Syracuse University defeated by Texas Christian University in the Cotton Bowl

Syracuse University defeated by Texas Christian University in the Cotton Bowl

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Interactive Video

Sports, Physical Ed, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers a football game between Syracuse and Texas Christian University (TCU). TCU's Chuck Curtis starts strong with passes to John Nickel and Jimmy Schaffner. Syracuse's Jimmy Brown, an All-American, showcases his skills, tying the game at halftime. In the third quarter, Curtis demonstrates his versatility by running for a touchdown. Syracuse attempts a comeback with Jim Ridland and Dick Lassie, but a blocked kick leaves them one point short, resulting in a memorable TCU victory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the quarterback for TCU making significant plays in the first half?

Chuck Curtis

Jimmy Schaffner

John Nickel

Jim Ridland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many touchdowns did Syracuse's Jimmy Brown score in the first half?

One

Two

Three

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did TCU's Curtis do when he found no open receivers in the third quarter?

Kicked a field goal

Ran with the ball himself

Called a timeout

Passed to John Nickel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who raised the hopes of Syracuse in the final quarter with a significant pass?

Chuck Curtis

Jim Ridland

Chuck Zimmerman

Jimmy Brown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final score difference between Syracuse and TCU?

TCU won by 3 points

Syracuse won by 1 point

TCU won by 1 point

Syracuse won by 3 points