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3 USC Gamecocks quizzes and 25 USC Gamecocks trivia questions.
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  South Carolina Gamecock Football   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Gamecock program is one of the oldest in the country, fielding its first team in 1892. This quiz looks at some of players and traditions of the South Carolina program.
Average, 10 Qns, capnamerica, Feb 09 08
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capnamerica
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  South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It was a record year for the Gamecocks in 2010. Can you remember some facts about their season?
Easier, 10 Qns, jbooker8, Dec 15 10
Easier
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  South Carolina Gamecocks    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is a short quiz for Gamecock fans to test what you know.
Difficult, 5 Qns, arw4430, Mar 09 06
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USC Gamecocks Trivia Questions
1. Who was the head coach for the Gamecocks during the 2010 season?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010

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. Their home stadium was renamed in 1972 from Carolina Stadium to ____________ .

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecock Football

Answer: Williams Brice Stadium

Williams Brice was opened in 1934 as Municipal Stadium, with seating for 17,600. The Gamecocks won their first home game during the 1934 season, defeating Erskine by a score of 25-0.

3. In what year did South Carolina win their first bowl game?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks

Answer: 1995

South Carolina did not win a bowl game until 1995 in the Carquest Bowl against West Virginia.

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

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010

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.

5. Which Gamecock won the Heisman Trophy in 1980?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecock Football

Answer: George Rogers

Rogers led the Gamecocks to an 8-3 record during the season. He finished with 1,781 rushing yards, which led the nation. His number 38 was retired during the final home game of the season, becoming the first player in team history to receive that honor.

6. In what year did South Carolina beat Clemson for the first time?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks

Answer: 1896

Carolina beat Clemson for the first time in 1896. As a matter of fact this was the first time they had ever met.

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

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 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.

8. Who was the starting Quarterback before Phil Petty came to South Carolina?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks

Answer: Anthony Wright

Anthony Wright was right before Phil Petty. He was after Steve Tannihill.

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

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010

Answer: Stephen Garcia

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

10. Which entrance song that the Gamecocks have used has been named by "Sporting News" as the "Best Entrance in College Football"?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecock Football

Answer: 2001-Space Odyssey

The song comes from the 1968 movie of the same name. It was directed by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke.

11. Who did South Carolina lose to in ruining their chances for a national championship in 1984?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks

Answer: Navy

South Carolina was 2nd in the nation win they lost to Navy late in the season.

12. 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?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010

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.

13. Which bowl game did South Carolina win in 1995?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecock Football

Answer: Carquest Bowl

The Gamecocks defeated West Virginia 24-21 on January 2nd, 1995. It marked the first bowl victory for the program.

14. Who was South Carolina's first loss to in the 2000 season?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks

Answer: Alabama

It was a revengeful game that Alabama had waiting all season for.

15. 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?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 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.

16. Which quarterback and broadcaster was named to the "Sporting News" 2nd Team All- American squad in 1986?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecock Football

Answer: Todd Ellis

Ellis graduated from USC in 1989. He finished his Gamecock career with 9,953 passing yards, a .553 completion percentage, and 49 career touchdowns.

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

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010

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.

18. The Gamecock nation became very excited with the hiring of this coach prior to the 1999 season.

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecock Football

Answer: Lou Holtz & Holtz

Holtz coached the Gamecocks from 1999-2004, compiling a record of 33-37. He led the team to two Outback Bowl victories in 2000 and 2001, defeating Ohio State in both games.

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

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 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.

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

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010

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.

21. Which former Green Bay Packers wide receiver was a star for the Gamecocks in the 1980s?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecock Football

Answer: Sterling Sharpe

Sterling set schools records with 169 career receptions, 2,497 receiving yards, 17 career touchdowns, and 11 single-season touchdowns. After his NFL career, he went on to become a television analyst.

22. 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?

From Quiz South Carolina Gamecocks: 2010

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.

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