When and why did Ohio State place "The" in front of its name?

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When and why did Ohio State place "The" in front of its name?

2007-01-09 08:49:55 · 4 answers · asked by diamond_kursed 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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To differentiate them from rival schools:

An Ohio State University
El Universitata Ohio
L'University d'Etat Ohio
Der Ohio Kindergarten

2007-01-09 08:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by sakicfriend 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋

I don't know but it makes them sound like a bunch of jackasses.

"The" Ohio State University.

2007-01-09 16:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

It has always been like that as far as I know. I am not sure if it has always been official or if all of the fans started saying it and it just caught on.

2007-01-09 17:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

How am i suppose to know?!!!

2007-01-13 13:09:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋