They've adopted a new nickname across the river.
One version has it the name was coined by an airline gate attendant announcing a flight here after the first round game of the NCAA Mens' Tournament when 15th ranked Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles beat 2nd ranked Georgetown, only the seventh team to ever beat a number two. Whatever the truth, people here like it and have adopted it.
The university is small and new and generally unknown outside of the immediate area and the students are noted for wearing the colors and logos of any number of other better known and regarded schools. At least, that was the case.
Yesterday, after their second upset against San Diego State made them the first 15th seed to ever make it to the Sweet Sixteen, the team came home to a blowout party. This may be a case where the team's victory actually does benefit the school and community.
They even have their own rap video now.
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