Take a test on a sample of Longhorn History by Larry Carlson ( lc 13@txstate.edu ) 1 Which of these UT coaches got the most bowl wins at Texas? A. Fred Akers B. John Mackovic C. Tom Herman D. David McWilliams 2 What Texas quarterback took a knee in the "victory formation" as UT ran the clock out when the Horns ended Nebraska's 47-game home winning streak in 1998? 3 The '63 national champs had their slimmest victory margin (2 points) against which team? A. Rice B. A&M C. Baylor D. SMU E. Arkansas 4 Darrell Royal got his first bowl win against which top ten opponent? A. Alabama B. LSU C. Syracuse D. Navy E. Ole Miss 5 Name the Horn with the longest Texas run (81 yards) against OU. A. Duke Carlisle B. D'Onta Foreman C. Ricky Williams D. Jamaal Charles E. Chris Gilbert 6 Name the Longhorn QB with the best winning percentage as a starter, among these. A. Chris Simms B. James Brown C. Marty Akins D. Major Applewhite 7 Who was the first Longhorn to go as the first pick in the NFL draft? 8 Name the Texas QB who led the Horns to a last-play victory in the latest A&M game ('11)? 9 Who returned a kickoff for a TD against OU in the 38-28 win in 2008? 10 Who was the first UT back to rush for more than 300 yards in a single game? A. James Saxton B. Earl Campbell C. Roosevelt Leaks D. Chris Gilbert E. Cedric Benson 11 QB Major Applewhite led UT to a comeback win -- from 19 points behind -- in his final game. In what bowl game did this happen? A. Alamo B. Holiday C. Cotton D. Gator E. Fiesta 12 Which Texas back has the most career touchdowns receiving? A. Bijan Robinson B. Jamaal Charles C. Priest Holmes D. Malcolm Brown E. Jam Jones 13 Who was the former Texas QB who became a three-time All-Pro safety? 14 Name the former Longhorn QB with the longest tenure in the NFL since Bobby Layne. 15 Who was the first Texas punter to win the Ray Guy Award as best in the nation? A. Ernie Koy, Jr. B. Russell Erxleben C. Bill Bradley D. Michael Dickson E. Cameron Dicker 16 Which team blemished UT's first unbeaten regular season ('62) by tying the Horns (9-0-1)? A. OU B. Rice C. Oregon D. TCU E. Baylor 17 Which Longhorn became UT's first consensus All-America pick as a running back? A. Chris Gilbert B. James Saxton C. Tommy Ford D. Roosevelt Leaks 18 Name the Longhorn who was 9-0 as starting QB for the '83 team. A. Robert Brewer B. Rick McIvor C. Todd Dodge D. Rob Moerschell E. Donnie Little 19 Which Longhorn caught the most passes in the national championship season of 2005? A. Limas Sweed B. David Thomas C. Billy Pittman D. Ramonce Taylor 20 Colt McCoy went to Jim Ned High School. In what town? 19 Which Longhorn caught the most passes in the national championship season 2005? A. Limas Sweed B. David Thomas C. Billy Pittman D. Ramonce Taylor 20 Colt McCoy went to Jim Ned High School. In what town?
ANSWERS 1 C Tom Herman 2 Richard Walton (M Applewhite was slightly injured on winning TD play) 3 B. A&M Texas won, 15-13 4 E. Ole Miss Texas won, 12-7, on 1-1-62 5 B. D'Onta Foreman (In 2015 Texas win) 6 A. Chris Simms (26-6) 7 Tommy Nobis (Atlanta Falcons, 1966) 8 Case McCoy 9 Jordan Shipley 10 Roosevelt Leaks (342 yards against SMU in '73) 11 B. Holiday Bowl 2001 (47-43 over Washington) 12 A. Bijan Robinson (8) 13 Bill Bradley (QB at Texas 66-68) All-Pro with Philadelphia in the '70s 14 Colt McCoy (has played 13 seasons) 15 D. Michael Dickson (Michael Dickson, 2017) 16 B. Rice 17 B James Saxton, '61 18 C Billy Dale 19 B David Thomas (50 catches) 20 Tuscola, TX BILLY: IF YOU INSIST ON DELETING #18 because of modesty: 18 Name the Longhorn who was 9-0 as starting QB for the '83 team. A. Robert Brewer B. Rick McIvor C. Todd Dodge D. Rob Moerschell E. Donnie Little D. Rob Moerschell