Syracuse - Keep Orangemen and Orangewomen
Keep Orangemen and Orangewomen!To: Jake Crouthamel, Director of Athletics, Syracuse UniversityOn May 11, 2004, Syracuse University announced a new logo, color scheme and nickname for its athletic team... continue reading »
"Devoted Syracuse fan says that Orangemen is the most unique name of all the teams, it is imperative that you keep the name in which so strongly distinguishes the Orangemen from the rest of the crowd!"
"Orangemen Forever!!!!!"
"Why not make Billy Fucillo the mascot? This is just terrible."
"Next time please discuss with students when you are thinking of altering our 'identity' in any way"
"When I heard the news, I wanted to transfer..."
"orange is no good"
"I was the P.A. announcer for the women's volleyball team for the last three years -- Although "Orangewomen" can be tough for an announcer to get out, I would never consider addressing them any other way!"
"Keep Orangemen and Women - The nickname Orange is incomplete. I hope the new AD changes understands this."
"I a recent SU alum and I am proud to be an Orangewoman! But am I disappointed that the University did not consult the student body nor the alumni about this change. We all must work together to make Syracuse on top of education and on top of 'our game'."
"Class of 97"
"The Orange might be better than Orangepeople, but it's all still so ridiculous"
"One slice Cheese? Two slice cheese? I give pizza to the cuse fans...D orangemen...I can't give pizza to Orange...HELP"