Jim Copeland
- March 5, 1945
- June 4, 2010
- 65 years
- cancer
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|Wyatt James Copeland Jr. (March 5, 1945 – June 4, 2010) was an American football player and college athletics administrator. He played as an offensive lineman for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Copeland was born in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1945 and attended the University of Virginia. He was drafted in the tenth round by the Cleveland Browns in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft.
Copeland later served as the athletic director at the College of William & Mary, the University of Utah, the University of Virginia and Southern Methodist University (SMU).
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.In what city was Wyatt James Copeland Jr. born?
- A.Cleveland, Ohio
- B.Richmond, Virginia
- C.Charlottesville, Virginiacorrect
- D.Salt Lake City, Utah
The biography states that Wyatt James Copeland Jr. was born in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1945.
Source: biography introduction
2.What was the birth date of Wyatt James Copeland Jr.?
- A.March 5, 1945correct
- B.March 5, 1967
- C.June 4, 1945
- D.June 4, 2010
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. was born on March 5, 1945.
Source: biography introduction
3.Which college did Wyatt James Copeland Jr. attend?
- A.Southern Methodist University
- B.University of Utah
- C.College of William & Mary
- D.University of Virginiacorrect
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. attended the University of Virginia.
Source: early life section
4.How many seasons did Wyatt James Copeland Jr. play in the NFL?
- A.Six seasons
- B.Eight seasonscorrect
- C.Ten seasons
- D.Twelve seasons
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. played as an offensive lineman for eight seasons in the NFL.
Source: career section
5.What was the professional position of Wyatt James Copeland Jr. in the NFL?
- A.Quarterback
- B.Offensive linemancorrect
- C.Defensive end
- D.Wide receiver
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. played as an offensive lineman during his professional football career.
Source: career section
6.Which NFL team drafted Wyatt James Copeland Jr. in 1967?
- A.Dallas Cowboys
- B.Cleveland Brownscorrect
- C.Utah Utes
- D.Virginia Cavaliers
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft.
Source: draft section
7.In which round was Wyatt James Copeland Jr. selected during the 1967 NFL/AFL draft?
- A.Fifth round
- B.Eighth round
- C.Twelfth round
- D.Tenth roundcorrect
The text notes that Wyatt James Copeland Jr. was drafted in the tenth round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft.
Source: draft section
8.Which of these universities did Wyatt James Copeland Jr. serve as an athletic director?
- A.University of Utahcorrect
- B.University of Richmond
- C.University of Georgia
- D.University of Texas
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. served as the athletic director at the University of Utah among other institutions.
Source: athletic director section
9.When did Wyatt James Copeland Jr. pass away?
- A.June 4, 2010correct
- B.June 4, 1945
- C.March 5, 2005
- D.March 5, 2010
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. died on June 4, 2010.
Source: biography introduction
10.Which Texas institution employed Wyatt James Copeland Jr. as an athletic director?
- A.University of Texas at Austin
- B.Texas A&M
- C.Southern Methodist Universitycorrect
- D.Rice University
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. served as the athletic director at Southern Methodist University, also known as SMU.
Source: athletic director section
11.In which capacity did Wyatt James Copeland Jr. work after his professional football playing career?
- A.Professional scout
- B.Sports broadcaster
- C.College athletics administratorcorrect
- D.Head coach
After playing in the NFL, Wyatt James Copeland Jr. became a college athletics administrator.
Source: career section
12.Which of the following schools employed Wyatt James Copeland Jr. as athletic director?
- A.College of William & Marycorrect
- B.Clemson University
- C.Virginia Tech
- D.Duke University
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. held the position of athletic director at the College of William & Mary.
Source: athletic director section
13.Besides SMU, Utah, and William & Mary, which other university employed Wyatt James Copeland Jr. as athletic director?
- A.University of Maryland
- B.University of North Carolina
- C.University of Kentucky
- D.University of Virginiacorrect
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. served as the athletic director at the University of Virginia.
Source: athletic director section
14.What is the full name of the subject described in the biography?
- A.William James Copeland
- B.James Wyatt Copeland Jr.
- C.Wyatt James Copeland Sr.
- D.Wyatt James Copeland Jr.correct
The text identifies the subject as Wyatt James Copeland Jr.
Source: biography introduction
15.In the context of his career, what was the primary NFL role of Wyatt James Copeland Jr.?
- A.Offensive linemancorrect
- B.General manager
- C.Team owner
- D.Defensive coach
Wyatt James Copeland Jr. played professional football as an offensive lineman for eight seasons.
Source: career section
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