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San Diego Chargers 2008 Trivia Quiz

In 2007, the men in lightning made it all the way to the AFC championship game. In 2008, they struggled to make it to the playoffs. Enjoy this quiz about the up and down season of the 2008 San Diego Chargers.

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

Author
dotsnoopyfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,627

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Chargers had a lot of injured players during the season. Which Charger player attempted to play, but ended up having surgery shortly after playing in one game? Hint

Luis Castillo

Jamal Williams

Shawne Merriman

Antonio Cromartie

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Question 2 of 10

2. Philip Rivers set a Charger record for the most TD passes in a single season. Whose record did he break? Hint

Stan Humpheries

Doug Flutie

Drew Brees

Dan Fouts

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which player led the team in the number of receiving yards? Hint

Antonio Gates

Malcolm Floyd

Ladainian Tomlinson

Vincent Jackson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ed Hoculi made a error judgment call that went against the Chargers in week 2. What team benefited from the call and won the game as a result? Hint

Denver Broncos

Carolina Panthers

Indianapolis Colts

Oakland Raiders

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Chargers were the first team to start a season 4 wins and 8 losses and still make the playoffs.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did the Chargers defeat in the wildcard game on Saturday, January 3rd? Hint

Indianapolis Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers

Miami Dolphins

Baltimore Ravens

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who were the Chargers' opponents in the second round (AFC Divisional) of the 2008 season playoffs? Hint

Tennesee Titans

Pittsburgh Steelers

Baltimore Ravens

Miami Dolphins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Two Chargers were named to the Pro Bowl for 2008. Kris Dielman, an offensive guard was one of them. Who was the other? Hint

Philip Rivers

Jamal Williams

LaDanian Tomlinson

Antonio Gates

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Question 9 of 10

9. The defensive coodinator, Ted Cottrell, was fired midseason and was replaced by another coach on the team.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who led the team in interceptions? Hint

Antonio Cromartie

Antoine Cason

Stephen Cooper

Quentin Jammer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Chargers had a lot of injured players during the season. Which Charger player attempted to play, but ended up having surgery shortly after playing in one game?

Answer: Shawne Merriman

Shawne Merriman played in the game against Carolina on September 7th. Two days later, he was placed on the injured reserve list. He had surgery on September 15th to repair PCL and LCL tears in his left knee.

2. Philip Rivers set a Charger record for the most TD passes in a single season. Whose record did he break?

Answer: Dan Fouts

Philip Rivers broke Dan Fouts'record on December 28, 2008, against the Denver Broncos. He threw 2 TD passes that night which gave him 34 TD passes for the season. The previous record was 33 TD passes thrown by Fouts in the 1981 season.

3. Which player led the team in the number of receiving yards?

Answer: Vincent Jackson

Vincent Jackson had 59 receptions for 1098 yards. He scored 7 receiving touchdowns as well. Antonio Gates was second on the team with 60 catches for 704 yards. Malcolm Floyd had 27 catches for 465 yards.

4. Ed Hoculi made a error judgment call that went against the Chargers in week 2. What team benefited from the call and won the game as a result?

Answer: Denver Broncos

Denver quarterback Jay Cutler dropped back for a pass. The ball slipped out of his hands and Chargers linebacker, Tim Dobbins, had recoved the football. The play was ruled dead when Ed Hoculi blew the whistle too soon. As a result, the Broncos retained possession and ended up winning the game.

5. The Chargers were the first team to start a season 4 wins and 8 losses and still make the playoffs.

Answer: True

The Chargers won their final four games of the regular season. Both San Diego and Denver finished with 8 and 8 records. They played for the AFC West Championship in San Diego. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52-21 and went on to represent the AFC West in the playoffs.

6. Who did the Chargers defeat in the wildcard game on Saturday, January 3rd?

Answer: Indianapolis Colts

The Chargers defeated the Colts 23-17 in overtime. Darren Sproles scored the game-winning touchdown.

7. Who were the Chargers' opponents in the second round (AFC Divisional) of the 2008 season playoffs?

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

They lost to the Steelers 35-24. The Pittsburgh defense played solid throughout the game. The Chargers' offense had possession of the football for only 17 seconds in the third quarter of the game.

8. Two Chargers were named to the Pro Bowl for 2008. Kris Dielman, an offensive guard was one of them. Who was the other?

Answer: Antonio Gates

Antonio Gates was selected to his 5th straight Pro Bowl. Surprisingly, Philip Rivers was not named to the Pro Bowl team despite leading the NFL in passing rating, and tying with Drew Brees (Saints) for the most TD passes thrown (34).

9. The defensive coodinator, Ted Cottrell, was fired midseason and was replaced by another coach on the team.

Answer: True

Ron Rivera took over as defensive coodinator midway thru the 2008 season. Ron Rivera was the Chargers' inside linebackers coach. He played linebacker for the Chicago Bears for 9 seasons prior.

10. Who led the team in interceptions?

Answer: Stephen Cooper

Linebacker Stephen Cooper had four interceptions. Cason, Jammer, and Cromartie each had 2 interceptions. Cason and Cromartie each ran back an interception for a touchdown.

Source: Author dotsnoopyfan

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