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Ragin' Cajuns: Lafayette, Louisiana: University of Louisiana at Monroe [V] Warhawks: Monroe, Louisiana: Louisiana Christian University: Wildcats and Lady Wildcats: Pineville, Louisiana: Louisiana Delta Community College: Knights Monroe, Louisiana: Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers and Lady Tigers [W] Baton Rouge, Louisiana
In the United States, most universities and colleges that sponsor athletics programs have adopted an official nickname for its associated teams. Often, these nicknames have changed for any number of reasons, which might include a change in the name of the school itself, a term becoming dated or otherwise changing meaning, or changes in racial perceptions and sensitivities.
The school's fight name was formally changed to Ragin' Cajuns in 1974, which had been in use since the 1960s. In 1999, the university took on its current name, at which point its sports teams were referred to as Louisiana–Lafayette. A rebranding in 2017 dropped "Lafayette" from the Cajuns' name.
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 park is the home of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball program. Built in 1985 it currently has a capacity of 2,790. Donald and Janice Mosing Student-Athlete Performance Center; The SAPC is a 100,000-square foot facility that houses the Ragin' Cajuns football offices, strength and conditioning, athletic training and the equipment room.
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Many sports team mascots are named for an ethnic group or similar category of people. Though these names typically refer to a group native to the area in which the sports team is based, many teams take their names from groups which are known for their strength (such as Spartans or Vikings), despite not being located near the historic homes of these groups.
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