Donny’s Football guys took down Austin Limitless expressers in the first (hopefully annual) “PM Team Big Game Bonanza” quiz show.
Here are the questions Mullsy came up with for each contestant.
LIMITLESS EXPRESS QUESTIONS
Austin Bechtold (Steelers SB)
1pt: This former Steeler holds the team record for most career Super Bowl carries without a touchdown. Who is he?
2pt: With 10 catches and 98 yards, this Steelers receiver was the game leader in both of those categories in the team’s Super Bowl XXX loss to the Cowboys. Who was he?
5pt: This Penn State alumnus was Seattle’s leading receiver by yardage in Super Bowl XL, totaling 93 yards on five receptions. Who is he? ANSWER: Joe Jurevicius
1pt ANSWER: Rocky Bleier
2pt ANSWER: Andre Hastings
5pt ANSWER: Joe Jurevicius
Sean Meyers (49ers SB)
1pt: Despite the high score of 34-31, only one San Francisco player caught a touchdown pass in Super Bowl XLVII. Who was it?
2pt: Before the start of their game-winning drive late in Super Bowl XXIII, which celebrity did Joe Montana point out in the crowd to relax his teammates, before leading a 92-yard scoring march?
5pt: In San Francisco’s 55-10 romp over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV, Jerry Rice led the way with three touchdown catches. Who was the only other 49er to score multiple touchdowns in the game?
1pt. ANSWER: Michael Crabtree
2pt. ANSWER: John Candy
5pt. ANSWER: Tom Rathman
Joel Nelson (PSUers in SBs)
1pt: This player is the only Penn State alumnus to win Super Bowl MVP. Who is he?
2pt: Who is the only Penn State graduate to start at quarterback in the Super Bowl?
5pt: This punter was the only Penn State player on the Steelers roster in their most recent Super Bowl appearance.
1pt. ANSWER: Franco Harris
2pt. ANSWER: Kerry Collins
5pt. ANSWER: Jeremy Kapinos
Callas (Steelers SB)
1pt: One of the Steelers Super Bowl appearances came in Super Bowl XIV. What number does that Roman Numeral represent?
2pt: In the Steelers’ Super Bowl XL win over Seattle, who threw the game-sealing touchdown pass to Hines Ward?
5pt: In Super Bowl XLIII, which Arizona Cardinal nearly tackled James Harrison just before he reached the end zone on his famous 100-yard interception return?
1pt. ANSWER: 14
2pt. ANSWER: Antwaan Randle El
5pt. ANSWER: Larry Fitzgerald
DONNY’S FOOTBALL GUYS
Donny Football (Steelers SB)
1pt: Nick Collins famously had a 37-yard pick six for Green Bay in Super Bowl XLV. Who had the OTHER interception for the Packers in the game?
2pt: In the Steelers’ Super Bowl 30 loss to Dallas, only two members of the Black and Gold recorded a sack. Name either of them.
5pt: In Super Bowl X, three Steelers intercepted Roger Staubach. Name all three of them.
1pt. ANSWER: Jarrett Bush
2pt ANSWER: Levon Kirkland or Ray Seals
5pt ANSWER: J.T. Thomas, Glen Edwards, Mike Wagner
Charlie Borges (Buccaneers SB)
1pt: Tampa’s defense was the story in Super Bowl LV, when they dominated the Chiefs. Which two Buccaneers players recorded interceptions in the game?
2pt: Tampa Bay’s defense was also the story in their Super Bowl XXXVII win over the Raiders. Dwight Smith scored two of Tampa’s three defensive touchdowns. Who was the only Buccaneers offensive player to score twice in the game?
5pt: Though he didn’t do it with the Buccaneers, which former Tampa Bay player became the first black starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl, tossing 4 touchdowns in the process.
1pt. ANSWER: Antoine Winfield Jr. and Devin White
2pt. ANSWER: Keenan McCardell
5pt. ANSWER: Doug Williams
Seth Davis (Eagles SB)
1pt: In Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LII win over the Patriots, who scored the Eagles’ FIRST touchdown of the game?
2pt: Philadelphia’s first trip to the Super Bowl, in Super Bowl XV, didn’t go so well, as they were thumped by the Raiders. Which Oakland Hall of Famer had two touchdown catches in that game?
5pt: The final scoring play of the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX win over Kansas City was a two-point conversion. Who scored on that conversion?
1pt. ANSWER: Alshon Jeffery
2pt ANSWER: Cliff Branch
5pt. ANSWER: DeAndre Hopkins
Intern Jack (Pitt players in SB)
1pt: Who was the last Pitt player to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl?
2pt: Taking into account their combined appearances both as coaches and players, which two Pitt alums are tied with the most Super Bowl appearances, with six apiece?
5pt: Who was the only Pitt graduate to play for either team in Super Bowl XLVII (BAL-SF)?
1pt. ANSWER: Larry Fitzgerald
2pt. ANSWER: Mike Ditka and Russ Grimm
5pt. ANSWER: Andy Lee