Sept. 7, 2011
Back for another year, the offense vs. defense faceoff pits a member of Vanderbilt’s offense against a member of Vanderbilt’s defense in a contest to see who can answer the most random trivia questions correctly. Last season, the defense edged the offense, 23-22.
The first faceoff of the season was between Fitz Lassing (fullback) and Archibald Barnes (linebacker).
Fitz Lassing, fullback
1. What state does Head Coach James Franklin call home?
A. Maryland
B. Kansas
C. Pennsylvania
D. Virginia
2. What cereal are Snap, Crackle and Pop associated with?
A. Apple Jacks
B. Rice Krispies
C. Lucky Charms
D. Cheerios
3. What is the capital of Monaco?
A. Naples
B. Monte Carlo
C. Monaco City
D. Monaco
4. What musical instrument does punter Richard Kent play?
A. Flute
B. Cello
C. Guitar
D. Piano
5. How many sports are in the decathlon?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Ten
D. Twelve
Score: 3/5
Archibald Barnes, linebacker
1. What state does Head Coach James Franklin call home?
A. Maryland
B. Kansas
C. Pennsylvania
D. Virginia
2. What cereal are Snap, Crackle and Pop associated with?
A. Apple Jacks
B. Rice Krispies
C. Lucky Charms
D. Cheerios
3. What is the capital of Monaco?
A. Naples
B. Monte Carlo
C. Monaco City
D. Monaco
4. What musical instrument does punter Richard Kent play?
A. Flute
B. Cello
C. Guitar
D. Piano
Editor’s Note: Kent plays both the Guitar and Cello.
5. How many sports are in the decathlon?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Ten
D. Twelve
Score: 3/5