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School Pride Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/6/2018
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This is a simple puzzle cache.

The cache is not located at the posted coordinates!!

You will need to solve the puzzle to retrieve the final coordinates.

**Congrats to NascarTerry & KRS59 on the FTF!**

A college nickname defines the school and the students who attend it, as well as the alumni
and fans of each particular institution. It serves as a rallying cry and source of pride to all
affiliated with the school.
The top three most common collegiate nicknames are Eagles, Tigers and Bulldogs.

This is a tribute to all the students that used their imagination when choosing
their school's moniker.


The coordinates needed to retrieve the cache are:

N 41° AB.CDE   W 078° FG.HIJ

Match the school with their respective nickname to solve.



(A) University of Idaho
(B) University of California - Santa Cruz
(C) Scottsdale Community College
(D) University of Nebraska – Kearney
(E) Evergreen State College
(F) Pittsburg State University
(G) University of California – Irvine
(H) Washburn University
(I) Campbell University
(J) Concordia College – Moorhead


(9) Fighting Camels
(7) Ichabods
(3) Gorillas
(2) Anteaters
(4) Vandals
(0) Geoducks
(4) Lopers
(1) Cobbers
(9) Fighting Artichokes
(5) Banana Slugs


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jurer sbhe zrrg nf bar.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)