Why doesn't the media refer to BYU as such?

[doctorcoug]

For instance, from the coaches poll:

TCU
LSU
Southern California
Brigham Young

why not USC or BYU? Any thoughts? We don't call them Leland Stanford, similarly, we aren't call Young University.

I don't get it. Is it simply tradition? I have a tough time buying that, because I have never said that I attended Brigham Young. I say, BYU or Brigham Young University.

[pellegrino]

For instance, from the coaches poll:

TCU
LSU
Southern California
Brigham Young

why not USC or BYU? Any thoughts? We don't call them Leland Stanford, similarly, we aren't call Young University.

I don't get it. Is it simply tradition? I have a tough time buying that, because I have never said that I attended Brigham Young. I say, BYU or Brigham Young University.

I have no answer for you , but I like your avatar, eh.

[doctorcoug]

I have no answer for you , but I like your avatar, eh.

If I didn't have puke breath, I'd kiss you.

[TripletDaddy]

There are two (allegedly) USC schools, so the media often refrains from using the abbreviation, so as not to create confusion.

Because when you talk about football tradition, it is easy to confuse University of Southern California and University of South Carolina.

I have no idea why the media uses Brigham Young instead of BYU.

[falafel]

It seems like football has a name different tradition that is separate and distinct from the academic side. For example, it was a long time before I knew that Cal was the same place as UC Berkley.

[creekster]

For example, it was a long time before I knew that Cal was the same place as UC Berkley.

That is very brave of you to admit in public.

[falafel]

That is very brave of you to admit in public.

I knew you'd be quick to reply.

Similarly (in regards to geographic location), I remember as a kid always being confused about what city and/or state the Golden State Warriors were from.

[creekster]

I knew you'd be quick to reply.

Similarly (in regards to geographic location), I remember as a kid always being confused about what city and/or state the Golden State Warriors were from.

At this point I think both Oakland and San francisco and every other berg int he stae is glad that no city name is associated wiht that dribbling train wreck.