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Why was Alabama Polytechnic Institute renamed?

Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:21 pm
Posted by texag7
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Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:21 pm
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Posted by Sid E Walker
InsecureU ©
Member since Nov 2013
24435 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:24 pm to
Lil bro identity crisis.

26-14.
Posted by wartiger2004
Proud LGB Supporter! JESUS IS LORD,
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:24 pm to
Where did Aubie touch you?
Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
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Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:24 pm to
Probably because Auburn, Alabama is such a world renowned destination that they felt it would improve their image
Posted by East Coast Band
Member since Nov 2010
65760 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:26 pm to
We wanted it to be as little associated with the state of Alabama as possible.
Posted by BammerDelendaEst
Member since Jan 2014
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Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:27 pm to
To annoy morons like you.
This post was edited on 5/29/18 at 6:28 pm
Posted by coachcrisp
pensacola, fl
Member since Jun 2012
30812 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:28 pm to
...too hard for most Auburn folks to spell.
Posted by BammerDelendaEst
Member since Jan 2014
2212 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:28 pm to
And you.
Posted by Poker Dough
Atlanta
Member since Jan 2018
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Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:29 pm to
You walked in on the Auburn defensive line running a train on your mother didn't you?
Posted by BammerDelendaEst
Member since Jan 2014
2212 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:30 pm to
And especially you.
Posted by MrAUTigers
Florida
Member since Sep 2013
29073 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:31 pm to
bama was having a hard time finding the school for athletic events.
This post was edited on 5/29/18 at 6:35 pm
Posted by Irons Puppet
Birmingham
Member since Jun 2009
25901 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:32 pm to
Because the University mission changed.
Posted by coachcrisp
pensacola, fl
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:33 pm to
quote:

And especially you.


you got it, Boss!
Posted by EKG
Houston, TX
Member since Jun 2010
44996 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:38 pm to
It’s a good question.
I always appreciate historical perspectives—particularly, since I’m relatively new to the SEC.
Kinda surprised by the responses, to be honest.
Posted by Irons Puppet
Birmingham
Member since Jun 2009
25901 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:39 pm to
Auburn people got tired of drawing pictures so Bammers could understand.
Posted by EKG
Houston, TX
Member since Jun 2010
44996 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:40 pm to
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Because the University mission changed.

I figured that was the reason.
It’s why the A and M in our university’s name no longer have any meeting, beyond historical preservation.
Posted by Irons Puppet
Birmingham
Member since Jun 2009
25901 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:42 pm to
Auburn was not just a technical university anymore. A very old term that include vocational training.
Posted by Glorious
Mobile
Member since Aug 2014
25543 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:46 pm to
They made the mistake of assuming people would remember what state they were in. Overestimated their relevance
Posted by Irons Puppet
Birmingham
Member since Jun 2009
25901 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:49 pm to
Or trying to get away from it.
Posted by phil4bama
Emerald Coast of PCB
Member since Jul 2011
11605 posts
Posted on 5/29/18 at 6:55 pm to
Wanted to change their name and they felt that East Alabama Correctional Facility just didn't have the ring to it that Auburn University did.
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