Sports Trivia

[BuffyMars]

I thought it would be fun to start off the day with a little sports trivia.

Its a free for all game, and the way it will work is the 1st person to answer the question correctly will get to ask the next question.

It can be whatever topic you choose: football, baseball, soccer, HS, Pro, College, whatever!

Have fun! That is the whole point! :D

Terry you are exempt from this question being the devoted Texas fan you are. Even though you don't know what question I am asking....:p

My question is:

Name the Texas linebacker that was the number 1 pick for both the NFL Falcons, and the AFL Oilers who ultimately chose to go with the more seasoned NFL, who while with the Falcons was a 5 time Pro bowler but during his 11 season career, the Falcons never made it to the playoffs.

[Phil C]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
I thought it would be fun to start off the day with a little sports trivia.

Its a free for all game, and the way it will work is the 1st person to answer the question correctly will get to ask the next question.

It can be whatever topic you choose: football, baseball, soccer, HS, Pro, College, whatever!

Have fun! That is the whole point! :D

Terry you are exempt from this question being the devoted Texas fan you are. Even though you don't know what question I am asking....:p

My question is:

Name the Texas linebacker that was the number 1 pick for both the NFL Falcons, and the AFL Oilers who ultimately chose to go with the more seasoned NFL, who while with the Falcons was a 5 time Pro bowler but during his 11 season career, the Falcons never made it to the playoffs.

Tommy Nobbis! ( I don't know if it is one or two bs)

[kaorder1999]

Tommy Nobis

[BuffyMars]

Yup, your it! :p

[Txbroadcaster]

ok Phil ask a Q now

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
I thought it would be fun to start off the day with a little sports trivia.

Its a free for all game, and the way it will work is the 1st person to answer the question correctly will get to ask the next question.

It can be whatever topic you choose: football, baseball, soccer, HS, Pro, College, whatever!

Have fun! That is the whole point! :D

Terry you are exempt from this question being the devoted Texas fan you are. Even though you don't know what question I am asking....:p

My question is:

Name the Texas linebacker that was the number 1 pick for both the NFL Falcons, and the AFL Oilers who ultimately chose to go with the more seasoned NFL, who while with the Falcons was a 5 time Pro bowler but during his 11 season career, the Falcons never made it to the playoffs.
Tommy Nobis

[kaorder1999]

I should be considered the winner since I spelled hin name right but go ahead Phil

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
I should be considered the winner since I spelled hin name right but go ahead Phil

Sore Loser ;)

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Sore Loser ;)

yeah yeah yeah

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Sore Loser ;)

Terry messaged me right away with the answer...little turd.

[Phil C]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
I should be considered the winner since I spelled hin name right but go ahead Phil

I'll let Buffy decide since you did spell it right. She can either let me ask the question or you.

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by Phil C
I'll let Buffy decide since you did spell it right. She can either let me ask the question or you.

i refuse to win on a technicality!

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Phil C
I'll let Buffy decide since you did spell it right. She can either let me ask the question or you.

Well since I didn't say correct spelling...I'll give it to Phil. Sorry Ka...:(

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
i refuse to win on a technicality!

LOL

[Phil C]

What hispanic player from Hebbronville, TX played for Coach Darrell Royal when he first game to coach at UT in the 50s?

[Txbroadcaster]

Rene Ramirez

[BuffyMars]

I honestly don't know...tough one. :mad: lol.

I couldn't even find the answer online. :hairpunk:

[kaorder1999]

that is a tough one!

[Phil C]

WTG (Way to go) TX! I am astonished!!

:clap:

Your turn now!

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Phil C
WTG (Way to go) TX! I am astonished!!

:clap:

Your turn now!

GRRRRR TERRY KNOWS ALL ABOUT TEXAS!! NO FAIR! :hand:

I'm j/k. :tongue:

[Txbroadcaster]

Aight here we go

Name the only Major Leaguer to hit a home run as a position player, pitcher, pinch-hitter and designated hitter

[kaorder1999]

Nolan Ryan...wait no...cant be right! :D

[DU_stud04]

George Herman Ruth, Jr. ?

[kaorder1999]

babe ruth?

[Txbroadcaster]

not Babe..This is not a guy who is a NOT HOF or anything..In fact never fouund a position he truly exceled at....And look recent

[kaorder1999]

jose Canseco

[BuffyMars]

You would ask a hard one! :tongue:

I have no idea...I hope someone figures it out so I can know the answer....you have me intrigued.

[Txbroadcaster]

He is a Former Longhorn Great

[Txbroadcaster]

To keep this moving should I just give Answer?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
He is a Former Longhorn Great :thinking: :thinking: Is he still playing?

[Txbroadcaster]

No just retired

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:thinking: :thinking: Is he still playing? Ok Longhorns fans, Brook something. Played for the Cubs I think????

[BuffyMars]

NOOO...I wanna figure it out. :tongue:

[pirate4state]

Brooks Kieschnick

My first thought after you posted that he was a former Longhorn

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by DaHop72
Ok Longhorns fans, Brook something. Played for the Cubs I think????

Close enough Brooks Kieschnick..Ur turn

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Close enough Brooks Kieschnick..Ur turn

:clap: wtg!!!!!!!! :clap:

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Brooks Kieschnick

My first thought after you posted that he was a former Longhorn Good job p4, go get them.:D

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by DaHop72
Good job p4, go get them.:D Eh? He said you got it. :D

[Txbroadcaster]

SOMEONE Ask a Q lol

[DaHop72]

Former Snyder Tiger, Longhorn and Cinncinati
Bengal, short pro career as a lineman, decided art was his thing.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by DaHop72
Former Snyder Tiger, Longhorn and Cinncinati
Bengal, short pro career as a lineman, decided art was his thing. My question would have been alot cooler. :cool: :D

NCAA Basketball:

In 1992 who had the assist on the game winning basket in the East Regional Final?

[Txbroadcaster]

I know Degrate was from Snyder..but he played a year for the Packers

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by DaHop72
Former Snyder Tiger, Longhorn and Cinncinati
Bengal, short pro career as a lineman, decided art was his thing. 1984 Lombardi winner-cut by Bengals-played a shor time for Green Bay.

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by pirate4state
My question would have been alot cooler. :cool: :D

NCAA Basketball:

In 1992 who had the assist on the game winning basket in the East Regional Final?

Grant Hill...haha

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I know Degrate was from Snyder..but he played a year for the Packers Good job Terry.

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by DaHop72
Good job Terry.

Yeah.............great.........good job......:rolleyes: :hand: :tongue:

[Txbroadcaster]

Who was the last player to catch a pass from Roger Staughbach?

[kaorder1999]

offensive lineman Herb Scott

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
offensive lineman Herb Scott

winner..ok ask

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
Grant Hill...haha :) I could watch that game over & over!! :thumbsup:

[kaorder1999]

Who created the Hook'em Horns hand sign?

[Txbroadcaster]

Harley Clark

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Harley Clark

I made that one too easy! haha...correct...GO

[Txbroadcaster]

What Cowboys receiver's only Reception as a NFL WR waqs a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl??

[kaorder1999]

you are trying to type too hast! haha

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Harley Clark

Hey maybe we are related....:thinking:

Can you get royalties off of a hand sign???? :crazy1:

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
you are trying to type too hast! haha

Look who is talking LOL

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Look who is talking LOL

HAHA!! go figure!

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Percy Howard

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
What Cowboys receiver's only Reception as a NFL WR waqs a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl??

just in case someone missed Q

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
just in case someone missed Q

you are almost there!! Almost have everything corrected!!!

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
Percy Howard

Correct

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Which former Cowboy quarterback had two receptions for TDs?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
Which former Cowboy quarterback had two receptions for TDs?

Danny White?

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Danny White?

Correct

[Txbroadcaster]

Name the running back which was forced to play quarterback in a 1965 NFL playoff game?

[Bullaholic]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Name the running back which was forced to play quarterback in a 1965 NFL playoff game?

Tom Matte--Baltimore Colts

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
Tom Matte--Baltimore Colts

Correct

[Bullaholic]

Name the only only pitcher to strike out the side on nine pitched balls in both the National League (April 19, 1968) and the American League (July 9, 1972).

[BuffyMars]

Nolan Ryan

[Bullaholic]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
Nolan Ryan

You got it sports lady---your turn.

[BuffyMars]

Which Texas QB led the Horns to 4 consecutive wins over Oklahoma?

[Phil C]

Gardeer! Oh never mind. :(

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Phil C
Gardeer! Oh never mind. :(

I'll give it to you...

Peter Gardere

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
I'll give it to you...

Peter Gardere

I forgot to add God Bless to the beginning of his name...:tongue:

[Phil C]

Ok here is one.

I was the QB for a giant killing football team in 1961. We didn't have a good season but we had two major football upsets that year (one a tie and the other a win) that cost two teams the Mythical National Championship that year. What was the team I was qb for and who am I? (2 answers)

[Phil C]

If it is too hard I will give the answer and ask a much easier one.

[Txbroadcaster]

I think the school is TCU

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I think the school is TCU

Right you are Tx. You should know the QB now.

[Txbroadcaster]

I cant remember at the moment

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I cant remember at the moment

I will give it to you anyway. His name was Sonny Gibbs. Your turn.

[Phil C]

For information purposes in 1961 TCU had a 3-5-2 record but had two upsets that year that cost two teams the National Championships. One of the upsets was early in the year when they tied Ohio State 7 to 7. Ohio State had the lead but TCU scored a td to tie it. Gibbs had a good passing day that day. After the score was tied Ohio State moved down the field but Gibbs intercepted what at first looked like a td pass thus saving the tie for TCU. That was Ohio State's only blemish for the year and I think they were ranked No. 2 at the time.
Later TCU beat Texas 6 - 0 which was UT's only blemish also and UT was ranked No. 1 at the time.

TCU did it both times on the road too. :eek:

[BuffyMars]

Terry asked if I could ask the question.

Who are the 2 Heisman trophy winners that have graduated from East Texas schools and what school did they go to?

[Phil C]

Earl Campbell who went to Texas and John David Crow who went to Texas A&M.

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Phil C
Earl Campbell who went to Texas and John David Crow who went to Texas A&M.

Not Crow. Campbell, yes.

[Phil C]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
Not Crow. Campbell, yes.

How about Billy Simms who went to Oklahoma?

[Phil C]

As pointed out it wasn't Crow. He was from Louisianna.

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Phil C
How about Billy Simms who went to Oklahoma?

Ding. Ding. Ding. Your it. :D

[big daddy russ]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
Not Crow. Campbell, yes.
Wasn't Billy Sims from Hoooks?

[Phil C]

What UT player was one of Joe Namath's favorite receiver when they (the Jets) won the Super Bowl over the Colts?

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by big daddy russ
Wasn't Billy Sims from Hoooks?

Yes.

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Phil C
What UT player was one of Joe Namath's favorite receiver when they (the Jets) won the Super Bowl over the Colts?

George Suaer

[Phil C]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
George Suaer

WTG Buffy! Your turn!

That was the one I was looking for. I would have accepted Pete Lammons who was a tight end for the Jets but George was his favorite receiver.

Two other Longhorns that played for the Jets that year were John Elliott who was a defensive lineman and Jim Hudson who was a defensive back.

Ironically all these players played against Namath in the Orange Bowl in 1965 that UT won.

[BuffyMars]

The first touchdown in superbowl history was made by an East Texan playing for the Green Bay Packers. Who was he and who did he play for in high school?

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
The first touchdown in superbowl history was made by an East Texan playing for the Green Bay Packers. Who was he and who did he play for in high school?

The answer is Max McGee and he played HS ball at White Oak.

I'm going to lunch. :D

Free for all...whoever wants to ask something by all means go for it. Its been fun!

[burnet44]

Where did Norm Cash go to college?

played for Detroit Tigers.

[Txbroadcaster]

San Angelo Junior College


Name the RB who threw a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys in a Super Bowl

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
San Angelo Junior College


Name the RB who threw a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys in a Super Bowl

Preston Pearson?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Phil C
Preston Pearson?

nope

[Phil C]

Emmitt Smith?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Phil C
Emmitt Smith?

no..think a SB in the 70's the Cowboys won

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
no..think a SB in the 70's the Cowboys won

Right you are. Robert Newhouse (spelling?) who threw a td to Golden Richards in the Super Bowl against Denver.

[Txbroadcaster]

ur right..ask one when u can

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
ur right..ask one when u can

Ok. I had to job my memory on the last question though Tx. For some reason I thought it was an end that threw that pass to Golden Richards.

Anyway George Sauer had great careers at UT under Coach Royal and at the NY Jets. What was the one thing that upset Coach Royal about his career though?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Phil C
Ok. I had to job my memory on the last question though Tx. For some reason I thought it was an end that threw that pass to Golden Richards.

Anyway George Sauer had great careers at UT under Coach Royal and at the NY Jets. What was the one thing that upset Coach Royal about his career though?

uhhh no clue..maybe that he did not win a NC?

[Phil C]

No it was because he went into pro football rather than return to UT for his senior year. Ironically George quit football I think in the early 70s which was early in his career which probably kept him out of the pro football hall of fame. I will ask an easier one.

What famous sportscaster could just say "No!" when Vince Young made a fanstastic td against Michigan in the Rose Bowl?

[BuffyMars]

Wow....this thread is still going...that's awesome.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Phil C
No it was because he went into pro football rather than return to UT for his senior year. Ironically George quit football I think in the early 70s which was early in his career which probably kept him out of the pro football hall of fame. I will ask an easier one.

What famous sportscaster could just say "No!" when Vince Young made a fanstastic td against Michigan in the Rose Bowl?

I cant remember..I am going to throw out Dan Fouts

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I cant remember..I am going to throw out Dan Fouts

Right you are! Your turn!

[Txbroadcaster]

Who was the Heisman trophy runner-up to Bo Jackson of Auburn?

[Phil C]

Chuck Long of Iowa

[BJG40]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
The first touchdown in superbowl history was made by an East Texan playing for the Green Bay Packers. Who was he and who did he play for in high school?

Max McGee (sp)??

[BJG40]

haha my bad, i missed it being posted the first time. wow.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Phil C
Chuck Long of Iowa


yep..fire away

[Phil C]

UT's Vince Young is one of the UT QBs to be playing in the NFL now. Who is the other one?

[burnet44]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
San Angelo Junior College


NOPE


Name the RB who threw a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys in a Super Bowl

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by burnet44


huh?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by burnet44



I am sorry he went to San Angelo AND Sul Ross..Got so quick in asking a question I did not finish the answer

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by Phil C
UT's Vince Young is one of the UT QBs to be playing in the NFL now. Who is the other one?
The only QB in the NFL playing without a spleen (actually he hasn't played without it yet), Chris Simms.

[burnet44]

Originally posted by Phil C
UT's Vince Young is one of the UT QBs to be playing in the NFL now. Who is the other one?

Crissy Simms

but he aint playing after losing his
spleen

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
The only QB in the NFL playing without a spleen (actually he hasn't played without it yet), Chris Simms.

Right you are Snyder! Your turn to ask a question.

[burnet44]

Where did Tommy Nobis graduate from?

[Phil C]

Originally posted by burnet44
Where did Tommy Nobis graduate from?

San Antonio Jefferson.

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Formerly known as Lew Alcindor - who am I?

[burnet44]

sorry my bad

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by burnet44
sorry my bad

no problem


Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
Formerly known as Lew Alcindor - who am I?

Anyone? He played in the NBA.

[Phil C]

Kareem Abduljabar (spelling?)

[Snyder_TigerFan]

Originally posted by Phil C
Kareem Abduljabar (spelling?)

Your turn Phil!

[Phil C]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
Your turn Phil!

Mohammed Ali was known as who when he knocked out Sonny Liston?

[someonewhoknows]

Cassius Clay

[Phil C]

Originally posted by someonewhoknows
Cassius Clay

Right you are some! Your turn.

[someonewhoknows]

Mascot of High School team of tu great Scott Appleton and Gary Davenport?

[Txbroadcaster]

Bulldogs

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by Snyder_TigerFan
no problem



Anyone? He played in the NBA.

How do you double quote?

[someonewhoknows]

Txbroadcaster Correct Bulldogs!

[Txbroadcaster]

Name the Starting QBs in Super Bowl III

[burnet44]

Joe Willie Nameth
Earl Morrall
replaced by Johnny Unitas
in the 4th


Starting Lineups
N.Y. Jets Baltimore
OFFENSE
Sauer LE Orr
W. Hill LT Vogel
Talamini LG Ressler
Schmitt C Curry
Rasmussen RG Sullivan
Herman RT Ball
Lammons TE Mackey
Namath QB Morrall
Maynard FL W. Richardson
Boozer RB Matte
Snell RB J. Hill
DEFENSE
Philbin LE B. Smith
Rochester LT B. R. Smith
Elliot RT Miller
Biggs RE Braase
Baker LLB Curtis
Atkinson MLB Gaubatz
Grantham RLB Shinnick
Sample LHB Boyd
Beverly RHB Lyles
Hudson LS Logan
Baird FS Volk

[burnet44]

Joe Namath had the same room at the Galt Ocean Mile Hotel as who during a Super Bowl?

errrrrrrrrrrr
no it wasnt a girl in his room

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by burnet44
Joe Namath had the same room at the Galt Ocean Mile Hotel as who during a Super Bowl?

errrrrrrrrrrr
no it wasnt a girl in his room Vince Lombardi

[DaHop72]

Name the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy?

[Emerson1]

Charles Woodson

[Emerson1]

What are the seven professional sports team names that do not end in an "s" (are not plural)?

[3afan]

Jazz, Heat, Red Sox, White Sox,

uhhhmm ......

[3afan]

Wild, Lightning, Magic


thats 7 of 'em


add the Avalanche, thats 8

[burnet44]

where was Mike Vanderjagt aka vandershank from?

we should have immagration laws

[BuffyMars]

Blame Canada....Blame Canada!!! :D

[BuffyMars]

1st year of the Texas Rangers...who led the team in home runs?

[burnet44]

george foster?

[BuffyMars]

Originally posted by burnet44
george foster?

No sorry.

[Txbroadcaster]

TTT

[Hansum Stranger]

Ted Ford

[BuffyMars]

By all means, if you have a question...please indulge us! :D

[BuffyMars]

Anyone have a question?

[carter08]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
Anyone have a question?

The Downlow is your coke

[burnet44]

Who was the coach at Angelo State (then SAC)
who said 6-man player
Jack Pardee (who went on to be an All-America at TAMU and All-Pro in the NFL)
couldnt play for him?