The Bradley Squirrel Makes the Final Cut

[VromanFan]

I was going to support no mascot at all, but I like Vroman fan's idea. Let's just let a live squirrel run around at the games. That would be awesome.

Thanks for the support. I really can't see what could go wrong.

We'd could call him "Nutty" or something stupid like that and tie a tiny BU hat to his head.

[Scouter]

I was going to support no mascot at all, but I like Vroman fan's idea. Let's just let a live squirrel run around at the games. That would be awesome.

Thanks for the support. I really can't see what could go wrong.

We'd could call him "Nutty" or something stupid like that and tie a tiny BU hat to his head.

Perhaps we should set up a pool at midcourt and have him waterski during halftime?

[VromanFan]

I was going to support no mascot at all, but I like Vroman fan's idea. Let's just let a live squirrel run around at the games. That would be awesome.

Thanks for the support. I really can't see what could go wrong.

We'd could call him "Nutty" or something stupid like that and tie a tiny BU hat to his head.

Perhaps we should set up a pool at midcourt and have him waterski during halftime?

As long as "Frisbee Dog" isn't performing at the same halftime. That could get ugly.

[squirrel]

Re: VOTE

I urge all the ant-squirrel/anti-mascot people to VOTE NOW!

VOTE NO MASCOT AT ALL! PLEASE!

What the @!#(*& is an "ant-squirrel"

[brainiac]

Re: mascot

Honestly the squirrels idea imo is lame, I like the gargoyle idea or nothing at all...

I guess it makes sense that the guy in charge of this, with a name like "Griffin" would like the "Gargoyle".

http://www.gargoylereign.com/

I get it-- Gargoyle, Griffin but it just won't work as a mascot.

[MacabreMob]

Re: VOTE

I urge all the ant-squirrel/anti-mascot people to VOTE NOW!

VOTE NO MASCOT AT ALL! PLEASE!

What the @!#(*& is an "ant-squirrel"

Hahaha - Have you looked in the mirror lately?

Just kidding Squirrel.

[MacabreMob]

I really like the idea a person brought up at another board (the pjstar.com board).

My avatar displays the preliminary vision. And in the authors own words:

" I just want to clarify a couple of things. Any group of two or more lions is a "pride". Using two mascots (a pride) presents a number of opportunities for unique interaction between the mascots.
One is more aggressive. One is more kid friendly.
One leads the students. One leads the older crowd.
One is more animated. One is more vocal.
One goes to the upper bowl. One stays on the floor.
There are endless possibilities for one mascot to play off the action of the other.
I know this can be marketed. I was a walk on in two sports at Bradley and it is a source of pride to this day. I have a degree in design from Bradley and that is a source of pride. I would be willing to be involved in any way with a mascot design that presents the University in a positive manner. The word pride works with Bradley Braves. I am proud of the Braves."

[Fetz86]

I like it, its the best idea put forward so far, but might it not be a lil too Peoria Central High School?

[MacabreMob]

I like it, its the best idea put forward so far, but might it not be a lil too Peoria Central High School?

Well, if it is too related to Peoria - maybe KW will like it and endorse it.

[Chico]

Can anyone answer this question? Why does a team with a nickname of "Braves" need anything but a brave as a mascot.

[Da Coach]

Can anyone answer this question? Why does a team with a nickname of "Braves" need anything but a brave as a mascot.

Are you serious with that question? The NCAA has banned all Indian symbols and imagery. The Brave can't be brought back, or Bradley will never be able to host any NCAA event.

[Fetz86]

Just for the record, what NCAA events does Bradley host?

The MVC soccer tourney is a conference thing not controlled by the NCAA right?

[Fetz86]

I like it, its the best idea put forward so far, but might it not be a lil too Peoria Central High School?

Well, if it is too related to Peoria - maybe KW will like it and endorse it.

KW's endorsement, finally we will be able to sleep peacefully.

[That Guy]

Just for the record, what NCAA events does Bradley host?

The MVC soccer tourney is a conference thing not controlled by the NCAA right?

Right, but we would not be able to host an NCAA Tourney game at Shea if we had a Brave as a mascot.

[Da Coach]

The NCAA now owns and runs the NIT, which plays most of it's games on campus sites. NIT home games would not be allowed if the NCAA didn't like Bradley's name, logo, nickname or any of the imagery they used..