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I was coming on here to correct the Weber St. pronunciation. But to be honest, Weber St. isn't a very well-known school (outside of NCAA Tournament circles), and well, why wouldn't you think it was pronounced "web-er"? I can understand not checking on it.
Not pedantic, Tim. I like Bob, but sometimes he is more interested in how to fit in his snark than getting someone to check his pronunciation.
On the merits of the story, the question is a valid one about the level of obsession about sports at many levels of colleges?
Just to be pedantic:
Founded in 1889, Weber (pronounced Wee-ber) State University....
http://www.weber.edu/AboutWSU/FastFacts.html
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