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Quiz about Tennessee Vols Through the Years

Tennessee Vols Through the Years Quiz

See where your knowledge ranks as a Big Orange fan. Have fun.

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

Author
MattWheelerUTK

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,782

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
736

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (4/10), Guest 98 (4/10), Guest 73 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Former Tennessee Vol caught a pass to set up a Buffalo Bills FG in the 4th quarter of the 1999 AFC Wild Card game? Hint

Carl Pickens

Cedrick Wilson

Alvin Harper

Peerless Price

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 2003 matchup between UT and UGA, who fumbled on the goal line at the end of the first half? Hint

Troy Fleming

Cedric Houston

Jabari Davis

Gerald Riggs Jr.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Robert Meachem turned down a scholarship offer from which University to attend UT? Hint

Texas

Florida

USC

Oklahoma

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tee Martin is from what city and state? Hint

Mobile, AL

Auburn, AL

Huntsville, AL

Birmingham, AL

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Question 5 of 10

5. Casey Clausen lost 1 SEC road game his whole career at Tennessee to who? Hint

Auburn

Georgia

Florida

Alabama

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Tennessee play to open the 1990 season in the Pigskin Classic? Hint

UCLA

Washington St.

Texas Tech

Colorado

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did Tennessee defeat in the 1998 SEC Championship game to advance to the Tostito's Fiesta Bowl National Championship game? Hint

Ole Miss

Arkansas

Miss St.

Auburn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Aaron Sears was the recipient of what award his senior season? Hint

Outland Trophy

Groza award

Heisman award

Jacobs Blocking trophy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Peyton Manning beat out Brandon Stewart for the starting QB job in his freshman year. Where did Brandon transfer? Hint

Georgia Tech

Texas

Texas A&M

NC State

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Question 10 of 10

10. What linebacker for Tennessee stuffed Eddie George at the goal line in the '96 Citrus Bowl? Hint

Bill Duff

Raynoch Thompson

Al Wilson

Dominique Stevenson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Former Tennessee Vol caught a pass to set up a Buffalo Bills FG in the 4th quarter of the 1999 AFC Wild Card game?

Answer: Peerless Price

Peerless Price caught a 12-yard out, to set up what was thought to be a Bills' game winning FG until their next kickoff when the Tennessee Titans Lorenzo Neal, fielded the kickoff, tossed the ball to Frank Wycheck who threw a cross field lateral too Kevin Dyson, who with a wall of blockers sprinted to the end zone too give the Titans a huge playoff win in their first season, in their new stadium in Nashville.

2. In the 2003 matchup between UT and UGA, who fumbled on the goal line at the end of the first half?

Answer: Troy Fleming

The Vols were on the 1-yd line going in to tie the score at 10 all at just before halftime, when a Casey Clausen handoff to Troy Fleming was fumbled and returned by UGA for a 99-yard touchdown to give the Bulldogs a 17-3 halftime advantage.

3. Robert Meachem turned down a scholarship offer from which University to attend UT?

Answer: Oklahoma

Robert Meacem was born in Tulsa, OK, and was the #1 rated receiver in the state, and spurned the hometown Sooners for Good Ole' Rocky Top.

4. Tee Martin is from what city and state?

Answer: Mobile, AL

Tee Martin hails from Florence Alabama and frustrated many Crimson Tide fans by signing with the Vols. He won the 1998 National Championship as QB for the Vols.

5. Casey Clausen lost 1 SEC road game his whole career at Tennessee to who?

Answer: Auburn

Casey lost his only road game of his SEC career against the Auburn Tigers.

6. Who did Tennessee play to open the 1990 season in the Pigskin Classic?

Answer: Colorado

This game was played in Southern California, a neutral site for both teams.

7. Who did Tennessee defeat in the 1998 SEC Championship game to advance to the Tostito's Fiesta Bowl National Championship game?

Answer: Miss St.

Tennessee won the game pulling away late in the 4th quarter 24-14, and went on to win the 1998 National championship 23-16 against Florida St.

8. Aaron Sears was the recipient of what award his senior season?

Answer: Jacobs Blocking trophy

Aaron Sears was presented the Jacobs Blocking trophy award at the 2007 Orange and White game by Jacob's family member Bret Baines of Washington D.C.

9. Peyton Manning beat out Brandon Stewart for the starting QB job in his freshman year. Where did Brandon transfer?

Answer: Texas A&M

Peyton Manning, Brandon Stewart, and Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, all competed for the starting QB job for the Vols in 1996.

10. What linebacker for Tennessee stuffed Eddie George at the goal line in the '96 Citrus Bowl?

Answer: Bill Duff

This game was then known as the Comp USA Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL.

Source: Author MattWheelerUTK

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