re: Why do Mississippi State fans refer to their school as "State"?

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Arizona State
Ball State
Boise State
Colorado State
Florida State
Fresno State
Kansas State
Louisiana State
Michigan State
Oregon State
Ohio State
Penn State
San Diego State
San Jose State
Utah State
Washington State

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Ok, well just frick North Carolina State then.



And fwiw, NC State fans refer to ourselves as "State" as well.

It is common practice when there is a U of __ and ___ State.

People from Alabama dont realize that I guess.