World's Simplest Football Quiz

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World's Simplest Football Quiz

This quiz isn't for football experts. Give this quiz to a friend who knows very little about the sport, or perhaps give it to a small child. Maybe it will show them they actually know more than they think they know about the greatest sport in the world. Let's go!

Which of these famous athletes played football?

In the CFL, how many players does each team have on the field?

Including the endzones, how long is an NFL football field?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

Which of these famous athletes played football?

Which of these men is a famous football coach?

How many teams are in the CFL?

Not counting the endzones, how long is an NFL football field?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

What is the name of the player who usually throws the ball?

In the NFL, how many players does each team have on the field?

Which of these famous athletes currently plays in the NFL?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

Which of these men is a famous football coach?

What is the name of the annual NFL Championship game?

How many teams are in the NFL?

Which of these famous athletes played football?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

How many points does a team get for a field goal?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

Which of these men is a famous football coach?

How many points does a team get for scoring a touchdown?

What do players wear on their heads?

Which of these famous athletes played football?

What is the name of the annual CFL Championship game?

World's Simplest Football Quiz

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

Did you know
There are 30 teams in the MLB, with 15 in the American League and 15 in the National League.
The NBA has faced criticism over issues such as player activism, labor relations, and the impact of the sport on society.
The World Series is the championship series of the MLB and is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.
The MLS Cup is the championship game of the MLS and is one of the most-watched sporting events in North America.