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Post by EzE on Feb 1, 2005 11:09:37 GMT -6
Does anybody know what a "rambler" is (other than a car)? Just curious.
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Post by NewFoundGlory on Feb 1, 2005 12:18:46 GMT -6
Someone that can't talk. lol
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Post by tHOM on Feb 1, 2005 18:37:33 GMT -6
This is from the Loyola website:
Loyola University Chicago is the only collegiate program with the nickname "Ramblers" for its teams. The unusual moniker originated when football was a common and popular sport at Loyola.
Before the 1920s, all college athletics teams were merely assigned their school colors, instead of a nickname. All Loyola teams were known as the "Maroon and Gold."
In 1925, the football coach, along with the student newspaper, conducted a contest to name the football team. The winning entry was "Grandees," tying into the Spanish origins of St. Ignatius of Loyola. However, the name "Grandees" failed to catch on.
In 1926, a more informal, but much more binding process, finally yielded the nickname: "Ramblers." That year, because the football team traveled so extensively across the United States, "rambling from state to state," the media dubbed Loyola as "the Ramblers."
Despite dropping football as a varsity sport in 1930, the nickname "Ramblers" is still proudly carried by today's athletics teams at Loyola University Chicago.
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Post by NewFoundGlory on Feb 2, 2005 17:20:13 GMT -6
Yea, I give it that, it's definately very unique.
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Post by UICJason on Feb 3, 2005 13:11:45 GMT -6
I always thought we were the only Flames, but then I saw the Liberty Flames, and my dream was ruined.
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Post by UICRugger on Feb 4, 2005 14:50:08 GMT -6
There's one other school I know of out east whose mascot is "the Flames". I can't remember which one though. They're either in Maryland or Mass. When I remember or stumble across it, I'll post it.
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Post by Big D on Feb 4, 2005 15:14:52 GMT -6
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Post by UICJohn on Feb 4, 2005 16:00:03 GMT -6
I have to admit, I am a little disappointed. I do know why we're named the Flames, but anybody have any idea why all of those schools picked it as well? I remember hearing Liberty took the name as a Bible reference and I assume the same about the other religious schools.
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Post by EzE on Feb 5, 2005 7:12:25 GMT -6
I know we share the Flames name with some other schools. I would rather not, but think about it "Gaels" is a shard name and the "Flying Dutchmen" is shared by three! Is there really a need for THREE schools to be the Flying Dutchmen?
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