Teams enter 21st century

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The Miami University of Ohio is considering changing its teams' names from Redskins to something a little more modern.

The University received some flak over the traditional nickname of the teams when people at a campus forum suggested the term was racist. Now the board of trustees is considering a name change, perhaps to the "Miami Tribe."

The Miami Nation originated in Ohio but were relocated to Oklahoma during the 1800s. In 1972 the Miamis adapted a resolution stating they were proud to have the Redskin name carried with honour by the university's teams. But this year the Miami Nation backed calls to discuss changing the name.

School president Paul Risser doesn't recommend dropping the nickname, however, he conceded to referring to university teams as the "Miami Tribes."