Front Office Football Central

Front Office Football Central (https://forums.operationsports.com/fofc//index.php)
-   FOFC Archive (https://forums.operationsports.com/fofc//forumdisplay.php?f=27)
-   -   Some tough NFL Trivia (https://forums.operationsports.com/fofc//showthread.php?t=5994)

Marmel 02-28-2003 09:20 AM

Some tough NFL Trivia
 
1) Larry Centers became the third running back in NFL history with 6,000 career receiving yards, in 2001. Who were the first two?

2) Since the 1970 merger, who were the first pair of borthers drafted by the same NFL team?

3) Which U. of Texas DT was chosen Number 1 overall by the Patriots in 1982?

4) Who scored the Giants' only touchdown in Superbowl 35?

5) Which former quarterback led the Detroit Lions to their last NFL title, in 1957, and then later led the San Diego Chargers to their first AFL title in 1963?

6) Who was picked #2 overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, and by which team (Vick was #1 that year)?



I think these are pretty tough....

albionmoonlight 02-28-2003 09:54 AM

guessing w/o the internet

1.) Roger Craig and Marshall Faulk

4.) Ron Dixon

6.) I can't believe I don't remember this

HornedFrog Purple 02-28-2003 09:57 AM

Lets see:

1. (guesses) Roger Craig & Marcus Allen

3. Kenneth Sims. Bust

4. Not sure was a long kickoff return so I will guess Dixon

5. Bobby Layne baby

6. Leonard Davis- Cardinals

Marmel 02-28-2003 09:59 AM

1) Neither of you are correct on either of the answers.

2)

3) Ken Sims is correct (HFP)

4) Dixon is correct (alb)

5) no correct answers

6) Leonard Davis of Arizona is correct (HFP)

Ryche 02-28-2003 10:08 AM

1. Roger Craig and Thurman Thomas

RendeR 02-28-2003 10:09 AM

#1 James Brooks and Chuck Muncie


#2 I forget names but I recall a pair of brothers who were offensive lineman going to lie New England or something...


#5 Lance Alworth

Marmel 02-28-2003 10:15 AM

1) Still nobody has gotten even 1 of these correct.

2) The team was actually Tampa Bay.

5) Alworth is incorrect.

WebEwbank 02-28-2003 10:18 AM

The brothers are Lee Roy and Dewey Selmon, by Tampa.

The QB is probably Tobin Rote.

Ryche 02-28-2003 10:18 AM

Well, I know the answer to 1 now, but I looked it up on the internet. If anyone guesses that, I'll be very impressed.

Marmel 02-28-2003 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WebEwbank
The brothers are Lee Roy and Dewey Selmon, by Tampa.

The QB is probably Tobin Rote.



Excellent Web, correct on both counts. Did you know these or did you look them up?

Marmel 02-28-2003 10:21 AM

#1 is the only unanswered question now.

WebEwbank 02-28-2003 10:28 AM

I knew the Selmons, and semi-guessed Rote - knew he was an early Bolt, and thought he had had a decent NFL career previously.

Head crammed with useless stuff...

ColtCrazy 02-28-2003 10:29 AM

Joe Washington and Eric Metcalf for number 1.

revrew 02-28-2003 10:43 AM

I'm stunned Roger Craig isn't the correct answer for #1. Youch.

How 'bout Ricky Watters? Keith Byars? Not Thurman Thomas either? I'm showing my age and complete ignorance of old-time football, aren't I?

Anrhydeddu 02-28-2003 10:55 AM

Really dumb question. Who is Larry Centers?

cuervo72 02-28-2003 10:59 AM

How about Lenny Moore? Keith Byars seems like a good guess to me too.

cthomer5000 02-28-2003 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Anrhydeddu
Really dumb question. Who is Larry Centers?



are you serious?

He's one of the newer breed of fullbacks who can't do anything but catch. (also see: Richie Anderson - New York Jets)

He's played with Arizona, Washington, and currently Buffalo

He's led his team in # of catches a few times I believe.

EDIT: he's number 9 ALL-TIME in receptions.

cthomer5000 02-28-2003 11:08 AM

1. Frank Gifford? was he techinically a RB or WR? I thought he played both, which could screw up his consideration for this category...

Marmel 02-28-2003 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cuervo72
How about Lenny Moore? Keith Byars seems like a good guess to me too.



Lenny Moore is one of the two correct answers for this question!

Anrhydeddu 02-28-2003 11:26 AM

Thanks homer, I somehow had Arizona in back of my mind. He seems to be one of those steady anonymous players that moved around a bit. I am stunned that he is #9 in receptions.

albionmoonlight 02-28-2003 12:02 PM

Tom Rathman?

RendeR 02-28-2003 12:05 PM

Herschel walker perhaps? just guessing now

wheels 02-28-2003 12:08 PM

does bobby mitchell count? he started off as more of a running back, then turned receiver.

Marmel 02-28-2003 12:10 PM

None oft he above guesses are correct. Sorry.

kid_dynamite 02-28-2003 12:29 PM

marshall faulk is damn close to being he next to go over 6,000 yards. i looked him up and he is at 5,984. as for the answer to the question i have no clue

Draft Dodger 02-28-2003 12:34 PM

walter payton?

Marmel 02-28-2003 12:39 PM

Still no correct answers.

Thanks for that info kid, I figured Faulkl would be getting close.

cuervo72 02-28-2003 12:56 PM

I just had to look it up....I would have never guessed it.

Edit: The remaining one, that is. Lenny Moore I guessed from living in Baltimore for a while.

Marmel 02-28-2003 12:58 PM

cuervo, why don't you mention the team, or the years he played or something that would give these guys a good hint.

HornedFrog Purple 02-28-2003 01:08 PM

Well shoot at least I got the UT grads right heh.

RendeR 02-28-2003 01:22 PM

Excellent questions marm, please post another one like this in the future.

cuervo72 02-28-2003 01:27 PM

Hmm, I don't want to be too easy, nor too hard....here goes.

A contemporary of Larry Centers for most of his career, this player left his first team the year before they made their first super bowl....but played in a super bowl for his new team, catching the most number of balls for his squad.

How's that?

Marmel 02-28-2003 01:28 PM

thanks render.

good clue cuervo!

cuervo72 02-28-2003 01:30 PM

Thanks....though I still don't think I would have gotten it, even with my own clue :)

henry296 02-28-2003 01:58 PM

He played for the Bills?

Todd

cuervo72 02-28-2003 02:13 PM

I'll defer to marm on this one, I don't want to high-jack his thread.

jerem77 02-28-2003 02:14 PM

After looking it up, I'm mad at myself for not knowing this one.

Marmel 02-28-2003 02:19 PM

This person played 4 years in Buffalo, then 6 years in another city, he finished his career playing for 2 others teams over the last 2 years of his career.

Dutch 02-28-2003 02:20 PM

Are we sure it's not Eric Metcalf? Edgar Bennett?

Dutch 02-28-2003 02:21 PM

Oops, disregard, I guess not.

Marmel 02-28-2003 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dutch
Are we sure it's not Eric Metcalf? Edgar Bennett?



We are sure. :)

This one is really tough to get, but once you hear the answer, you'll probably say, "I should have known that!"

Marmel 02-28-2003 02:22 PM

Alright, one last clue for you college football gurus....He played at Iowa.

Dutch 02-28-2003 02:24 PM

Must....resist....urge.....to.....cheat.....

Marmel 02-28-2003 02:25 PM

I suppose I will reveal the answer around 6pm or so...this has been up all day, and if nobody gets it by then, it was probably just too hard for all you so called football fans. :D

JeeberD 02-28-2003 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marmel
This one is really tough to get, but once you hear the answer, you'll probably say, "I should have known that!"


Well, I had to cheat and look it up, but you're right. I slapped my forehead and uttered "should have know it..."

Tough one...

henry296 02-28-2003 03:22 PM

Based on Cuervo's clue he was with the Bills in the late 80s then went to another team that played in their first Super Bowl in the mid 90s, which I think would be San Diego. I can't think of who the FB on that Chargers team was.

Todd

Marmel 02-28-2003 03:40 PM

henry, you have all the details, now you just need the name!

TLK 02-28-2003 03:41 PM

Ronnie Harmon

Marmel 02-28-2003 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheLionKing
Ronnie Harmon



We have a winner!!!!


Good work getting all of these answered guys.

TLK 02-28-2003 03:53 PM

The only way I got was by picturing old football cards. The teams made it a little bit easier.

TLK


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:54 AM.

Powered by vBulletin Version 3.6.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.