Hey, so as part of my college exploration, I've stumbled on some schools with pretty unusual mascots. It got me thinking - what's the most unusual college mascot out there? I'm talking something that is out of the box and not your typical bulldog or eagle.
There are quite a few unusual college mascots out there, but a couple that really stand out are:
Keggy the Keg from Dartmouth College: While not officially recognized by the school, Keggy is an unofficial mascot designed by students. Ever since the school's original Indian mascot was retired, Keggy, an anthropomorphic beer keg, has become a fan favorite at games and events.
Another fun one is Sammy the Slug from University of California, Santa Cruz. A bright yellow banana slug isn't the first thing you'd think of to inspire school spirit, but it's been UCSC's official mascot since 1986. It's certainly an unusual mascot that sticks in people's memory!
Then there's the Geoduck (pronounced "gooey-duck") from The Evergreen State College. This school's mascot is of an odd-looking type of clam native to the Pacific Northwest. It's more than a mascot - students proclaim the Geoduck fight song ("Go, geoduck go") with pride.
So if you're looking for unusual, those college mascots certainly hit the mark! Just goes to show that there's as much diversity in mascots as there is in the overall college experience.
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