42 - University of New Orleans "Privateers"
Founded as Louisiana State University at New Orleans in 1958, the student body chose the school colors of silver and blue and the nickname "Privateers." What's a Privateer, you say? It's a term used to describe a pirate that was pardoned by the government for his crimes, and then enlisted by the authorities to catch and dispose of other pirates. The school became known as UNO in 1974. Their mascot is named "Lafitte the Instigator," in honor of Jean Lafitte, a famous privateer around New Orleans during the 1800's.
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Founded as Louisiana State University at New Orleans in 1958, the student body chose the school colors of silver and blue and the nickname "Privateers." What's a Privateer, you say? It's a term used to describe a pirate that was pardoned by the government for his crimes, and then enlisted by the authorities to catch and dispose of other pirates. The school became known as UNO in 1974. Their mascot is named "Lafitte the Instigator," in honor of Jean Lafitte, a famous privateer around New Orleans during the 1800's.
http://www.sportspagemagazine.com/content/header/features/the-top-100-college-nickn-4.print.shtml
