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Quiz about Last Names You Cant Pronounce
Quiz about Last Names You Cant Pronounce

Last Names You Can't Pronounce Quiz


Remember how in school there was always one student whose name gave the teacher fits. Well, sometimes those kids grow up to be famous athletes who give announcers, commentators, and fans fits trying to pronounce their name. This is their quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by stldsf1. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
stldsf1
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
317,884
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
538
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. I was born in Zaire and am a former Michigan Wolverine running back. In 1995, I scorched our rivals, Ohio State for 313 yards. I spent my injury plagued NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I ended my collegiate career at Oregon State, where played with my future NFL teammate, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson. Chad and I were both drafted in 2001 by the Cincinnati Bengals, although he went in round 2 and I fell to round 7. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I may be a southern boy from Mississippi, but I made my name playing on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Sure, I may have angered the Packer faithful for coming out of retirement again in 2009 to sign with the hated Vikings, but hey, when I left Green Bay, I owned NFL records for career touchdowns, yards, completions, and the list goes on. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I am what you may call a "sack machine". I attended Indiana University and graduated with 34 sacks, which was then good for 5th all-time in the Big Ten record books. I signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2000, and three years later I led the AFC with 15 sacks. Miami traded me to Chicago the following year, where I continued to terrify quarterbacks. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I am a former Troy State Trojan. It may be a small school, but it has produced big hitters, like me and my former teammate, Demarcus Ware. In 2007, I recorded 13 sacks and made my second Pro Bowl. But, you may remember me best for being the terrifying bookend partner of Michael Strahan, who upset the then unbeaten Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I attended Southern Mississippi and was a second round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 1998. I made the Pro Bowl 3 times from 2002-2004. My corner mate in Miami, Sam Madison, joined me in 2002. Think my name is easy to pronounce? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I was born in the island nation of Tonga and attended the University of Utah. In 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected me in the 6th round. I battled injury problems the first few years of my career, but eventually replaced Alan Faneca at guard. My older brother, Ma'ake, also enjoyed an NFL career as a defensive tackle. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I am a former Arizona Wildcat and was 2nd team Pac-10 my junior year. I was drafted in 2001 by St. Louis, but was traded to San Diego in 2006. San Diego is a great city, but as a tight end, I was behind one of the best, Antonio Gates. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. You may know me best from my stellar collegiate career at the University of Washington. I was the 2001 Rose Bowl MVP, after I led my team to a 34-24 victory over Drew Brees and Purdue. I was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I was a three-year starter at defensive end while at Purdue, earning All-Big Ten honors during my senior year. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected me in the third round of the NFL draft in 2002. In 2008, I was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Miami Dolphins for a 4th round pick. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I was born in Zaire and am a former Michigan Wolverine running back. In 1995, I scorched our rivals, Ohio State for 313 yards. I spent my injury plagued NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. Who am I?

Answer: Tshimanga Biakabutuka

His name may be Tshimanga, but most people know him as Tim. He never played more than 12 games in a single NFL season, but Michigan fans will always remember him as "Touchdown Tim".
2. I ended my collegiate career at Oregon State, where played with my future NFL teammate, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson. Chad and I were both drafted in 2001 by the Cincinnati Bengals, although he went in round 2 and I fell to round 7. Who am I?

Answer: T.J. Houshmandzadeh

In 2009, T.J. signed a contract to leave Chad and Cincinnati behind, and moved to Seattle to play for the Seahawks.
3. I may be a southern boy from Mississippi, but I made my name playing on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Sure, I may have angered the Packer faithful for coming out of retirement again in 2009 to sign with the hated Vikings, but hey, when I left Green Bay, I owned NFL records for career touchdowns, yards, completions, and the list goes on. Who am I?

Answer: Brett Favre

Favre sure did make a mess with the Green Bay fans when he left to play for the Jets in 2008, and then for the Vikings in 2009. That's ok, old #4 will still be remembered, especially for his win in Super Bowl XXXI.
4. I am what you may call a "sack machine". I attended Indiana University and graduated with 34 sacks, which was then good for 5th all-time in the Big Ten record books. I signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2000, and three years later I led the AFC with 15 sacks. Miami traded me to Chicago the following year, where I continued to terrify quarterbacks. Who am I?

Answer: Adewale Ogunleye

Adewale comes from from Nigerian royalty. His grandfather was king of the town of Emure. Its not a big town, but it is always good to be the king.
5. I am a former Troy State Trojan. It may be a small school, but it has produced big hitters, like me and my former teammate, Demarcus Ware. In 2007, I recorded 13 sacks and made my second Pro Bowl. But, you may remember me best for being the terrifying bookend partner of Michael Strahan, who upset the then unbeaten Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Who am I?

Answer: Osi Umenyiora

He is of Nigerian decent, but was born in London. Sadly, he missed all the 2008 season with an injury, so his New York Giants were unable to repeat as champs.
6. I attended Southern Mississippi and was a second round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 1998. I made the Pro Bowl 3 times from 2002-2004. My corner mate in Miami, Sam Madison, joined me in 2002. Think my name is easy to pronounce?

Answer: Patrick Surtain

While it may look like it is pronounced Sir-tane, and it was, he decided to be different and announced that he wanted it pronounced Sir-tan. It is his name, after all.
7. I was born in the island nation of Tonga and attended the University of Utah. In 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected me in the 6th round. I battled injury problems the first few years of my career, but eventually replaced Alan Faneca at guard. My older brother, Ma'ake, also enjoyed an NFL career as a defensive tackle. Who am I?

Answer: Chris Kemoeatu

In 2004, Chris was an All-American as a Ute and won 2 Super Bowls in his first 4 seasons in the NFL.
8. I am a former Arizona Wildcat and was 2nd team Pac-10 my junior year. I was drafted in 2001 by St. Louis, but was traded to San Diego in 2006. San Diego is a great city, but as a tight end, I was behind one of the best, Antonio Gates. Who am I?

Answer: Brandon Manumaleuna

Brandon's father, Frank, was an NFL linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs.
9. You may know me best from my stellar collegiate career at the University of Washington. I was the 2001 Rose Bowl MVP, after I led my team to a 34-24 victory over Drew Brees and Purdue. I was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Who am I?

Answer: Marques Tuiasosopo

Marques' father, Manu Tuiasosopo, played linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers. His brother, Zach, played fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles for a brief period. Another of his brothers, Matt, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2004.
10. I was a three-year starter at defensive end while at Purdue, earning All-Big Ten honors during my senior year. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected me in the third round of the NFL draft in 2002. In 2008, I was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Miami Dolphins for a 4th round pick. Who am I?

Answer: Akin Ayodele

Akin's younger brother, Remi, also found his way into the NFL. He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma. His name is from the Yoruba dialect, spoken in parts of Nigeria.
Source: Author stldsf1

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