Bradley close to developing a mascot?

[Da Coach]

Bradley's Branding Committee has been meeting for the past several months with emphasis on developing a mascot for Bradley's athletic teams. They have already come up with a mascot concept.
The next phase of the development will involve holding various focus groups next week to gather feedback from various University constituents on the mascot concept and artwork. The focus groups involve Bradley alumni, Braves Club members, season ticket holders, and donors, and will also include a short survey.

[ph]

Shark. please!

[Da Coach]

Isn't the gargoyle still the preferred mascot?

[Big Mike]

Isn't the gargoyle still the preferred mascot?

It is for me!

[LongTimeFan]

I would go for the gargoyle. I might actually commit to buying another Bradley item of some sort.

[peoriaspitfire]

Flying Squirrel Zombies. Got into the focus group.

[Chico]

Ah, the good old days when we actually had a mascot who fired the crowd up. Can't see any of the above firing up any crowd.

[bradleyfan124]

I would bet if the mascot actually went into the crowd and bit someone in the neck it would fire them up

[Chico]

I would bet if the mascot actually went into the crowd and bit someone in the neck it would fire them up

Our Brave didn't have to bite anyone.

[amckillip]

Our Brave didn't have to bite anyone.

I actually believe the Gargoyle is an original idea and would be unique to BU. If we do choose that I hope everyone will give it a chance rather than being against it so as to avoid change.

[Chico]

I actually believe the Gargoyle is an original idea and would be unique to BU. If we do choose that I hope everyone will give it a chance rather than being against it so as to avoid change.

What change? Haven't had a Brave as a mascot for years.

[AZ BU Fan]

New BU Mascot No-Brainer

BU looking for a new mascot?

• One to uplift the crowd, get them on their feet?
• A mascot that will be adored by some, and, loved by many?
• One that will also help get alumni to donate record amounts to the MBB program?
• A mascot that will be the face of the program/school forever?
• A mascot that opposing MVC Teams will fear, and who will intimidate referees?

It's an absolute no brainer.....

Wouldn't even have to spend money on a costume....



With the litigation settlements, should be willing to do it for free!


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[Bradleyfan1]

Gargoyle!!!!!!!!!

[ghunt]

Is this deja vu or what? This is the first I heard such review and decision-making was still occurring. We went through this several months ago, but although it was part of the "Brave" vs. "Braves" vs. "what ever alternate name" discussion, I thought the formal and officially announced decision was there would be no action taken on this for the foreseeable future. What has changed?

And, for what it is worth: A gargoyle has nothing to do with BU other than what is on some buildings (which is common-place on many large limestone fa?§ade buildings in the world). No tradition is associated with the thing and it has nothing to do with Braves.

And we could go on ad infinitum with this argument, why does it get re-hashed? Whatever they come up with, I hope it makes sense and still ties to "Braves" and BU tradition somehow.

[Da Coach]

I think the "no action taken on this for the foreseeable future" applied only to the failed attempt to persuade Braves fans to accept a change of the nickname to Brave.

The mascot discussion was actually attached more to the logo/emblem change, and back then it was generally accepted that the next phase that followed the logo/emblem change would be mascot development. IMO, just like the logo, this is already likely a done deal.