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Kyle Long was born in Ivy, Virginia, in December 1988.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long was born on December 5, 1988, in Ivy, Virginia.
Kyle Long attended St. Anne's-Belfield School and later played college football exclusively for Florida State University.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Kyle Long attended St. Anne's-Belfield School, his collegiate football career included stints at Florida State University, Saddleback College, and the University of Oregon, not exclusively Florida State.
In high school, Kyle Long focused solely on football, not playing any other sports.
Answer: False
Explanation: In high school, Kyle Long demonstrated athletic versatility by playing both baseball and football.
Kyle Long was drafted by a Major League Baseball team but chose to play college football instead.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 2008 MLB Draft but opted to honor his commitment to Florida State University for college football.
Kyle Long left Florida State University due to an injury that ended his season prematurely.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long left Florida State University in January 2009 for academic reasons, following an arrest for DWI.
After leaving Florida State, Kyle Long immediately transferred to the University of Oregon.
Answer: False
Explanation: After leaving Florida State, Kyle Long first enrolled at Saddleback College in 2010 before transferring to the University of Oregon in 2011.
Kyle Long played defensive end during his first year at Saddleback College before switching to the offensive line.
Answer: True
Explanation: During his initial year at Saddleback College, Kyle Long played defensive end, recording 16 tackles and one sack, before transitioning to the offensive line in 2011.
Kyle Long started all twelve games for the Oregon Ducks during the 2012 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long started six of the twelve games he played for the Oregon Ducks during the 2012 season.
Kyle Long successfully appealed to the NCAA for an extra year of college eligibility.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long's appeal to the NCAA for an additional year of college eligibility was denied.
Kyle Long was inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long was inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Hall of Fame on March 9, 2024.
In what U.S. state was Kyle Long born?
Answer: Virginia
Explanation: Kyle Long was born in Ivy, Virginia.
Which high school did Kyle Long attend?
Answer: St. Anne's-Belfield School
Explanation: Kyle Long attended St. Anne's-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Which of the following colleges did Kyle Long NOT attend for his football career?
Answer: University of Alabama
Explanation: Kyle Long's collegiate football career included Florida State, Saddleback College, and the University of Oregon, but not the University of Alabama.
What two sports did Kyle Long play in high school?
Answer: Football and Baseball
Explanation: In high school, Kyle Long played both football and baseball.
Which MLB team drafted Kyle Long in 2008?
Answer: Chicago White Sox
Explanation: Kyle Long was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 23rd round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.
Why did Kyle Long leave Florida State University in January 2009?
Answer: For academic reasons, following an arrest for DWI
Explanation: Kyle Long left Florida State University in January 2009 for academic reasons, following an arrest for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
What position did Kyle Long play during his first year at Saddleback College?
Answer: Defensive End
Explanation: During his first year at Saddleback College, Kyle Long played defensive end.
When did Kyle Long commit to play for the Oregon Ducks football team?
Answer: December 18, 2011
Explanation: Kyle Long committed to play for the Oregon Ducks football team on December 18, 2011.
How many games did Kyle Long start for the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 season?
Answer: Six
Explanation: Kyle Long started six of twelve games for the Oregon Ducks during the 2012 season.
What was the outcome of Kyle Long's appeal for an extra year of college eligibility?
Answer: It was denied by the NCAA.
Explanation: Kyle Long's appeal for an extra year of college eligibility was denied by the NCAA.
When was Kyle Long inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Hall of Fame?
Answer: March 9, 2024
Explanation: Kyle Long was inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Hall of Fame on March 9, 2024.
Kyle Long primarily played as a defensive end during his NFL career with the Chicago Bears.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long primarily played as an offensive guard during his NFL career, a position on the offensive line, not a defensive end.
Kyle Long's height is 6 feet 6 inches, and he weighed 313 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Answer: True
Explanation: At the NFL Scouting Combine, Kyle Long measured 6 feet 6 and 1/8 inches in height and 313 pounds in weight.
The Chicago Bears selected Kyle Long as the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long was selected by the Chicago Bears as the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Kyle Long ran the 40-yard dash in under 4.5 seconds.
Answer: False
Explanation: At the NFL Scouting Combine, Kyle Long recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.94 seconds.
Roger Davis was the last guard drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round before Kyle Long in 1960.
Answer: True
Explanation: Roger Davis, drafted in 1960, was the last guard selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round prior to Kyle Long's selection.
Kyle Long signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears immediately after the 2013 NFL Draft.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears on May 17, 2013, making him the last member of their 2013 draft class to do so, indicating it was not immediately after the draft.
As a rookie, Kyle Long missed part of the Bears' offseason program due to a league rule regarding college graduation.
Answer: True
Explanation: A league rule prohibiting rookies from working out with the team until their college class officially graduated caused Kyle Long to miss a portion of the Chicago Bears' offseason program as a rookie.
Kyle Long was the first rookie in Chicago Bears history to start a season opener at right guard in the Super Bowl era.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long achieved a historical milestone by becoming the first rookie in Chicago Bears history to start a season opener at right guard in the Super Bowl era.
What position did Kyle Long primarily play during his seven seasons in the National Football League?
Answer: Guard
Explanation: Kyle Long primarily played as a guard on the offensive line throughout his NFL career.
In which round of the 2013 NFL Draft was Kyle Long selected?
Answer: First Round
Explanation: Kyle Long was selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
What was Kyle Long's 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine?
Answer: 4.94 seconds
Explanation: At the NFL Scouting Combine, Kyle Long ran the 40-yard dash in 4.94 seconds.
Who was the last guard drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round before Kyle Long?
Answer: Roger Davis
Explanation: Roger Davis was the last guard drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round in 1960, prior to Kyle Long's selection.
When did Kyle Long sign his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears?
Answer: May 17, 2013
Explanation: Kyle Long signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bears on May 17, 2013.
What historical achievement did Kyle Long accomplish in his first NFL game with the Bears?
Answer: He was the first rookie in Bears history to start a season opener at right guard in the Super Bowl era.
Explanation: Kyle Long became the first rookie in Chicago Bears history to start a season opener at right guard in the Super Bowl era.
Kyle Long was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and was named Second-team All-Pro in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long was selected for three Pro Bowls (2013-2015) and received Second-team All-Pro honors in 2014.
Kyle Long played in 77 games and started 76 games throughout his NFL career.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long participated in 77 games and started 76 games over the course of his NFL career.
Kyle Long earned a spot in the 2014 Pro Bowl as an alternate due to an injury to another player.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long earned a spot in the 2014 Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for original Pro Bowl left guard Mike Iupati.
Johnny Knox was the last Bears rookie to make the Pro Bowl before Kyle Long, achieving this in 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: Johnny Knox was the last Chicago Bears rookie to be selected to the Pro Bowl in 2009, preceding Kyle Long's selection in 2014.
At the start of the 2015 season, Kyle Long switched from playing guard to center for the Chicago Bears.
Answer: False
Explanation: At the start of the 2015 season, Kyle Long transitioned from playing guard to tackle for the Chicago Bears, not center.
Kyle Long started all 16 regular season games in 2015 and was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long started all 16 regular season games in 2015 and earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection.
Kyle Long moved back to guard in 2016 because the Bears drafted a new right tackle.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long moved back to guard on March 10, 2016, after the Chicago Bears signed right tackle Bobby Massie from the Arizona Cardinals, allowing Long to return to his original position.
In 2016, Kyle Long signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears.
Answer: True
Explanation: On September 7, 2016, Kyle Long signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears.
Kyle Long's 2016 season was cut short due to a severe ankle injury, among other issues.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long's 2016 season was indeed cut short due to a severely injured right ankle, in addition to playing with a torn labrum and a strained triceps.
Kyle Long was placed on injured reserve in December 2017 due to a newly sustained knee injury.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long was placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2017, after aggravating a shoulder injury, and had also been dealing with ankle and finger injuries, not a newly sustained knee injury.
In the 2018 season, Kyle Long was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury but was activated for the regular-season finale.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long suffered a foot injury in Week 8 of the 2018 season, leading to his placement on injured reserve, but he was activated for the regular-season finale on December 29, 2018.
How many Pro Bowls was Kyle Long selected for during his NFL career?
Answer: Three
Explanation: Kyle Long was selected for three Pro Bowls during his NFL career (2013, 2014, 2015).
What was Kyle Long's total number of games started in his NFL career?
Answer: 76
Explanation: Kyle Long started 76 games during his NFL career.
How did Kyle Long earn a spot in the 2014 Pro Bowl?
Answer: He was selected as an injury replacement for Mike Iupati.
Explanation: Kyle Long earned his spot in the 2014 Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for Mike Iupati.
Who was the last Bears rookie to make the Pro Bowl before Kyle Long in 2014?
Answer: Johnny Knox
Explanation: Johnny Knox was the last Chicago Bears rookie to make the Pro Bowl in 2009, prior to Kyle Long's selection in 2014.
What position change did Kyle Long make at the start of the 2015 NFL season?
Answer: From guard to tackle
Explanation: At the start of the 2015 season, Kyle Long transitioned from playing guard to tackle for the Chicago Bears.
Why did Kyle Long move back to guard in 2016?
Answer: The Bears signed right tackle Bobby Massie.
Explanation: Kyle Long moved back to guard in 2016 after the Chicago Bears signed right tackle Bobby Massie, allowing him to return to his original position.
What was the value and duration of the contract extension Kyle Long signed with the Bears in 2016?
Answer: Four-year, $40 million
Explanation: Kyle Long signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears in 2016.
Which of the following was NOT a significant injury Kyle Long suffered during the 2016 NFL season?
Answer: Concussion
Explanation: During the 2016 season, Kyle Long played with a torn labrum, suffered a strained triceps, and severely injured his right ankle, but a concussion is not listed among his significant injuries for that season.
What injury caused Kyle Long to be placed on injured reserve in Week 8 of the 2018 season?
Answer: Foot injury
Explanation: Kyle Long was placed on injured reserve in Week 8 of the 2018 season due to a foot injury suffered against the New York Jets.
Kyle Long played for the Chicago Bears for seven seasons and later for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played in several games.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long played for the Chicago Bears from 2013 to 2019 but did not play in any games for the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2021 season due to injury.
Kyle Long announced his retirement from professional football in January 2020.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long announced his retirement from professional football on January 6, 2020.
After Kyle Long announced his retirement, the Chicago Bears exercised his contract option for 2020.
Answer: False
Explanation: After Kyle Long announced his retirement, the Chicago Bears declined his contract option for 2020, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Kyle Long came out of retirement and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in March 2021.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long came out of retirement and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 18, 2021.
Kyle Long played several games for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 season before being placed on injured reserve.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long did not play a single snap for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 season due to a knee injury sustained during OTAs and the emergence of rookie guard Trey Smith.
Kyle Long was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list in December 2021 but was activated shortly after.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on December 21, 2021, and was subsequently activated on December 27, 2021.
Kyle Long's father, Howie Long, was a successful NFL wide receiver.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyle Long's father, Howie Long, is a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end, not a wide receiver.
Kyle Long is a part-owner of an esports team that competes in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kyle Long is a part-owner of the esports team Mode Motorsports, which competes in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series.
After his NFL career, Kyle Long became a full-time commentator for NFL Network.
Answer: False
Explanation: After his NFL career, Kyle Long became a studio analyst for CBS Sports Network's 'That Other Pregame Show' and co-hosts a weekly talk show on NASCAR.com's YouTube channel, not a full-time commentator for NFL Network.
Which NFL team did Kyle Long sign with for the 2021 season after coming out of retirement?
Answer: Kansas City Chiefs
Explanation: After coming out of retirement, Kyle Long signed with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2021 season.
When did Kyle Long announce his initial retirement from professional football?
Answer: January 6, 2020
Explanation: Kyle Long announced his initial retirement from professional football on January 6, 2020.
What prevented Kyle Long from playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 season?
Answer: A knee injury during OTAs and the emergence of a rookie guard
Explanation: Kyle Long's knee injury during OTAs on June 10, 2021, and the strong performance of rookie guard Trey Smith largely prevented him from playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 season.
Who is Kyle Long's father, a Pro Football Hall of Famer?
Answer: Howie Long
Explanation: Kyle Long is the son of Howie Long, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end.
What is Kyle Long's involvement in esports?
Answer: He is a part-owner of the esports team Mode Motorsports.
Explanation: Kyle Long is a part-owner of the esports team Mode Motorsports, which competes in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series.
Which media role did Kyle Long take on in 2020 after his NFL career?
Answer: Studio analyst for CBS Sports Network's 'That Other Pregame Show'
Explanation: In 2020, Kyle Long became a studio analyst for CBS Sports Network's 'That Other Pregame Show'.