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NFL Stars' Alma Maters Trivia Quiz

Identify where the following NFL players attended college. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by cmb1320. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cmb1320

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,591

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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1084

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Question 1 of 10

1. Denver Bronco Champ Bailey and his younger brother Boss Bailey of the Detroit Lions attended the same SEC school. Name it? Hint

LSU

South Carolina

Florida

Georgia

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 2000 NFL draft, the first two players selected came from the same school. Which one was it? Hint

USC

Michigan

Florida State

Penn State

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Question 3 of 10

3. NFL quarterbacks Drew Brees and Kyle Orton both attended which Big Ten school? Hint

Ohio State

Northwestern

Indiana

Purdue

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2001, Carolina Panthers star wide receiver Steve Smith came into the NFL from which Mountain West Conference University? Hint

Utah

New Mexico

Colorado State

San Diego State

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Question 5 of 10

5. New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan was definitely the most prominent player to come from which small Division I-AA college? Hint

Texas Southern

Montana

Alcorn State

Youngstown State

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonazalez was a member of both the football and basketball teams at which west coast university? Hint

UCLA

Oregon

Washington

California

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Question 7 of 10

7. All-time great kicker Gary Anderson and kicker Olindo Mare both booted the ball for which Big East Conference school? Hint

Boston College

Syracuse

Pittsburgh

West Virginia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Quarterback Chad Pennington and wide receiver Randy Moss were teammates in college at which school? Hint

Florida State

Bowling Green

Michigan State

Marshall

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Question 9 of 10

9. Offensive tackle Floyd Womack played offensive tackle at which university, where he earned the nickname "Pork Chop"? Hint

Mississippi State

Mississippi

Louisana Tech

Tennessee

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Question 10 of 10

10. Running backs Priest Holmes and Ricky Williams played together at which Big 12 Conference school? Hint

Oklahoma

Texas

Texas Tech

Nebraska

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Denver Bronco Champ Bailey and his younger brother Boss Bailey of the Detroit Lions attended the same SEC school. Name it?

Answer: Georgia

Champ Bailey played both cornerback and wide receiver at Georgia until 1999 when he was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round. Boss was an outstanding linebacker for the Bulldogs until 2003 when the Lions chose him in the second round of the draft.

2. In the 2000 NFL draft, the first two players selected came from the same school. Which one was it?

Answer: Penn State

Defensive End Courtney Brown was picked first by the Cleveland Browns. Followed by his college teammate Linebacker Lavar Arrington who went to the Washington Redskins.

3. NFL quarterbacks Drew Brees and Kyle Orton both attended which Big Ten school?

Answer: Purdue

After they each had successful careers at Purdue, Drew Brees joined the San Diego Chargers in 2001 and Kyle Orton became a Chicago Bear in 2005.

4. In 2001, Carolina Panthers star wide receiver Steve Smith came into the NFL from which Mountain West Conference University?

Answer: Utah

As a rookie with Carolina, Steve Smith caught only 10 passes in 2001 but was named to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner.

5. New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan was definitely the most prominent player to come from which small Division I-AA college?

Answer: Texas Southern

One of the best players ever from the I-AA level, Michael Strahan set a single season sack record of 22.5 in 2001.

6. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonazalez was a member of both the football and basketball teams at which west coast university?

Answer: California

Tony played both sports for the Golden Bears from 1994 to 1997.

7. All-time great kicker Gary Anderson and kicker Olindo Mare both booted the ball for which Big East Conference school?

Answer: Syracuse

Gary Anderson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1982. Although he was not a draft pick, Olindo Mare spent many seasons as a Dolphins kicker.

8. Quarterback Chad Pennington and wide receiver Randy Moss were teammates in college at which school?

Answer: Marshall

These two were an explosive pair for the Thundering Herd of Marshall during the 1997 college season.

9. Offensive tackle Floyd Womack played offensive tackle at which university, where he earned the nickname "Pork Chop"?

Answer: Mississippi State

Floyd "Pork Chop" Womack was a standout lineman for the Mississippi State Bulldogs before joining the Seahawks in 2001.

10. Running backs Priest Holmes and Ricky Williams played together at which Big 12 Conference school?

Answer: Texas

As the older more experienced player Priest was the halfback, and Ricky was moved to the fullback position at Texas during the 1996 season.

Source: Author cmb1320

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