OT: How do you refer to our beloved university when speaking?
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Sheetshow is most appropriate but sometimes there are children within earshot!
Yup.
'MSU' will be thought to mean Michigan State, even though it really isnt called 'MSU' here.
'State' will be thought to mean Iowa State, even though it really isnt called 'State' here.
Missippi State it is then.
It really depends on the individual(s) with whom I am talking.
State or MSU if Mississippi residents or students of Mississippi (current & former)
Mississippi State if someone that hasn't lived in Mississippi
State or MSU if Mississippi residents or students of Mississippi (current & former)
Mississippi State if someone that hasn't lived in Mississippi
I voted State. But, I'll start with Missippi State, after that it's simply State.
Mississippi State on first reference, State thereafter**
I use both. Probably just say “State” way more often unless it’s a situation that requires more context. Living around here, most folks know what I mean.
I rarely use MSU, but I will sometimes when I’m texting.
Edit: I always spell it out in the context of “Great win for Mississippi State”
I use both. Probably just say “State” way more often unless it’s a situation that requires more context. Living around here, most folks know what I mean.
I rarely use MSU, but I will sometimes when I’m texting.
Edit: I always spell it out in the context of “Great win for Mississippi State”
Traditionally State but I live in GA so Mississippi State is used often.
Have been known to refer to us as 'the land grant institution'.
Have been known to refer to us as 'the land grant institution'.
I always say State. I worked with a guy from Michigan years ago who was a hardcore Michigan State fan back in the Stansbury days when we are actually good. He and I got into many confusing conversations about basketball. I told him, you are in Mississippi, when you State that means Mississippi State.
Used to have a co-worker that would say "Miss State" every time we talked sports, and I wanted to throw my entire workstation at him every time he did it.
Came here to post this. Helps if uttered frustratingly in the voice of Hank Hill.
In the '92 SEC footprint, outside of probably Florida, when you say State it's obviously us, to anyone worth talking to about sports.
I live in GA & I have one UGA friend that likes to ask which State just to get under my skin.
Most non UGA fans I encounter in this state also recognize this. I've had casual acquaintances that knew me as State Cochise only, & I've called them Tennessee Joe, Carolina Pete, etc.
I live in GA & I have one UGA friend that likes to ask which State just to get under my skin.
Most non UGA fans I encounter in this state also recognize this. I've had casual acquaintances that knew me as State Cochise only, & I've called them Tennessee Joe, Carolina Pete, etc.
I live out of state as well, but almost everyone I interact with knows us as “State”.
17 you, ya 17’n Yankee**
My wife is from Iowa and even she knows “State” refers to Bulldogs, not Cyclones.
I have a coworker from the Midwest that does this. Usually on the ESPN score bug we show up as "Miss St" so for people not from around here I could see how they might think that's what we go by
Same here......Also helps that I work in an industry filled with engineers.