Bob Ford: Testing McNabb’s NFL IQ Posted on November 19th
The Donovan McNabb NFL Rule Book Quiz:
1. During the regular season in the NFL, the first overtime period, if neither team scores, is followed by:
a) more overtime periods until the winner of the game is decided.
b) a game of rock, paper, scissors between the two head coaches.
c) a Mariah Carey concert.
d) a news conference during which the reporters stare at you with their mouths open for some reason.
2. In the event of a regular-season tie, the two teams:
a) are essentially credited with a half-win and a half-loss in the standings.
b) are forced to have an 18-hole playoff the following day.
c) exchange “middle fives” after the game.
d) are relegated to the second division.
3. For the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl:
a) play continues in successive overtime periods until there is a sudden-death winner.
b) play is halted after the first overtime period and a tie is declared.
c) the outcome is decided based on total yardage gained after the first overtime period.
d) the Eagles are watching on plasma TV.
4. How many roster players are eligible to dress for a regular-season game?
a) 46
b) 53
c) 65