History of UL Mascot

[ULvictory]

We overthink the mascot too much. Decide on something like a gator or a Catahoula hound and be done with it. But doing nothing is even worse.

[Turbine]

Our sports nickname is unique... and it propels our image around the world. On the other hand, most schools have unimaginative iterations of copied identities. The most common mascots in the country are tigers, bulldogs, and eagles.

I am glad we left 'bulldogs' behind us. And I am less than enthusiastic about copying Florida's mascot.

Leaders don't follow.

Better one's own path though imperfect, than another's well-made.
—Bhagavad Gita

Florida had no qualms with copying the name of Louisiana's Stadium and their not doing to poorly.

Besides, with three fourths of a century of "Aligator Habitat" on campus, Louisiana would be copying no one.

Cajuns and Ragin Cajuns own the right to any usage of Gators.

Pets, Mascots or hyde.

[zeppelincajun]

We are so unique culturally that having a mascot is beneath us. If children ages 3-12 don't understand this concept, they should follow one of the other, lesser schools in the nation who isn't willing to blaze their own trail. We are leading the way in to a new future where kids care more about knowledge and Carnegie research classifications than trivial time wasters like athletics and silly costumes.

[AboveAverage]

"Pride before the fall" mascots are supposed to be fun, hard to see how they are beneath us.

[CajunNation]

Cayenne was horrible and what does the Cajun chicken have to do with the university? Sure, he had great antics but still no connection..

The most recognizable/successful mascot from a mid-major is the Red Blob from WKU. What connection did he have?

Again, I'm in the Catahoula camp, but there would be nothing wrong with having The Fabulous Cajun Chicken or Cayenne as our mascot or some other silly spirit leader. It's all about what works.

[SMD7636]

I was at a conference in Baton Rouge hosted by TSAB with a Professor at Western Kentucky University. He asked the 100+ audience their mascot. 15% knew it was the Hilltoppers. 85% got the multiple choice question wrong. We need a relatable mascot others will remember. ��

[SlickRick]

Didn't the school vote no on that? I believe they did.

Voted? That requires an action.