FYI: Big Orange

[Mullins, Bill]

The University of Tennessee has bee referred to (in athletic contexts)
as "The Big Orange" for years.

Vermeil Unveils Bruins' Veer T Against Tennessee
DWIGHT CHAPIN
Los Angeles Times (1886-Current File); Sep 7, 1974; pg. D1 col 4.

"The problem for the Big Orange last year was defensive, not offensive,
but Battle thinks the veer will help in both departments."


I would imagine that similar cites could be found for Syracuse (The
Orangemen).