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Quiz about Where the Tide Hath Rolled
Quiz about Where the Tide Hath Rolled

Where the Tide Hath Rolled Trivia Quiz


Inspired by yet another Alabama football win, I've crafted this quiz to tackle Crimson Tide players in the NFL. How much do you know about where the Tide hath rolled?

A multiple-choice quiz by TemptressToo. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
TemptressToo
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,296
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
369
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), gogetem (8/10), Guest 174 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. One of the greatest athletes Bear Bryant ever coached, this Hall of Fame quarterback was drafted by the New York Jets in the 1st round of 1965. Born in 1943, he went to Beaver Falls High School in Pennsylvania, before he joined the Crimson Tide and became known as "Broadway". Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Born in 1965, this "Biscuit" won the Lombardi Award. He was drafted in the 1st round of 1987 by the Indianapolis Colts but was traded in the "trade of the decade" to the Buffalo Bills, due to a contract dispute, where he was a star linebacker. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Mr. Touchdown went on to be the NFL's MVP in the year of Super Bowl XL. Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1st round of the 2000 draft, this runningback came to Alabama from Boone County High School in Kentucky. He left Alabama with 15 school records. Who is Mr Touchdown? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Born in 1988, this "mountain" of a man was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd round of 2010. He was not initially recruited by Alabama, but found his way there in late 2007. As a nose tackle, opposing teams routinely assigned him two players as he took up that much space. Who is this "mountain"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Giving the Tide its first Heisman Trophy winner, this player was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 1st round, 2011. The son of a former NFL player, this player attended Grand Blanc and Southwestern Academy in Flint, Michigan before joining the Tide. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Born in 1989, this Alabama safety was the highest drafted defensive back ever from Alabama, going in the 1st round of 2012 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A first team All American player as a senior at Alabama and finalist for the Jim Thorpe award, this player has made a splash in his rookie NFL season wracking up some impressive tackles on seasoned NFL players. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Born in 1989, this cornerback was drafted in the 1st round of 2012 by the Cincinnati Bengals. Originally from Gadsden City High School in Gadsten, AL, who is this star defensive player for Alabama who was nicknamed "Swag"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Born in 1987, this player was the master of special teams, especially in punt returns. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round of 2010. "Agent 28" was recruited from Robinson High School in Tampa, FL, and is of Cuban descent.
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Born in 1989, this Tide player was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft. Recruited from Eufaula High School in Eufaula, AL, this first team All American linebacker became the defensive MVP during the national championship game (BCS Championship) won by Alabama in 2011. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Spending his high school years on Emmitt Smith Field in Pensacola, FL, this Doak Award winner was born in 1991. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2012 draft by the Cleveland Browns at the completion of his junior year at Alabama. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of the greatest athletes Bear Bryant ever coached, this Hall of Fame quarterback was drafted by the New York Jets in the 1st round of 1965. Born in 1943, he went to Beaver Falls High School in Pennsylvania, before he joined the Crimson Tide and became known as "Broadway".

Answer: Joe Namath

Although he entered the draft before he graduated from Alabama, Namath did eventually return to finish his degree, graduating in 2007 with a degree in International Studies. The other selections were also former Alabama quarterbacks.
2. Born in 1965, this "Biscuit" won the Lombardi Award. He was drafted in the 1st round of 1987 by the Indianapolis Colts but was traded in the "trade of the decade" to the Buffalo Bills, due to a contract dispute, where he was a star linebacker.

Answer: Cornelius Bennett

Bennett went to Ensley High School in Birmingham, AL. He won the Lombardi Award (best college linebacker or lineman) in 1986. He played in FIVE Superbowls after his days at Alabama (1990-91-92-93 with Buffalo and 1998 with Atlanta), retiring from the NFL in 2000.
The other answers were also former football players with ties to Birmingham, AL.
3. Mr. Touchdown went on to be the NFL's MVP in the year of Super Bowl XL. Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1st round of the 2000 draft, this runningback came to Alabama from Boone County High School in Kentucky. He left Alabama with 15 school records. Who is Mr Touchdown?

Answer: Shaun Alexander

Shaun double majored in Marketing and Advertising while at Alabama, and left Alabama with a record 3,565 rushing yards. Shaun's football jersey, Number 37, was selected by him in connection to Psalm 37, the Bible book and chapter containing his life verse, Psalm 37:4.
The other selections were NFL players drafted in the 2000 draft with connections to Alabama (the state).
4. Born in 1988, this "mountain" of a man was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd round of 2010. He was not initially recruited by Alabama, but found his way there in late 2007. As a nose tackle, opposing teams routinely assigned him two players as he took up that much space. Who is this "mountain"?

Answer: Terrence Cody

Originally, from Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, FL, Cody majored in Consumer Science while at Alabama. Cody was well known for his game securing blockage of a field goal in Alabama's 12-10 win over Tennessee in 2009.
The other choices were fellow Alabamans that were drafted by the NFL in 2010.
5. Giving the Tide its first Heisman Trophy winner, this player was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 1st round, 2011. The son of a former NFL player, this player attended Grand Blanc and Southwestern Academy in Flint, Michigan before joining the Tide.

Answer: Mark Ingram

Ingram majored in Telecommunications while at Alabama. Sport commentators jokingly paired him with fellow Alabaman, Trent Richardson, dubbing them the "Dynamic Duo" or "Thunder and Thunder." Despite his NFL credentials, Ingram routinely shows up on the sidelines of Alabama games, whenever he is able, to root for the Tide.
The other choices were former Heisman nominees, although they did not win.
6. Born in 1989, this Alabama safety was the highest drafted defensive back ever from Alabama, going in the 1st round of 2012 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A first team All American player as a senior at Alabama and finalist for the Jim Thorpe award, this player has made a splash in his rookie NFL season wracking up some impressive tackles on seasoned NFL players.

Answer: Mark Barron

Barron came to Alabama from St. Paul Episcopal in Mobile, AL.
The other selections were some of Barron's teammates that went in the first two rounds of the 2012 NFL draft.
7. Born in 1989, this cornerback was drafted in the 1st round of 2012 by the Cincinnati Bengals. Originally from Gadsden City High School in Gadsten, AL, who is this star defensive player for Alabama who was nicknamed "Swag"?

Answer: Dre Kirkpatrick

Kirkpatrick majored in General Studies. Despite the pending draft prospects, Kirkpatrick he was arrested in early 2012 for marijuana possession. Luckily for him, the charges were dropped and he was able to enter the 2012 draft where he was drafted in the 1st round.
8. Born in 1987, this player was the master of special teams, especially in punt returns. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round of 2010. "Agent 28" was recruited from Robinson High School in Tampa, FL, and is of Cuban descent.

Answer: Javier Arenas

In 2009, Arenas broke the Southeastern Conference (SEC) record for the most punts returned for a touchdown, with SEVEN. Arenas wore jersey number 28 at the Tide. Arenas is a cousin of Memphis Grizzlies professional basketball player, Gilbert Arenas, who is nicknamed "Agent Zero."
9. Born in 1989, this Tide player was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft. Recruited from Eufaula High School in Eufaula, AL, this first team All American linebacker became the defensive MVP during the national championship game (BCS Championship) won by Alabama in 2011.

Answer: Courtney Upshaw

Upshaw was part of a record number of Alabama players selected during a single draft.
10. Spending his high school years on Emmitt Smith Field in Pensacola, FL, this Doak Award winner was born in 1991. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2012 draft by the Cleveland Browns at the completion of his junior year at Alabama.

Answer: Trent Richardson

Richardson majored in General Studies while at Alabama, and this quiz writer went to his very last football game as a high school senior at Escambia High School. Richardson is also a regular on the Tide's sidelines when his NFL schedule allows.
Source: Author TemptressToo

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