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By: Husker Dan
Okay, Husker football fans, now that the football season is over, recruiting season has ended and Spring Ball does not begin until later this month, it is time to test your knowledge of our beloved Cornhusker football program. Take the following Husker quiz to see if you sizzle or fizzle. QUESTION #1: After the 1971 college football season, the Big eight Conference teams finished first, second and third in the final standings. Nebraska won the national championship that year ahead of number-two Oklahoma and number-three Colorado. The Huskers dismantled Alabama, 38-6 to remain undefeated. Who did the Sooners and Buffaloes play in their bowl games and what were the scores? QUESTION #2: Former Husker safety, Matt O'Hanlon was a walk-on from Bellevue East High. What was the first position he played in high school? QUESTION #3: Husker head football coach's first name is Bo. What is his real name? QUESTION #4: Last year, Ndamukong Suh led the Huskers in total tackles with 85. Who finished second and what was the total? QUESTION #5: Suh also finished first in sacks last year with 10. Who came in second and what was the total? QUESTION #6: The Husker record for sacks in a season is tied by what two former players? QUESTION #7: And what is the total? QUESTION #8: True or False Heisman winner Eric Crouch who played for Nebraska from 1998-2001 was a Tom Osborne recruit. QUESTION #9: Roy Helu, Jr. led the Huskers with 1,147 total yards rushing for a 5.2 yards per carry average. Who finished second in yards per carry? QUESTION #10: True or False Nebraska finished the 2009 season with a greater time of possession average. QUESTION #11: Husker receiver, Niles Paul led the Huskers in punt return yardage with 407 yards. Who led the Huskers in kickoff returns and what was the total yardage? QUESTION #12: Former Husker quarterback, Tommie Frazier and 2010 quarterback recruit Brion Carnes both played high school football at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida. What else to they have in common? QUESTION #13: Brion Carnes committed to what school before signing his letter of intent with Nebraska? QUESTION #14: In 1971 "Game of the Century," Nebraska beat Oklahoma 35-31. The game featured Husker nose tackle, Rich Glover who went on to win the Outland and Lombardi trophies. He battled the entire game with what Sooner great? QUESTION #15: Husker running back recruit, Braylon Heard, committed to which school before he accepted Nebraska's offer? QUESTION #16: Husker recruit, Bronson Marsh from Millard South High School in Omaha committed to which university before he accepted a Husker scholarship? QUESTION #17: This year, Bo Pelini's staff signed 16 players as walk-on. How many did they sign in 2008 and 2009? QUESTION #18: Turner Gill, who was a former Husker player and assistant coach, was recently named the head football coach at the University of Kansas. Beside football, what was the sport Gill excelled in? QUESTION #19: In 1994, Tom Osborne won his first of three national championships at Nebraska. Who was the Husker player to score first that season? QUESTION #20: And who was the Husker player to score last that year? ANSWERS: You may contact Husker Dan at: huskerdan@cox.net.
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