February 2, 2007
Mascot Watch
Northeastern State University
Old nickname: Redmen
New nickname: RiverHawks
What's happening: The NCAA has notched another victory in its effort to rid college sports of American Indian team nicknames.
The details: Larry B. Williams, president of the Oklahoma institution, describes the process of changing nicknames as a "bloodbath" that incited the ire of many alumni, especially those who live nearby.
Mr. Williams says he originally resisted the change,
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