Former Nicknames and Stories #3

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1. St. Mary's of California received the nickname "Gaels", following their football team's first defeat of which archrival? California San Diego Pacific San Francisco

2. We all know that the University of Kentucky's athletes are the "Wildcats", but which sport's players inspired the name? Basketball Football Baseball Wrestling

3. According to their athletic department, why did the term "Billiken" become associated with St. Louis University? The Billiken Company donated money to the athletic department. The school's dean was Charles Billiken. The football team was so awful they adopted the little symbol of good luck. Their coach looked like one when he smiled.

4. Prior to the 1970's, New Mexico State's women's teams were called by which nickname? Roadrunners Senoritas Lady Aggies Wolves

5. What was the 2003 nickname of the Long Beach State baseball team? 86ers 49ers Dirtbags Bums

6. Before becoming the Gauchos, UC-Santa Barbara's teams were called which of the following nicknames? Tidal Waves Crunchers Lampoons Roadrunners

7. Like the Cleveland Browns, which of the following universities named their sports teams after a real person? George Mason Clemson South Florida James Madison

8. Which of the following universities got their nickname from a star football player who went on to play in numerous Super Bowls? Montana Depaul Tulane North Texas

9. Which of the following nicknames did Rutgers University abandon because some opponents began to call them "Chickens"? Gamecocks Red Hens Chanticleers Roosters

10. During the years of the Four Horsemen, what nickname, that in 2003 was used by another Chicago-area institution, was used by Notre Dame? Wildcats Ramblers Blue Demons Cougars