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Quiz about Tennessee VOL Football 1970s1990s

Tennessee VOL Football: 1970s-1990s Quiz

Some interesting questions about the Vols covering the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

A multiple-choice quiz by up4abeer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
up4abeer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
148,616

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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656

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who had a 99 yard touchdown run versus Florida in 1977? Hint

Johnny Jones

Kelsey Finch

Bobby Scott

Jimmy Streater

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Question 2 of 10

2. Andy Kelly became the starting QB during a 47-30 loss to to Alabama in 1989. Who did he replace? Hint

Alan Farmer

Jimmy Streater

Sterling Henton

Moses Collins

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Question 3 of 10

3. What tail back had a 60 yard touchdown run versus Miami, in the 1985 Sugar Bowl? Hint

Jeff Powell

Keith Davis

Reggie Cobb

Charles Wilson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first VOL RB to gain over 200 yards in a single game? Hint

Chuck Webb

Reggie Cobb

Stanley Morgan

Tony Thompson

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Question 5 of 10

5. What quarterback led unranked Tennessee to a shocking upset of number 1 ranked Auburn in 1985? Hint

Condridge Hollaway

Tony Robinson

Heath Shuler

Randy Sanders

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team snapped Tennessee's 14 game winning steak in 1999? Hint

Florida

Colorado

Alabama

Penn State

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following did NOT start as Wide Receiver at Tennessee? Hint

Joey Clinkscales

Eric Swanson

Tim McGee

Chris White

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many times during the 1990s, did the VOLS face a #1 ranked team, and how many times did the the VOLS play as a #1 ranked team? Hint

2 and 2

1 and 5

0 and 3

1 and 2

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tennessee started the 1988 season 0-6. Those six losses were sandwiched between wins over teams with what nicknames? Hint

Gophers and Tigers

Hoosiers and Rebels

Hoosiers and Tigers

Terps and Blue Devils

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many losing seasons did the VOLS have during the 80s? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who had a 99 yard touchdown run versus Florida in 1977?

Answer: Kelsey Finch

The VOLS lost at Gainesville 27-17.

2. Andy Kelly became the starting QB during a 47-30 loss to to Alabama in 1989. Who did he replace?

Answer: Sterling Henton

Henton was 5-0 as a starter prior to a terrible first half versus the the Tide in 1989. The VOLS went to post an 11-1 record.

3. What tail back had a 60 yard touchdown run versus Miami, in the 1985 Sugar Bowl?

Answer: Jeff Powell

Powell began the year as a third stringer behind Charles Wilson and Keith Davis. He was a transfer from William and Mary. Injuries to Wilson and Davis thrust him into the starting role versus Miami. The VOLS upset the heavily favored Canes 35-7.

4. Who was the first VOL RB to gain over 200 yards in a single game?

Answer: Stanley Morgan

He did it versus Hawaii in 1975 with 201 yards on 17 carries. Stanley went on to have a very good professional career as a Wide Receiver with New England.

5. What quarterback led unranked Tennessee to a shocking upset of number 1 ranked Auburn in 1985?

Answer: Tony Robinson

This Auburn team featured running back Bo Jackson. The VOLS won 38-20, after leading by as much as 32 points.

6. What team snapped Tennessee's 14 game winning steak in 1999?

Answer: Florida

The Gators defeated the defending national champions 21-23 in Gainesville.

7. Which of the following did NOT start as Wide Receiver at Tennessee?

Answer: Chris White

Chris White was a Defensive Back. In 1985 while playing safety, Chris led the SEC in interceptions with 9. Tim McGee and Eric Swanson were Wide Receivers on the same team. Joey Clinkscales became a starting WR in 1986.

8. How many times during the 1990s, did the VOLS face a #1 ranked team, and how many times did the the VOLS play as a #1 ranked team?

Answer: 1 and 5

In 1990, #1 ranked Notre Dame defeated the VOLS 34-29 in Knoxville.
The 1998 National Champs defeated Arkansas after ascending to #1. They went on to win 4 more as a #1 ranked team including the Fiesta Bowl victory over Florida State.

9. Tennessee started the 1988 season 0-6. Those six losses were sandwiched between wins over teams with what nicknames?

Answer: Hoosiers and Tigers

They defeated Indiana the 1987 Peach Bowl. They ended the losing streak versus Memphis in 1988.

10. How many losing seasons did the VOLS have during the 80s?

Answer: 2

Both the 1980 and 1988 teams finished 5-6.

Source: Author up4abeer

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