#Jumbos September 16

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

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 15th Nickname Jumbos-Correct Answer Tufts University

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

1. The mascot is called Jumbo the Elephant
2. P.T Barnum has a connection to this university.
3. The best-known tradition on this campus is painting “The Cannon.“

The choices from yesterday are found below with the correct response highlighted in purple.

1. University of Alabama
2. Tufts University
3. Rollins College

September 16th Nickname-Mules

Here are three clues about this college’s nickname:

1. The institution has had live Mules as a mascot in its history but not today it is a student in a costume.
2. First reference to being called the Mules dates back to 1923.
3. The campus has a mule statute on campus called Aristotle.

Choices for September 16th

1. San Francisco State University
2. Colby College
3. Western Colorado State College

The correct response for September 16th will be revealed in tomorrow’s blog post. If you want to participate place your answer in the comments.