#FlyingFleet September 9

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For September 2023 I am participating in the 30-Day College Nickname Coach4aday Challenge. Yesterday nickname was the FLYING FLEET.

Throughout the 30-Day College Nickname Coach4aday Challenge, participants will encounter a daily multiple-choice question. Guided by historical insights, origins, and trivia specific to each college or university, selecting the correct answer will be an informative and engaging experience. The accurate response will be revealed in the post for the following day.

September 8th Nickname Flying Fleet-Correct Answer Erskine College

Here are three clues about yesterday’s college’s nickname:

1. College got nickname from a sportswriter in 1929 who watched them win a football game in rain and mud.
2. The institution mascot is called Ace
3. The colleges school colors are garnet and gold.

Choices for September 8th

Here were the 3 choices:

1. West Liberty State University
2. Colgate University
3. Erskine College

September 9th Nickname Anteaters

Here are three clues about this college’s nickname:

1. The nickname “Anteaters” was chosen in 1965 by a student vote. The selection was inspired by the anteater character in Johnny Hart’s comic strip “B.C.,” which was popular at the time.
2. The institution’s mascot is called mascot “Peter the Anteater.”
3. They began sponsoring college athletics in 1965.

Choices for September 9th

1. University of Texas El Paso
2. UC Irvine
3. University of Nevada Reno

The correct response for September 9th will be revealed in tomorrow’s blog post. If you want to participate place your answer in the comments.