A more democratic sports trivia thread [rules page one]

Incandenza · Post by **Incandenza** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:05 pm

T'was indeed Abbott, and the answer to the bonus question is "the god-awful Angels bullpen blew half-a-dozen wins for him." Despite that, he still had 18 wins and a 2.89 ERA and finished third in Cy Young voting... not bad for a guy with one hand.

Hit us, serb...

Serbia · Post by **Serbia** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:19 pm

Yeah, I knew there was a reason I got that question, Abbott pitched for Michigan in college. So, we'll keep it on Michigan for a question. This might be a tough one...

Name for me Michigan's 3 Heisman Trophy winners.

Incandenza · Post by **Incandenza** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:30 pm

Desmond Howard (easy). I seem to recall Woodson wither winning or coming in second, so let's go with him. Third is a bit trickier, as it probably happened fifty fucking years ago.

Gold Knight · Post by **Gold Knight** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:26 pm

Yeah, it was Howard, Charles Woodson, and... he was a running back a long time ago, his name was something like Tim Harmon or something...

Serbia · Post by **Serbia** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:40 pm

Gold Knight, you got it, the last name was Tom Harmon, who won in 1940.

Here's some info on Mr. Harmon...

Harmon played college football at the University of Michigan from 1938-1940, and won the Heisman Trophy his senior season. Although he made his name as a running back, he also excelled as a kicker and quarterback. Harmon rushed for 2,134 yards during his career at Michigan, completed 100 passes for 1,304 yards and 16 touchdowns, and scored 237 points.

In his final game, against Ohio State Harmon led the Wolverines to a 40-0 victory, scoring three rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, four extra points, intercepting three passes, and punting three times for an average of 50 yards. He led the nation in scoring in 1939 and 1940, and was elected to the College Football All-America Team both years. In 1940, he won the Heisman Trophy and the Maxwell Award both given to the outstanding college football player of the year. Wikipedia

Gold Knight · Post by **Gold Knight** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:56 am

I was so close on the name too...

Alright next question, ill make it a difficult one :twisted:

:

Which current NFL player holds the major college record for most rushing yards against one opponent in his college career? Bonus if you name the team he played for and the team he set the record against.

Example (not correct): Ron Dayne, played for wisconsin, set record against Michigan.

Nephilim · Post by **Nephilim** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:01 pm

Gold Knight wrote:I was so close on the name too...

Alright next question, ill make it a difficult one :

Which current NFL player holds the major college record for most rushing yards against one opponent in his college career? Bonus if you name the team he played for and the team he set the record against.

Example (not correct): Ron Dayne, played for wisconsin, set record against Michigan.

ummm, ricky williams, sorry ass texas longhorns vs........baylor bears?

Serbia · Post by **Serbia** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:45 pm

Reggie Bush, vs Stanford?

Incandenza · Post by **Incandenza** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:42 pm

Tomlinson against BYU or Utep?

Gold Knight · Post by **Gold Knight** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:47 am

Incandenza wrote:Tomlinson against BYU or Utep?

Good enough, Tomlinson played for TCU, and against Texas el Paso he played only 3 games and had almost 800 yards rushing.

Your up Incandenza.

Incandenza · Post by **Incandenza** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:48 pm

No fucking way.... :lol:

New question:
Which Atlanta Falcons player for busted for offering an undercover cop 40 bucks for a hummer the night before Super Bowl XXXIII?

Gold Knight · Post by **Gold Knight** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:15 pm

Thats a good one...

Jamal Anderson?

Serbia · Post by **Serbia** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:55 pm

Gold Knight wrote:
Incandenza wrote:Tomlinson against BYU or Utep?

Good enough, Tomlinson played for TCU, and against Texas el Paso he played only 3 games and had almost 800 yards rushing.

Your up Incandenza.

incredible. props Incan!

Cheesemore · Post by **Cheesemore** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:37 pm

I think it was there center, but I can't remember his name

Incandenza · Post by **Incandenza** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:01 pm

Not Jamal Anderson...

Cheesemore wrote:I think it was there center, but I can't remember his name

You're thinking of Raiders center Barrett Robbins, who completely lost his shit the night before the 2003 super bowl (whichever one that was).

Anyway. I'm sure Neph will be along with the answer soon enough. :lol:

Serbia · Post by **Serbia** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:04 pm

No no no, it was a corner back, or saftey, secondary player, Eugene Robinson perhaps? Am I even remotely close???

Or Eugene Anderson? Or..... grr, I'm going to kick myself when I hear it!

Incandenza · Post by **Incandenza** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:07 pm

Serbia wrote:No no no, it was a corner back, or saftey, secondary player, Eugene Robinson perhaps? Am I even remotely close???

Eugene Robinson it is! Well played, sir.

(and thanks for the props earlier)

Nephilim · Post by **Nephilim** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:27 pm

Incandenza wrote:
Serbia wrote:No no no, it was a corner back, or saftey, secondary player, Eugene Robinson perhaps? Am I even remotely close???

Eugene Robinson it is! Well played, sir.

(and thanks for the props earlier)

damn, i missed it. but all i could think was vernon robinson, wouldn't have had it anyway.....

poor gene robinson.....but i'm betting vick is wishing that's all he had done....

Gold Knight · Post by **Gold Knight** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:54 pm

Its a lie look how gentle he is... :lol:

Bet hes got a gun in his back pocket...

Serbia · Post by **Serbia** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:55 pm

Wow, I nailed that one. Don't know why, but that always stuck with me. Maybe it had something to do with being 16... anyway.

Easy one...

Who's the last pitcher in the major leagues to win 30 games in a single season?

Incandenza · Post by **Incandenza** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:59 pm

Psssssh. Denny Mclain.

I figured you were a slam dunk for the robinson question, neph... and yeah, ole' ron mexico is in for a rough stretch.

New question:
Name the former red sox player who had a nasty dispute with the team over ownership of the world-series-winning ball.

Serbia · Post by **Serbia** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:07 am

Doug Mientkiewicz?

Incandenza · Post by **Incandenza** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:19 am

The fact that you spelled his name properly fills me with deep suspicion. :lol:

Serbia · Post by **Serbia** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:14 am

You know the worst part of it? I was thinking of Mackowiak, for the Chi Sox, who the Tigers are playing right now. Knew it couldn't be him, then I thought of Mientkiewicz, and figured I'd try that. As far as spelling, we have plenty of Polish people here in the Detroit area, some of whom are family members, so I'm familiar somewhat with Polish spelling. Now, a question...

Which NFL team set the record for fewest interceptions in a single season, and how many did they record? Bonus if you know the year.

Cheesemore · Post by **Cheesemore** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:38 am

I don't know why, but the Eagles jump out at me in this question, so I'll guess in 1982 with.....7