Football 101
How many points is a touchdown worth?
6 points
This quarterback was nicknamed “Broadway Joe.”
Joe Namath
This NFL team calls Detroit home.
Detroit Lions
This famous trophy is awarded to the Super Bowl champion
The Vince Lombardi Trophy
This 1993 movie tells the true story of an undersized Notre Dame football player.
Rudy
How many yards does a team normally need to gain for a first down?
10 yards
This legendary Packers coach gave his name to the Super Bowl trophy.
Vince Lombardi
The Detroit Lions traditionally play every year on this holiday.
Thanksgiving
The very first Super Bowl was played in this decade.
The 1960s
Burt Reynolds starred as a quarterback in this 1974 football prison comedy.
The Longest Yard
What position usually throws the football?
Quarterback
This Chicago Bears running back was nicknamed “Sweetness.”
Walter Payton
This University of Michigan stadium is commonly known by this enormous nickname.
The Big House
This team won the first two Super Bowls.
Green Bay Packers
This NFL halftime tradition often features some of the biggest names in this industry.
Music / the music industry
What is it called when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before throwing a pass?
A sack
This Steelers quarterback won four Super Bowls during the 1970s.
Terry Bradshaw
The Detroit Lions' team colors are Honolulu blue and this neutral color.
Silver
This NFL team completed the league’s famous undefeated 1972 season.
Miami Dolphins
This 2000 Disney movie starring Denzel Washington is based on a newly integrated high school football team.
Remember the Titans
A field goal is worth this many points.
3 points
This Hall of Fame running back spent his entire NFL career with the Detroit Lions and unexpectedly retired in 1999.
Barry Sanders
This former Michigan quarterback went on to win seven Super Bowls in the NFL.
Tom Brady
Super Bowl III featured Joe Namath famously leading this New York team to victory.
New York Jets
The phrase “Are you ready for some football?” became famous as the opening theme for this weekly NFL TV broadcast.
Monday Night Football