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Plaxico Burress's birthplace is Virginia.
Answer: True
Explanation: Plaxico Burress was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Plaxico Burress played collegiate football for Ohio State University.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress played collegiate football for Michigan State University, not Ohio State University.
Plaxico Burress holds the Michigan State record for most career touchdown receptions.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Plaxico Burress set a single-season record for touchdown receptions at Michigan State and ranks fifth in career touchdown catches, he does not hold the record for the most career touchdown receptions.
Where was Plaxico Burress born?
Answer: Norfolk, Virginia
Explanation: Plaxico Burress was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Which university did Plaxico Burress attend for his college football career?
Answer: Michigan State University
Explanation: Plaxico Burress attended Michigan State University for his college football career.
Which of the following records did Plaxico Burress set or tie during his college career at Michigan State?
Answer: Most receptions in a single Big Ten Conference season.
Explanation: During his college career at Michigan State, Plaxico Burress set a Big Ten Conference single-season record for receptions and a Spartans' single-season record for touchdown receptions.
Plaxico Burress was drafted by the New York Giants as the eighth overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the eighth overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, not the New York Giants.
During his rookie season, Plaxico Burress committed a costly fumble by spiking the ball on the ground, unaware it remained live in the NFL.
Answer: True
Explanation: During his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress spiked the ball after a reception, mistakenly believing the play was dead. In the NFL, the ball remains live, leading to a fumble and turnover.
Plaxico Burress and Hines Ward were the first pair of receivers in Pittsburgh Steelers history to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in the same season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Plaxico Burress and Hines Ward achieved this milestone in the 2001 season, marking the first time two Steelers receivers surpassed 1,000 yards in the same season.
Plaxico Burress set a Pittsburgh Steelers franchise record for receiving yards in a single game with 253 yards against the Green Bay Packers.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress set the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise record for receiving yards in a single game with 253 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in 2002, not the Green Bay Packers.
Plaxico Burress signed with the New York Giants in 2005 for a contract worth $25 million over six years.
Answer: True
Explanation: Plaxico Burress signed with the New York Giants in 2005 on a six-year contract valued at $25 million.
Plaxico Burress caught the game-tying touchdown pass in Super Bowl XLII.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress caught the game-winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl XLII, which gave the Giants a 17-14 lead.
In the 2007 NFC Championship game, Plaxico Burress set a franchise playoff record for receptions with 11, despite an ankle injury.
Answer: True
Explanation: Despite an ankle injury, Plaxico Burress set a franchise playoff record with 11 receptions for 154 yards in the 2007 NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers, contributing to the Giants' advance to Super Bowl XLII.
Plaxico Burress signed a contract extension with the Giants in 2008 that was fully guaranteed.
Answer: False
Explanation: The contract extension Plaxico Burress signed with the Giants in 2008 was heavily incentive-based with significant non-guaranteed portions, not fully guaranteed.
In the 2000 NFL Draft, which team selected Plaxico Burress with the eighth overall pick?
Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers
Explanation: In the 2000 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Plaxico Burress with the eighth overall pick.
What was the infamous rule misunderstanding Plaxico Burress made during his rookie season with the Steelers?
Answer: He spiked the ball on the ground after a reception, resulting in a fumble.
Explanation: During his rookie season, Plaxico Burress spiked the ball after a reception, unaware that it remained live in the NFL, leading to a fumble and turnover.
In which season did Plaxico Burress and Hines Ward both achieve over 1,000 receiving yards for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Answer: 2001 and 2002
Explanation: Plaxico Burress and Hines Ward both achieved over 1,000 receiving yards for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001 season, marking the first time this occurred for the team.
When Plaxico Burress signed with the New York Giants in 2005, what was the approximate value and duration of his contract?
Answer: 25 million over six years
Explanation: In 2005, Plaxico Burress signed with the New York Giants for a contract valued at $25 million over six years.
What was Plaxico Burress's pivotal role in the New York Giants' Super Bowl XLII victory?
Answer: He caught the game-winning touchdown pass.
Explanation: Plaxico Burress caught the game-winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl XLII, securing the victory for the New York Giants.
In the 2007 NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers, what significant achievement did Plaxico Burress accomplish despite an ankle injury?
Answer: He set a franchise playoff record with 11 receptions for 154 yards.
Explanation: Despite an ankle injury, Plaxico Burress set a franchise playoff record with 11 receptions for 154 yards in the 2007 NFC Championship game, contributing to the Giants' advance to Super Bowl XLII.
What characterized the five-year contract extension Plaxico Burress signed with the Giants before the 2008 season?
Answer: It was heavily incentive-based with significant non-guaranteed portions.
Explanation: The five-year contract extension signed by Plaxico Burress before the 2008 season was heavily incentive-based with significant non-guaranteed portions, offering the Giants financial flexibility.
Plaxico Burress was fined $60,000 in October 2008 solely for unsportsmanlike conduct towards an official.
Answer: False
Explanation: In October 2008, Plaxico Burress was fined a total of $60,000 for multiple infractions, including inappropriate comments on officiating, verbal abuse of a head linesman, throwing the ball into the stands, and slapping a referee, not solely for unsportsmanlike conduct towards an official.
The New York Giants released Plaxico Burress in 2009 because it became clear his legal case would take longer to resolve than anticipated.
Answer: True
Explanation: The New York Giants released Plaxico Burress in April 2009 due to the anticipated prolonged resolution of his legal case stemming from an accidental shooting.
Plaxico Burress faced domestic disturbance charges in 2008 that resulted in a conviction and jail time.
Answer: False
Explanation: While police responded to domestic disturbance calls at Plaxico Burress's residence in 2008, temporary restraining orders were issued but later dismissed; there was no conviction or jail time resulting from these specific calls.
Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the left thigh while at a nightclub.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the right thigh while at a New York City nightclub.
The hospital where Plaxico Burress was treated for his accidental shooting immediately reported the incident to the New York City police as required by law.
Answer: False
Explanation: The hospital where Plaxico Burress was treated for his accidental shooting did not immediately report the incident to the New York City police, which drew criticism from Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Plaxico Burress accepted a plea deal for his weapons charges, resulting in a sentence of two years in prison, and he served the full term.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress accepted a plea deal for weapons charges, resulting in a sentence of two years in prison, but he served 20 months, not the full term.
In a civil lawsuit, Plaxico Burress was ordered to pay Alise Smith $159,000 for injuries sustained in a car accident caused by Burress.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2012, Plaxico Burress was ordered to pay Alise Smith $159,000 in a civil lawsuit concerning injuries sustained in a car accident allegedly caused by Burress.
A Pennsylvania car dealer sued Plaxico Burress for failing to return a leased vehicle and fulfill publicity obligations, and the jury found entirely in favor of the dealer.
Answer: False
Explanation: A Pennsylvania car dealer sued Plaxico Burress for failing to return a leased vehicle and fulfill publicity obligations; however, the jury awarded the dealer significantly less than sought, indicating a verdict largely in favor of Burress.
Plaxico Burress was indicted in New Jersey in 2015 for failing to pay approximately $48,000 in income taxes for his 2013 return.
Answer: True
Explanation: In April 2015, Plaxico Burress was indicted in New Jersey for failing to pay approximately $48,000 in income taxes for his 2013 return.
Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to tax evasion and received a sentence that required him to serve five years in prison.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to tax evasion but received a conditional 364-day jail sentence and probation, not five years in prison.
Which of the following was NOT among the reasons Plaxico Burress was fined $60,000 in October 2008?
Answer: Missing a mandatory team meeting.
Explanation: Plaxico Burress was fined for inappropriate comments on officiating, verbal abuse of a head linesman, throwing the ball into the stands, and slapping a referee. Missing a mandatory team meeting was not listed as a reason for these specific fines.
Why did the New York Giants release Plaxico Burress in April 2009?
Answer: Because his legal case was taking longer to resolve than expected.
Explanation: The New York Giants released Plaxico Burress in April 2009 because his legal case was taking longer to resolve than anticipated.
What was the outcome of the domestic disturbance calls made regarding Plaxico Burress's residence in 2008?
Answer: Temporary restraining orders were issued but later dismissed.
Explanation: Temporary restraining orders were issued following domestic disturbance calls at Plaxico Burress's residence in 2008, but these orders were later dismissed.
During the accidental shooting incident in November 2008, where was Plaxico Burress located?
Answer: At a New York City nightclub
Explanation: During the accidental shooting incident in November 2008, Plaxico Burress was located at a New York City nightclub.
What criticism did Mayor Michael Bloomberg level against the hospital involved in Plaxico Burress's accidental shooting case?
Answer: The hospital failed to report the incident as required by law.
Explanation: Mayor Michael Bloomberg criticized the hospital for failing to report Plaxico Burress's accidental shooting incident to the police as required by law.
Plaxico Burress accepted a plea deal for weapons charges, leading to a sentence that included prison time and supervised release. How long did he actually serve in prison?
Answer: 20 months
Explanation: Plaxico Burress accepted a plea deal for weapons charges and served 20 months in prison.
What was the basis of the civil lawsuit filed by Alise Smith against Plaxico Burress in December 2008?
Answer: A car accident allegedly caused by Burress.
Explanation: The civil lawsuit filed by Alise Smith against Plaxico Burress in December 2008 was based on injuries sustained in a car accident allegedly caused by Burress.
Plaxico Burress's 2015 tax indictment in New Jersey was notable because:
Answer: He was the first person charged under a new state law regarding bad electronic transfers.
Explanation: Plaxico Burress's 2015 tax indictment in New Jersey was notable because he was the first person charged under a new state law regarding bad electronic transfers.
What was the final outcome of Plaxico Burress's sentencing for the tax evasion charges in February 2016?
Answer: He received a conditional 364-day jail sentence and probation.
Explanation: For the tax evasion charges, Plaxico Burress received a conditional 364-day jail sentence and probation, avoiding incarceration if he complied with the terms.
In 2011, Plaxico Burress chose a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the New York Jets.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2011, Plaxico Burress signed with the New York Jets, accepting their offer over a contract from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Plaxico Burress returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012 and finished the season without injury.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012 but was placed on injured reserve in August 2013 due to a torn rotator cuff, ending his season.
In 2011, Plaxico Burress signed with which team, accepting a deal reportedly worth approximately $3.017 million guaranteed?
Answer: New York Jets
Explanation: In 2011, Plaxico Burress signed with the New York Jets, accepting a deal reportedly worth approximately $3.017 million guaranteed.
What injury led to Plaxico Burress being placed on the injured reserve list by the Pittsburgh Steelers in August 2013?
Answer: Torn rotator cuff
Explanation: A torn rotator cuff led to Plaxico Burress being placed on the injured reserve list by the Pittsburgh Steelers in August 2013.
Plaxico Burress began his coaching career in 2017 as an intern for the New York Giants.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress began his coaching career in 2017 as an intern for the Arizona Cardinals.
Plaxico Burress co-authored a book titled *My Road to the Super Bowl*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress co-authored the book *Giant: The Road to the Super Bowl*, not *My Road to the Super Bowl*.
Plaxico Burress began working as an NFL analyst for SportsNet New York in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: In September 2014, Plaxico Burress began working as an NFL analyst for SportsNet New York.
In what year did Plaxico Burress begin his coaching career as an intern with the Arizona Cardinals?
Answer: 2017
Explanation: Plaxico Burress began his coaching career in 2017 as an intern for the Arizona Cardinals.
What is the title of the book co-written by Plaxico Burress detailing his Super Bowl experience?
Answer: Giant: The Road to the Super Bowl
Explanation: The book co-written by Plaxico Burress detailing his Super Bowl experience is titled *Giant: The Road to the Super Bowl*.
Besides appearing on *Celebrity Wife Swap*, what other sports media role did Plaxico Burress take on starting in 2014?
Answer: NFL analyst for SportsNet New York
Explanation: Starting in 2014, Plaxico Burress also took on the role of an NFL analyst for SportsNet New York.
Plaxico Burress achieved his career high in receiving yards in the 2001 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress achieved his career high in receiving yards (1,325) in the 2002 season, not the 2001 season.
Plaxico Burress's career regular season statistics include over 8,500 receiving yards.
Answer: True
Explanation: Plaxico Burress's career regular season statistics include 8,499 receiving yards.
Plaxico Burress played in fewer than 100 regular season games during his NFL career.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plaxico Burress played in 148 regular season games during his NFL career.
Plaxico Burress's longest reception in his NFL regular season career was 78 yards.
Answer: True
Explanation: Plaxico Burress's longest reception in his NFL regular season career was 78 yards.
What was Plaxico Burress's career-high for receiving yards in a single game?
Answer: 253 yards against the Atlanta Falcons
Explanation: Plaxico Burress's career-high for receiving yards in a single game was 253 yards, achieved against the Atlanta Falcons in 2002.
What was Plaxico Burress's career regular season total for receiving yards?
Answer: 8,499 yards
Explanation: Plaxico Burress's career regular season total for receiving yards was 8,499 yards.
How many postseason games did Plaxico Burress play in his NFL career?
Answer: 12 games
Explanation: Plaxico Burress played 12 postseason games in his NFL career.
What was Plaxico Burress's career regular season average yards per reception?
Answer: 15.4 yards
Explanation: Plaxico Burress's career regular season average yards per reception was 15.4 yards.
How many receiving touchdowns did Plaxico Burress score in his NFL postseason career?
Answer: 6
Explanation: Plaxico Burress scored 6 receiving touchdowns in his NFL postseason career.