Hoosiers - The Origin of the Name for Indianas Athletic TeamsThe top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes face the number two Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten football championship. Both teams are undefeated, and the game is highly anticipated. The term Hoosiers has a rich history, officially becoming the demonym for Indiana residents. The nicknames origin is debated, with theories suggesting it came from a contractor named Sam Hoosier or from a greeting used in frontier days. The most widely accepted theory suggests it originated as a greeting, with those who used it becoming known as Hoosiers. Indiana University officially adopted the nickname for its athletic teams in 1923.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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