51 Questions for the Diehard Fan: SEC Football

By Ryder Edwards

The SEC is an elite conference—without question one of the toughest in the country. It attracts nationally ranked recruiting classes and produces All-Americans and BCS contenders every year. This eBook includes all 14 SEC titles in the 51 QUESTIONS FOR THE DIEHARD FAN trivia series: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt. In total there are 714 trivia questions dedicated to SEC football—51 for each team—so if you’re a diehard college football fan then step up to the challenge and test your knowledge with these gridiron questions about the Southeastern Conference—the coaches, titles, All-Americans and walk-ons, the greatest moments in SEC history are right here.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tucker Elliot
• Release date: Nov 28, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301222094

Ryder Edwards

Ryder Edwards is a diehard sports fan from the great city of Chicago: NASCAR, MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA, PGA ... he loves it all, and is passionate about the history and trivia from every major sport. Most recently he was at Medinah Country Club rooting feverishly for the US Ryder Cup team, but in the summers you can usually find him on Waveland Avenue supporting his hometown Cubs.

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1 ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE

If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride, and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.

— Paul Bear Bryant

The SEC is an elite conference—without question one of the toughest in the country. It attracts nationally ranked recruiting classes and produces All-Americans and BCS contenders every year. In this eBook there are 714 trivia questions dedicated to the SEC—51 questions for each of its 14 teams.

We begin with Alabama.

The Tide has been a virtual pipeline to the NFL for many stars … too many players to list them all, but they include NFL Hall of Famers Don Hutson, Bart Starr, Joe Namath, John Hannah, Dwight Stephenson, Ozzie Newsome, and Derrick Thomas. And you can bet you’ll find many of these legends in this chapter, so if you’re a diehard fan and you’re ready for the challenge then let’s test your knowledge with these gridiron questions about the Alabama Crimson Tide—the coaches, titles, All-Americans and walk-ons, the greatest moments in school history are right here. Roll Tide, roll … 51 questions to challenge the diehard Bama fan.

1. Who was the first Alabama football coach?

1. Who was the first Alabama football coach?

E.B. Beaumont

2. Alabama has won 16 National Championships: True or False?

2. Alabama has won 16 National Championships: True or False?

False

3. The first word in the Alma Mater is Alabama: True or False?

3. The first word in the Alma Mater is Alabama: True or False?

True

4. The school Alma Mater was written by Helen Vickers in 1908: True or False?

4. The school Alma Mater was written by Helen Vickers in 1908: True or False?

True

5. How many wins did Mike Shula record at Alabama?

5. How many wins did Mike Shula record at Alabama?

26

6. University of Alabama’s home stadium is the Denny-Bryant Stadium: True or False?

6. University of Alabama’s home stadium is the Denny-Bryant Stadium: True or False?

False

7. Alabama plays in what conference?

7. Alabama plays in what conference?

SEC

8. Alabama has 2 Heisman Trophy winners: True or False?

8. Alabama has 2 Heisman Trophy winners: True or False?

False

9. Including Nick Saban, Roll Tide has employed 26 head coaches: True or False?

9. Including Nick Saban, Roll Tide has employed 26 head coaches: True or False?

False

10. What was Paul Bryant’s nickname?

10. What was Paul Bryant’s nickname?

Bear

11. In what year did Alabama win its first National Title?

11. In what year did Alabama win its first National Title?

1925

12. In what year did Alabama win its second National Title?

12. In what year did Alabama win its second National Title?

1926

13. In what year did Alabama win a National Title with 2 losses?

13. In what year did Alabama win a National Title with 2 losses?

1941

14. Who did Alabama beat in the 2011 BCS Title game?

14. Who did Alabama beat in the 2011 BCS Title game?

LSU

15. In what year did Roll Tide win their first SEC Title?

15. In what year did Roll Tide win their first SEC Title?

1933

16. In what year was Cornelius Bennett inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame?

16. In what year was Cornelius Bennett inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame?

2009

17. Name the 2009 Heisman Trophy winner.

17. Name the 2009 Heisman Trophy winner.

Mark Ingram

18. Name the 2011 Doak Walker Award winner.

18. Name the 2011 Doak Walker Award winner.

Trent Richardson

19. How many Alabama players have won the Jim Thorpe Award?

19. How many Alabama players have won the Jim Thorpe Award?

1

20. Has an Alabama player ever finished second in the Heisman voting?

20. Has an Alabama player ever finished second in the Heisman voting?

No

21. Who is Alabama’s main rival?

21. Who is Alabama’s main rival?

Auburn

22. Who did Alabama beat in the 2001 Independence Bowl?

22. Who did Alabama beat in the 2001 Independence Bowl?

Iowa State

23. Who did Alabama beat in the 2005 Cotton Bowl, only to have the win vacated later because of NCAA infractions?

23. Who did Alabama beat in the 2005 Cotton Bowl, only to have the win vacated later because of NCAA infractions?

Texas Tech

24. As of 2012, how many Roll Tide players have been inducted into the NFL hall of Fame?

24. As of 2012, how many Roll Tide players have been inducted into the NFL hall of Fame?

7

25. During the 2012 season, who is listed as the team’s associate head coach?

25. During the 2012 season, who is listed as the team’s associate head coach?

Burton Burns

26. Going into the 2012 season, how many victories does Alabama have?

26. Going into the 2012 season, how many victories does Alabama have?

814

27. Name the Alabama Fight song.

27. Name the Alabama Fight song.

Yea Alabama

28. During what season did the school adopt the nickname, Crimson Tide?

28. During what season did the school adopt the nickname, Crimson Tide?

1907

29. Name the only player in Alabama history to win the Sporting News Player of the Year Award.

29. Name the only player in Alabama history to win the Sporting News Player of the Year Award.

Mark Ingram

30. In what year did Nick Saban win his first AP Coach of Year Award?

30. In what year did Nick Saban win his first AP Coach of Year Award?

2009

31. How many times have Alabama and LSU tied?

31. How many times have Alabama and LSU tied?

5

32. In what year did Alabama first play Arkansas?

32. In what year did Alabama first play Arkansas?

1962

33. In what year did Alabama first play Auburn?

33. In what year did Alabama first play Auburn?

1893

34. Who was Alabama’s opponent in the 2010 Capital One Bowl?

34. Who was Alabama’s opponent in the 2010 Capital One Bowl?

Michigan State

35. Former Alabama star Joe Namath was drafted as the 12th overall pick in the 1965 NFL Draft: True or False?

35. Former Alabama star Joe Namath was drafted as the 12th overall pick in the 1965 NFL