When I mention W&M, will the blank stares be a thing of the past?

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<p>I never dreamed that it might be a Super Bowl to finally (perhaps) end those blank stares I always get from non-Virginians when asked from where I got my degree. It will be interesting to see if W&M’s name recognition shows an increase after tonight. Jimmy Laycock, W&M’s head coach since 1980 must be incredibly proud! Great game, and I don’t even like football all that much.</p>

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<p>W&M…?</p>

<p>jk :stuck_out_tongue: they have a beautiful campus, don’t know much about academics…</p>

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<p>congrats Mike!</p>

<p>he was back for the dedication of the Laycock football building, and the 2008 commencement speaker. I guess he’s just shot up the list of famous W&M alumni.</p>

<p>W&M is unique in the world of top publics, in that it doesn’t feel like a big state U (b/c it’s not).</p>

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<p>Yes, congrats to him! He was the only reason I watched the game and certainly the only reason a Baltimore resident would root for the Steelers. The only thing worse is rooting for the Colts.</p>

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<p>It draws blanks. Sorry, W&M what ?</p>

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<p>What are you talking about</p>

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<p>Mike Tomlin, Steelers coach, is a W&M alumnus.</p>

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<p>I don’t know anything about the football players, but I’m guessing people are messing with you on the ??? W&M??? parts.</p>

<p>Um, you do mean William and Mary, don’t you?</p>

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<p>I’m not sure Mike Tomlin will get W&M on some maps if Jon Stewart didn’t!</p>