This effort to avoid any human-inspired mascot, to me, seems like a clear sign that that scale has tipped. This is, of course, unless there is something outrageously offensive about Poe or Steely ...

Horned Frogs’ mascot has evolved significantly since its inception in 1897. From real animals to costumed characters, the ...

"Why cause undue stress and suffering to TOM III when The University of Memphis has a perfectly capable human mascot Pouncer?" IDA President Marilyn Kroplick M.D. said in the release. Kroplick ...

What is UC San Diego's mascot? UC San Diego's mascot is a human mascot called "King Triton." The mascot was named the "best mascot" by USA TODAY's For the Win for the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Here’s what we found: People are the most common mascots. Of the 306 teams that have played in the NCAA tournament since 1985, 91 have had human mascots, from the North Carolina A&T Aggies to ...