Naptime Huddle: January Quiz Answers

How do you think you did on this month's quiz? Look below for the answers, the post where you'll find each answer, and our special Super Bowl Sunday grading scale:

1. True or False: For a horse-collar foul to be called, the tackler must bring the runner down immediately after grasping the inside of the runner’s collar.

TRUE; IF THE TACKLER LETS GO AND THEN BRINGS THE RUNNER DOWN, OR IF THE RUNNER IS ABLE TO CONTINUE RUNNING AFTER THE GRAB, THERE IS NO FOUL

Safety First!”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/safety-first.html

2. It is legal for one player to be “in motion” at the time of the snap. However, where must that player be positioned, and where can he be moving?

HE MUST BE IN THE BACKFIELD AND MUST BE MOVING PARALLEL TO, OR AWAY FROM, THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE

“Down…Set…What?!?”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/downsetwhat.html

3. True or False: If the communications between the sideline and players on the field is interrupted due to mechanical failure, the other side must discontinue its system.

FALSE

“Breaker, breaker... What’s Your Handle?”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/breaker-breakerwhats-your-handle.html

4. Which team had the dubious distinction of setting the NFL record for the most penalties, and yards penalized in a single season?

THE OAKLAND RAIDERS, WHO HAD 163 PENALTIES COSTING THEM A TOTAL OF 1,358 YARDS

“Hate to Sound Like a Broken Record…”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/hate-to-sound-like-broken-record.html

5. Who are the three finalists for this year’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award?

Charles Tillman, Philip Rivers and Matt Birk

Congratulations to Matt Birk, who was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year Saturday Night!

“Gridiron Giving: Matt Birk's HIKE Foundation”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/gridiron-giving-matt-birks-hike.html

6. The New York Giants are tied with the Dallas Cowboys for the most seasons with playoff appearances. In how many seasons have these teams reached the postseason?

“We’ve Been the CHAMPions!”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/weve-been-champions-weve-been-champions.html

7. What legendary wide receiver twice set the record for consecutive seasons leading the league in receiving touchdowns (and still holds that record today)?

DON HUTSON

“Stars and Legends: Wide Receivers”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/stars-and-legends-wide-receivers_30.html

8. Which of the following acts would violate the prohibition against “excessive celebrations”:

(a) “Dunking” the football over the crossbeam of the goal post;

(b) Leaping into the stands;

(d) High-fives with teammates on the field;

(e) All of the above; or

(f) None of the above

(C) DOING A SNOW ANGEL, BECAUSE THE PLAYER WOULD BE CELEBRATING WHILE ON THE GROUND

“Celebrate Good Times…Nuh-uh!”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/celebrate-good-timesnuh-uh.html

9. Whose inadvertent whistle resulted in a rule change that allows a ruling of an incomplete pass to be reviewed when the loose ball was recovered after the passer’s fumble?

REFEREE ED HOCHULI

“Don’t Blow It!”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/dont-blow-it.html

10. In what year did the Chicago Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles play in the first televised NFL Championship football game, which was almost canceled because of a fierce snowstorm?

1948

“Mother Nature: The 12th Man”: http://naptimehuddle.blogspot.com/2012/01/dont-blow-it.html