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Quiz about University of Louisville Cardinals

University of Louisville Cardinals Quiz

If you are an avid University of Louisville football fan, this quiz should be a breeze. Go Cards!

A multiple-choice quiz by 19771127. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
19771127

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
283,564

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
322

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (2/10), Guest 162 (1/10), Guest 198 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nicknamed "The Golden Arm", this lengendary quarterback wore jersey #16 and played for the Cardinals from 1951 to 1955. Hint

Joe Namath

Johnny Unitas

Browning Nagle

Sid Luckman

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of the biggest rivalries in college football is that of in-state rivals University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner each year? Hint

The Keg of Nails

The Governors Cup

King of the Bluegrass

The Commonwealth Cup

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was head coach for the Cardinals from 1985 to 1994? Hint

Howard Schnellenberger

Lee Corso

Frank Camp

Bob Weber

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year saw the Cardinals in their first bowl appearance, and what was the name of the bowl? Hint

1970 Pasadena Bowl

1977 Independence Bowl

1991 Fiesta Bowl

1958 Sun Bowl

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Question 5 of 10

5. What former University of Louisville placekicker subsequently became kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles? Hint

David Akers

Klaus Wilmsmeyer

Jeremy Borseth

Ron Bell

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Question 6 of 10

6. What former Cardinal linebacker became a fixture on ESPN's Game Day as an NFL analyst? Hint

Otis Wilson

Rashad Harris

Tom Jackson

Tyrus McCloud

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Question 7 of 10

7. What feature of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium is unlike any other university operated stadium? Hint

Alcohol is served during all home games

There is no student section

There is no reserved seating

All stadium seats feature chairback seating

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these players set a record for most career touchdowns for the Cards, with 49 TDs? Hint

Lenny Lyles

Ibn Green

Michael Bush

Frank Moreau

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before joining the Big East in 2005, the University of Louisville football program played under which conference? Hint

Independent

WAC

SEC

Conference USA

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Question 10 of 10

10. It seems that all sports announcers have a signature catch phrase to get the crowd involved. University of Louisville football announcer Sean Moth's catch phrase is "And that's good for another ____
____
____! " Hint

Cardinal pass completion

Cardinal touch down

Card's first down

Card's field goal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nicknamed "The Golden Arm", this lengendary quarterback wore jersey #16 and played for the Cardinals from 1951 to 1955.

Answer: Johnny Unitas

Unitas is ranked #5 of 100 best football players according to TSN Sporting News. Unitas is best known for throwing at least one touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games (between 1956-1960) during his NFL career. This record is unsurpassed today. A statue of Unitas stands on the north end of Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium. Players rub the statue for good luck as they enter the playing field. Unitas passed away in 2002.

Answer: The Governors Cup

The Governors Cup was first issued in 1994.

3. Who was head coach for the Cardinals from 1985 to 1994?

Answer: Howard Schnellenberger

Louisville native Schnellenberger helped turned the failing football program at the University of Louisville into the powerhouse that it is today. When he took the head coach position in 1985, the Cards had been in a six-year losing streak. In his 10 years at Louisville, Schnellenberger led the Cards to two bowl victories.

The Cards beat Alabama 34-7 in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl, finishing the season 10-1-1. The Cards were also ranked 11th in the season ending poll, the first time in the program's history to ever have a final ranking.

4. What year saw the Cardinals in their first bowl appearance, and what was the name of the bowl?

Answer: 1958 Sun Bowl

Louisville beat Drake 34-20.

5. What former University of Louisville placekicker subsequently became kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles?

Answer: David Akers

A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Akers played for the Cardinals from 1993-1996. Akers kicked a school-record 36 field goals, the longest a 51-yarder against Texas A&M in 1994. He broke the record for the longest field goal in the NFL Hall of Fame Game with his 55-yard field goal in 2006, surpassing the previous record of 54-yards.

6. What former Cardinal linebacker became a fixture on ESPN's Game Day as an NFL analyst?

Answer: Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson played for the Cards from 1970-1972, where he was coached by current ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso. Jackson was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1973. In his NFL career, he made 40 sacks, 20 interceptions, and appeared in three pro bowls.

7. What feature of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium is unlike any other university operated stadium?

Answer: All stadium seats feature chairback seating

Papa John's Cardinal Stadium opened in September 1998. The stadium seats 42,000. It is named after John Schnatter, founder of Papa John's pizza. John Schnatter has also committed an additional $10 million to fund the future stadium expansion which would increase capacity to 63,000. This project is scheduled to be completed in 2010.

8. Which of these players set a record for most career touchdowns for the Cards, with 49 TDs?

Answer: Lenny Lyles

Lyles was a running back at Louisville from 1954-57, where he totaled 2,786 yards. He scored 49 touchdowns in his college career.

9. Before joining the Big East in 2005, the University of Louisville football program played under which conference?

Answer: Conference USA

The Big East conference was established in 1979. The Big East competes as a BCS conference in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the top level of NCAA competition in college football.

Answer: Card's first down

Each time the Cards earn a first down, the announcer says "and that's good for another..." and the crowd answers "Card's first down!" You definately have to make sure you don't hit your neighbor when you hold out your arm to make a first down signal!
C-A-R-D-S, Cards!

Source: Author 19771127

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