How about the Parenthetical Conference?
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Xavier (OH) and Xavier (LA)
Northwestern is named for the old Northwest Territory (formally known as the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio), which was established after the revolution and eventually became the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota.
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Conversely, Iâd heard that Northern Kentucky University was named that because itâs in northern Kentucky.
(Youâre welcome in advance)
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and then there are what I call the âdyslexic directionalsâ⌠Ohio Northern University, Texas Southern University, Missouri Southern State University, and Florida Southern College.
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Now that you bring it up.
Two other possibilities for the Confusion Conference.
Northwestern
Northwestern State
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How about all the Carolinas - North, South, East, Western, and Coastal?
San Diego State University
University of San Diego
University of California-San Diego
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Marshall/Devry
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Washington and Lee vs Washington and Jefferson.
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Hey, no need to insult Devry by comparing it to that mess.
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Northwestern and Northwestern St.
You can add:
California College San Diego
San Diego City College
San Diego Christian College
