(10-31-2013 07:47 PM)ncbeta Wrote:  

(10-31-2013 11:57 AM)bigblueblindness Wrote:  

(10-31-2013 10:57 AM)Underdog Wrote:  ECU should consider calling itself "Carolina University" (Bit made this suggestion in another thread), which strengthens its image in my opinion. It has the fans and facilities to become an option for the SEC if certain ACC schools are unavailable.

You will find a similar conversation somewher between 2 and 25 pages back on this thread, as well.

I don't like the idea. But unlike what's been discussed, is there a way for ECU to be called Carolina University but keep East in the official name? That may be more suitable for fans... it's an easy transition. We are still East Carolina University, just marketed as Carolina University. on ESPN and sports websites listed as Carolina U. We don't even have to change the fight song...

Examples:
Louisiana State University and agricultural and mechanical college - more commonly known as LSU or Louisiana State
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Or Rutgers
North Carolina State University at Raleigh, or NC state.

The problem is they drop the end of their names, not the beginning.

The only examples I can think of even close is:

California State university, Fresno - or Fresno State

I hate to bump to say something stupid but, I've always thought the most badass school name is Sewanee: The University of the South. How about some shape or form of East Carolina: The University of the Carolinas. The "Carolinas" may be redundant.