specialk Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I was just looking at some of the names of universities in the states, and some of the more ridiculous ones just blew my mind. Who calls a university the GAMECOCKS? Honestly people, it's so wierd. And like teams like the Tulane Green Wave, and the Deleware Blue Hens? And there are about 10 different schools with either Wildcats or Bulldogs as there names. I guess the point of this is to get some more input on funny university names that i can laugh at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 University of South Carolina is the Gamecocks. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Banana Slugs comes to mind......UC Santa Cruz @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 University of California-Santa Cruz Banana SlugsUniversity of Akron Zips (mascot is a kangaroo)Pittsburg University (in Kansas) GorillasRensselaer Polytech Institute EngineersU. of Hawaii Rainbow WarriorsSt. Joseph's College (Maine) MonksNew Hampshire College PenmenHofstra University Flying Dutchmensomeone built a website that lists most NCAA college nicknames, can't remember it offhand Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 University of California-Santa Cruz Banana SlugsUniversity of Akron Zips (mascot is a kangaroo)Pittsburg University (in Kansas) GorillasRensselaer Polytech Institute EngineersU. of Hawaii Rainbow WarriorsSt. Joseph's College (Maine) MonksNew Hampshire College PenmenHofstra University Flying Dutchmensomeone built a website that lists most NCAA college nicknames, can't remember it offhand Don't forget UC Irvine Anteaters....Rensselaer Polytech Institute Engineers, huh? I wonder what their logo looks like...*edit* just found out they are called the Red Hawks ... http://www.rpi.edu/dept/athletics/All together....Godiva was a lady who through Coventry did rideTo show the royal villagers her fine and pure white hideThe most observant man of all, an engineer of course,Was the only one who noticed that Godiva rode a horseChorus:We are, we are, we are, we are, we are the EngineersWe can, we can, we can, we can, demolish forty beersDrink rum, drink rum, drink rum all day, and come along with us'Cause we don't give a damn for any old man who don't give a damn for us!She said, "I've come a long, long way, and I will go as farWith the man who takes me from this horse and leads me to a barThe man who took her from her steed and lead her to a beerWas a bleary-eyed surveyor and a drunken engineer(Chorus)A maiden and an Engineer were sitting in the parkThe Engineer was working on some research after darkHis scientific method was a marvel to observeWhile his right hand held the figures, his left hand traced the curves(Chorus)Princeton's run by Wellesley, and Wellesley's run by YaleAnd Yale is run by Vassar, and Vassar's run by tailHarvard's run by stiff pricks, the kind you raise by handBut M.I.T. is run by Engineers, the finest in the land(Chorus)MIT was MIT when Harvard was a pupAnd MIT will be MIT when Harvard's time is upAnd any Harvard Son of a Bitch who thinks he's in our classCan pucker up his rosy lips and kiss the Beaver's ass(Chorus)An MIT surveyor once found the gates of HellHe looked the devil in the eye, and said "You're looking well"The devil looked right back at him, and said "Why visit me -You've been through Hell already; you went to MIT!"We are, we are, we are, we are, we are the EngineersWe can, we can, we can, we can, demolish forty beersDrink rum, drink rum, drink rum all day, and come along with us'Cause we don't give a damn for any old man who don't give a damn for ushttp://www.mit.edu/activities/marching-band/oldmb/wate.html I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnivore Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 NCFA-FCS/CBB: Minnesota A&M | RANZBA (OOTP): Auckland Warriors | USA: Front Range United | IFA: Toverit Helsinki | FOBL: Kentucky Juggernaut Minnesota A&M 2012 National Champions 2013 National Finalist, 2014 National Semi-finals 2012, 2013, 2014 Big 4 Conference Champions  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampman Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I like the Banana Slugs--it's a great name! Comic Sans walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve your type here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paynomind Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 http://www.smargon.net/nicknames/The college nickname list you referenced...23 Bears30 Panthers30 Cougars32 Lions34 Wildcats40 Bulldogs44 Tigers56 Eagles (plus 15 Golden Eagles) NCFA Sunset Beach Tech - Octopi  ΓΔΒ!  Going to college gets you closer to the real world, kind of like climbing a tree gets you closer to the moon. "...a nice illustration of what you get when skill, talent, and precedent are deducted from 'creativity.' " - James Howard Kunstler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaFan26 Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Here's a list of college nicknames:'http://www.smargon.net/nicknames/#AGood ones:Ohio State-Lima Battling Bishops (Same for the Franciscan University of Steubenville)UMass-Boston BeaconsSt. Louis Billikens (You've seen the logo and the mascot, what is it?)Presbyterian College Blue HoseUniversity of Arkansas-Monticello Boll WeevilsCoastal Carolina University ChanticleersConcordia College CobbersFranklin & Marshall College DiplomatsTexas A&M International University DustdevilsWilliams College EphsEvergreen State College Geoducks (Goo-ee-ducks)South Dakota School of Mines and Technology HardrockersStetson University HattersTexas A&M-Kingsville JavelinasAmerican Baptist College Seminary LampsAmherst College Lord JeffsYeshiva University MaccabeesAnd I only got through half of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Damn, I should have went to Amherst College! I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicfurth Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 My fave has always been the Ragin' Cajuns (Louisiana-Lafayette). That, my friends, is the coolest nickname out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiasco! Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 it's all about the providence friars.... LinkedIn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 U. of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Didn't Hawaii rid themselves of the "rainbow" part of their name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 only the football team. the other sports still sport the Rainbow part.and here's one you'd think would be more common...UW-Whitewater Warhawkslike i said, you'd think the name Warhawks would be more common, but whatever.a few others:UW Eau Claire Blugolds (the colors are blue and gold)UW Stevens Point Pointers (mascot is a pointer to boot)and a note: New Hampshire College changed its name to Southern New Hampshire U. a few years ago...they remain the Penmen. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 IowaFan26 already mentioned my favorite odd college nickname: the Evergreen State Geoducks. I mean, when your mascot is the world's largest variety of burrowing clam... that's wacky $hit, man! (FYI... these clams are so damn big, that upon reaching full size they can't retract all the way back into their shells.)I also love the thoroughly retro identity Arkansas Tech uses for its men's teams: the Wonder Boys. (Women's teams are the Golden Suns.)Brian in Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 IowaFan26 already mentioned my favorite odd college nickname: the Evergreen State Geoducks. I mean, when your mascot is the world's largest variety of burrowing clam... that's wacky $hit, man! (FYI... these clams are so damn big, that upon reaching full size they can't retract all the way back into their shells.) theres an asian supermarket here that sells those things live in its seafood department.pretty damn ugly things......but if its a clam, I cant see anything wrong with eating it US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notch Novelty Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I am considering buying a UC Santa Rose hoody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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