Widely Confused Acronyms in FCS

[clenz]

Illinois State University= ISU

Indiana State University= no one really cares

I usualy go with ISUR and ISUB

[tampajag]

Some of us went to Austin to fight to protect SHSU's name NUMEROUS times because of efforts in San Marcos to not only name themselves "TEXAS STATE", but to gain flagship status and the list goes on.

I will forever call them TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY - SAN MARCOS because of this. It goes back to protecting the name of Sam Houston State and making sure people realize that the school is the same school it has always been and surely not flagship. I spent plenty of time protecting the name of my alma mater and personally coming up with the language of the legislation that eventually passed in the Texas Legislature.

The fight still continues as long as there are some idiots in San Marcos who continue to push for flagship and there are individuals affiliated with 'The Drive' that have made derogatory remarks about the schools and the academics of the schools in the SLC.

Darling, you know I don't care about all that.

[tampajag]

While I agree it's a good thread and people are responding to help keep us all straight and up to date...it could have been started differently. Like, without the reference.

And I will still use SAM as long as others use
Texas State University - San Marcos

TT can't help himself. No need to worry about him taking a cheap shot at you here (because posting should always be about football ). It's cool Catmom...we all know how he is.

As to the thread, it's a good topic. I found out some information I didn't know, petty jabs notwithstanding.

it's only about football for those that respond to him, in return you'll get posts about various topics.

[tampajag]

While Appy State is involved in this one, I hope this brings more attention to the job that Lucas has done at SLU. The Lions have turned the corner and while last year was close to being a breakthrough year, this coming year may truly be it.

C'mon TT you know this isn't the accepted name for Appalachian State University, you persist to use that term even though ASU posters told you that wasn't acceptable. CatMom should make a thread about you.

[dbackjon]

Illinois State University= ISU

Indiana State University= no one really cares

I usualy go with ISUR and ISUB

I get ISUR - what is the B for?

[clenz]

I usualy go with ISUR and ISUB

I get ISUR - what is the B for?

ISU-Red
ISU-Blue

[dbackjon]

I get ISUR - what is the B for?

ISU-Red
ISU-Blue

Good thing they have different colors...

I would have thought ISUR and ISUS

[SuperHornet]

Prior to 1984 Hampton was known as Hampton Institute.

I prefer South Hampton Institute of Technology (SHIT)

Methinks that FSA has been named to the Special High Intensity Training list.

[jd of de]

Illinois State University= ISU

Indiana State University= no one really cares

I wasn't aware Bloomington/Normal had become so superior to Terre Haute.

[JALMOND]

I recently learned that Eastern is the oldest state college in Washington. In honor of that heritage, I therefore require all of you to refer to us by acronym of the original name - Cheney Normal School, and by original mascot - the Savages.

I'm sorry, but a school that produced Kalm, Scream and BF is hardly Normal.

[ngineer]

Harvard and Hofstra ( ) both HU.

Who??

[ngineer]

LU is Liberty and Lipscomb. Don't think anyone will ever confuse them, tho... not usually used in the same context. Most people will shorten it to Lib. as an abbreviation, and I don't think that's frowned upon or anything. Especially if you want to avoid LU confusion.

Hard to confuse anyone with "Big Daddy"....

[UAalum72]

LU is Liberty and Lipscomb. Don't think anyone will ever confuse them, tho... not usually used in the same context. Most people will shorten it to Lib. as an abbreviation, and I don't think that's frowned upon or anything. Especially if you want to avoid LU confusion.

Hard to confuse anyone with "Big Daddy"....

Wow, there probably isn't more than a handful on this board that would get that reference. Long time since the '58 Colts.

[OSBF]

Illinois State University= ISU

Indiana State University= no one really cares

I wasn't aware Bloomington/Normal had become so superior to Terre Haute.

Passed by chambanna like they was tied to a post too.

You have been away for a while.

[danefan]

Hard to confuse anyone with "Big Daddy"....

Wow, there probably isn't more than a handful on this board that would get that reference. Long time since the '58 Colts.

I had to look it up

I was definitely thinking this:



and not this

[OSBF]

Illinois State University= ISU

Indiana State University= no one really cares

I usualy go with ISUR and ISUB

I actually think the accepted nomenclature is ILS and INS, even tho our fanbase throws a giant hissy over it.

[89Hen]

We had a fan of the University of California Davis flip his lid about the whole UCD, UC-D, UC-Davis, UC Davis, Cal Davis... thing. To this day I still can't recall which one is preferred by them. A sure fire way to make sure people use the wrong one is go off on somebody about using the wrong one.

BTW, I usually use Cali-D.

[89Hen]

Not sure if these were mentioned, but there are two that I usually use incorrectly but nobody seems to complain...

South Carolina State is really SCSU but I usually use SCSt

Northwestern State is really NSU but I always use NWSt

[clenz]

I usualy go with ISUR and ISUB

I actually think the accepted nomenclature is ILS and INS, even tho our fanbase throws a giant hissy over it.

I've saw so many different ways to do it

ISUR, IlSU, IlSt,IllSU, etc...

ISUB, InSU, InSt, INS, etc...


Basically, having two teams in the same conference with the same name lay out (ISU) is a pain in the ass.

[OSBF]

I actually think the accepted nomenclature is ILS and INS, even tho our fanbase throws a giant hissy over it.

I've saw so many different ways to do it

ISUR, IlSU, IlSt,IllSU, etc...

ISUB, InSU, InSt, INS, etc...


Basically, having two teams in the same conference with the same name lay out (ISU) is a pain in the ass.

Simple solution, move Indiana St to the OVC where they belong.

[89Hen]

I actually think the accepted nomenclature is ILS and INS, even tho our fanbase throws a giant hissy over it.

I've saw so many different ways to do it

ISUR, IlSU, IlSt,IllSU, etc...

ISUB, InSU, InSt, INS, etc...


Basically, having two teams in the same conference with the same name lay out (ISU) is a pain in the ass.

Let's be realistic... how many times does anyone ever even mention Indiana State?

[SuperHornet]

Try having two teams in the same league with essentially the same nickname, the only difference being a space or lack thereof. It was that way in the CFL for decades with Saskatchewan and Ottawa.

[JayJ79]

I usualy go with ISUR and ISUB

I actually think the accepted nomenclature is ILS and INS, even tho our fanbase throws a giant hissy over it.

According to the MVFC media guide (at least the 2009 edition):

• ISU or ILS -- Illinois State is the principal identifier for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Illinois State University. ISU is the preferred abbreviation, however, ILS is used to differentiate from league member Indiana State (which also uses ISU).
• ISU or INS -- ISU is the preferred abbreviation for Indiana State University, however, INS is used to differentiate from league member Illinois State (which also uses ISU).
• Missouri State -- The institution’s official name “Missouri State University” is a reality as of Aug. 28, 2005. Missouri State will work in the first reference in a news story, and MSU is an acceptable abbreviation in subsequent references and statistical listings. SMS, Southwest Missouri State and versions of SW Missouri should no longer be used.
• NDSU or ND State -- NDSU is the primary abbreviation for North Dakota State University, while ND State has been used for tickers, scoreboards and television broadcasts.
• UNI -- It’s University of Northern Iowa on first mention, UNI thereafter. Please do not refer to UNI at any time as Northern Iowa, and it’s not NIU, which is commonly seen. We thank you for your consideration.
• SDSU -- SDSU is the primary abbreviation for South Dakota State. South Dakota State is the preferred abbreviation on the second reference.
• SIU -- SIU is the preferred abbreviation, however, SIUC is also used (differentiating it from SIUE, which is the abbreviation for the Edwardsville campus).
• W. Illinois -- The Western Illinois Department of Athletics prefers that Western Illinois be used in references to athletics programs. When an abbreviation is necessary, W. Illinois is preferred. WIU is not acceptable.
• YSU -- YSU is a suitable and preferred abbreviation for Youngstown State University in news stories and broadcasts.

I was surprised to see that "WIU is not acceptable" considering how much the school itself uses it. But then UNI sometimes uses "Northern Iowa" itself too. so who knows.

[jd of de]

I wasn't aware Bloomington/Normal had become so superior to Terre Haute.

Passed by chambanna like they was tied to a post too.

You have been away for a while.

I come back enough to know the basic rules still apply. B/N pizza bad; C/U pizza good. B/N bars bad; C/U bars good. And on and on.

[OSBF]

Passed by chambanna like they was tied to a post too.

You have been away for a while.

I come back enough to know the basic rules still apply. B/N pizza bad; C/U pizza good. B/N bars bad; C/U bars good. And on and on.

Thanks for re-affirming for me that ILL-DUI fans are for the most part total jackasses.