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Quiz about Georgia Bulldogs The Richt Era

Georgia Bulldogs: The Richt Era Quiz

Mark Richt became the coach of the Georgia Bulldogs in 2001. This quiz focuses on the Bulldogs in his era. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by DevilDawg75. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DevilDawg75

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,857

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hired in 2001, who did Mark Richt replace as head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs? Hint

Vince Dooley

Jim Donnan

Ray Goff

Bobby Bowden

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did Mark Richt win his first SEC Championship at Georgia? Hint

2002

2004

2001

2003

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Question 3 of 10

3. After asking the fans to blackout Sanford Stadium, what team was the victim of Georgia's 45-20 win while debuting their black jerseys in 2007? Hint

Alabama

Georgia Tech

Tennessee

Auburn

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Question 4 of 10

4. Under Richt, Georgia produced a number one overall pick in the NFL Draft. Who was this player? Hint

Matthew Stafford

David Greene

Knowshon Moreno

Musa Smith

5. In 2007, the Bulldogs ended the regular season as the number four team in the nation, and earned a spot to play in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. What team did they defeat by a score of 41-10? Hint

Hawaii

Ohio State

Boise State

Notre Dame

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Question 6 of 10

6. After Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans in 2005, the Sugar Bowl was moved to Atlanta. Georgia was invited to play after beating LSU in the SEC Championship 34-14. They were defeated, however, 38-35. Who did Georgia play in the 2005 Sugar Bowl? Hint

West Virginia

Florida State

Michigan State

Virginia Tech

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 2005 SEC Championship Bulldog team featured a senior quarterback that had rode the bench behind a very talented David Greene. Who was this quarterback that led Georgia to a SEC Championship in his first year as a starter? Hint

Matthew Stafford

Jon Richt

Joe Tereshinski

D.J. Shockley

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Question 8 of 10

8. After Knowshon Moreno scored from the one-yard line in the 2007 Florida game, Coach Richt sent the whole team out to celebrate. How many unsportsmanlike penalties were given to the Dawgs? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many consecutive years did Georgia and Richt defeat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets before losing in 2008, 45-42 in Athens? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you were to go watch Richt and the Dawgs on a Saturday at Sanford Stadium, you would be one of how many people watching? Hint

55,000

92,746

112,572

98,754

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hired in 2001, who did Mark Richt replace as head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs?

Answer: Jim Donnan

Jim Donnan coached Georgia from 1996-2000, posting a 40-19-0 record after replacing Ray Goff.

2. What year did Mark Richt win his first SEC Championship at Georgia?

Answer: 2002

Georgia won the SEC Championship in 2002 defeating Arkansas 30-3, and went on to beat Florida State in the Sugar Bowl, 26-13.

3. After asking the fans to blackout Sanford Stadium, what team was the victim of Georgia's 45-20 win while debuting their black jerseys in 2007?

Answer: Auburn

The team warmed up in their traditional red jerseys, but ran out of the tunnel wearing black against Auburn in 2007.

4. Under Richt, Georgia produced a number one overall pick in the NFL Draft. Who was this player?

Answer: Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford was selected number one overall by the Detroit Lions in 2009.

5. In 2007, the Bulldogs ended the regular season as the number four team in the nation, and earned a spot to play in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. What team did they defeat by a score of 41-10?

Answer: Hawaii

Hawaii played the Dawgs in the Super Dome in 2007, and Georgia wore black jerseys again.

Answer: West Virginia

West Virginia jumped out to a 28-0 lead, only to have Geogia come roaring back. Unfortunately, the Bulldog's did not have enough and lost by three points.

Answer: D.J. Shockley

D.J. Shockely had an overall record of 11-2 as a starter, and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons.

8. After Knowshon Moreno scored from the one-yard line in the 2007 Florida game, Coach Richt sent the whole team out to celebrate. How many unsportsmanlike penalties were given to the Dawgs?

Answer: 2

The incident drew two penalties. Georgia went on to win the game 42-30.

9. How many consecutive years did Georgia and Richt defeat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets before losing in 2008, 45-42 in Athens?

Answer: 7

Georgia won seven games in a row from 2001-2007.

10. If you were to go watch Richt and the Dawgs on a Saturday at Sanford Stadium, you would be one of how many people watching?

Answer: 92,746

With the new expansion in 2004, the capacity at Sanford Stadium was 92,746, making it the fifth largest on campus college football stadium in the nation.

Source: Author DevilDawg75

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