Mascots. Love them or hate them, they make sports fun and are an essential part of every game day. But which one is the best? We asked our Reddit community that very question and got plenty of great answers. Here are the best responses.
1. AWWWWWWWWW
wheelyheelys: Butler Blue IV bc I love bulldogs and he's so cute
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2. I Could Be Convinced
plutoannatto: I've never seen it in action, but apropos of nothing I gotta assume it's Zippy the Akron Kangaroo
3. A Compelling Argument Here
MC_chrome: I'm a bit biased, but Raider Red & the Masked Rider from Texas Tech University are some of the most unique and fun mascots out there. If you've never been to a football game in Lubbock, seeing a jet black quarter horse charging down the field while leading the football team in is something else. Raider Red is also just adorably goofy and very approachable!
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4. That's Fair, I Guess
yuckyuck13: Penn State because I said so
5. Big Red Has Everyone's Heart, TBH
SpiceNoodles: Western Kentucky Hilltopper has my heart honestly
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6. It's the Chompers for Me
Yep_yeppers: Bird with teeth
7. And Finally, Literally Anything But the *Other* Cardinal:
OhNoMyLands: Not that damn tree
Did Reddit get it right? What would you add to our list? Join the 2aDays Reddit community here or email us at [email protected] to connect and let us know!
* Originally published on January 13, 2023, by Katie Lever, Ph. D
