Archive for January, 2009
Goodbye Rodney Hello Dixie?
On November 9, Board of Trustees for Dixie State College met and the main agenda was to decide if DSC’s mascot, Rodney the Rebel and the nickname Dixie Rebels should continue into the new millennium.
Outside was a peaceful protest/picket of concerned students with light “rebel” chants.
An email exchange days before pointed out how although many do not wish to “monkey with tradition”, the real battle in the last few years has been to gain 4 year college status and that it might be time for a mascot image update.
In the end, with an absent trustee, the vote ended in a tie and the tie breaker trustee, voted “no”, with a motion to lose Rodney but keep “Rebels”. This motion ended in a tie and the tie breaker voted “yes” soooo this means that Rodney the Rebel is out but “Dixie Rebels” stays!
Opportunity Knocks
We at Stories Behind the Fur are huge baseball fans and see that Spring is just around the corner! Have previous mascot experience? Are you 5’8” to 6’2”?
The Albuquerque Isotopes are hiring full time for a mascot (Orbit) and sales associate.
The duties for the candidate including, but not limited to:
- Appearances at local hospitals, schools, libraries, etc.
- Game day duties such as greeting fans, on field promotions, etc.
- Other appearances in the community for birthday parties and special occasions
- Assist with preparations of promotions
- Perform at all 2009 Isotopes Games
- Must have own reliable transportation
- Punctuality is mandatory and must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays
- Sales: cold calling for group/picnic sales, season tickets, mini plans
- Other duties as needed
Interested parties can send your resume and weblinks or supporting materials to:
Albuquerque Isotopes c/o Community Relations
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Or to: mlee@albuquerquebaseball.com Questions? call: 505-222-4014
Des Moines Register talks to Northern Iowa’s T.C. the Cat
So we have heard about the UCA’s mascot competition and what the director of mascot thinks. In a follow up, Northern Iowa’s T.C. took off the mask and chatted about the recent competition.Benji Gray numero dos!
Apologies for not posting at the regular time last week. The paying job and short week got in the way!
Our talk with Benji Gray was so great and interesting in dealing with Mascot director and past experiences as Smokey and Davy Crockett, Stories Behind the Fur thought we’d let you hear the rest. Enjoy!
A winner will be chosen…
It’s a bonus podcast for Stories Behind the Fur! UCA Mascot Director Benji Gray gave some insight and tips about tonight’s Mascot Championship!
Capital One Mascot Champion
To follow up on an early post, (and I know you all sat there with bated breath!) The winner of the Capital One Mascot of the Year is Iowa State’s Cy. Cy soared above Thundar in the championship round. The winner was announced during halftime of the Capital One Bowl and the announcement brings home $10k to go to an ISU scholarship fund! Congrats ISU and Cy!
