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True Hokie Fans Trivia Quiz

Only true Hokie football fans who knew that Hokie football existed before Michael Vick will get this quiz.

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

Author
vegashokie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,868

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

Plays
393

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before Chris Kinzer's winning kick in the 1986 Peach Bowl, what Hokie was interfered with by an N.C. State defender to set up the winning kick? Hint

Steve Johnson

David Everett

Myron Richardson

Donald Wayne Snell

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the starting quarterback in Frank Beamer's first game as Virginia Tech coach? Hint

Erik Chapman

Will Furrer

Todd Greenwood

Cam Young

3. During the 1986 season, the Hokies tied South Carolina. The tie resulted after a roughing the kicker penalty on the final field goal by the Gamecocks, allowing them to move 15 yards closer. USC kicker Colin Mackie made the second attempt. Who roughed him? Hint

Curtis Taliafeiro

Bruce Smith

Al Chamblee

Morgan Roan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Frank Beamer's first Blue Chip recruit was Maurice DeShazo. What high school produced Maurice DeShazo? Hint

William Fleming

DeMatha

Bassett

Martinsville

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Question 5 of 10

5. During the 1989 Virginia Tech-UVA football game, a scuffle broke out following the game. In the scuffle, Frank Beamer had a tooth knocked out from an errant blow from one of his own players. Who was the player? Hint

Carter Wiley

Cornell Brown

Jimmy Whitten

Jesse Penn

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the 1995 Virginia-Virginia Tech game, UVA trainer Joe Gieck attempted to trip a Tech player who had intercepted a pass and was running for a touchdown. Who was the Tech player? Hint

Pierson Prioleau

Torian Gray

Antonio Banks

Tyronne Drakeford

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the Virginia Tech athletic director who hired Frank Beamer? Hint

Bill Dooley

Dave Braine

Dutch Baughman

Jim Weaver

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Question 8 of 10

8. Frank Beamer played for Jerry Claiborne during the late 1960s at Virginia Tech. In 1987, Beamer faced his former coach on the field. Who was Claiborne coaching? Hint

Maryland

Kentucky

West Virginia

Southern Miss

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1989, the Hokies shocked undefeated West Virginia in Morgantown 12-10. All the Hokies scoring came on field goals. Who was the Tech kicker? Hint

Chris Kinzer

Don Wade

Shane Graham

Mickey Thomas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the starting quarterback at Virginia Tech the year before Michael Vick took over as the starter? Hint

Jim Druckenmiller

Dave Meyer

Maurice DeShazo

Al Clark

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before Chris Kinzer's winning kick in the 1986 Peach Bowl, what Hokie was interfered with by an N.C. State defender to set up the winning kick?

Answer: David Everett

Prior to the interference on Everett, a holding call had pushed the Hokies out of field goal range.

2. Who was the starting quarterback in Frank Beamer's first game as Virginia Tech coach?

Answer: Erik Chapman

Chapman was a two-year starter. He was the starter the year before Bearmer's arrival as well.

Answer: Morgan Roan

Roane's nickname was Smoky.

4. Frank Beamer's first Blue Chip recruit was Maurice DeShazo. What high school produced Maurice DeShazo?

Answer: Bassett

DeShazo was a top baseball player as well.

Answer: Jimmy Whitten

Whitten worked as a strength coach for Beamer for several years after his graduation.

6. During the 1995 Virginia-Virginia Tech game, UVA trainer Joe Gieck attempted to trip a Tech player who had intercepted a pass and was running for a touchdown. Who was the Tech player?

Answer: Antonio Banks

Gieck was suspended from the sidelines for the Cavaliers' bowl game against Georgia for the infraction.

7. Who was the Virginia Tech athletic director who hired Frank Beamer?

Answer: Dutch Baughman

Baughman only lasted five months on the job. He resigned after a disagreement with the administration over the handling of a scandal within the athletic department.

8. Frank Beamer played for Jerry Claiborne during the late 1960s at Virginia Tech. In 1987, Beamer faced his former coach on the field. Who was Claiborne coaching?

Answer: Kentucky

Beamer played on two Liberty Bowl teams under Claiborne.

9. In 1989, the Hokies shocked undefeated West Virginia in Morgantown 12-10. All the Hokies scoring came on field goals. Who was the Tech kicker?

Answer: Mickey Thomas

The Mountaineers were ranked No. 9 in the country and were led by Heisman candidate Major Harris.

10. Who was the starting quarterback at Virginia Tech the year before Michael Vick took over as the starter?

Answer: Al Clark

Clark was sandwiched between the Druckenmiller and Vick eras. He did manage to lead the Hokies to a bowl win over Alabama in the Music City Bowl in his final game.

Source: Author vegashokie

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