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1. Former New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Mora got his first head coaching job in the USFL where he compiled a coaching record of 48-13-1, and was considered by far the best coach in this league's short history. What team did Mora coach in the USFL?
2. The USFL was able to lure 3 consecutive Heisman Trophy winners to their league with the New Jersey Generals getting Herschel Walker in 1983, and Doug Flutie in 1985. But they missed out on 1984 winner Mike Rozier. What team landed Rozier into their backfield?
3. Arena Football League fans know the name Mike Hohensee very well as the first QB to throw a touchdown pass in the AFL as a member of the Pittsburgh Gladiators, and more recently as the head coach of the Chicago Rush. But before Hohensee's success in the AFL, he QB'd for the worst franchise in USFL history. Who did Hohensee call the signals for?
4. In the short history of the USFL, it had a few different rules than the NFL. One of these new rules was adopted by the NFL shortly after the USFL folded. What was this rule?
5. There have been several former USFL players that went onto play in the NFL, but 2 former players, Ron Simmons and Larry Pfohl(Lex Luger), went on to successful professional wrestling careers with each holding the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Both Simmons and Luger were teammates on what USFL team?
6. Steve Young made his professional debut in the USFL in 1984. Young also signed an unusual 10 year contract that paid him in an annuity per year for 40 years. What team signed Young to this most unusual contract?
7. Steve Spurrier became a college coaching legend while coaching Florida to a National Championship. But, like so many coaches, Spurrier got his first head coaching job in the USFL and compiled a 35-21 record over 3 seasons. What team did Spurrier coach?
8. The USFL began play in 1983 with 12 teams. Of these 12 original teams, all made the playoffs during the league's 3 year run except 2. One team was the hapless Washington Federals who managed 7 wins in 2 seasons. Who was the other original team who failed to make the playoffs?
9. Of all the cities in which the USFL put up a franchise, one was considered by many to be a factor in obtaining a future NFL franchise. What city was this?
10. For the 1985 season, the Jacksonville Bulls had 2 Heisman Trophy running backs. Mike Rozier joined the Bulls after the Pittsburgh Maulers folded. Who was the other?
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