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NCAA requires football teams to field mascots in game
As if the college football world couldn’t get any crazier, the NCAA now finally plans to address the inequity between ...
Why is Duke called the Blue Devils? The story of the iconic Duke mascot
The name "Blue Devils" is synonymous with Duke University athletics, particularly its powerhouse men's basketball team. Yet many fans are unaware of the unique and storied origin ...
Why UH fans throw up the Cougar Paw: The history behind the University of Houston's iconic hand sign
When Houstonians tune into the University of Houston men’s basketball team’s March Madness matchup against Purdue tonight, they’ll likely see UH students and Cougars fans alike throwing up the same ...
They're Tigers, not War Eagles: U-M tourney foe Auburn fights confusion over name, mascot
"War Eagle" is the school's motto and battle cry, but all its athletic teams are nicknamed the Tigers. That sometimes proves ...
Jimmy Fallon Skit Over Purdue's 'Boilermakers' Nickname Goes Viral
Purdue's 'Boilermakers' nickname was the butt of a joke that went viral during 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' this ...
Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against ...
Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
In 1891, according to the Purdue University website: "Under accusations of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the ...