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When did Wichita State become the Shockers?
Pep club members were known as Wheaties. Although the Wheatshockers name was never officially adopted by the university, it caught on and survived until it was later shortened to Shockers. Until 1948, the university used a nameless shock of wheat as its symbol.
Did the Shockers change their name?
Although the name was never officially adopted, it caught on, was combined into one word, and survived until it was shortened to “Shockers” as Wichita State teams are known today.
What is the Shocker mascot?
WuShock
WuShock is a big, bad, muscle-bound bundle of wheat. He’s been WSU’s mascot since 1948, a friend to every Shocker fan and the No. 1 supporter of all things Wichita and Wichita State.
Why was Wichita State discontinued?
In 1986, Wichita State University made the decision to disband their football program, due to lack of funds and the lower attendance. WSU had an extremely successful basketball and baseball program and their goal was to not “waste” money on programs that did not matter or bring in a great amount of funds.
Why does WSU not have a football team?
On December 2, 1986, Wichita State President Warren Armstrong announced that the university would no longer sponsor football due to the financial strain the program placed on the university. On May 16, 2009 the Wichita State University alumni association held an all football players reunion at Cessna Stadium.
Where are the shockers?
Wichita, KS
Wichita State Shockers baseball/Locations
Is Wichita State d1?
WSU is home to 15 NCAA Division I teams, plus a wide range of intramurals and club sports. WSU is now the newest member of the American Athletic Conference, placing it in competition with other prestigious universities like Southern Methodist, Memphis, Cincinnati, Houston and Connecticut.
What basketball conference is Wichita State in?
NCAA American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball
Wichita State Shockers men’s basketball/Conference
Why are they called Demon Deacons?
Origin of the Demon Deacons name In the following issue of the school newspaper, the editor of the paper, Mayon Parker (1924 Wake Forest graduate), first referred to the team as “Demon Deacons,” in recognition of what he called their “devilish” play and fighting spirit.
Does Wichita State have a soccer team?
Sport Programs Campus Recreation’s sport program offers traditional team sports like soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball and softball; but also has events like tennis, badminton and sand volleyball.
Will Wichita get a football team?
The Wichita State Shockers football team was the college football program of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas….
| Wichita State Shockers football | |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Cessna Stadium (capacity: 31,500) |
| Field surface | Grass |
| Location | Wichita, Kansas |
What division are the Shockers?
NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball
Wichita State Shockers men’s basketball/Division