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Quiz about West Virginia Football
Quiz about West Virginia Football

West Virginia Football Trivia Quiz


This is a short quiz on the history of WVU football. Hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by AUSTIN291. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
AUSTIN291
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
181,443
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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1091
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Hall of Famer graduated from WVU in 1955, and was coached by Art "Pappy" Lewis? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. He was the first defensive player in Super Bowl history to win MVP honors and the first player from a losing team to be honored. He graduated from WVU in 1957. Can you name him? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Can you tell me which two years that the Mountaineers completed 11-0 perfect regular seasons? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which defensive back from WVU led the nation with 10 interceptions in 1994? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1982, he was one of college football's top defensive players. He earned Sports Illustrated and ESPN "defensive player of the week" honors, after producing 15 tackles in a victory against Boston College. Who was this former Mountaineer great? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which linebacker helped led West Virgina to the nations number one defensive team in 1996? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which former Mountaineer great managed to snare 34 passes for 594 yards and score two touchdowns as a wide receiver, in helping West Virginia to an 8-4 season and a victory over TCU in the Bluebonnet Bowl? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This man was the leading rusher at WVU amassing 5,164 yards. Who was this fleet footed back? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. West Virginia beat the highest ranked opponent in school history during the 2003 season. True Mountaineer fans know that the victim in this game was the Hokies of Virginia Tech. What was the final score in that game? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This man is widely regarded as the most exciting player to ever wear the Mountaineer uniform. In 1989, he finished the year with 2,994 yards of total offense to average 249.5 yards per game. His 2,994 yards were more than 60 percent of the team's offensive production in '89. He almost single-handedly helped West Virginia to a national ranking of 16th in total offense. Who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Hall of Famer graduated from WVU in 1955, and was coached by Art "Pappy" Lewis?

Answer: Sam Huff

Sam didn't really develop into an impact player until he reached the pro ranks, when New York Giants defensive coordinator Tom Landry, devised a defense to take advantage of Huff's talents as a middle linebacker.
2. He was the first defensive player in Super Bowl history to win MVP honors and the first player from a losing team to be honored. He graduated from WVU in 1957. Can you name him?

Answer: Chuck Howley

Howley's phenomenal athletic ability earned him invitations to play in the Senior Bowl, College Football All-Star Game in Chicago, and the East-West Shrine Game. He was the 11th overall player drafted in 1958 by the Chicago Bears, and after sitting out the entire 1960 season because of a serious knee injury, became an all-pro linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s.
3. Can you tell me which two years that the Mountaineers completed 11-0 perfect regular seasons?

Answer: 1988 and 1993

WVU lost to Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl following the '88 season. They also lost to Florida in the Sugar Bowl.
4. Which defensive back from WVU led the nation with 10 interceptions in 1994?

Answer: Aaron Beasley

Beasley became the school's seventh consensus All-American. The Jim Thorpe Award and Football News defensive player of the year semifinalist, was invited to play in the Blue-Gray All-Star game and was drafted by the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. In addition to playing for Jacksonville, Beasley also spent time with the New York Jets before catching on with the Atlanta Falcons.
5. In 1982, he was one of college football's top defensive players. He earned Sports Illustrated and ESPN "defensive player of the week" honors, after producing 15 tackles in a victory against Boston College. Who was this former Mountaineer great?

Answer: Darryl Talley

Talley became the school's third-ever consensus All-American and was invited to play in the 1983 Hula Bowl. He was the 38th overall player taken in the 1983 NFL draft, considered one of the deepest in NFL history. He played in four Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection.
6. Which linebacker helped led West Virgina to the nations number one defensive team in 1996?

Answer: Canute Curtis

The Big East defensive player of the year was invited to play in the Senior Bowl, and was later drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals where he played six seasons.
7. Which former Mountaineer great managed to snare 34 passes for 594 yards and score two touchdowns as a wide receiver, in helping West Virginia to an 8-4 season and a victory over TCU in the Bluebonnet Bowl?

Answer: Willie Drewery

Drewery finished his career with more than 1,000 kickoff and punt return yards, one of just nine players in NCAA history to do so. Drewery later became an NFL veteran with the Houston Oilers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
8. This man was the leading rusher at WVU amassing 5,164 yards. Who was this fleet footed back?

Answer: Avon Coburne

During Cobourne's senior season, West Virginia posted a 9-4 record and returned to a bowl game, playing Virginia in the Continental Tire Bowl. Cobourne earned AP third-team All-America honors in 2002 and later became a member of the Detroit Lions.
9. West Virginia beat the highest ranked opponent in school history during the 2003 season. True Mountaineer fans know that the victim in this game was the Hokies of Virginia Tech. What was the final score in that game?

Answer: 28-7

West Virginia dominated both sides of the ball in that game and led 14-3 at the half. The defense stayed solid and the Mounties were able to tack on two more scores to secure the 28-7 upset over the #3 ranked Hokies, in front of a hostile crowd at Mountaineer Field.
10. This man is widely regarded as the most exciting player to ever wear the Mountaineer uniform. In 1989, he finished the year with 2,994 yards of total offense to average 249.5 yards per game. His 2,994 yards were more than 60 percent of the team's offensive production in '89. He almost single-handedly helped West Virginia to a national ranking of 16th in total offense. Who is he?

Answer: Major Harris

He chose to leave school early and was selected in the 12th round of the NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. However, his professional football experience consisted of playing in the Canadian and Arena Football Leagues. The Major finished 3rd in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1989.
Source: Author AUSTIN291

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