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Badger Football [2] Trivia Quiz

Let's see how much worthless information you know about the Wisconsin Badgers football team.

A multiple-choice quiz by uwbadger12000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
uwbadger12000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,853

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
475

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which city are former Wisconsin wide receivers Lee Evans and Chris Chambers from? Hint

Sandusky, OH

Cleveland, OH

Bedford, OH

Dayton, OH

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Question 2 of 10

2. Against whom did Barry Alvarez become Wisconsin's all-time winningest coach? Hint

Michigan State

Indiana

Minnesota

Illinois

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Barry Alvarez's tenure as Wisconsin head coach, how many times did Wisconsin play UCLA in a bowl game? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who preceeded Barry Alvarez has Wisconsin's head coach? Hint

Don Morton

Alan Ameche

"Buckets" Goldenberg

Pat Richter

5. After Barry Alvarez graduated from the University of Nebraska, he didn't get drafted into the National Football League, but did get to go to training camp as an undrafted free agent. What team did he try out for? Hint

Green Bay Packers

Pittsburgh Steelers

Minnesota Vikings

Baltimore Colts

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1973, assistant attorney general Howard Koop suggested that Bucky Badger, Wisconsin's mascot, be replaced by what animal? Hint

Dog

Cat

Horse

Cow

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which singer owned the rights to Wisconsin's fight song, "On Wisconsin"? Hint

Gwen Stefani

Madonna

Michael Jackson

Dave Grohl

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Wisconsin's mascot's full name? Hint

Buckwald Q. Badger

Buckingham U. Badger

Buckley W. Badger

Bucky Badger

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team was Bret Bielema the defensive coordinator for immediately before accepting the same position at Wisconsin? Hint

Kansas State

Oregon State

Iowa

Tennessee

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these former Wisconsin running backs didn't come from the state of New Jersey? Hint

Aaron Stecker

Anthony Davis

Ron Dayne

Chris Pressley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which city are former Wisconsin wide receivers Lee Evans and Chris Chambers from?

Answer: Bedford, OH

Two of the best wide receivers in school history are from the same city. Evans' greatest moment came from October 2003, when he burned future first round NFL Draft pick Chris Gamble and Ohio State and beat the Buckeye's to stop their 19-game winning streak. Chambers' best moment may have been catching a big touchdown against Penn State in November 1998, in helping the Badgers to their second Rose Bowl under Barry Alvarez.

2. Against whom did Barry Alvarez become Wisconsin's all-time winningest coach?

Answer: Michigan State

On October 23, 1999, the Badgers dominated the eleventh-ranked team in the country and the nation's best run defense. Ron Dayne rushed 34 times for 214 yards en route to a 40-10 victory over the Spartans. Barry Alvarez picked up his 66th victory for the Badgers, which moved him into first place in school history.

3. In Barry Alvarez's tenure as Wisconsin head coach, how many times did Wisconsin play UCLA in a bowl game?

Answer: 3

It started out with a Rose Bowl victory for the Badgers on January 1, 1994, their first Rose Bowl win ever, 20-16. In their second Rose Bowl date, the heavy underdog Badgers upset the Bruins 38-31 behind Ron Dayne's amazing day on January 1, 1999. On December 29, 2000, the Badgers capped an undefeated bowl run against UCLA by overcoming a 13-point third quarter lead and beating the Bruins 21-20 on a Michael Bennett touchdown run with 8:55 left.

4. Who preceeded Barry Alvarez has Wisconsin's head coach?

Answer: Don Morton

In Morton's three years at Wisconsin, he compiled a record of just 6-27. Alvarez then turned the program around.

Answer: Minnesota Vikings

It's a good thing he chose coaching.

6. In 1973, assistant attorney general Howard Koop suggested that Bucky Badger, Wisconsin's mascot, be replaced by what animal?

Answer: Cow

Koop suggested that Bucky be replaced by Henrietta Holstein, a loveable cow. He argued: "Kids love cows, A generation could grow up supporting the university and Henrietta Holstein." Well, his attempt failed.

7. Which singer owned the rights to Wisconsin's fight song, "On Wisconsin"?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Yep, Jack-o himself. Unbelievable!

8. What is Wisconsin's mascot's full name?

Answer: Buckingham U. Badger

His full name is Buckingham U. Badger. The name he is most commonly referred to as Bucky Badger.

9. Which team was Bret Bielema the defensive coordinator for immediately before accepting the same position at Wisconsin?

Answer: Kansas State

He was the co-defensive coordinator at Kansas State from 2002-2003. He was an assistant coach at Iowa from 1993-2001, and played for Iowa in college.

10. Which of these former Wisconsin running backs didn't come from the state of New Jersey?

Answer: Aaron Stecker

Dayne is from Berlin, New Jersey, Davis is from Plainfield, New Jersey, and Pressley is from Woodbury, New Jersey. Stecker is from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Stecker went to Wisconsin for the first few years before transfering to Western Illinois.

Source: Author uwbadger12000

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