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Quiz about South Carolina Gamecocks 2010

South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010 Quiz

It was a record year for the Gamecocks in 2010. Can you remember some facts about their season?

A multiple-choice quiz by jbooker8. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jbooker8

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
332,804

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the head coach for the Gamecocks during the 2010 season? Hint

Nick Saban

Steve Spurrier

Irvin Myers

Les Miles

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Gamecocks defeated #1 ranked Alabama in 2010. What was the score of the game? Hint

Gamecocks 31 - Alabama 28

Gamecocks 17 - Alabama 0

Gamecocks 24 - Alabama 21

Gamecocks 35 - Alabama 21

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the outstanding freshman running back for the Gamecocks in 2010? Hint

Jeff Demps

Mark Ingram

Marcus Lattimore

LaMicheal James

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the quarterback for the Gamecocks during the 2010 season? Hint

Stephen Garcia

Jake Locker

Cam Newton

Ryan Mallett

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Question 5 of 10

5. Alshon Jeffery impacted the Gamecocks tremendously in 2010. This wide receiver led the Gamecocks in most receiving yards. What was his jersey number during the season? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Rivals are always a big part of sports, and the Gamecocks are no exception. Who were the Gamecocks' rival that they beat 29-7 in 2010? Hint

Auburn Tigers

Clemson Tigers

NC State Wolf Pack

Florida Gators

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the 2010 season, the Gamecocks defeated the Florida Gators, breaking yet another streak that haunted the Gamecocks. What streak did they break? Hint

First victory against Florida

Rushing touchdowns in a game

500 yards passing in a game

Won at "The Swamp"

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Question 8 of 10

8. After a field goal percentage of 94.2%, making 49 of 52, who was the place kicker for the Gamecocks in 2010? Hint

Spencer Lanning

Kyle Brotzman

Alex Henery

Cairo Santos

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Gamecocks made it to their first-ever SEC championship game in 2010. What team unfortunately beat the Gamecocks 56-17 in the championship? Hint

Alabama

Auburn

Georgia

Florida

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Question 10 of 10

10. After a 9-4 record in 2010, the Gamecocks were bowl eligible. What bowl game did the Gamecocks get an invitation to play in against Florida State? Hint

Chick-fil-A Bowl

Rose Bowl

Outback Bowl

Gator Bowl

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1. Who was the head coach for the Gamecocks during the 2010 season?

Answer: Steve Spurrier

2010 was Steve Spurrier's 6th season as head coach for the Gamecocks. Spurrier won the SEC Coach of the Year Award and led the Gamecocks 9-4 record.

2. The Gamecocks defeated #1 ranked Alabama in 2010. What was the score of the game?

Answer: Gamecocks 35 - Alabama 21

The game took place at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. This was the first time the Gamecocks have ever beaten a #1 ranked team in school history.

3. Who was the outstanding freshman running back for the Gamecocks in 2010?

Answer: Marcus Lattimore

Marcus Lattimore is from Duncan, SC, and went to Brynes High School. He was South Carolina's "Mr. Football" in 2009, and set many freshman records at USC during the 2010 season. Lattimore had 1198 yards and 17 touchdowns in his freshman year for the Gamecocks.

4. Who was the quarterback for the Gamecocks during the 2010 season?

Answer: Stephen Garcia

With 2816 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, he led the Gamecocks to the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Florida State.

5. Alshon Jeffery impacted the Gamecocks tremendously in 2010. This wide receiver led the Gamecocks in most receiving yards. What was his jersey number during the season?

Answer: 1

From Saint Matthews, SC, Alshon Jeffery had a spectacular year with 9 touchdown and 1387 receiving yards with just 79 receptions in 2010.

6. Rivals are always a big part of sports, and the Gamecocks are no exception. Who were the Gamecocks' rival that they beat 29-7 in 2010?

Answer: Clemson Tigers

This game was played at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 27, 2010. Even with Clemson's home field advantage, the Gamecocks managed to defeat their rivals 29-7. After Clemson's opening drive touchdown, it was all Gamecocks scoring 29 unanswered points.

7. During the 2010 season, the Gamecocks defeated the Florida Gators, breaking yet another streak that haunted the Gamecocks. What streak did they break?

Answer: Won at "The Swamp"

The Gamecocks defeated Florida 36-14 On November 13, 2010. The Gamecocks clinched the Eastern Division of the SEC with this win. Prior to this contest, South Carolina had never won at The Swamp, 0-12 all-time. Freshman Marcus Lattimore had 3 touchdowns in the game.

8. After a field goal percentage of 94.2%, making 49 of 52, who was the place kicker for the Gamecocks in 2010?

Answer: Spencer Lanning

From Rock Hill, SC, walk-on senior Spencer Lanning booted in nearly every field goaled he attempted in 2010. Lanning scored 97 points for the Gamecocks with field goals and extra point tries.

9. The Gamecocks made it to their first-ever SEC championship game in 2010. What team unfortunately beat the Gamecocks 56-17 in the championship?

Answer: Auburn

The game took place in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. The Gamecocks were beaten by #1 ranked Auburn team led by Cam Newton. This was the Gamecocks' second loss to the Auburn Tigers in the season.

10. After a 9-4 record in 2010, the Gamecocks were bowl eligible. What bowl game did the Gamecocks get an invitation to play in against Florida State?

Answer: Chick-fil-A Bowl

The SEC runner-up South Carolina matched up with the ACC runner up Florida State. This was the Gamecocks 4th bowl selection in 5 seasons under Steve Spurrier.

Source: Author jbooker8

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