WarrenWallace
17 May 2004, 12:55 PM
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/marq/may04/229984.asp
Warriors or Golden Eagles?
For a decade, the matter of the Marquette University athletic nickname has inflamed fans' passions and perplexed university administrators. The issue was suddenly thrust into Marquette's graduation ceremony Sunday at the Bradley Center, wearing a $2 million promise.
Toward the end of his address, commencement speaker Wayne Sanders - vice chairman of the university's Board of Trustees - said he and an unnamed fellow trustee would each donate $1 million to the school if it switches its athletic nickname back to "Warriors."
Warriors or Golden Eagles?
For a decade, the matter of the Marquette University athletic nickname has inflamed fans' passions and perplexed university administrators. The issue was suddenly thrust into Marquette's graduation ceremony Sunday at the Bradley Center, wearing a $2 million promise.
Toward the end of his address, commencement speaker Wayne Sanders - vice chairman of the university's Board of Trustees - said he and an unnamed fellow trustee would each donate $1 million to the school if it switches its athletic nickname back to "Warriors."