What is Athletic nickname?
The '''athletic nickname''' of a [[school]], [[university]], [[college]], or [[institute]] is the name [[officially]] or [[unofficially]] adopted by that institution for at least the members of its [[sports]] teams. In general, the institution uses this name to describe the people associated with it, especially its current students. It is also adopted by the athletic teams [[mascot]]. {{sport-stub}} [[Category:Sports words]]