"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
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> Nancy wrote:
>
>> (It's a mighty good day when ... the Ducks humble the Beavers!)
>
> While I am proud to be an alumnus of Oregon State, I have to confess a
> sneaking suspicion that UO and OSU named EACH OTHER'S sports teams, using
> the least-intimidating names that came to mind. Ducks? Beavers? The only
> worse team name I've heard is closer to where I live now: UC Santa Cruz
> boasts the "Fightin' Banana Slugs."

Hey, just wait till the Blue Hens take on the Terrapins. Those turtles will
mess with you.

nancy