Posts filed under ‘Schools by State’
Go Uga VIII
photo from University of Georgia, Danny White
So University of Georgia’s interim mascot, Russ is being replaced today with Uga VIII. Before the game, there was a ceremonial passing of the collar.
This dog’s registered name is Big Bad Bruce and the grandson of Uga VI. From the AP, Sonny Seiler was quoted as saying, ”We made the choice based on experience and I’m confident the Bulldog Nation will be pleased when he is introduced Saturday.”
Exciting Times!
Dance on!
WILL Radio TV Online follows up today with a “dance on” stance from the Honor the Chief Society. The Chief dance will happen during homecoming week, ignoring the cease and desist order from the university.
No homecoming for Chief Illinwek
Will Radio Online posted today that the third annual, unofficial gathering and unsanctioned performance of retired mascot Chief Illinwek were “postponed”. This cancellation came after the University threatened legal action. For the past 2 years the club, Honor the Chief, has rented out Assembly Hall and had the Chief perform.
University of Illinois discontinued use of the mascot in 2007 after NCAA sanctions and pressure from Native American groups.
Ohio Mascots in Competition
Notice how Bearcat is told to have a clean competition….seems to fight fair on the day of this gathering. My favorite out fit though is the Skyline Chilli–I couldn’t figure out the fringe till reading bout where the hotdog came from!
Pranks- Mascot Style
It’s that time of year again– facts, figures, and stats–as well as fan favorites and rivalry gear up for the Capital One Bowl with the Mascot Challenge.
Supporting Material at the site include a college prank video, posted below.
Head on over the Capital One Mascot Video challenge and vote for my alma mater’s mascot, Goldy of University of Minnesota Golden Gopher fame!
Bevo and Jet Blue–Book By Sept. 28
Hook em horns and hook up a sweet deal. As the Official Airline Sponsor of UT Athletics, Jet Blue is running a promotion to celebrate Bevo’s 94 years in existence. There are $94* birthday fares for travel each way between Austin and Fort Lauderdale, L.A./Long Beach or San Francisco. Customers must book travel by Sept. 28 at www.jetblue.com/bevobday for travel Oct. 5 – Nov. 17, 2010.
