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The Orangemen are actually no longer called the Orangemen, and have been forced to change it to simply Syracuse Orange. The term Orangemen was seen as a racial slur against Native Americans, and the mascot was retired several years ago.
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What is Syracuse college basketball team name?
orangemen
How did Syracuse get the name Orangemen?
Named after a coach Orange
Where does the name Syracuse Orangemen come from?
The official school color of Syracuse University since 1890 is orange. In 2004 the nicknames "Orangemen" and "Orangewomen" were officially changed to the gender neutral "Orange".
Why did Syracuse university pick the nickname orangemen or orange?
They changed their name because women felt as though "orangemen" did not include their gender. Therefore, the dropped the "men" and became the orange to include both men and women's sports
What percentage of Orangemen are Catholic?
none
Why are some Irish known as orange men?
The name Orangemen refers to a Protestant group in Ireland (esp. Northern Ireland).
What is SU's mascot?
They changed their name from the Orangemen to the Orange a few years ago. Their mascot is Otto. He is at sprots game, and is a giant orange.
Why are Irish protestants called orange and the catholics green?
I do not think catholics are called green. The orangemen are mostly protestants and they get their name from William of orange
