1. In 2005-06, the Ohio State Buckeyes won both the men’s basketball and football Big Ten championships. When was the last time Illinois did this?

a. 1984

b. 1998

c. 2001

d. 2005

2. In 2005, the Illini men’s basketball team finished 37-2 and saw four starters eventually drafted into the NBA. Which starter was not drafted, and ended up being named the CBA’s rookie of the year?

a. Luther Head

b. Roger Powell

c. James Augustine

d. Dee Brown

3. Which of the following is not a coach at the University of Illinois?

a. Tom Izzo

b. Bruce Weber

c. Ron Zook

d. Theresa Grentz

4. Which of the following St. Louis Cardinals is a University alumnus?

a. Scott Rolen

b. David Eckstein

c. Jim Edmonds

d. Scott Spiezio

5. The columns on the colonnades of Memorial Stadium are engraved with the names of University students and faculty who died in what war?

a. World War II

b. Spanish-American War

c. World War I

d. Civil War

6. Since the arrival of Bruce Weber at the University, Illinois has had unprecedented success. Which of the following is something that has not happened?

a. Spend 15 weeks ranked No. 1 in the country

b. Advance to three straight Sweet Sixteen’s

c. Make an appearance in the National Championship game

d. Win consecutive outright Big Ten titles

7. Ron Zook and the Fighting Illini football team are looking to advance to – and win – a bowl game. What was Illinois’ last bowl win?

a. 1999, MicronPC.com Bowl

b. 2002, Nokia Sugar Bowl

c. 1984, Rose Bowl

d. 1992, Holiday Bowl

8. The Fighting Illini women’s basketball team has only one Big Ten Championship. What year did they win it?

a. 1994

b. 1997

c. 2001

d. 2003

9. Which of the following players is the highest drafted football player in Illini history?

a. Simeon Rice

b. Kurt Kittner

c. Jeff George

d. Brandon Lloyd

10. Which of the following sports does Illinois not offer?

a. Men’s soccer

b. Women’s swimming and diving

c. Women’s gymnastics

d. Men’s golf

ANSWERS

1. C

2. B

3. A

4. D

5. C

6. B

7. A

8. B

9. C

10. A

RESULTS

0-1 – Hey fan, it’s “ih-LIE-ni.” You’re coming to the University of Illinois … you should at least know that.

2-3 – Blind squirrels find acorns too, but at least you know something about Illinois sports.

4-5 – The Illini are glad you’re a fan. Watch a few more games and see if you can pick up on some other traditions.

6-7 – You’re loyal to Illinois. We need more fans like you.

8-9 – Oskee-wow-wow! Wear your orange and blue proudly.

10 – You are an Illini superstar. We can’t wait to have you cheering your lungs out at Illini games.