** Reply to note from "Michael L. Bohler" <[log in to unmask]>         Thu, 6 Feb 1997 11:57:52 -0500
>
> > 1809'ers (or the 'Niners)
> > Ohioans
> > Big Red (or, Red)
> > Mighty Red
> > Buckskins (or, 'Skins)
> > Fire
> > Pride
> > Arrows
> > War Hawks
> > Thunder Hawks
> > The Miami (or, The Miamis)
> > Red Hawks
> > Legends
> > Red and White
> > Red Arrows
> > Thunder
> > Bison
> > Thunderbirds
>
> This is a hard pick.  I can't decide which one I like.
>
> Though it sounds a little like Buckeyes, Buckskins is okay.
> Red Hawks or Mighty or Big Red is neutral enough to win out.
> "The Miami" seems to be a direct reference to the Miami Tribe.  It
> pays homage to the Miamis without the negative aspect of the
> name "Redskins".  This could be the best compromise.
 
The Miami "Miamis"? Sounds too much like the Circle Circles which is what UIC was
before they became the Flames.
 
Mike Smar (4248)
 
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