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10 Questions: College Nicknames Multiple Choice Quiz | Sports

College Nicknames in 2004-05.

A multiple-choice quiz by strickkc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
strickkc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,076

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the nickname of Syracuse University in 2005?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Robert Morris University was called the ____? Hint

Colonials

Plainsmen

Wildcats

Riflemen

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did American University use for its nickname? Hint

Presidents

Eagles

Senators

Capitals

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Question 4 of 10

4. Athletes at the University of San Diego were called what? Hint

Blazers

Sand Devils

Toreros

Aztecs

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you were playing Ole Miss (Mississippi), who would you have been competing against?

Answer: (One Word. (Confederates))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Drake University teams had what common nickname? Hint

Penguins

Bulldogs

Aces

Wildcats

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Question 7 of 10

7. Marist College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY. What was the school's nickname?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ivy league representative Dartmouth College, went by what unique nickname? Hint

Penmen

Big Green

Foresters

Monarchs

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Question 9 of 10

9. The University of South Florida was nicknamed after which animal? Hint

Hurricanes

Black Knights

Seminoles

Bulls

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you were at a game in Laramie, WY, you'd have likely heard the announcer say, "Welcome to Wyoming University, home of the ______?" Hint

Cowpunchers

Pokes

Cowboys

Wranglers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the nickname of Syracuse University in 2005?

Answer: Orange

Ahhh! For those of you who got this wrong, Syracuse just changed its name from Orangement to Orange this past '04 Spring semester.

2. Robert Morris University was called the ____?

Answer: Colonials

Robert Morris is a member of the Northeast Conference. The University is located in Moon Township, PA.

3. What did American University use for its nickname?

Answer: Eagles

American, located in D.C., is a member of the Patriot League and has been participating in athletics since 1925. The University is best known for its academics, which have a strong international flavor and concentration.

4. Athletes at the University of San Diego were called what?

Answer: Toreros

San Diego is a member of the West Coast Conference. Before 1961, the USD nickname was the Pioneers.

5. If you were playing Ole Miss (Mississippi), who would you have been competing against?

Answer: Rebels

Mississippi is known as the Rebels, named after the Confederate soldiers of the Civil War. Ole Miss produced Eli Manning, son of Hall of Fame QB Archie Manning & brother Peyton Manning, the No. 1 draft choice in the 2004 NFL Draft.

6. Drake University teams had what common nickname?

Answer: Bulldogs

The Drake Bulldogs participated in the Missouri Valley Conference. The school is located in Des Moines, Iowa.

7. Marist College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY. What was the school's nickname?

Answer: Red Foxes

Rik Smits, formerly of the Indiana Pacers, is perhaps the school's most famous athletic alumnus.

8. Ivy league representative Dartmouth College, went by what unique nickname?

Answer: Big Green

The Big Green calls the Ivy League its home, and hockey is likely its strongest sports program.

9. The University of South Florida was nicknamed after which animal?

Answer: Bulls

Though currently a member of Conference USA, South Florida will become a member of the Big East in 2005-2006.

10. If you were at a game in Laramie, WY, you'd have likely heard the announcer say, "Welcome to Wyoming University, home of the ______?"

Answer: Cowboys

Also home of perhaps the ugliest uniforms in the history of sport, Wyoming is a member of the Mountain West Conference. The Cowboys are often referred to as the Pokes.

Source: Author strickkc

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