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Two different, but plausible, origins of the North Carolina "Tarheel" nickname. of which I am aware, are: ' 1) Tar stuck on the heels of sailors, longshoremen and other persons working on and around ships, docks etc in North Carolina's first settlements, all on the sea cost. The seams on hulls,wharfs, piers and decks were covered with tar as waterproofing: Tar Heels
2) During the Civil War, North Carolina troops fought so steadfastlhy that they gave no ground in one battle. It was observed by a Confederate general (possibly Lee) that they held their ground like their heels were stuck to the ground with tar: Tar Heels. Of course, this origin could actually be in reference to the first one, that is Lee, from Virginia knew of their maritime "Tar Heel" moniker and adapted it to fit the situation at hand
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Unc basketball mascot?
RAMSYS (a ram) look him up on google
What is the name of the UNC tar heels ram mascot?
His name is Ramses, pronounced RAM-SEES, only a true tar heel fan will know. His name comes from back in the early 1920s and 30s. Go Heels! The correct spelling is Rameses. Read the history at: http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/trads/unc-trads-mascot.html
What is UNC Chapel Hill?
UNC is a Unversity in Chapel Hill North Carolina. IN 2007, they came in 4th for the ACC basketball tournament. Their mascot is the Tarheels.
Is a tar heel a ram?
UNC's mascot is a RAM. The state North Carolina is known for it's early settlement trading of tar. NC had tar springs and used it in bartering. I guess for that reason they call themselves Tarheels. They seem a little mixed up to me in not knowing their identity. Not one person at UNC has ever stepped in tar. They never call themselves Rams, nor does any commentator.
How did University of North Carolina get the rams as mascot?
The tarheels mascot is a ram. The reason why its a ram is because they used to have a player called the battering ram so a ram was better suited then a guy with a battering ram.
What is the Mascot for South Gate High School in California?
The Mascot is a Ram
What is the okc thunders mascot?
a ram
Why is Derby Countys mascot a ram?
The club nickname The Rams, is a tribute to its links with The First Regiment of Derby Militia, which took a ram as its mascot and the song The Derby Ram as its regimental song, at the same time.
What college has a green and yellow ram as its mascot?
Cam the Ram is the mascot for Colorado State University. The school's colors are green and gold.
What is the mascot of the university of Rhode Island?
The mascot for the University of Rhode Island is a ram. They are called the "Rhody Rams"
What is the mascot of the University of Richmond?
Rameses which is a Ram, but we are called the Tarheels
What animal was the mascot of the US Naval Academy?
The Academy uses the Navy ram as a mascot.
