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? Roadrunners Bulldogs Phoenix 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? Old Gold Knights Bugeaters Twisters Antelopes

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

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

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 Texas Tech Arizona Wake Forest

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

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? Bantams Skiers Cruisers Beetdiggers