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 »
"Orange just sounds stupid!"
"I think i should stay quiet..or i might get in trouble..."
"Please do it now before it is too late"
"I want to be remembered as an orangewoman, not an orange"
"I do not think the fact that Syracuse University sold its soul to NIKE justifies the dismissal of one of the most recognizable team nicknames in college athletics."
"A fruit, or a color, does not represent the Syracuse athletic teams or the student body. The mascot of the "Orangeman", or woman made sense because of the fact that it reflected all of us as a part of it. I am an Orangewoman, my mascot is Otto the Orange,"
"Love live the orangemen!"
"2004 Graduate of Syracuse University"
"As political as the reason may have been there are far more alumni and students (both current and prospective) that are upset at the name change. You have destroyed a staple and a tradition. I hope you're happy with yourselves"
"please, not a color!"
"Arts & Sciences '99"