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Quiz about Marshall Football 2002
Quiz about Marshall Football 2002

Marshall Football 2002 Trivia Quiz


A Recap of the Thundering Herd's 2002 football season.

A multiple-choice quiz by jsexton21. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
jsexton21
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
120,549
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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371
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the name of the Thundering Herd's mascot? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Including bowl games, what was Marshall's win/loss record for 2002? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which network aired the game between Virginia Tech and Marshall? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the final score of the VT and Marshall football game? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was Byron Leftwich's backup in 2002?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)
Question 6 of 10
6. Who did Marshall defeat in the GMAC Bowl? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. THe Battle for the Bell is the game between Marshall and what team? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many yards did Byron Leftwich throw for in the 2002 season? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the second leading touchdown receiver for the Thundering Herd? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which running back led the Thundering Herd in rushing touchdowns? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the name of the Thundering Herd's mascot?

Answer: Marco

Marco is the Thundering Herd's mascot. Marco is a buffalo and is a fan favorite.
2. Including bowl games, what was Marshall's win/loss record for 2002?

Answer: 11/2

Marshall suffered losses to Virginia Tech and Akron. Akron was Marshall's only conference loss of the year.
3. Which network aired the game between Virginia Tech and Marshall?

Answer: ESPN

This was one of Marshall's six televised games. ESPN2 and WCHS also aired Marshall's games.
4. What was the final score of the VT and Marshall football game?

Answer: 47-21 VT

Vt gave Marshall one of it's two losses of the season. The other loss came to Akron when Bryon Leftwich was injured.
5. Who was Byron Leftwich's backup in 2002?

Answer: Stan Hill

Hill also started the Miami of Ohio game when Byron was injured. He won the game with a QB sneak for the go ahead touchdown, with 10 seconds left in the game.
6. Who did Marshall defeat in the GMAC Bowl?

Answer: Louisville

Marshall won 38-15. Byron Leftwich threw four touchdown passes and was picked MVP of the game. Marshall held Louiville's highly touted QB Dave Ragone to just 193 yards.
7. THe Battle for the Bell is the game between Marshall and what team?

Answer: Ohio

Marshall won 24-21. Ohio missed a field goal in the last 30 seconds, and Marshall got the win and the Bell.
8. How many yards did Byron Leftwich throw for in the 2002 season?

Answer: 4,268

Byron finished with 11,903 passing yards for his career. His 4,268 yards was his highest season total in his 4 seasons at Marshall.
9. Who was the second leading touchdown receiver for the Thundering Herd?

Answer: Denero Marriott

Denero caught 8 touchdown passes. Darius Watts led the team with 12 TD grabs.
10. Which running back led the Thundering Herd in rushing touchdowns?

Answer: Franklin Wallace

Wallace led the team with 7 rushing touchdowns. Brandon Carey and Stan Hill tied for second with 4 apiece.
Source: Author jsexton21

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