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Quiz about Football Zebras
Quiz about Football Zebras

Football Zebras Trivia Quiz


In the NFL, the black and white striped shirts worn by sports officials have given them the nickname of "zebras". And while you may think you know a lot about football, what do you really know about the NFL officiating crew?

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
317,395
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. NFL officials are well known for their black and white striped shirts. What color are their pants? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There are a total of 7 officials on the field during an NFL game. Which person is in charge of the officiating team? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the first African-American referee in the NFL? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Officials carry yellow flags that they throw to indicate a foul. It is usually wrapped around a weight to assist with throwing the flag a far distance and to help with accuracy. Which of the following choices are usually used as weights? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Up until 1965, the NFL used only 5 officials during games. The addition of the position of line judge was included as a response to a quarterback who liked to scramble. What was the name of this fleet-footed Vikings quarterback? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who had the longest tenure as an NFL field official, serving from 1960 to 1991? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The role of the umpire includes all of the following except which? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which official watches for pass interference, judges the legality of catches, and stands under the goalpost on kicks for points? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which official is responsible for marking forward progress after a play is blown dead? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the NFL referee known for both his capable officiating and his immensly bulging biceps? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. NFL officials are well known for their black and white striped shirts. What color are their pants?

Answer: black

The NFL uniform for field officials consists of a black and white striped shirt, black knickers (pants), black belts, and black shoes. The referee wears a white cap while all other officials wear black caps. During the 1920s before the striped shirts were adopted, they wore white dress shirts, black bow ties, black dress pants, and black dress shoes.
2. There are a total of 7 officials on the field during an NFL game. Which person is in charge of the officiating team?

Answer: referee

The other positions are the umpire, head linesman, field judge, line judge, back judge, and the side judge.
3. Who was the first African-American referee in the NFL?

Answer: Johnny Grier

Johnny Grier became the first referee in the NFL with the start of the 1988 season. He was a line judge and a field judge for 7 years before earning his promotion. He officiated Super Bowl XXII, which was also the year the first African-American quarterback (Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins) won the Super Bowl.
4. Officials carry yellow flags that they throw to indicate a foul. It is usually wrapped around a weight to assist with throwing the flag a far distance and to help with accuracy. Which of the following choices are usually used as weights?

Answer: beans or sand

At one time, ball bearings were used. This practice was discontinued after a player was injured when he was hit in the eye by an officials flag in 1999.
5. Up until 1965, the NFL used only 5 officials during games. The addition of the position of line judge was included as a response to a quarterback who liked to scramble. What was the name of this fleet-footed Vikings quarterback?

Answer: Fran Tarkenton

When quarterbacks became more mobile, the use of the line judge became necessary. The line judge watches for line of scrimmage infractions, whether passes are forward or lateral, and if the quarterback threw after he was passed the line of scrimmage. The line judge is also responsible for counting how many offensive players are on the field at any time.

He is usually positioned to the left of the quarterback at the end of the offensive line.
6. Who had the longest tenure as an NFL field official, serving from 1960 to 1991?

Answer: Jim Tunney

Dr. Jim Tunney was the first NFL official to have served in 4 different decades. He set a record for postseason assignments, having worked 29 different games. He was the referee in 3 Super Bowls and an alternate in a 4th. He is nicknamed "The Dean of NFL Officials".
7. The role of the umpire includes all of the following except which?

Answer: indicates if a ball goes thru the uprights for field goals

The umpire does all these except ruling on field goals and points after touchdowns. They also monitor for offensive holding and illegal man downfield. Finally, they record all time outs, the coin toss, and the scores.
8. Which official watches for pass interference, judges the legality of catches, and stands under the goalpost on kicks for points?

Answer: back judge

The back judge lines up in the backfield of the defense. His duties are to watch the passing game and make sure all catches are legal and whether interfence has occured, both by the offense and the defense. He also watches the returner in punting plays and watches for clipping penalties during run-backs. He also decides whether a ball went through the uprights.
9. Which official is responsible for marking forward progress after a play is blown dead?

Answer: head linesman

His calls can really make or break a game. He lines up on the side straddling the line of scrimmage. He also is in charge on the chain crew and monitors whether any player goes out of bounds on his side of the field.
10. What is the name of the NFL referee known for both his capable officiating and his immensly bulging biceps?

Answer: Ed Hochuli

While all of the choices were among the officiating elite, it is Hochuli who is known for his powerful build. He has been dubbed Ed Hercules and his build can make one wonder whether he is an official or a player.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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