Bradley mascot

[LG281]

A lion? An eagle?

While you can loosely tie those to the word "brave" a gargoyle makes much more sense.

Those gargoyles have watched over the University for decades - warding off evil spirits, looking BA, etc., etc.

I for one think it would be awesome to have a gargoyle watching over our athletic events. Also, just because the mascot is one thing it does not mean that the nickname for the teams would have to change.

The Gargoyle would certainly be unique and have deep and lasting ties to the campus community, young and old.

I envision a light grayish body suit (color of Bradley Hall) with the faint outline of bricks and a huge gargoyle head. Perhaps a red cape. Could be pretty cool.

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On a semi-related side note - I have a friend who graduated from BU in the 40s who tells this elaborate story about how the gargoyles on top of Bradley Hall would whistle at the pretty virginal coeds that would pass beneath them and growl at "the uglies". He cracks me up every time he tells it.

[BUFanatic]

Peoria should change the name of the city because it's offensive.


It's amazing how some references to native americans are considered offensive while others are not.

AhemSeminoleAhem... Some people can buy their way out of anything. I like the idea of a gargoyle. A lion could be good but you could upset anyone that doesn't go to Manuel hahahaha.

For anyone that thinks this would be a dumb idea, look at how much marketing schools like Oklahoma (Sooner), Texas A&M/Utah State (Both Aggies. Utah State Uses a Bull), Virginia Tech (Hokie...?), Georgetown (Hoya...?) etc. I don't think a GARGOYLE would look bad next to some of these. Look at how successful these school's marketing plans are. I challenge you to find me a sports shop or hat shop that doesn't have an OU hat or t-shirt (OUtside Texas... we need an upside down hook em' horns as a smiley...)

[BeBrave]

First and foremost...CHANGING THE COLOR SCHEME IS A TERRIBLE IDEA. Thank god it would never happen.

The gargoyle is a cool idea but only if it is done right.
It is kind of hit or miss because it has the opportunity to be cool and unique but could easily be screwed up and look stupid.

At one time wasn't there a wildcat(or some kind of cat) mascot? Whatever happened to it and why didn't it work out?

[The Hilltoppers]

We are the Bradley BRAVES. If we can't have a Brave for a mascot, IMO nothing else makes sense.

Agree with Chico 100%

[real fan]

We are the Bradley BRAVES. If we can't have a Brave for a mascot, IMO nothing else makes sense.

Glad to see someone else agrees with me on this plus a mascot is not really needed, our logo looks good.

[Bradleyguy10]

A lion would be pretty cool I think. I could see a lion picture with the word "Brave".

Besides wizard of oz----->lion---->courage----->brave

it fits

[Beninator]

Glad to see someone else agrees with me on this plus a mascot is not really needed, our logo looks good.

I have to disagree on the logo part.... I think that the current logo is one of the more lame logos out there... I understand the reasoning for the logo, but a change is long overdue.

[45otseoj]

1. The Valley needs a green team.

2. The current logo is very boring.

3. Bring back the Bobcat.

[Beninator]

3. Bring back the Bobcat.

Only if it is headless.

[Canton BU fan]

1. The Valley needs a green team.

2. The current logo is very boring.

3. Bring back the Bobcat.

I hate green.

[romar]

So you change Gargoyles to Braves and put a B-ball in his hand & there you have it.



Possibility number 2 - Ok I'm not sure I'm sold, but is looks a heck of alot better than a bobcat or squirrel.

[amettrick]

Ok I'm not sure I'm sold, but is looks a heck of alot better than a bobcat or squirrel.

See, the gargoyle looks B.A. A possible alternate logo could be a block B with a smaller gargoyle perched on top.

[SFP]

Glad to see someone else agrees with me on this plus a mascot is not really needed, our logo looks good.

I do like the idea of linking a mascot to something patriotic but I also believe a mascot such as The Gargoyle can bring in a ton of revenue if done correctly. I would connect the mascot in looks to the ones that are already guarding the University. If we keep looking back we'll never really go forward. There is a new generation that have no idea about The Braves but may like to hear about and wear a t-shirt about our Gargolyle who we name "The Brave One". Also Gargoyles can have different characterizations such as a lion.

[AZ BU Fan]

I suggest BU stay with an Indian mascot!




BU, The home of the "Fighting" Gandhis!

[Beninator]

I suggest BU stay with an Indian mascot!




BU, The home of the "Fighting" Gandhis!

and the new cheer to go along with the Gandhi mascot would have to be...

Satyagraha