History Quiz

Which category is NOT one of the top 3 expense categories for most P4 Athletics Departments?

The Western Conference was formed in 1896 and today is known as?

The first intercollegiate football game was played in 1869 between?

Who is a University of Oregon alum?

Who is a notable alum from UNC?

22 female student-athletes in 1992 filed a Title IX lawsuit against this university?

The first school to win a national championship with the entire starting lineup consisting of African Americans

The first televised intercollegiate contest was aired in 1939 between these two schools?

In FY '23, the number of states with a college coach as the highest paid public employee?

Who is a NC State alum?

In 2010 CBS/Turner reached a 14-year deal with the NCAA to pay $10.8 billion to broadcast?

The Equity in Athletics Discloser Act (EADA) provides information on?

1998 ruling the NCAA violated the anti-trust law - forced to pay $54.5m in back pay?

In 1905 this President of the US threatened to end football if universities didn't reform the cheating and brutality?

This school sued the NCAA for violating the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts in 1984?

After medaling in the 1968 Olympics, these two US Athletes protest during the national anthem?

The NCAA's largest distribution/financial incentive to members is?

Two universities have alums winning a Super Bowl, a World Series, a Stanley Cup, an NBA championship and a US President?

No person, based on sex, can be excluded from any educational program receiving federal funds?

In 1891 this sport was invented by a Springfield College Professor?

Who is a notable graduate of Syracuse?

If you follow the money, what is the primary purpose of college athletics?

This variable can have a significant impact from year-to-year on Athletics' revenue?

In 1996, this university made their head football coach the first millionaire with a guaranteed $1m annual salary?

First NCAA March Madness contract with CBS for $1 billion was signed in this year?

In 1991, this "Commission" released the first of their reports critical of college sports?

Of the 450+ DIII schools?

In 1992, this conference split into 2 FB Divisions and hosted the first Conference Championship Game?

This University's President terminated the football program in 1939?

90% of NCAA revenues come from?

The first Athletic Director to professionalize Athletics Department as a separate, University unit?

Who is an alum of Fayetteville State University?

In 1956, this proposed legislation was passed by the NCAA?

This governing body formed in 1940 and added Canadian schools in 1972?

Who is Aziz Sandra?

In 1967 this governing body was formed to govern women's athletics and administer championships?

What revenue source for P4 schools is NOT one of the 3 largest for Athletics Departments?

In FY '24, who is the highest paid North Carolina public employee?

Of the over 300 DII Athletic Departments?

The first NCAA championship took place in this sport?

Year SMU received the Death Penalty for NCAA violations?

Who is an Auburn University alum?

In 1852 Harvard and Yale competed in the first intercollegiate competition in this sport?

Reason Notre Dame played a national football schedule in the 1920's

Who is a University of Utah alum?

What is the primary responsibility of Conference Commissioners as expected by Presidents and AD's?

The 1929 Carnegie Foundation released a report on College Athletics criticizing universities for?

Amherst played Williams in 1859 in the first intercollegiate competition in this sport?

Freshmen were ineligible to participate as varsity athletes in the NCAA until this year?

In 1978, this company began contracting with coaches to wear their shoes and uniform?

In 1954 this Athletic League was formed as a model for presidential and faculty oversight?

In 1914 this University opened their 70,000 seat football stadium?

From 1992-1994 the NCAA reduced football scholarships to 85 from?

Who is a graduate of Aquinas College?

What UNC building is rumored to have a haunted room frequented by a friendly ghost?