1. The leading rusher in the NFL in 1982 had 786 yards, the lowest winning total since 1946. Why? A player strike shortened the season to nine games Injuries and retirements took the nine leading running backs from the previous season out of action The NFL instituted a crackdown on holding in 1982 New rules opened up the passing game, and ten teams broke the old record for team passing yards

2. Of the following coaches, all of whom took their first NFL head coaching assignment in the 1980s and went on to win Super Bowls, who had the worst record in his first season? Joe Gibbs Jimmy Johnson Bill Parcells Mike Ditka

3. Heading into the 1980 season, people were calling me a washed up quarterback. I'd won the Heisman Trophy in college, and Rookie of the Year in the NFL, then it was all downhill after that. I didn't play in 1978. In 1979, I threw 15 passes all season. Then 1980 came around, and all of a sudden, I was a Super Bowl MVP and had six more seasons to look forward to, not to mention one more Super Bowl ring. Who am I? Joe Theismann Jim Plunkett Pat Haden Phil Simms

4. Which of the following statements is not true about kicker Mark Moseley? Never missed an extra point attempt in his career First fulltime kicker to ever be named NFL Most Valuable Player Broke record for most consecutive field goals kicked Was the final non-soccer-style kicker in the league at the time of his retirement

5. After years of demands from fans, NFL owners in 1986 made a rule change that took some of the controversy out of officiating. Think for a moment about what that was, then after further review, see if your choice stands. What rule change below became effective in 1986? Evaluating officials and assigning the ones with the highest ratings to the playoffs and Super Bowl Mandating annual eye exams for officials Allowing the referee to use a microphone to call penalties Permitting coaches to challenge calls using instant replay

6. Who was Frank Kush, and what role did he play in John Elway signing with the Denver Broncos in 1983? Elway wanted no part of Kush, the authoritarian coach of the Baltimore Colts, forcing Baltimore to trade Elway to the Broncos after drafting him Kush was a sick child in Denver who touched Elway's heart when the future Hall of Famer had a ski vacation there while in college The Mayor of Denver, Kush promised the quarterback rights to some of his car dealerships, and Elway signed with the Broncos without even talking to the rival USFL Elway's roommate in college, and a star receiver in his own right, Kush was drafted by the Broncos and arranged for the team to trade for Elway as well

7. Three of the choices below are related. Which one doesn't go with the other three? Jack Squirek Rocket Screen 70 Chip Joe Theismann

8. Why did the Buffalo Bills change their helmet color from white to red in 1984? To help their quarterback spot his receivers Their equipment manager complained that white helmets got dirty too fast A high school team with similar helmets sued the Bills and forced them to change To honor the first Bills team, which wore red helmets in 1960

9. When Bo Jackson signed with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1987, he angered several NFL players by referring to a hobby of his. What was the "hobby" that so irritated people? Cockfighting Appearing as "Little Bo Beep" on the "Pee Wee's Playhouse" television show Playing NFL football Ballet

10. Remember da rap of da Chicago Bears? Rhymin' 'n' rappin' 'bout football affairs They sang the Super Bowl Shuffle just for fun And like their '85 team, it hit number one We've got some lines below from dat rappin' song 'Cept one of dem lines, well, it be wrong Ten mo' points is what you'll win If you can pick da line dat don't fit in!* (* Translation: Which of the lines below was not a lyric in the Chicago Bears' "Super Bowl Shuffle" song and video?) I'm the coach of these guys, I'm Iron Mike, bringin' home trophies is what I like The sackman's comin', I'm your man Dent, if the quarterback's slow, he's gonna get bent They call me Sweetness, and I like to dance, runnin' the ball is like makin' romance You're lookin' at the Fridge, I'm the rookie, I may be large, but I'm no dumb cookie