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Syracuse Football Trivia Quiz

Just a general test of your Syracuse football knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by strickkc. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
strickkc

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
189,082

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
317

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these prominent coaches never served as an assistant at Syracuse? Hint

Pete Carroll

Nick Saban

Tom Coughlin

Jim Tressel

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Question 2 of 10

2. What number did Walter Reyes wear his first three seasons with the Orange? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the 1993 Fiesta Bowl player of the game? Hint

Marvin Graves

Don McPherson

Donovan McNabb

Todd Philcox

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Question 4 of 10

4. Syracuse won its first National Championship while playing in the Sugar Bowl?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Legendary Hall of Famer and former Heisman winner Ernie Davis, was nicknamed the "Elmira Express".

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. This player won the 1997 Big East Defensive Player of the Year Award. Who was he? Hint

Donovan Darius

George Rooks

Dwight Freeney

Keith Bullock

7. In 1998, Syracuse was "oh-so-close", to preventing Tennessee from ever going undefeated with a near-miss in Week One of the season. The 'Cuse fell at home after a controversial pass interference call, which gave the Vols a first down after a failed 4th down attempt. Tennessee went on to win the National Championship. What was the score of the game? Hint

35-34

32-31

31-29

34-33

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Question 8 of 10

8. Outside of its National Championship season, which is the highest the Orange have ever finished in a season-ending poll in the 20th century? Hint

4th

8th

6th

9th

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Question 9 of 10

9. While Walter Reyes ran for a phenomenal 6.2 yards per carry in 2002, he was nowhere close to the school's single season record for yards per carry. Who set that record? Hint

Jim Brown

Joe Morris

Ernie Davis

Larry Csonka

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Question 10 of 10

10. Donovan McNabb was a former All-American standout at Syracuse?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these prominent coaches never served as an assistant at Syracuse?

Answer: Pete Carroll

Coughlin played at Syracuse and then served as an assistant from '75-'80, working with the offensive backs his first three years before taking over as the O-coordinator in '78. Tressel was the o-backs coach from '81-'82, while Saban was the defensive ends coach in '77.

2. What number did Walter Reyes wear his first three seasons with the Orange?

Answer: 39

The no. 44 is legendary at Syracuse, as only 11 players have donned the number since 1954, and it was a rumor that Reyes might be offered the jersey number for the start of his senior season in 2004.

3. Who was the 1993 Fiesta Bowl player of the game?

Answer: Marvin Graves

Marvin Graves was tabbed the game's MVP, as Syracuse defeated Colorado 26-22. His passing yardage set a record with 2,547 yards in 1993.

4. Syracuse won its first National Championship while playing in the Sugar Bowl?

Answer: False

The Orangemen's first bowl victory in school history was a big one, a 23-14 win over Texas at the Cotton Bowl to give Syracuse it's first National Championship.

5. Legendary Hall of Famer and former Heisman winner Ernie Davis, was nicknamed the "Elmira Express".

Answer: True

Davis, a native of Elmira, NY, made history by becoming the first African-American to win the Heisman in 1961. He led the Orange to two bowls, a nationalship, shattered Jim Brown's rushing records, and helped build the tradition of the legendary number "44" at Syracuse during his stay on the hill.

6. This player won the 1997 Big East Defensive Player of the Year Award. Who was he?

Answer: Donovan Darius

Freeney (2001) and Rooks (1991) were also both former Big East Defensive Player of the Year Award winners.

Answer: 34-33

Kicker Jeff Hall capitalized on Tennessee's second chance with a game-ending, game-winning field goal from 27 yards out.

8. Outside of its National Championship season, which is the highest the Orange have ever finished in a season-ending poll in the 20th century?

Answer: 4th

The Orange finished 4th in both the AP & Coaches poll in 1987 after a 16-16 tie with Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. They also finished 6th in the AP poll in 1992 after their Fiesta Bowl win against Colorado. The only other times the team has finished in the top 10 were in 1956 (8th) and 1958 (9th).

9. While Walter Reyes ran for a phenomenal 6.2 yards per carry in 2002, he was nowhere close to the school's single season record for yards per carry. Who set that record?

Answer: Ernie Davis

Ernie Davis set a two single season yards per carry records at 7.8 (1960) and 7.0 (1959). James Mungro ranked third with 6.9 in 2000. Reyes' 6.2 was tied with Jim Brown for fifth best.

10. Donovan McNabb was a former All-American standout at Syracuse?

Answer: False

Remarkably, McNabb was never given All-American status, though four of his former teammates were. Marvin Harrison ('95), Kevin Abrams ('95-'96), Donovin Darius ('97), and Kevin Johnson ('98), were all named All-Americans.

Source: Author strickkc

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