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Miami Huricanes Trivia Quiz

This quiz shouldn't be too hard for those real Canes fans out there. Let's see what you've got.

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

Author
UMCANE$

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,194

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
901

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the last team that defeated the Hurricanes before Miami won the National Championship in January 2002? Hint

Virginia Tech

Penn State

Washington Huskies

Florida State

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did not attend the University of Miami? Hint

Willie McGinest

Dwayne Johnson

Marilyn Millian

James Jackson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first Hurricane to win the Heisman Trophy? Hint

Bernie Kosar

Vinny Testaverde

Gino Torretta

Jim Kelly

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the 2005-06 season, against what team did the Hurricanes wear the new 'Revolution' jerseys? Hint

Virginia Tech

Florida State

North Carolina

Georgia Tech

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many and in what year did Miami set a record for most players chosen in the first round of the NFL draft? Hint

8 in 2001

6 in 2004

4 in 2002

5 in 2003

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Question 6 of 10

6. Most fans and alumni refer to The University of Miami as the 'U'.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these head coaches is the first to win 2 National Championships. Hint

Howard Schnellenberger

Jimmy Johnson

Larry Coker

Dennis Erickson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which one of these players did not play against Charlie Ward of the Seminoles? Hint

Dwayne Johnson

Michael Irvin

Warren Sapp

Gino Torretta

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year was Miami placed on probation? Hint

1993

1995

1992

1998

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year and bowl did Miami make their first ever bowl appearance? Hint

1935 Orange Bowl

1951 Orange Bowl

1929 Liberty Bowl

1967 Bluebonnet Bowl

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the last team that defeated the Hurricanes before Miami won the National Championship in January 2002?

Answer: Washington Huskies

The Washington Huskies beat the University of Miami 34-29 on September 9, 2000. Miami would appear in 2 consecutive National Championships.

2. Who did not attend the University of Miami?

Answer: Willie McGinest

Willie McGinest attended USC.

3. Who was the first Hurricane to win the Heisman Trophy?

Answer: Vinny Testaverde

Vinny Testaverde won the Heisman in 1986.

4. During the 2005-06 season, against what team did the Hurricanes wear the new 'Revolution' jerseys?

Answer: Georgia Tech

On November 19, 2005, the Hurricanes wore the new 'Revolution' uniform.

5. How many and in what year did Miami set a record for most players chosen in the first round of the NFL draft?

Answer: 6 in 2004

They were Sean Taylor, Kellen Winslow, Jonathan Vilma, D.J. Williams, Vernon Carey, and Vince Wilfork.

6. Most fans and alumni refer to The University of Miami as the 'U'.

Answer: True

This began in the 1980s.

7. Which of these head coaches is the first to win 2 National Championships.

Answer: Dennis Erickson

Dennis Erickson led the Canes in 1989 and 1991 to National Championship victories.

8. Which one of these players did not play against Charlie Ward of the Seminoles?

Answer: Michael Irvin

Michael Irvin played for Miami in the late '80s. Charlie Ward played in the early '90s.

9. In what year was Miami placed on probation?

Answer: 1995

In 1995, Miami was placed on probation losing 31 scholarships.

10. In what year and bowl did Miami make their first ever bowl appearance?

Answer: 1935 Orange Bowl

Miami made their first appearance in the 1935 Orange bowl losing to Bucknell.

Source: Author UMCANE$

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