Hey everyone! I've been trying to do some research about the fun and quirky sides of various colleges. Specifically, I came across some colleges with really weird mascots. I'm curious if anyone has any personal favorites or knows any additional strange ones? Not a huge deciding factor for me obviously, but just looking for some good laughs and fun trivia to lighten the heavy college decision process. Thanks for any insights into the most weird college mascots!
Sure, there are numerous colleges across the United States with somewhat unusual mascots compared to the typical "Tigers", "Eagles", or "Wildcats". Here are a few that might interest you:
1. University of California - Santa Cruz: Their mascot is the Banana Slug (named Sammy the Slug). Some might find it strange, but it certainly is unique!
2. Evergreen State College in Washington has an interesting mascot as well: Speedy the Geoduck, which is a type of clam native to the Pacific Northwest.
3. Scottish heritage is commemorated by Carnegie Mellon's “Scotty the Scottie Dog". This mascot represents one of the smallest breed of dogs but is no less fierce for it.
4. Haverford University has the Black Squirrel as their mascot – a nod to the large population of squirrels on campus.
5. Another odd but endearing mascot can be found at Concordia College in Minnesota, where Kernel Cobb, a corncob, is the cheering symbol.
6. Then you have the Blue Blob from Xavier University, which is, well, a blue blob.
As you can see, these mascots add character and a bit of humor to the college experience. They're entertaining and bring a unique touch to collegiate games and events. Enjoy exploring the lighter side of the college experience!
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