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Tulane University Trivia Quiz

Tulane has a long history in athletics. It may not be the most successful, but it's had its high points. How much do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by banages. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
banages

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,399

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
259

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Question 1 of 10

1. What were Tulane's athletic teams nickname? Hint

Hurricanes

Tigers

Green Wave

Crimson Tide

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these domed stadiums has Tulane called home? Hint

Astrodome

Superdome

Kingdome

Microdome

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Question 3 of 10

3. The baseball team played in a stadium in 2004 named what? Hint

Fogelman Stadium

Wilson Stadium

Turchin Stadium

Moore Stadium

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2002, the football team made it to which bowl game? Hint

New Orleans Bowl

GMAC Bowl

Hawaii Bowl

Liberty Bowl

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1998, their football team finished with an umblemished season. They were 12-0 after beating which team in the Liberty Bowl? Hint

UNLV

Air Force

BYU

Utah

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Michael Kogan's senior year, he lost the 2004 NCAA Tennis Championship.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2001, which coach led their baseball team to the College World Series? Hint

Bruce Hayes

Rick Jones

Claude Simons Jr.

Joe Brockhoff

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which year was Tulane University founded? Hint

1920

1834

1884

1867

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Question 9 of 10

9. After a renovation in 2004, what was the seating capacity for their baseball stadium? Hint

4,500

6,400

3,800

5,000

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which were Tulane's main colors in 2004? Hint

Olive Green and Sky Blue

Olive Green and White

Crimson and Gold

Sky Blue and White

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What were Tulane's athletic teams nickname?

Answer: Green Wave

On November 19, 1920, the Hullabaloo, a University newspaper, first referred to the team as the Green Wave.

2. Which of these domed stadiums has Tulane called home?

Answer: Superdome

The team moved from Tulane Stadium to the Superdome in 1975. Since then, the football program has had few winning seasons.

3. The baseball team played in a stadium in 2004 named what?

Answer: Turchin Stadium

It was named after Robert and Lillian Turchin from Miami, who helped to build the stadium. It was built in 1990.

4. In 2002, the football team made it to which bowl game?

Answer: Hawaii Bowl

The team beat Hawaii 36-28, finishing the season 8-5. They finished fifth in Conference USA.

5. In 1998, their football team finished with an umblemished season. They were 12-0 after beating which team in the Liberty Bowl?

Answer: BYU

It was a great season for Shaun King, who later became a Tampa Bay Bucs draft pick. While not as successful as a pro, he is still remembered as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Tulane history.

6. In Michael Kogan's senior year, he lost the 2004 NCAA Tennis Championship.

Answer: True

He lost to Baylor's Benjamin Becker in a completely lop-sided match.

7. In 2001, which coach led their baseball team to the College World Series?

Answer: Rick Jones

Tulane lost to Cal State Fullerton in the College World Series. While the Green Wave did not win the championship, it was still a very great year for Rick Jones, his staff, and players, finishing 55-11.

8. Which year was Tulane University founded?

Answer: 1834

Tulane was originally founded as Medical College of Louisiana. It was renamed Tulane in honor of benefactor Paul Tulane in 1884.

9. After a renovation in 2004, what was the seating capacity for their baseball stadium?

Answer: 5,000

They were not done in 2004, as the stadium was scheduled to receive more renovations over the next years.

10. Which were Tulane's main colors in 2004?

Answer: Olive Green and Sky Blue

From the first football game in the late 1800s versus LSU, the Tulane football teams have worn green and blue. At Tulane, everything is geared toward thinking, eating, living, and wearing green.

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