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Where the Tide Hath Rolled Trivia Quiz

Inspired by yet another Alabama football win, I've crafted this quiz to tackle Crimson Tide players in the NFL. How much do you know about where the Tide hath rolled?

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

Author
TemptressToo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
354,296

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
375

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the greatest athletes Bear Bryant ever coached, this Hall of Fame quarterback was drafted by the New York Jets in the 1st round of 1965. Born in 1943, he went to Beaver Falls High School in Pennsylvania, before he joined the Crimson Tide and became known as "Broadway". Hint

Jay Barker

Pat Trammell

Joe Namath

Kenny Stabler

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Question 2 of 10

2. Born in 1965, this "Biscuit" won the Lombardi Award. He was drafted in the 1st round of 1987 by the Indianapolis Colts but was traded in the "trade of the decade" to the Buffalo Bills, due to a contract dispute, where he was a star linebacker. Hint

Andre Tippett

Alonzo Ephraim

Cornelius Bennett

Sam Shade

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mr. Touchdown went on to be the NFL's MVP in the year of Super Bowl XL. Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1st round of the 2000 draft, this runningback came to Alabama from Boone County High School in Kentucky. He left Alabama with 15 school records. Who is Mr Touchdown? Hint

Rodregis Brooks

Chris Samuels

Cornelius Griffin

Shaun Alexander

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Question 4 of 10

4. Born in 1988, this "mountain" of a man was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd round of 2010. He was not initially recruited by Alabama, but found his way there in late 2007. As a nose tackle, opposing teams routinely assigned him two players as he took up that much space. Who is this "mountain"? Hint

Rolando McClain

Mike Johnson

Kareem Jackson

Terrence Cody

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Question 5 of 10

5. Giving the Tide its first Heisman Trophy winner, this player was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 1st round, 2011. The son of a former NFL player, this player attended Grand Blanc and Southwestern Academy in Flint, Michigan before joining the Tide. Hint

Mark Ingram

Cornelius Bennett

Trent Richardson

David Palmer

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Question 6 of 10

6. Born in 1989, this Alabama safety was the highest drafted defensive back ever from Alabama, going in the 1st round of 2012 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A first team All American player as a senior at Alabama and finalist for the Jim Thorpe award, this player has made a splash in his rookie NFL season wracking up some impressive tackles on seasoned NFL players. Hint

Courtney Upshaw

Dre Kirkpatrick

Mark Barron

Julio Jones

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Question 7 of 10

7. Born in 1989, this cornerback was drafted in the 1st round of 2012 by the Cincinnati Bengals. Originally from Gadsden City High School in Gadsten, AL, who is this star defensive player for Alabama who was nicknamed "Swag"? Hint

Courtney Upshaw

Mark Ingram

Dre Kirkpatrick

Brad Smelley

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Question 8 of 10

8. Born in 1987, this player was the master of special teams, especially in punt returns. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round of 2010. "Agent 28" was recruited from Robinson High School in Tampa, FL, and is of Cuban descent.
Hint

Julio Jones

AJ McCarron

Marquis Maze

Javier Arenas

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Question 9 of 10

9. Born in 1989, this Tide player was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft. Recruited from Eufaula High School in Eufaula, AL, this first team All American linebacker became the defensive MVP during the national championship game (BCS Championship) won by Alabama in 2011. Hint

Terrence Cody

Courtney Upshaw

Greg McElroy

Mark Ingram

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Question 10 of 10

10. Spending his high school years on Emmitt Smith Field in Pensacola, FL, this Doak Award winner was born in 1991. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2012 draft by the Cleveland Browns at the completion of his junior year at Alabama. Hint

Derrick Brooks

Trent Richardson

George Selvie

Emmitt Smith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Joe Namath

Although he entered the draft before he graduated from Alabama, Namath did eventually return to finish his degree, graduating in 2007 with a degree in International Studies. The other selections were also former Alabama quarterbacks.

Answer: Cornelius Bennett

Bennett went to Ensley High School in Birmingham, AL. He won the Lombardi Award (best college linebacker or lineman) in 1986. He played in FIVE Superbowls after his days at Alabama (1990-91-92-93 with Buffalo and 1998 with Atlanta), retiring from the NFL in 2000.
The other answers were also former football players with ties to Birmingham, AL.

Answer: Shaun Alexander

Shaun double majored in Marketing and Advertising while at Alabama, and left Alabama with a record 3,565 rushing yards. Shaun's football jersey, Number 37, was selected by him in connection to Psalm 37, the Bible book and chapter containing his life verse, Psalm 37:4.
The other selections were NFL players drafted in the 2000 draft with connections to Alabama (the state).

Answer: Terrence Cody

Originally, from Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, FL, Cody majored in Consumer Science while at Alabama. Cody was well known for his game securing blockage of a field goal in Alabama's 12-10 win over Tennessee in 2009.
The other choices were fellow Alabamans that were drafted by the NFL in 2010.

Answer: Mark Ingram

Ingram majored in Telecommunications while at Alabama. Sport commentators jokingly paired him with fellow Alabaman, Trent Richardson, dubbing them the "Dynamic Duo" or "Thunder and Thunder." Despite his NFL credentials, Ingram routinely shows up on the sidelines of Alabama games, whenever he is able, to root for the Tide.
The other choices were former Heisman nominees, although they did not win.

Answer: Mark Barron

Barron came to Alabama from St. Paul Episcopal in Mobile, AL.
The other selections were some of Barron's teammates that went in the first two rounds of the 2012 NFL draft.

Answer: Dre Kirkpatrick

Kirkpatrick majored in General Studies. Despite the pending draft prospects, Kirkpatrick he was arrested in early 2012 for marijuana possession. Luckily for him, the charges were dropped and he was able to enter the 2012 draft where he was drafted in the 1st round.

Answer: Javier Arenas

In 2009, Arenas broke the Southeastern Conference (SEC) record for the most punts returned for a touchdown, with SEVEN. Arenas wore jersey number 28 at the Tide. Arenas is a cousin of Memphis Grizzlies professional basketball player, Gilbert Arenas, who is nicknamed "Agent Zero."

Answer: Courtney Upshaw

Upshaw was part of a record number of Alabama players selected during a single draft.

Answer: Trent Richardson

Richardson majored in General Studies while at Alabama, and this quiz writer went to his very last football game as a high school senior at Escambia High School. Richardson is also a regular on the Tide's sidelines when his NFL schedule allows.

Source: Author TemptressToo

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