Davidson and UNC Charlotte Are Competing for a Trophy That Basically Looks Like a Turd
College sports are full of rivalries with unique names and even more ridiculous trophies.
The battle between Davidson and UNC Charlotte is no exception. The teams battle for a trophy that is designed to look like a hornets' nest. Instead, it more closely resembles a giant turd.
Each year UNC Charlotte and Davidson battle for the Hornets' Nest trophy and honestly I'd rather lose pic.twitter.com/WUGxOLZGUd
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 12, 2019
This is a trophy not many would be itching to hoist after a big win, but for these two teams, lifting the turd-like silverware is a massive honor.
Just look how excited the players are to hold the beautifully-designed trophy.
Niners finally have their hands on the Hornets Nest Trophy. pic.twitter.com/ZNRIYp7ge6
— Julian Council (@JulianCouncil) November 13, 2019
The rivalry game dates back to the 1970s and is a big deal for both programs. The problem is that the trophy is in major need of an upgrade. You can't recruit players with the idea of winning a trophy that looks like a giant pile of crap... or can you?
Social media attention could lead the trophy to be changed, or, more likely, the programs will simply embrace its odd design. This truly may be one of the most unique trophies in all of college sports.