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Bill the Goat - The U.S. Naval Academy Mascot


Bill the Goat is The Naval Academy Mascot. The U.S. Navy has had a goat as its mascot since 1890 when, according to legend, on their march from the ferry station at Highland Falls up the steep hill to West Point to play the first Army-Navy football game, the Naval Cadets (as they were then known) saw a goat outside the NonCom's houses at West Point and promptly commandeered "Billy" for their mascot. Since that time the goat has remained as the recognized mascot of the U.S. Naval Academy.

Rowdy the Roadrunner - Mascot of the University of Texas


Rowdy is the mascot of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in USA. He is an animal mascot anthropomorphic bird called roadrunner, a fast-running bird that has a long tail and a crest and also called a chaparral bird and a chaparral cock.
He was chosen as the official mascot of UTSA in 1977 defeating the armadillo in a student election for the University mascot. His appearing as a supporter of athletics and other university sponsored events for the UTSA. 

Albert & Alberta - Florida Gators Mascot


Albert and Alberta are the official mascots of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida (Florida Gators Mascot). Albert, came to University of Florida in 1957. It wasn’t until 1970 that Albert became personified on the field as a full-body vinyl mascot costumes. 
Alberta the Alligator was introduced in 1986 as Albert’s sidekick and friend. Together, the two of them embody the typical Florida Gator fan; loyal, proud, and spirited about the University of Florida. Today, Albert and Alberta can be seen around the world on clothes, cars, mascot costumes and even on television. They have come to represent one of the finest universities in the world, and are symbols of the entire Gator Nation. (source: http://www.gatorzone.com)

Sebastian the Ibis - University of Miami.


Sebastian is the official mascot for the University of Miami. He is an anthropomorphized American White Ibis. He is use a Miami Hurricanes football jersey, number 0. Sebastian was created in August, 1957.
He was named after former University of Miami residential college, San Sebastian Hall (Sebastian building) which became a University dormitory in 1939. It's now an apartment building stands at the intersection of LeJeune Road and University Drive in Coral Gables. Through the years, the Sebastian the Ibis has become one of the most well known college mascots in the United States.

Monte - Mascot of The University of Montana.


Monte (short for Montana) is the mascot of The University of Montana. He is a grizzly bear, was born in the mountains of Missoula in the Fall of 1993. In 2002 Monte became the first winner of the Capital One Bowl's "Mascot of the Year" contest. He won again in 2004 National Champion Mascot of the Year (Capital One/ ESPN) and was nominated three other times.
He has evolved into a motorcycle riding, break dancing, back flipping, slam dunking, movie making, crowd surfing, goal post smashing, prank pulling superstar that makes the women of Montana swoon. Monte's charitable and community service activities are unmatched in college athletics. Raising thousands of "fur made" dollars for local children's charities keeps this bear quite busy all year round, and that's how he likes it.

Big Al - Mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide


In 1979, Big Al first debuted as an official mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide when the Tide beat Penn State University for the national championship in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Since then, the mascot has been a fan favorite for the Tide fans.
Big Al the elephant was name by student vote and legitimatize by the Alabama Student Government Association. Read more about Big Al's biography at the school's website.

Super Frog - Mascot of the TCU (Texas Christian University)


Super Frog became the official mascot of the TCU (Texas Christian University) Athletics Department in 1979 after serving 30 years as Addy the All-American Frog. TCU has been using the horned toad as a mascot since 1897. The horned toad might sound like a strange choice of a mascot, but Native Americans in the Southwest believed this five inch long frog had ancient powers.

Aubie - Auburn University Mascot Costume


Aubie is Auburn University tiger mascot costumed. It's a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. Aubie, a popular character among Auburn fans and one of the more animated mascots in the country. Aubie, Auburn University's award-winning costumed tiger mascot has been on the job since 1979. His first costumes was made by Brooks-Van Horn Costumes in New York, USA.
Aubie first appearance was in February 28, 1979, when Auburn men's basketball vs. Vanderbilt at SEC Tournament at Birmingham Jefferson County Civic Center. Aubie's look changed through the years. In 1962, he began to stand upright and the next year, 1963, wore clothes for the first time—a blue tie and straw hat. Aubie has won a record seven mascot national championships (his latest coming in 2012), more than any other mascot in the United States.