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How did your school get their Colors & Mascot?
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10-07-2015, 06:34 PM
Somerset's nickname until October of 1916 was simply the "Wildcats," but after they scored 51 points against the Louisville High School (now Louisville Male) famed "Briar Patch" defense, Louisville sportswriter Johnny Head likened Somerset's players to "Brer Rabbit" from the old Uncle Remus tale about the briar patch.

They've been "Briar Jumpers" ever since.
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How did your school get their Colors & Mascot? - by Old Jumper - 10-07-2015, 06:34 PM

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