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This is an incomplete list of U.S. college nicknames. If two nicknames are given, the first is for men's teams and the second for women's teams, unless otherwise noted. Generally, athletics are mainly branded by their common name, meaning words like "University of" or "College" are usually omitted and only the unique name elements are used. For ...
"The Greatest Team of All Time" (Finished the 1995–1996 NBA Season with 72 wins and 10 losses) 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season (Scottie Pippen, Ron Harper, Dennis Rodman, Luc Longley, Michael Jordan) Dallas Mavericks "The Big Three" (Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Finley) [231] "Triple J" (Jamal Mashburn, Jason Kidd and Jimmy Jackson) [232]
Referred to as one of the greatest and most unlikely upsets, resulting in Michigan dropping from the top five to out of the top 25 of the AP Poll, and causing reforms to the poll to allow FCS teams to be part of the rankings. [80] [81] [82] Game of the Century (2009) December 5, 2009 Florida Gators: 13–32 Alabama Crimson Tide
NBA nicknames have taken on lives of their own over recent decades. Historically very good, the current generation has been known to crank out some terrible monikers for hoops stars.
The 101 greatest nicknames in football history. The 101 greatest nicknames in football history. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...
On Monday, Big Game Boomer released its rankings for the top 100 quarterbacks in college football history. At the top of the list was Florida legend Tim Tebow. While most fans have Tebow ranked ...
By nickname "Ain'ts*" – New Orleans Saints, NFL; rhyming play on the non-standard English negative ain't [30] "America's Team" – Dallas Cowboys, by sports media [31] "B.I.L.L.S.*" – Buffalo Bills, by detractors, acronyms for "Boy I Love Losing Super Bowls", in reference to the team's failure to win the Super Bowl in four straight tries during the early 1990s [32]
The nickname is among college football's most distinct — at least, in a sport where common team names such as Bulldogs, Tigers, Wildcats and Eagles are prolific. However, the Green Wave is ...