Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Another thread got me to thinking and because I didn't want to steal the thread about Frank Eaton, I thought I would start this one. Anyhow, although I am a Tennessee Vol, I think the best mascot in all of College footbaal is: The Seminole indian riding out on his horse and plunging that spear in the ground. That IS neat. ..........Widder
Calico Mary Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 +100 (and Buick iz an FSU fan, so we watch em whenever we kin....)
J-BAR #18287 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 How about Ralphie, the live buffalo (ok, bison) at the University of Colorado? Ralphie started appearing at games in the 1960's. The song, "What's It All About, Ralphie" was popular. And the sound a buffalo makes when muzzled sounds like "ralph", so the name stuck. Ralphie's wranglers get a workout, as you can see: http://www.colorado.edu/news/multimedia/here-comes-ralphie (BS degree, CU, 1967)
Rancocas Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 How bout Billy? Bill the Goat is the mascot of the United States Naval Academy. The mascot is a live goat and is also represented by a costumed midshipman. There is also a bronze statue of the goat just inside Gate 1, the main gate to the Academy grounds. This statue also plays a role in "Army Week" traditions. The Navy Monkey (which was really a gorilla) was the first mascot. It was the favorite animal of U.S. Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, who established the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1845 during the administration of President James K. Polk. Bancroft's favorite animal, the monkey stayed the primary mascot -- along with a cat -- from 1847 to 1851. The first Bill the Goat appeared in 1893. Currently, Bill XXXIII reigns as the 36th mascot and is the 33rd goat to be named Bill. His backup is Bill XXXIV.
DocWard Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I'm gonna say not the Buckeye from The Ohio State University. (eyeroll) Or the Battling Bishop of my alma mater, Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Although, he may be a bit better than a Quaker from Wilmington College. Coolest? Maybe the Mountaineer from WVU?
charlietwogunz Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I love college sports ! And enjoy seeing the various mascots. BUT if you truly want an experience of a lifetime, stop by the LSU campus in Baton Rouge and visit MIKE The Tiger in his pallatial resort accommodations totally funded by the Tiger Faithful. You will never forget it ! 2 Gunz Geaux Tigers
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Posted June 18, 2015 I'm gonna say not the Buckeye from The Ohio State University. (eyeroll) Or the Battling Bishop of my alma mater, Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Although, he may be a bit better than a Quaker from Wilmington College. Coolest? Maybe the Mountaineer from WVU? Although the mascot for Tennessee is SMOKY, they also have a mountaineer dresses mascot that dresses like on Davy and even carriers his flintlock rifle. But he ain't the official mascot. He's more like a cheerleader type person. ..........Widder
Alpo Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 How about Ralphie, the live buffalo (ok, bison) at the University of Colorado? Ralphie started appearing at games in the 1960's. The song, "What's It All About, Ralphie" was popular. And the sound a buffalo makes when muzzled sounds like "ralph", so the name stuck. Ralphie's wranglers get a workout, as you can see: http://www.colorado.edu/news/multimedia/here-comes-ralphie (BS degree, CU, 1967) That name is Alfie. What's it all about, Alfie. From the movie, Alfie. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfie_%281966_film%29
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 What about SLIPPERY ROCK? They got the "ROCK" Pretty darn impressive if you ask me.
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Georgia has the Bulldog that tried to bite an Auburn player. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foGHh14uvKk
J-BAR #18287 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Correct, Alpo. The students sang "Ralphie" so much I never made the switch!!
Blackwater 53393 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I'm going along with the MAJORITY of students at Ole Miss!! Bring back Col. Reb!! (note my signature below)
Alpo Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Correct, Alpo. The students sang "Ralphie" so much I never made the switch!! Makes perfect sense. My 6th grade teacher's name was Mr. Pettis. We used to sing, to the Nestles Quik jingle - P E T - T I S, Pettis is the very best - Teeeaaaaa-chuuuuuuure.
Calamity Kris Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Wellll Coming from Cali, we have some, well, different ones.......................... The UC Irvine Anteaters Originally started as a joke that never went away. The US Santa Cruz Banana Slugs another joke gone on way too long and of course The Stanford Trees Have fun with this!!!
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 They're all good but no one else has a genuine Cowboy Action shooter except maybe Texas Tech! Guns Up!
Boon Doggle Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Hutto Hippos. Oops, my bad, they are a high school team. Never the less, a cool and original mascot with the kind of big local following that you will only find with Texas Football.
Bama Red Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Chosen as the best live college mascot in 2012, the most recent years I could find, two, count 'em, two, live lions, male and female housed in a habitat on campus. I graduated from UNA when Leo I was one year old. http://youtu.be/fi6P6ovQfxc
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Most awe inspiring thing I've ever seen at a sporting event is watching the eagle circle Jordan-Hare Stadium and land at the 50 yard line. Ain't nothing like it. It'll give you chills. I'd vote for Oseola and Renegade down at FSU in a close second.
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 UAB Blazers......Stylish and warm...what more could you ask for....
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 http://www.campusexplorer.com/Top-10-Weirdest-College-Mascots/
Big Sarge Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I'm going along with the MAJORITY of students at Ole Miss!! Bring back Col. Reb!! (note my signature below) Bless your soul! Four generations of my family have graduated from Ole Miss and this bear mascot is ridiculous.
charlietwogunz Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Well, all submitted are cool in their own way but the hands down winners are the schools of the SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE !!! "Honor To Whom Honor Due"
Calamity Kris Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Most awe inspiring thing I've ever seen at a sporting event is watching the eagle circle Jordan-Hare Stadium and land at the 50 yard line. Ain't nothing like it. It'll give you chills. I'd vote for Oseola and Renegade down at FSU in a close second. Sounds awesome indeed. The best performance by a human I've ever see is watching Tommy Trojan riding into the Los Angeles Coliseum astride Traveler. He circles the field a couple of times then rides out to the center of the 50 yard line, jumps off and plunges his sword into the center of the field. Uno and I attended the Stanford game one year. The Tree tried to spook Traveler as he was circling the field. The Tree got a little too close and was knocked over. They actually had to call medics to cart the Tree away. Once they removed the "hood" they found out the Tree was a petite girl. All in the stadium cheered when the girl waved to let everyone know she was conscious.
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