Mascot

[JAB]

I think that is wrong !

A mascot does more then you think. In college football the gameday experience is everything.

If Mascots weren’t liked, we wouldn’t have Disney! Marketing for some companies is based off a mascot!

Think KFC, McDonalds, Liberty Mutual, Merrill Lynch, Frosted Flakes, Planters Peanuts etc.. all based off a mascot! This is College which a mascot is part of your brand.

Come on now let’s get serious if we are trying to move the brand forward we need a mascot

I definitely agree that branding serves a purpose. But I'm not sure that college kids are flocking to Disney World just to hang out with Goofy.

[Ragin9221]

I definitely agree that branding serves a purpose. But I'm not sure that college kids are flocking to Disney World just to hang out with Goofy.

Goofy is not made for teenagers, but a good percentage of parents are taking there kids to hang out with goofy, and parents are thinking I like to hang out with goofy too.

The mascot is to get kids at a young age to enjoy themselves so they want to come back, and as they come back more they become life long fans. Just like the Parent who his taking his child to go see Goofy and part of the parent wants to see goofy.

[JAB]

Goofy is not made for teenagers, but a good percentage of parents are taking there kids to hang out with goofy, and parents are thinking I like to hang out with goofy.

The mascot is to get kids at a young age to enjoy themselves so they want to come back, and as they come back more they become life long fans. Just like the Parent who his taking is child to go see Goofy a part of the parent wants to see goofy to.

I can get on board with that. I thought the discussion was about creating a buzz among the students.

[Ragin9221]

I can get on board with that. I thought the discussion was about creating a buzz among the students.

That’s why I love the chicken that man appealed to everyone.

Like the Balloon during the basketball game when they had the Chinese spy balloon. Classic

I almost would go to the game to see that man perform

[Turbine]

..The mascot is to get kids at a young age to enjoy themselves so they want to come back, and as they come back more they become life long fans. ...

So true, a game, day spirit leader is more for the kids and overall appearance of something happening at all times, between plays and reacting to plays.

[ULvictory]

That’s why I love the chicken that man appealed to everyone.

Like the Balloon during the basketball game when they had the Chinese spy balloon. Classic

I almost would go to the game to see that man perform

What made the Cajun Chicken great was the man in the costume. I’m sure out of the 15k students we have, at least one can be entertaining for a few hours during our games.

[CajunVic]

. . . yes, little kids, big kids and those kids that bring kids to the game . . . all in some shape or form enjoy the entertainment provided by a good mascot . . .

. . . and if you think Disney World is just for little kids, you are cheating your self out of a good opportunity to have fun . . .

[Ragin9221]

If someone dressed as a gator you would get so many people that would want to take pictures hang out etc.

My wife 10 yrs ago bought a dog outfit to promote a business it was at a Christmas parade, and when I tell you kids would be lining the streets to shake the dogs hand take pictures etc.

It works trust me!

[lafman1]

The university has always been of the mindset that it is unique.
Here is an idea:

Make it official that we are so unique, that we don’t want or need a mascot.
Get Jim Nantz to make a sound bite about it:

A tradition like no other.

[CajunEXPRESS]

The university has always been of the mindset that it is unique.
Here is an idea:

Make it official that we are so unique, that we don’t want or need a mascot.
Get Jim Nantz to make a sound bite about it:

A tradition like no other.

No, nada, absolutely foolish post