TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Before the Buckeyes face Oregon in college football’s championship game next week, the Ohio city of Oregon hopes to distance itself from the Ducks.
The Blade in Toledo reports a petition calling for the city to temporarily change its name was started by two men who don’t normally cheer for Ohio State. One is more into soccer; perhaps shockingly, the other roots for rival Michigan.
Mayor Mike Seferian says the city plans to issue a proclamation declaring it distinct from the Buckeyes’ opponent, though he stopped short of committing to a temporary name change.
The petition includes renaming suggestions such as Buckeye Town and Brutusville.
One petitioner, Matt Squibb, says he wouldn’t be particular. In his words: “Call it ‘East East Toledo. Call it anything but ‘Oregon.'”