Why is this one lower case? Topic

I was browsing the National Tournament field in the Naismith world, DIII, and came across Sewanee, whose name is written not in all capital letters like every other college but exactly as I have it spelled here.

So what gives? Why is that one school different?

My guess is it makes no difference in the game, but it was rather startling to see a school name NOT be in capital letters across the top.

11/5/2013 2:39 PM
Probably just an oversight but Sewanee's name has a controversial history nonetheless

from wikipedia:
 The school states: First, it must be understood that the official and legal name of this institution is “The University of the South”. In the past, though, unorganized use of this official name and the University’s familiar name, Sewanee, has been confusing to those unfamiliar with the institution. In addition, college guides and Web sites that have become so crucial in young people’s college searches may list the institution under as many as four different entries—beginning with "The", "University", "South", or "Sewanee".
To avoid confusion and to honor the history and character of the institution, a consistent reference to the name of the institution is critical. So, for extended audiences unfamiliar with the institution, the naming convention "Sewanee: The University of the South" should be used on a first reference. Subsequent references may be to "Sewanee" or "the University".[11]

When this naming system was proposed in 2004, it was misinterpreted by some alumni to reflect a change in the official name of the university. A minor scandal ensued, insinuating that the change was intended to "distance" the university from its historic association with Southern culture


11/5/2013 2:48 PM
Also note how Charlotte in the A10 (and some other schools) appear to be in a different font altogether
11/5/2013 3:23 PM
Why is this one lower case? Topic

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