super-bowl Trivia Quiz # 4
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Super Bowl XX - How many touchdowns did the starting quarterbacks throw in Super Bowl XX?
The correct answer is '0'
Amazingly, neither starting quarterback threw for a touchdown. The Bears offensive touchdowns all came from rushing plays. The Patriots did not score a touchdown until the 4th quarter. It was a passing touchdown, however, Tony Eason the starter, had already been replaced.
Super Bowl Question 2
40 Years of Super Bowls - Which two teams have played in the most Super Bowls against each other in the first 40 Super Bowls?
The correct answer is 'Cowboys and Steelers'
All of the following have seen each other at least twice in Super Bowls. The Bengals lost Super Bowl XVI to the 49ers, 26-21 and again in Super Bowl XXIII, 20-16. The Cowboys beat the Bills two years in a row, 52-17 in Super Bowl XXVII and 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVIII. The Dolphins and Redskins split their meetings. The Dolphins finished an undefeated season with a 14-7 win over Washington in Super Bowl XII and lost the rematch ten years later, 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII.
However, the Cowboys and Steelers have met three times: a Steeler win in Super Bowl X, 21-17 and a 35-31 win in Super Bowl XIII. Dallas finally won over Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XXX, 27-17.
However, the Cowboys and Steelers have met three times: a Steeler win in Super Bowl X, 21-17 and a 35-31 win in Super Bowl XIII. Dallas finally won over Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XXX, 27-17.
Super Bowl Question 3
Super Bowl History - The first Co-MVPs in any Super Bowl were?
The correct answer is 'Randy White and Harvey Martin'
All of these players were Super Bowl MVPs, just not in the same Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Question 4
Superbowl XXXV - How many field goals were missed by both teams combined in Superbowl XXXV?
The correct answer is '1'
With the Ravens leading 10-0 in the 3rd quarter, Matt Stover's 41 yard field goal attempt sailed wide left. It was the only missed field goal attempt of the game.
Super Bowl Question 5
True-or-False Spectacular - The Super Bowl: Miami Dolphins safety Jake Scott was the first defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP Award.
The correct answer is 'False'
Although the Baltimore Colts won Super Bowl V, the first championship game to be played after the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, Dallas linebacker Chuck Howley walked away with MVP honors. Not only was Howley the first defensive player to win the award, he was also the first player from the losing team to win it. Jake Scott won the MVP award in Super Bowl VII two years later. (Thanks to the 2004 National Football League Record & Fact Book for additional information.)
Super Bowl Question 6
Mixed Sports - Which Pro Football team won Superbowl XVII ?
The correct answer is 'Washington Redskins'
The final score was Washington 27, Miami 17.
Super Bowl Question 7
Super Bowl Tough - Who is the first player in Super Bowl history to return an interception for a touchdown?
The correct answer is 'Herb Adderley'
Herb Adderley of the Packers intercepted a Daryle Lamonica pass in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl II and ran 60 yards for the score.
Super Bowl Question 8
Children of the 80s - What team sang 'The Superbowl Shuffle'?
The correct answer is 'The '85 Bears'
Jim McMahon and 'The Fridge' were part of this all-star team that went on to crush the Pats in the big game.
Super Bowl Question 9
NFL: What Was I Thinking? Pt 1 - Who was the superstar RB that was bypassed in the 1994 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, drafted by the Indianapolis Colts at number two, only to be traded four years later to an NFC team where he carried them to a Super Bowl title?
The correct answer is 'Marshall Faulk'
The Bengals needed a RB at the time, and it was verified the following season when they chose a RB at number one. Actually, the Bengals needed a lot of things in 1994. One need was a run-stopper on the defensive line. So, they ignored Faulk and took DT Dan Wilkinson from Ohio State. The Colts jumped on Faulk, and he gave them three good seasons. But after a miserable season in 1996 due to a toe injury and contract disputes in 1998, Faulk was traded to the St. Louis Rams in 1999, where he won a MVP and helped the Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV.
Super Bowl Question 10
Super Bowl XLI - What Colt defender forced a fumble by Bears running back Cedric Benson, and later intercepted a Chicago pass?
The correct answer is 'Bob Sanders'
Sanders missed most of the regular season recovering from a knee injury, but he was healthy for all 4 Colt playoff games. The hard hitting safety made a noticable difference. Some felt he deserved considerstion for MVP of Super Bowl XLI.