milehiiu Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Why your mascot sucks: Indiana University Hoosiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUCrazy2 Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, milehiiu said: Why your mascot sucks: Indiana University Hoosiers I am 41. We have gone almost my entire life without a mascot. I don't think we need one, nor do I really want one. Forcing a mascot on the school now is just pushing something that I don't feel the fanbase is clamoring for. I don't miss having a big cartoon character acting like a jackass on the court or field during a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Naw, need a farmer in bib overalls wearing a John Deere hat with a corn cob pipe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted March 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, IUCrazy2 said: I am 41. We have gone almost my entire life without a mascot. I don't think we need one, nor do I really want one. Forcing a mascot on the school now is just pushing something that I don't feel the fanbase is clamoring for. I don't miss having a big cartoon character acting like a jackass on the court or field during a game. I am fine as well, not having a mascot. Can't even imagine an evergreen tree as a mascot. The past two days, the Illinois fans were voting on the weird bird (kingfisher) to be their next mascot. Don't know if the results are in. In terms of IU's buffalo. The article I linked said IU stopped using a live buffalo due to costs. I am sure that was a factor. However, what really put an end to the live buffalo mascot, was the day the buffalo got loose on the football field when they were practicing running it. And took forever, to corral it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Let’s be more creative. Here are some options: I favor Keggy the Keg https://www.qualitylogoproducts.com/blog/the-10-worst-college-mascots/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuckerkorn Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 22 minutes ago, milehiiu said: I am fine as well, not having a mascot. Can't even imagine an evergreen tree as a mascot. The past two days, the Illinois fans were voting on the weird bird (kingfisher) to be their next mascot. Don't know if the results are in. In terms of IU's buffalo. The article I linked said IU stopped using a live buffalo due to costs. I am sure that was a factor. However, what really put an end to the live buffalo mascot, was the day the buffalo got loose on the football field when they were practicing running it. And took forever, to corral it up. IMO, forcing UI to dump their mascot due to PC is ridiculous because it was originally chosen because of the Illini tribe heritage and it wasn't done in a mocking or disrespectful manner. That aside, it's amusing to realize that a Kingfisher could potentially be seen as 'racist' by anyone with extreme sensitivity (think: Amos 'n Andy). Anyway, I agree with a previous poster that trying to invent or force a mascot (i.e. a tradition) seems contrived. I kind of felt that way about "The Rock", but that's just my opinion and I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 How about a guy in a "Hickory Husker" uniform running around with the cheerleaders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, Zuckerkorn said: IMO, forcing UI to dump their mascot due to PC is ridiculous because it was originally chosen because of the Illini tribe heritage and it wasn't done in a mocking or disrespectful manner. That aside, it's amusing to realize that a Kingfisher could potentially be seen as 'racist' by anyone with extreme sensitivity (think: Amos 'n Andy). Anyway, I agree with a previous poster that trying to invent or force a mascot (i.e. a tradition) seems contrived. I kind of felt that way about "The Rock", but that's just my opinion and I could be wrong. I'm with you. Anything at this point is gimmicky and forced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Just now, rico said: How about a guy in a "Hickory Husker" uniform running around with the cheerleaders? Nebraska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 No to the buffalo. No to keggy the keg. No to "Hickory Husker". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuckerkorn Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Maybe a grass roots effort to create a non-official mascot for the basketball team. I picture a chair with wings zooming through the air.🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEKA Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 My vote is for a guy that looks like Gene Hackman walking around with a severed ear asking random people if they know "who's ear" this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, Zuckerkorn said: Maybe a ground roots effort to create a non-official mascot for the basketball team. I picture a chair with wings zooming through the air.🤪 "Whose chair!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuckerkorn Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: "Whose chair!" The old lady in the first row, behind the backboard (of course) 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 In all honesty, I see no reason for a mascot nor do I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Zuckerkorn said: IMO, forcing UI to dump their mascot due to PC is ridiculous because it was originally chosen because of the Illini tribe heritage and it wasn't done in a mocking or disrespectful manner. That aside, it's amusing to realize that a Kingfisher could potentially be seen as 'racist' by anyone with extreme sensitivity (think: Amos 'n Andy). Anyway, I agree with a previous poster that trying to invent or force a mascot (i.e. a tradition) seems contrived. I kind of felt that way about "The Rock", but that's just my opinion and I could be wrong. I didnt like "The Rock" either at the time. Clemson already did it and had a real story. But I do think it honors coach Heps memory now. I am fine with no mascot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtoIU Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 The mighty and fearful $h!t demon. Nobody can stand him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Zuckerkorn said: The old lady in the first row, behind the backboard (of course) 😉 I actually like the Mop Lady singing ol' IU...…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Glad that someone got through to the officials at halftime. IU is playing really well right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-hOhL Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 I'm sure there would be some sort of copyright issue, but I always thought an Indiana Jones lookalike would be cool. Ride horseback out onto the football field firing off some six shooters, crack a whip at some front row yuppies at basketball games, AND he's an educated college professor. Hell, we could even have a tribe of blow dart shooting, painted up, loin cloth wearing natives chasing him around the stadium/assembly hall for halftime entertainment. The possibilities are endless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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