Murray State is called the Racers because the original nickname, Thoroughbreds, was too long for headline-writers.
Moral of story: Pick short nicknames.
Mountaineers has 12 letters, Thoroughbreds has 13. Go figure.
Of course, WVU fits in the headline. And Eers often is used by headline writers, who hate long words.
Let's see if Press Virginia can prevent Murray State from Racering down the court.
Moral of story: Pick short nicknames.
Mountaineers has 12 letters, Thoroughbreds has 13. Go figure.
Of course, WVU fits in the headline. And Eers often is used by headline writers, who hate long words.
Let's see if Press Virginia can prevent Murray State from Racering down the court.