Former Nicknames and Stories #1

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1. What was the nickname of Arizona State's sports teams before they became known as the Sun Devils? Bulldogs Phoenix Roadrunners Tigers

2. Nebraska's athletes in 2003 were known as the Cornhuskers, but they were once known as all of the following nicknames except which one? Bugeaters Old Gold Knights Antelopes Twisters

3. Before receiving the confusing nickname of Hoyas, what was the nickname of Georgetown University? Stonewalls Minutemen Patriots Carpenters

4. The Western Carolina Catamounts were known previously as which of the following? Teachers Deans Students Deacons

5. Which university's teams were formerly known as the Matadors, but almost became known as the Dogies before settling on their terrifically terrifying nickname? San Diego State Wake Forest Arizona Texas Tech

6. What was the former nickname of the Western Michigan Broncos? Riflemen Hilltoppers Colts Squirrels

7. What were the Trojans of USC called before they received their now-famous nickname? Methodists Padres Missionaries Conquistadors

8. What was the nickname of Gonzaga before they became known as the Bulldogs? Jesuits Pony Riders Fighting Irish Pheasants

9. The Bowling Green Falcons were previously known by which nickname? Regulars Smalls Irregulars Normals

10. What was the former nickname of the Idaho State Bengals? Cruisers Bantams Skiers Beetdiggers