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QUESTION 1 Who was Jerry's Coach while at Miss Valley State?
Jerry Rice's college years were coached by Archie "Gunslinger" Cooley who later got into trouble at UAPB for numerous violations.
Answer supplied by Mark Drinan


QUESTION 2 Who was Jerry's QB while at Miss Valley State?
Jerry Rice's QB was Willie Totten, who was not very highly rated coming out of college, he did play in the CFL and I think may have been a replacement QB or in camp with the Patriots. Also on that MSVU team were Carl Bynum who played FB for a few years with the Bills and Joe Thomas, a receiver who had limited success in the CFL but I don't believe ever made an NFL camp.
Answer supplied by Mark Drinan


QUESTION 3 How many different NFL QB's have thrown Rice a TD pass? Who are they?
Eight!
Steve Young-67, Joe Montana-55, Jeff Kemp-8, Steve Bono-5,
Matt Cavanaugh-1, Mike Moroski-1, Harry Sydney-1, Elvis Grbac-1
Answer supplied by Jeremy Narbunshart


QUESTION 4 How did Jerry Rice start playing football?
Jerry was playing hooky from high school his junior year. When the administrator spotted him,but Jerry was too quick and got away. The next day after disiplining Rice, the administrator sent him to the football coach, figuring anyone who moved like that should be playing sports.
Answer supplied by Phillip Hemphill


QUESTION 5 What were the college nicknames for Jerry Rice and his QB?
Jerry 'ALL WORLD' Rice
Willie 'SATELLITE' Totten
Answer supplied by Rocha Collins


QUESTION 6 What does Jerry Rice's licence plate to his car read?
It reads "FLASH80"
Answer supplied by Erick Higa


QUESTION 7 Who were the cornerbacks covering Jerry Rice when he caught his 101st TD reception and his 127th touchdown overall?
Rice beat J.B. Brown for his 101st TD reception and he beat Albert Lewis for his 127th TD overall.
Answer supplied by Zane Wei


QUESTION 8 Whose record did Jerry Rice break to become the all-time leading receiver on October 29, 1995?
Rice broke James Loftons record of 14,004 yards. Rice had 14,040 yards at the end of the Saints vs. 49ers game.
Answer supplied by John Cadwell


QUESTION 9 In what Super Bowl was Jerry Rice named MVP?
Rice won MVP in Super Bowl XXIII. Rice was named MVP once in the three superbowls he played in. Joe Montana and Steve Young won the other two times.
Answer supplied by Matt Snyder


QUESTION 10 Who was responsible for the style of play that led James Loften to set the original receiving record?
James Loften said that as an NFL receiver he was good however after watching Jerry Rice and the offensive style at Miss Valley State, he was sure that if he was given the type of plays that Jerry Rice ran that he could do much better. He was right, and went on to set the record. He said that in beating him, Rice was actualy beating himself since Jerry had been his Mentor from a distance.
Answer supplied by Steven Dooley


QUESTION 11 What does Jerry Rice Jr. call Steve Young?
Uncle Steve
Answer supplied by David Lowe


QUESTION 12 What was the name of the highschool that Jerry attended?
Jerry attended B.L. Moor Highschool
Answer supplied by Russell Tribby


QUESTION 13 What record did Jerry Rice beat by getting his 935 reception?
The all time reception record held by Art Monk (934)
Answer supplied by samson


QUESTION 14 How many super bowls did rice play in and what was they're record in those super Bowls?
Rice has played in 3 super bowls which they won all 3. In fact the 49'ers have played in 5 super bowls and won all 5.
Answer supplied by Francisco Sanchez


QUESTION 15 How much does Jerry Rice care about how he looks on Gameday?
He cares a lot! He almost has an obsessive-compulsive disorder when it comes to how his uniform looks, the placement of his pads. Everything has to be immaculate.
Answer supplied by Jeremy Narbunshart


QUESTION 16 Name the defensive back covering Jerry Rice, in his record breaking five touchdown game against the Atlanta Falcons?
Charles Dimry #22
Answer supplied by Derek Noonan


QUESTION 17 To what does Jerry Rice credit his great hands to?
To his brick-laying days with his dad. Mr. Rice would toss up the bricks and Jerry would catch them.
Answer supplied by Ruben Flores


QUESTION 18 How much total yardage did Jerry amass while at Miss. Valley State, thus setting how many records?
Jerry amassed 4,693 total yards in his four years at Mississippi Valley State, setting 18 NCAA Division II records.
Answer supplied by Jeremy Narbunshart


QUESTION 19 Who is the toughest defensive back rice ever faced? Question supplied by Ed Aronowitz
Eric Allen, he's one of the greatest backs I've ever faced, he's quick and strong but also going against Deion (Sanders) in practice helped me a lot.
Answer supplied by Jerry Rice


QUESTION 20 Whose record did Jerry break when he caught his 101st touchdown pass?
Steve Largent (100)
Answer supplied by Aaron Cross


QUESTION 21 Who threw Jerry Rice his first touchdown?
His first career TD came on a 25-yard pass from Joe Montana at Atlanta (10-6)
Answer supplied by Brandon Johnston


QUESTION 21 How many passes has Jerry Rice Thrown?
He has thrown 7 passes, 3 Completions for 71 yards, 1 Touchdown to JJ Stokes on December 24, 1995, and 1 Interception. Rice also had a QB Rating of 158.3 for 1995, higher than any QB ever for a season.
Answer supplied by David Lowe


QUESTION 22 How many regular season (non-strike) games has Jerry Rice missed?
Not one. Rice has NEVER missed a game, including four years of college and his high school career (2 Cents by: Stephen Roberson)
Answer supplied by Anthony Rothenberg


QUESTION 23 Which was Jerry Rice's best playoff year?
It was 1988! He caught 21 passes for 409 yards and 6 touchdowns!
Answer supplied by Phillip Hemphill


QUESTION 24 Who is on the cover of the cereal box in Rice's locker?
Jerry Rice has always looked up to Largent, it is why he has #80. Steve Largent was on the cover of a Wheaties Box and Rice keeps it in his locker at 3COM park.
Answer supplied by Forest Yule


QUESTION 25 Who was the cornerback that covered Jerry Rice when Rice broke Steve Largents career touchdown reception record?
J.B. Brown of the Miami Dolphins
Answer supplied by Kevin Sluzala


QUESTION 26 Who is the only running back to throw Jerry Rice a touchdown pass?
Harry Sydney, he is now a coach on the Green Bay Packers
Answer supplied by Gary Moran


QUESTION 27 Whose record did Jerry break when he had 1,848 receiving yards in 1995?
Charlie Hennigan,Houston Oilers(1961)
Answer supplied by Sherman Paranandi


QUESTION 28 Whose record for receiving yards in a Super Bowl did Jerry break when he had 215 in Super Bowl XXIII?
Ricky Sanders, Washington Redskins. Rice accomplished this in only 11 Receptions. (2 Cents by: Dharmesh Patel)
Answer supplied by Paul Loeffler


QUESTION 29 What tattoo appears on Jerry Rice?
Rice has a small tattoo of a 49er helmet on his right arm.
Answer supplied by Stephen Roberson


QUESTION 30 What is the longest pass Jerry Rice has caught in his NFL career?
Jerry Rice caught his longest pass in his career against the San Diego Chargers during the 1988 season. The reception was for 96 yards.
Answer supplied by Aaron Haberman


QUESTION 31 What is Jerry Rice's Birthdate, and where was he born?
Jerry Rice was born on October 13th, 1962. He was born in Starkville, Mississippi.
Answer supplied by Briar Fowler


QUESTION 32 What were Jerry Rice's total receptions and yards at Mississippi Valley State?
Jerry totalled 310 receptions and 4856 yards.
Answer supplied by Briar Fowler


QUESTION 33 What nickname did Ronnie Lott and his teamates give him when he first came into the league?
Fifi...because of his haircut
Answer supplied by Allen Lee


QUESTION 34 What was jerry rice's favorite football team when he was a kid?
The Dallas Cowboys
Answer supplied by Steve Garcia


QUESTION 35 What does jerry say made him so fast?
When jerry was young and wanted to ride horses, he and his brothers would chase horses across a neighbor's pasture.
Answer supplied by Jay Rankin


QUESTION 36 Which former teammate does Jerry Rice credit his hard work ethics to?
Roger Craig, the former all-pro running back for SF.
Answer supplied by Dan Slover


QUESTION 37 What Fraternity was Jerry a member of in college?
The Fraternity's name is Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Other members include Emmitt Smith, James Washington, Erik Williams, Ben Coates, Olden Polynice, Scottie Pippen and myself (Michael Willis).
Answer supplied by Michael Willis


QUESTION 38 What is the name of Jerry's trainer?
Raymond Ferris.
Answer supplied by Dan Conway


QUESTION 39 What was Jerry Rice's license plate say on his other car?
It spelled "WORLD" implying that he caught everything in the world. This was also his nickname in college (QUESTION 5).
Answer supplied by George Chronis


QUESTION 40 In 1987, Jerry Rice set an NFL record for receiving touchdowns, despite only playing in 12 games! How many touchdown passes did Jerry catch that year?
22 -- breaking the previous record of 18 set by Mark Clayton in 1984.
Answer supplied by Scott Rohde


QUESTION 41 Which two non-Quarterbacks have thrown TD passes to Jerry Rice?
Both Harry Sydney and Terry Kirby have connected with Rice for six points.
Answer supplied by Andy Porter


QUESTION 42 How many NCAA division II records at MISSISSIPPI VALLY STATE did Jerry Rice break?
He broke 18 records
Answer supplied by RICHARD GOODMAN


QUESTION 43 What pick and in what round did Rice get drafted in 1985?
Jerry Rice was selected with the tenth pick in the first round of the NFL draft of 1985.
Answer supplied by Robert B. Williams


QUESTION 44 Who's record did Jerry Rice beat to get the record for the most career touchdowns (127)?
Jerry Rice beat Jim Brown's NFL record with two scores on a monday night football september 5, 1994 against the Raiders.
Answer supplied by Quinn Vellinga


QUESTION 45 When did Jerry Rice catch his milestone 1000th reception?
On ESPN Sunday Night Football, November 3, 1996, in New Orleans.
Answer supplied by David Lowe


QUESTION 46 Who was covering Jerry Rice on his 1000th catch?
Eric Allen of the New Orleans Saints, November 3, 1996.
Answer supplied by James Banfield


QUESTION 47 What is the name of Jerry's 10th grade principle who whipped him after Jerry had been caught playing hooky ?
Ezel Wickes.
Answer supplied by Jeff Tiedke


QUESTION 48 What team mate of Jerry's practices martial arts before each game?
Marques Pope. He frenquently batters around his sensai.
Answer supplied by Robbie Starks


QUESTION 49 When did Jerry's Dad know that his son could be a great receiver?
When Jerry dove for a ball in the backyard and landed in a thornbush. He held onto the ball.
Answer supplied by Chris Samz


QUESTION 50 After being drafted to the 49ers, what did Jerry give to Mississippi Valley State University? What did Mississippi Valley State do with that gift? When did Jerry's Dad know that his son could be a great receiver?
Jerry gave Mississippi Valley State a $10,0000 donation. Mississippi State used that to build a new weight room. Jerry also gave Archie Cooley an autographed photo of himself
Answer supplied by Dave Ferrin


QUESTION 51 How many kids does Jerry Rice have?And what are they're names?
Jerry has (3) kids Jauqui, Jerry Jr., and Jada
Answer supplied by Jamie Rogers


QUESTION 52 What does Jerry want to do after retiring from the NFL?
Jerry wants to try to go to the PGA Tour!
Answer supplied by Dave Ferrin


QUESTION 53 What's Jerry's full name and how many times has Jerry been the NFL Player of the Year?
Jerry's full name is Jerome Lee Rice and he won NFL Player of the Year twice, in 1987 and in 1990.
Answer supplied by Mike Bozek


QUESTION 54
 What is the most yardage Jerry Rice has gained in a single game?
He accumulated 289 yards in one game to set a single game record.
Answer supplied by Will Van Ausdal


QUESTION 55
 What did Jerry Rice tell his teammates before the start of the 1993 NFC Championship Game against Dallas?
Beating Dallas was a point of pride.
Answer supplied by Terry Martin


QUESTION 56
 How many hours per day does Jerry Rice train?
5 hours. Jerry spends 2.5 hours on the track and 2.5 hours in the weight room. If he eats anything sweet, then he works out at his private gym to get rid of it because he feels guilty.
Answer supplied by Grant Jordan


QUESTION 57
 What is the name of Jerry Rice's brother who played foofball at Jackson State University who advise him to attend Mississippi Valley State.
Tom Rice.
Answer supplied by Roy Reese


QUESTION 58
 What was the team Jerry Rice playing against the day he tore his ligament in his left knee? What was the date?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers. August 31, 1997.
Answer supplied by Ben Palkowski


QUESTION 59
 What happened the first time Jerry and his wife met?
They got into an argument! They were both at the gym and she had never heard of him before. All of her friends were trying to get his attention. When they first met, it didn't go very well.
Answer supplied by Chris Haboush


QUESTION 60
 What USFL football team selected Jerry Rice as their number 1 pick in the 1985 draft?
The Birmingham Stallions drafted him in the First round of the USFL draft of 1985.
Answer supplied by Joe Jaczkowski


QUESTION 61
 What team had wanted to draft Rice before the 49'ers could trade up to get him?
The Dallas Cowboys.
Answer supplied by Mike Moore


QUESTION 62
 When and where did Jerry Rice score his 1000th point?
The Great One scored his 1,000th point against the Denver Broncos on December 15, 1997 at 10:00 PM EST!
Answer supplied by Gordon Marratto


QUESTION 63
 Jerry Rice is the only player in NFL history to do what in two Super Bowl games?
Jerry Rice caught three touchdown passes.
Answer supplied by Jason A. Norris


QUESTION 64
 What QB did Jerry catch his first NFL reception from?
Mat Cavanaugh, it was a slant pattern against the vikings in 1985
Answer supplied by Ricardo Ramirez


QUESTION 65
 WHEN DID RICE SCORE HIS FIRST PLAYOFF TOUCHDOWN'S? AND WHAT TEAM AND HOW TOSSED THE PASSES TO RICE,AND WHAT YEAR DID THIS HAPPENED?
RICE SCORED HIS FIST TOUCHDOWN'S AGINST THE VIKINGS. JOE MONTANA TOSSED THREE SCORES TO RICE, THE YEAR 1989 THE 49ERS BEAT THE VIKINGS 34-9,THE GAME WAS ON CBS JOHN MADDEN AND PAT SUMMERAL DID THE GAME FROM CANDLESTICK.
Answer supplied by BEN VALDEZ


QUESTION 66
 How many passing yards does Jerry Rice have in his 14 year career?
71! 41 yards in 1995, 16 yards in 1986, 14 yards in 1988
Answer supplied by BJ LARIOS


QUESTION 67
 When did Jerry Rice Catch his first touchdown pass? And who was it against?
It was in 1985 against the ATLANTA FALCONS Joe Montana threw him a TD for 25 yards.
Answer supplied by Dave


QUESTION 68
 WHO WAS THE TAILBACK ON JERRY'S HIGH SCHOOL TEAM, HIS # WAS 22?
RAY CHARLES BROWN
Answer supplied by ERIC PETTY


QUESTION 69
 What cross town rival high school did Jerry's high school football team competed against every year? How did Jerry's team do?
F.O. ALEXANDER HIGH. Jerry's school never lost in this big game usually ending in a terrible blow out. lots of hard hitting but no victory for Alexander High until 1991 the streak was broken. From 1960 to 1991 approximately 31 years. Due to a decline in students, both schools have since merged and brought the rivalry to a halt.
Answer supplied by ERIC PETTY


QUESTION 70
 What record did Jerry Rice break during the 1998-1999 playoffs? Who held that record he broke?
Rice set a record for most consecutive postseason games with a reception. He has had a reception in 23 consecutive postseason games. Drew Pearson of the cowboys held that record before with a reception in 22 cosecutive games.
Answer supplied by Magin Argueta


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