

10. The Horns' 2000 receiving core included the following players EXCEPT:

Answer: Kwame Cavil

Kwame Cavil forfeited his final year of NCAA eligibility to become available for the 2000 NFL draft. Unfortunately, the 1999 first team All-Big 12 receiver wasn't drafted. Go figure.

Source: Author kellguyusa

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